Robotics, Automation & the Future of Work Keynote Speakers
Robotics is reshaping every industry — from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, retail, and professional services. Robotics keynote speakers help audiences understand how automation, AI, and intelligent systems are transforming the future of work, customer experience, efficiency, and workforce development.
These robotics experts break down complex technology into actionable insights, empowering organizations to innovate, adapt, and stay competitive. They speak on topics such as human–machine collaboration, autonomous systems, industrial robotics, robotic process automation (RPA), AI-powered workflows, digital transformation, and the ethical implications of automation. Perfect for events focused on innovation, operations, technology strategy, and industry disruption.
Top Robotics Keynote Speakers 
Scott Amyx
- Managing Partner at Astor Perkins
- Voted the Most Influential Leader in Smart Cities and IoT and awarded the 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders by World CSR Congress
- Tribeca Disruptor Foundation Fellow, presented in collaboration by the Tribeca Film Festival and Harvard Business School
- Singularity University/ Smart City Accelerator Mentor
Travels From
New York
Linda Bernardi
- Innovation Activist
- Former Innovation Officer at IBM
- AI and Tech Entrepreneur
- Former SVP and head of products at Element AI
Travels From
Washington
Jim Carroll
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Futurist and Innovation Expert
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Bestselling Author and Global Trends Strategist
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Speaker on Disruption, AI, and the Future of Business
Travels From
Canada
Jaime Casap
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Education and Digital Transformation Expert
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Former Chief Education Evangelist at Google
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Speaker on AI, Education, and the Future of Learning
Travels From
Arizona
Marita Cheng
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Robotics Engineer and Technology Innovator
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Founder of Aubot and Young Australian of the Year
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Speaker on AI, Robotics, and STEM Leadership
Travels From
California
Peter Diamandis
- Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation
- Named one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” by Fortune magazine
- New York Times best-selling author of Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
- Discusses the impact exponentially growing technology has on companies, governments, and humanity
Travels From
California
Shawn DuBravac
- Global Futurist and Trendsetter
- NY Times Best-Selling Author of Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate
- Former Chief Economist, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
- Senior Tech Industry Economist Featured in "The Wall Street Journal" and "The New York Times," as well as on CNN and MSNBC
Travels From
District of Columbia
Rana el Kaliouby
- Pioneering AI Scientist and Inventor of Emotion and Human Perception AI
- Visionary Entrepreneur, Investor and Authority on Developing an AI Mindset for Competitive Advantage
- Expert on Designing and Implementing Ethical Business Strategies
- Deputy CEO, Smart Eye
- Co-Founder and Former CEO, Affectiva
- Bestselling Author of “Girl Decoded”
Travels From
Massachusetts
Simone Giertz
- Swedish inventor, maker, robotics enthusiast, TV host, and professional YouTuber
Travels From
California
James Taylor
- Award-winning Entrepreneur
- Advises leaders on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity
- Founder of C.SCHOOL™ and the host of multiple global summits
Travels From
United Kingdom
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