CeTI

Saxon Student Company Fair
2025-04-08 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Private: Industrie- und Handelskammer Chemnitz, Str. der Nationen 25, Chemnitz, 09111
On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, a Saxon Student Company Fair will once again take place on April 8, 2025 at the IHK Chemnitz. Around 120 people, preferably young people from student companies, are expected to attend. As part of the fair, there will be a supporting program with professional inputs and guests as well as a trade fair activity and a workshop phase. The Student Company Fair 2025 will take place under the overarching theme of STEM. For this reason, CeTI will also be on site to present our education topics and areas of research.

Father-Child Workshop
2025-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
April 13, 2025: first Father-Child Workshop on robotics at CeTI

CeTI invites father-child pairs to a robotics workshop: All children (girls and boys) aged 8 to 14 are invited to visit the CeTI RoboLab at TU Dresden together with their fathers, uncles, grandfathers or other male family members. Real robot arms will be programmed and other robots (e.g. Spot and Ameca) will be demonstrated.
The course offers capacity for a total of 8 father-child pairs. Previous knowledge is not necessary. The workshop is free of charge.
Registration deadline: March 23, 2025

Please register under the following link: https://tud.link/dvrgeq
If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Kotte: marcus.kotte@tu-dresden.de

UNI-TAG at TU Dresden
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
As part of the University Information Day, the doors will be opened on UNI-TAG at TU Dresden to provide information on the wide range of degree courses and on the study requirements and application modalities.
CeTI will be presenting various demonstrators as part of this event.

Juniordoktor
2025-05-26 15:30 - 17:00 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
Develop your clever everyday helper! How the Tactile Internet can help us in everyday life
This workshop focuses on robotics. We will show you the various applications of robots that are already making our everyday lives easier. Building on this, you can become active and, above all, creative yourself: You can develop your own everyday helpers in the course of the workshop.
Registration: online via the event page (on the right).

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Unger: anna.unger@tu-dresden.de

Science Night
2025-06-20 17:00 - 23:30 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
Connection of city, science & economy
During the Science Night, Dresden’s universities, non-university research institutions and science-related companies open their buildings, laboratories, lecture halls and archives to the public. Visitors can experience science and technology, research and innovation, art and culture up close in a variety of lectures, experiments, guided tours, exhibitions and films.
CeTI is also opening its doors: for example, you can get to know our CeTIBAR and various of our demonstrators.

“genialsozial - Your work against poverty” awareness day
2025-06-24 17:00 - 23:30
Under the patronage of Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer, this is now being initiated for the 21st time by the Saxon Youth Foundation. Companies, associations and other institutions can act as employers for Saxony’s schoolchildren on this day.
Young people aged 14 and over can be employed for up to 8 hours on this day and are covered by accident and liability insurance through the school during the activity. The money earned is donated by TU Dresden from central budget funds directly to “genialsozial – your work against poverty” and thus supports social projects locally in Saxony and worldwide.
CeTI is involved in the day of action as a structural unit of TU Dresden and provides support.

Father-Child Workshop
2025-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
July 27, 2025: Second father-son workshop on robotics at CeTI.
CeTI invites father-son pairs to a workshop on robotics: All children (girls and boys) between the ages of 8 and 14 are invited to visit the CeTI RoboLab at TU Dresden together with their fathers, uncles, grandparents or other male family members. Real robotic arms will be programmed and other robots (e.g. Spot and Ameca) will be shown.
The course can accommodate a total of 8 father-child pairs. No prior knowledge is necessary. The workshop is free of charge.
“Unfortunately, this course is at full capacity. Please consider joining us for a future session.”
If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Kotte: marcus.kotte@tu-dresden.de

tryING
2025-08-21 10:00 - 2025-08-22 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
The tryING programme offers female graduate students a unique opportunity to experience the world of engineering first-hand at TU Dresden. Through hands-on workshops, lectures and campus life, participants gain valuable insight into the various engineering disciplines.
CeTI also welcomes participants, introducing them to cutting-edge technologies and the fascinating field of the tactile internet.
Discover your future in engineering – today!
For more information, please visit: https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/universitaetskultur/diversitaet-inklusion/gleichstellung/mint-fuer-frauen/trying?set_language=de

Family Festival at TU Dresden
2025-09-11 15:00 - 19:00 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
The family festival at TU Dresden offeres an afternoon full of fun, creativity and varied experiences.
In addition to live music, choreographic dance performances and many other activities, we once again are presenting the fascinating SPOT robot dogs. Visitors can take the dogs for a walk around the festival grounds and “feed” them with 3D-printed bones and gummy bears.

Robotics Symposium 2025
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Private: Gläserne Manufaktur, Lennéstraße 1, Dresden, 01069
From groundbreaking technologies to practical use cases and real-world applications to exclusive networking opportunities, the Robotics Symposium 2025 brings innovation to life. The focus is on visionary minds whose ideas and solutions are shaping the future of robotics.

Experience production
Strengthen networks
Discover future trends

Prof. Frank Fitzek, the cluster’s speaker, will represent CeTI, among others. We look forward to a panel discussion on the topic of “Saxony — Passion for Robotics”. Additionally, a variety of startups that emerged as part of the Cluster of Excellence will be present.
Picture: © Andre Wirsig

Children's University with Stefanie Speidel at TU Dresden
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:00 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
Prof. Stefanie Speidel speaks at the Children’s University on the topic of surgery of the future: “High-tech instead of band-aids – What will the operating room of the future look like?”
In her lecture, she shows children how surgical robots work and how AI can be used to teach them to perform certain tasks independently. She also explains how these systems can think for themselves during an operation, provide important information, and even identify risks at an early stage.

Insights into a robotics startup
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:30
Are you interested in robotics? Then the excursion to the startup EVASIVE ROBOTICS could be exactly what you’re looking for. Gain insight into the field of work and processes at the TU Dresden startup and see robots up close.
We can offer 16 places. The excursion is organized for students in grade 7 and above. It is completely free of charge.
To register, please send an email by November 5 to the following address: ceti@tu-dresden.de
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Gollmann: jessica.gollmann@tu-dresden.de

Cinnamon rolls baking in the CeTIBAR
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
In keeping with the pre-Christmas spirit, CeTI is inviting guests to bake cinnamon rolls at CeTIBAR for the second time. This time, the event will be held in easy language. Guests can learn about robots and watch them decorate the sweet treats.
Registration is open until November 11 and can be done by emailing Jessica Gollmann: jessica.gollmann@tu-dresden.de

UNI LIVE
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:30 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
What happens after high school graduation? Which degree program is right for me?
The next UNILIVE university information day will take place at TU Dresden on January 15, 2026. Interested people can gain insight into the research areas of CeTI and CeTIBAR.

Holiday Robotics Program
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-14 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
During our holiday program at CeTI, students are spending an exciting week full of technology, creativity, and teamwork.
After getting to know each other and exploring CeTI’s robotics demos, they are working hands-on in the Robolab. Throughout the week, they are deepening their skills, tackling new challenges, and developing their own solutions. A special highlight is the CeTI-BAR, where everyone enjoys homemade cinnamon rolls together. The program concludes with a Lego module and programming session, followed by presentations of their projects to parents in the afternoon.

Girls' Day 2026
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
Female students are given the opportunity to meet role models and get a firsthand impression of the institution.
CeTI will hold workshops for interested girls together with QUARKS, RIG, and SKR.

Parent-Child Workshop at CeTI
2026-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
On June 21, 2026, the CeTI RoboLab will once again open its doors to parent-child pairs.
Who can participate? All children between the ages of 8 and 14, whether girls or boys, are warmly invited to dive into the world of robotics together with a parent, family member, or another guardian.
What can you expect? In our workshop, you can program real robotic arms together, interact with the famous robot dog Spot and the humanoid robot Ameca, and discover just how much fun technology can be! Through play and creativity, you’ll learn how humans and machines work together—teamwork is key!
And what else? Of course, there will be pizza again, exciting conversations, and plenty of opportunities to experiment, marvel, and laugh.
Questions? Contact: marcus.kotte@tu-dresden.de

Science Night Dresden 2026
2026-06-26 17:00 - 23:59 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
Science Night is taking place once again – for the 23rd time – and CeTI will be there once more, together with the partner projects of the Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks. We will present our latest demonstrators and provide insights into our research in an interactive and exciting setting.
Many program highlights are planned:

Join us on the lawn behind the HSZ starting at 6:45 p.m. Our Junior Research Group Leader, Pit Hofmann, will introduce CeTI on stage. Then, young and old alike can hit the dance floor at the “Disco with Robot Dogs.”
Starting at 5:00 p.m. in the HSZ lawn pavilion, you can watch our Juggling Demonstration and try it out for yourself!
CeTIBAR will open at 5 p.m. Come watch robot arms prepare cocktails live.
In collaboration with CeTI, the NCT developed a demo offering a glimpse into “The operating room of the future.” Visitors can test their skills with a dexterity task designed for surgical training.

In addition, there will be a raffle with great prizes, tasty popcorn, and a tour of the newly opened Holodeck. We look forward to seeing all of our visitors!

TUD Campus Festival
2026-07-02 16:00 - 22:00 | TU Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 10, Dresden, 01062
It’s almost become a tradition by now: Prof. Frank Fitzek, Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence, will once again be spinning records as DJ Fitzek from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. We’re looking forward to a great party with you all!

tryING 2026
2026-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
The tryING programme offers female graduate students a unique opportunity to experience the world of engineering first-hand at TU Dresden. Through hands-on workshops, lectures and campus life, participants gain valuable insight into the various engineering disciplines. CeTI also welcomes participants, introducing them to cutting-edge technologies and the fascinating field of the tactile internet.
Discover your future in engineering!

Pub the Hub
2026-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CeTI, BAR Barkhausen-Bau, Georg-Schumann-Str. 9, Dresden, 01187, Germany
We’re back! We are bringing the popular “Pub the Hub” event back to the CeTI team.
This is your chance to get together in a relaxed setting, exchange fresh ideas, and connect across our different research rooms. To make things even sweeter, coffee and cake will be provided!
Drop by, catch up, and network. We look forward to seeing you there!

CeTI at MS Day
2026-08-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Zentrum für Regenerative Therapien Dresden, Fetscherstraße 105, Dresden, Germany
The annual MS Day will take place again on 22.08.2025. The Center for Clinical Neurosciences invites you to a day of interesting discussions and informative insights on the topic of multiple sclerosis.
There will also be something to “touch”: CeTI will be on site with some demos that are used in the medical field.
