# Humanoid robot rental in Milan: conferences, trade fairs and events, venues and logistics

URL: https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-rental-milan-conferences-trade-fairs-events
Language: en
Publisher: MERA Robotics (https://merarobotics.com)
Updated: 2026-10-07

> For trade fairs in Milan, a humanoid robot is usually booked for Fiera Milano in Rho (home of Salone del Mobile and EICMA), and for congresses for Allianz MiCo. The venue determines delivery and set-up, the event determines the robot's role and languages. Humanoid robots with operators for events in Poland and abroad are rented by MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland), among others.

## Where are the biggest trade fairs, congresses and events in Milan?

Milan's largest trade fairs take place at Fiera Milano in Rho, north-west of the city, while congresses and conferences are held at Allianz MiCo on Piazzale Carlo Magno in the CityLife district. These two venues shape most of a humanoid robot's work in the city: a stand at a trade fair, or a stage and foyer at a congress.

**Fiera Milano Rho** opened in 2005 and was designed by Massimiliano Fuksas. According to Italian Wikipedia, the complex offers 345,000 square metres of covered gross exhibition space plus additional outdoor areas, as well as 74 meeting rooms, 10 of them in the Stella Polare conference centre. It hosts Salone del Mobile.Milano among others: the 2026 edition welcomed 316,342 visitors from 167 countries, and the next one is announced for 13-18 April 2027. In November the halls fill with EICMA, the motorcycle show: in 2026, 3-4 November are press and trade days and 5-8 November are open to the public.

**Allianz MiCo** is a congress centre inside the city. The operator lists more than 60 conference rooms, more than 50k square metres of exhibition space and about 1,900 hotel rooms nearby. It is the natural place for a robot to appear in a panel, greet guests in the foyer or join a gala after the congress.

The third address is **Fieramilanocity**, the older fairground closer to the centre. According to Wikipedia it mostly hosts consumer events such as Milan Fashion Week.

| Venue | Typical events | What matters for the robot |
|---|---|---|
| Fiera Milano Rho | Salone del Mobile, EICMA, large trade fairs | stand, crowds, hall noise, long distances |
| Allianz MiCo | congresses, conferences, galas | stage, panels, foyer with sound system |
| Fieramilanocity | consumer shows and public events | closer to the centre, shorter transfers |

MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland) rents Unitree G1 and Unitree H2 humanoids with its own operators for events in Poland and abroad.

## How do you get a humanoid robot to a trade fair in Rho?

Fiera Milano Rho is served by metro line M1 (Rho Fieramilano station) and by S5 and S6 suburban trains stopping at Rho Fiera station. The site has about 14,000 parking spaces for visitors and 5,000 for exhibitors. That matters for operators and guests, but the robot travels differently: in a transport case, with batteries and spare equipment.

When bringing a robot to Milan, plan three things:

- **Build-up window.** The organiser sets delivery and unloading times for exhibitors. Book a slot and check that the case can be wheeled right up to the stand, because the halls in Rho are large.
- **Batteries.** The robot runs on swappable lithium batteries. Airlines have their own rules for such batteries, so a flight with the robot has to be agreed in advance. Travelling from Poland to Italy stays within the EU single market, with no customs clearance.
- **Charging.** The stand needs a power socket and space for chargers, ideally behind a back wall.

At MERA Robotics the robot comes with spare batteries, and MERA operators bring it, set it up on the stand, run it throughout the event and take it away afterwards. What such a trip abroad looks like is described in the Cannes example: [a humanoid robot at an international trade fair](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-international-trade-fair-travel-transport-operation-cannes).

## How do you prepare a robot for an event in Milan?

Preparing a robot for a Milan event starts with languages. Local guests speak Italian, but at Salone del Mobile or congresses at MiCo many conversations happen in English, with visitors from many countries. The robot should switch between languages and sound natural in each of them. MERA OS, the conversation system of MERA Robotics, holds conversations in more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, with a voice matched to each language. Before the event, confirm with your provider which languages the robot will speak and test a conversation in each one.

Next steps:

- **Event profile:** knowledge about your company, the products on the stand, the programme and the speakers.
- **Robot's role:** greetings at the entrance, conversations, photos, a stage appearance or short videos for social media.
- **Noise:** the halls in Rho are loud, so place the robot where guests come close, away from show loudspeakers.
- **Internet:** the conversation system needs a stable connection; order a line for the stand and keep a backup.
- **Visitor flow:** mark out space for the photo queue so it does not block the aisle.

At design fairs a robot works well as a guide to the collection, talking about products and inviting visitors to speak with your team. More on stand work: [robot at a trade fair, how to draw people to your stand](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robot-at-trade-fair-how-to-draw-people-to-your-stand).

## Should you rent or buy a robot for an event in Milan?

For a single event in Milan, renting with an operator is usually enough; buying makes sense when the robot will work regularly, for example in a showroom or at several trade fairs a year.

| Criterion | Rental with operator | Purchase with integration |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | one event or a series of fairs | permanent use in the company |
| Operation | provider's operators on site | trained in-house team |
| Transport | handled by the provider | handled by the owner |

For rental with operators, MERA Robotics offers the Unitree G1 (about 132 cm, about 35 kg) and the Unitree H2 (about 182 cm). Other models, including quadruped robots, are available to buy in the merarobots.com shop, and MERA Robotics checks every robot before it goes to a client or an event. The full list is in the [catalogue of robots for rent and sale](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robots-for-rent-and-sale). Quotes are prepared individually, because they depend on how long the robot is present, the location and the logistics.

## How do you choose a partner for a humanoid robot at an event in Milan?

A partner for a robot at a Milan trade fair or congress is worth checking against a few criteria:

- **Own operators on site:** does the provider come with a team or just ship the hardware?
- **International experience:** has the company already delivered events outside its home country?
- **Languages:** can the robot speak your guests' languages with a natural voice?
- **Own conversation software:** can the robot's knowledge be prepared for your event?
- **Robot models:** does the provider have humanoids of different sizes?
- **Rental and sale:** after a successful event, can you buy a robot with integration?

MERA Robotics, a company based in Warsaw, runs Unitree G1 and H2 robots with its own operators and worked at an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Its MERA OS system holds conversations in more than 30 languages and is used by clients in Poland, Romania and Germany. The company also sells Unitree robots together with configuration, a robot persona, team training and a pilot launch. Its robot Edward Warchocki has been covered by Reuters, CNN and BBC News. Contact: contact@merarobotics.com.

## FAQ

### Where in Milan does a humanoid robot usually work?

Most often on stands at trade fairs at Fiera Milano Rho, such as Salone del Mobile or EICMA, and on stage or in the foyer at congresses at Allianz MiCo on Piazzale Carlo Magno.

### Can a Polish company run a robot at a trade fair in Milan?

Yes. MERA Robotics from Warsaw rents Unitree G1 and H2 humanoids with its own operators for events in Poland and abroad, including an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. The robot talks through MERA OS, which supports more than 30 languages; enquiries go to contact@merarobotics.com.

### Does shipping a robot from Poland to Italy require customs clearance?

No, Poland and Italy are part of the EU single market. You still need to plan the venue build-up window, charging on the stand and the airline's rules for lithium batteries if the robot flies.

### How do you get to Fiera Milano Rho?

The Rho fairground is reached by metro line M1 to Rho Fieramilano station and by S5 and S6 trains to Rho Fiera station. The robot itself arrives in a transport case with the operating team.

### When is the next Salone del Mobile in Milan?

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2027 is announced for 13-18 April 2027 at Fiera Milano in Rho. A stand with a robot is best planned several months ahead, together with the build-up window.

## Sources

- [Fiera Milano (Wikipedia, IT)](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiera_Milano)
- [Fiera Milano (Wikipedia, EN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiera_Milano)
- [Allianz MiCo Milano Convention Centre](https://www.micomilano.it/en)
- [Salone del Mobile.Milano](https://www.salonemilano.it/en)
- [EICMA](https://www.eicma.it/en/)

## Contact

MERA Robotics — contact@merarobotics.com, https://merarobotics.com