The future of robotic tank inspections – conversations in Cascais

Tank Storage Magazine was lucky to have been invited out to Portugal by  Square Robot for its seminar, The Future of Robotic Tank Inspections – here’s what happened Industry experts descended on the sunny coastal town of Cascais, Portugal, for Square Robot’s The Future of Robotic Tank Inspections event, hosted at the Hotel Baía from 24-25 September 2026. As hard as it was to drag ourselves from the beach, the promise of educational talks from thought leaders and industry giants drew delegates into the seminar room. But first, attendees were invited to a pre-event cocktail evening on the roof terrace of the venue, where stunning views of the coast provided the perfect backdrop for a network mixer. Excitement for the coming talks was palpable, with people from all over Europe and the US getting to know each other over canapés and drinks before the event kicked off bright and early Thursday morning. After attendees were greeted with fresh coffee and pastries (and more pastéis de nata than you could eat), Square Robot’s CEO David Lamont opened the day with a speech focusing on the innovative nature of robotics for tank inspection, noting that one of the biggest...