Read all aboot it: Canadians were in full force at the world’s biggest manufacturing trade show, while Trump was teasing out his tariff threats. People were confused, but at least they could be confused together. But this deep uncertainty offered a certain clarity: the need to double down on what you can control—building on trusted partnerships and investing in AI solutions. And as a result, optimism bloomed. In fact, can Eurobots save the world?
Read my report: ‘Hannover 2025:
Bypassing the Elephant in the Room with Optimism.’
Like a warm bath filled with maple syrup
I self-identify as Canadian Eurotrash. So, it was especially great to visit Hannover Messe this year. The independent nation of Canada hosted an array of events that pumped national identity: Bloody Caesars! Vegan Beef Jerky! Indigenous Cheese Plates! Maple syrup-based soda pop! Anglo-Canadians apologising for not speaking French! Franco-Canadians apologising for speaking English with a French accent! Shared bitterness towards former-friendly neighbors!
Meanwhile, Canada and the EU bonded. The two entities share many common goals: building trustworthy AI frameworks, continued support for Ukraine, tapping into fast-growing Asian markets, cutting innovation-stifling red tape, increasing capital for startups and scaleups, and more. And they also both feel somewhat jilted by their former paramour, the USA – excuse the French.
Get a room!
Canada’s Ambassador to the EU, H.E. Dr. Ailish Campbell, complimented the EU on its achievements: taking a bag of cats – the 27 nations comprising the EU – and “not only building a strong unified market but also presenting a European way of life, both in contrast to and able to partner with both the US and China.” Meanwhile, the EU’s Chief Trade Enforcement Officer, Denis Redonnet, returned the compliment, calling Canada “an island of stability in a world of instability.” It was a love fest.
And speaking of another bag of cats: AI. Can robots bring world peace?
Make robots, not war
Meanwhile, David Reger, founder of Neura Robotics, is enjoying a banner year—backed by a fresh €120 million financing round from European investors and recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year.’ As the originator of the term “cognitive robotics,” his company develops robots combining AI with groundbreaking sensors and hardware design to not only empty your dishwasher but also address the skills labor shortage—and potentially save Germany’s ailing automotive industry.
And during his fireside chat, ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Physical Embodiment—Access to EU Finance,’ Reger explained how he is expanding his vision even more: “We need to build on European efficiency. It’s what we excel at, though it’s diminished lately. Physical AI is an area we haven’t yet missed out on. And this is where efficiency plays the biggest role.”
And for this very reason, he refuses to apply his technology to weaponry. “The whole world once depended on Germany and Europe because of our technological advancement, something we’re losing. That’s also why we’re talking about wars again—because the world doesn’t depend on us as much as before. I believe the answer is advancing our technology until the world depends on us again. Then we won’t need to weaponize ourselves.”
How’s that for an optimistic vision?
Read the full report: ‘Hannover 2025: Bypassing the Elephant in the Room with Optimism.’
