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Registration: 3.45pm to 4.00pm

Drinks: 4.00pm to 4.30pm

In conversation: 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Audience Q&A : 5.00pm to 5.30pm

Networking: 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Join us for an expert discussion on the state of Robotics and AI Investment in Australia

Current state of robotics investment in Australia and globally - who are the main players and what are the significant trends
Impact of the recently released national robotics strategy and impact on eco system
How can researchers position themselves for commercial success

HOST: Ali Buchberger - Director, Industry Engagement, QUT (Science & Engineering)

GUESTS:

Stefan Knight - Director of Queensland, Antler

Stefan has had roles in dev, product, marketing, sales and corporate development. He has been super early (founder once, single digit employee several times), scaled-up and exited (unicorn IPO, sell off and wind down). He has also pitched for and raised capital (Seed, Series A) with the companies he has been in raising +$400M USD along the way.

Professor Cori Stewart - Founder and CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub

Cori Stewart is the CEO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, an Australian-first, not for profit technology commercialization company. She works in executive and advisor roles across industry, government, the research sector and through university and industry collaboration. Cori is a member of the Industry Innovation Science Australia Board and a current ‘Superstars of STEM’ .

Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon - QUT Centre for Robotics

Laurianne Sitbon is Associate Professor in the school of Computer Science, a chief investigator in the QUT Centre for Robotics and in the QUT Centre for Justice. She leads research in human computer interactions, inclusive social robotics, information access and human-AI teaming. She has developed inclusive co-design methodologies for innovation in emerging technologies.

plus others