ROBO Sketch brought live AI robot portraits to AFME’s OPTIC2026 event, combining a staffed sketching experience with personalised, event-branded keepsakes. Delegates could watch the robotic arms draw, see their own portrait take shape and leave with artwork created for the occasion.
The activation paired visible technology with a personal experience: an easy conversation starter for a professional conference audience. Here is a look at the setup, the bespoke artwork and the feedback from AFME.
A live robot portrait experience for conference delegates
The attraction was not just the finished picture. Watching a robot put pen to paper made the creation process part of the experience. The on-site setup brought the robotic arms, portrait software and sample artwork together on a ROBO Sketch-branded table, with our team there to help guests take part.
For conference organisers, this offers a different kind of delegate interaction: something guests can watch, discuss and take away. It also provides an opportunity for guests to photograph or film their sketch being produced.
Bespoke OPTIC Travel Document artwork
The printed portraits used an “OPTIC Travel Document” layout carrying AFME branding and a “Destination confirmed: Paris 2027” message. That made the event identity part of the keepsake rather than an afterthought.
The examples included individual and paired caricature-style portraits, with different illustrated settings. The combination of a consistent branded frame and personalised artwork gave delegates something recognisably connected to OPTIC, but individual to them.
Watch the robots drawing at OPTIC2026
What AFME said
“What a fantastic activation at AFME’s OPTIC event! The AI sketching was an absolute hit with our delegates, who couldn’t stop talking about it. I’ve had so many people asking for your contact details since the event!
It’s such a clever, engaging and innovative marketing activation that really added something special to the delegate experience. We absolutely loved having you there and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for something truly different and memorable for their event.”
Cheryl Chickowski, Partnerships and Business Development Consultant
Planning an AI sketch robot activation for your conference?
ROBO Sketch provides staffed AI sketch robot experiences for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions and brand activations. Configurations are available with up to four robotic arms, with capacity and guest flow planned around the event brief. Bespoke print layouts can incorporate your branding, campaign message or event theme.
For a similar activation, share your event date, venue, guest numbers and branding requirements. We can advise on the appropriate setup and practical arrangements. Final artwork approval is required at least two weeks before the event for customised prints.
Discuss your conference activation with ROBO Sketch, explore our international event activation service, or read our guide to space, power, branding and guest flow.