The following individuals have signed the document:
Jeff Burnstein, President of A3 – Association for Advancing Automation (USA);
Susanne Bieller, Secretary General of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR);
Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics (Denmark);
Patrick Schwarzkopf, Managing Director of VDMA Robotics + Automation (Germany);
and Carlos Méndez, President of AER Automation (Spain).
This unprecedented agreement aims to promote automation that, in addition to improving competitiveness and industrial efficiency, also acts as an engine for quality employment, addresses demographic challenges, promotes environmental sustainability, and enhances social well-being.

“Never before has there been a meeting of this magnitude among global leaders in the sector. This declaration represents a firm commitment to responsible, strategic, and purposeful automation,” emphasized Carlos Méndez, President of AER Automation.

The declaration establishes a common framework for international collaboration to advance four strategic pillars:
Competitiveness and industrial resilience through the adoption of smart technologies.
Attracting and developing talent, with a commitment to continuous learning and inclusion.
Ethical and open innovation, aligned with social values.
Sustainability and energy efficiency as drivers of transformation towards a circular economy.
The text also calls for strengthening ties between companies, government agencies, knowledge centers, and associations, recognizing that the success of automation depends on joint and coordinated action.