March 10, 2021 - More than 80 global experts will speak at Automate Forward , the world’s premier virtual automation trade show and conference set for March 22-26, 2021. The event also features more than 250 leading companies in an expanded exhibit area, enhanced networking opportunities, and a look at innovative automation startups. Speakers include senior executives from companies such as 3M, General Motors, Intel, Microsoft, UPS, IBM, GE, FedEx, Siemens, and Proctor & Gamble. The full agenda is available online .
“With the adoption of automation accelerating, and the impossibility of holding large in-person shows in the US at the moment, Automate Forward will play a critical role in educating companies about how robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies can immediately help improve product quality, productivity, competitiveness, and worker safety,” said Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the event’s host. Automate Forward will include a robust virtual exhibit hall and networking center where attendees can connect directly with companies and experts to solve their automation solutions and get immediate answers.
The trade show will be open daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET for attendees to learn about products and systems that can help with unique challenges. A3 will share a sneak peek of the association’s new brand identity at 9:30 am ET on Monday, March 22 exclusively for Automate Forward attendees. Join live to learn about how its four current brands – RIA, AIA, MCMA, and A3 Mexico – are combing to create the new A3 representing over 1100 global companies and organizations active in automation.
Automate Forward keynote sessions
Monday, March 22 10 a.m. ET panel: The New Industries Driving The Growth of Automation and Robotics Robert Little , CEO, ATI Industrial Automation Mark Lewandowski , Director - Robotics Innovation, Procter & Gamble John Dulchinos , Vice President, Jabil Ted Dengel , Managing Director, Operations Technology and Innovation, FedEx Ground John Bubnikovich , Chief Regional Officer – North America, KUKA Robotics 11 a.m.
ET: The Competitive Advantage is Here and It's All About Digital Raj Batra , President, Digital Industries, Siemens 1:30 p.m. ET: Moving Automation Forward: What is required? Greg Brown , Vice President of Strategy and R&D, UPS Tuesday, March 23 10 a.m.
ET PANEL: The 2021 State of the Automation Industry Executive Roundtable Mike Cicco , President & CEO, FANUC AMERICA Patrick McDermott, President North America, B&R Automation Dr. Thomas Evans, CTO Robotics, Honeywell Intelligrated Christine Boles , Vice President, Internet of Things Group - General Manager, Industrial Solutions Division, Intel Sebastien Schmitt , North American Robotics Division Manager, Stäubli 11 a.m.
ET: Human Aware Robot Software and Tools for Delivering it Rodney Brooks , Co-Founder and CTO, Robust.AI 1:30 p.m. ET: 3M's Automation Journey: Driving Growth & Productivity Debarati Sen , Vice President & General Manager Abrasive Systems Division Safety & Industrial Business Group, 3M Wednesday, March 24 10 a.m.
ET PANEL: The Rise of Smart Automation Rashmi Misra, GM AI Platforms, Business Development, Microsoft Jorge Ramirez , Global Director Automation and Chief Mfg. Cybersecurity Officer, General Motors Rishi Vaish, CTO and VP, IBM AI Applications, IBM John Lizzi , Executive Leader – Robotics, GE Tom Panzarella , Senior Director of Perception, Seegrid 11 a.m. ET: Using Deep Learning and Simulation to Teach Robots Manipulation in Complex Environments Dieter Fox , Senior Director of Robotics Research, NVIDIA 1:30 p.m.
ET: Automation and the Future of Manufacturing Indranil Sircar , CTO, Manufacturing Industry, Microsoft Thursday, March 25 10 a.m. ET PANEL: How Collaborative Automation is Driving Productivity Co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics Milton Guerry , President, Schunk USA Joe Gemma , Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Calvary Robotics Greg Smith , President of the Industrial Automation Group at Teredyne David Robers , Robotics Sales Manager - Americas, Denso Robotics 11 a.m.
ET: Value Chain Integration and Optimization Through Robotics in Consumer segments and Retail Marc Segura , Executive Global Business Line Leader - Consumer Segment Service Robotics, ABB Robotics and Machine Automation Friday, March 26 10 a.m. ET PANEL: Autonomous Mobile Robots: How to Get Started Karen Leavitt, Chief Marketing Officer, Locus Robotics Søren E. Nielsen , President, Mobile Industrial Robots Matt Rendall , CEO and Co-Founder, OTTO Motors Rob Sullivan , President, AutoGuide Mobile Robots Melonee Wise , CEO and Founder, Fetch Robotics 11 a.m.
ET: Using an End-to-End Workflow to Build, Iterate, and Operationalize Deep Learning-Powered Visual Inspection Projects Andrew Ng , CEO & Founder, Landing AI
About Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
In the spring of 2021, the Robotic Industries Association ( RIA ), AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, Motion Control & Motor Association ( MCMA ), and A3 Mexico will become the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. Combined, these associations represent over 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward. A3 hosts a number of industry-leading events, including the new virtual Automate Forward (March 22-26, 2021) and the Automate Show & Conference (June 6-9, 2022, in Detroit, Mich.)