19th Annual Robotics Industry Forum

January 18-20, 2012
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, Florida USA

The 19th Annual Robotics Industry Forum brings together top executives from robotics manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, research groups, universities, and consulting firms. The event features insightful talks and outstanding networking opportunities. The Forum will be co-located with the AIA Business Conference and the MCA Business Conference. Combined, these events will attract some 350 industry leaders from the robotics, machine vision, and motion control industries. Online registration is now closed - please register on site for this event!

 

Featured Speakers Announced!

• The Outlook for the Global Economy
  Alan Beaulieu
  Senior Analyst, Economist and Principal, Institute for Trend Research
• No Barriers – Only Solutions
  Neal Petersen
  Adventurer, Solo Around-the-World Racing Yachtsman, Global Investor and International Speaker
• Automation Opportunities at Frito Lay
  Terrence Southern
  Supply Chain Sr. Project Engineer, Frito-Lay North America
• Essentials of Digital Marketing: Social Media & Hot Technologies: Business as Normal 
  James Spellos
  President, Meeting U
• Understanding Body Language to Increase Sales
  Janine Driver
  Founder, President, and Lead Instructor, Body Language Institute 
• Snake Robots for Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster, better, cheaper
  Howie Choset
  Professor of Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University
• First Look at the  New IFR Study on Robots & Job Creation
  Chris Buxton
  CEO, PPMA Group (presenting study research conducted by Metra Martech, Ltd. for International Federation of Robotics)
• ROS-Industrial - Accelerating Research to Applications
  Shaun Edwards
  Senior Research Engineer, Southwest Research Institute®
• USA-Denmark Partnership Opportunities for Innovative Robotics Businesses
  Claus Risager
  Head of Centre, Ph.D., Danish Technological Institute, Centre for Robot Technology
• An Update on the Obama Administration’s National Robotics Initiative
  Chuck Thorpe
  Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
• An Update on the New Robotic Safety Standards
  Jeff Fryman
  Director, Standards Development, Robotic Industries Association
• Automating the Rest: Enabling Widespread Adoption of Robotics through Advanced Software
  Neil Tardella
  Operations Officer, Energid Technologies
• The New RIA System Integrator Certification Program
  Jeff Burnstein, President, Robotic Industries Association
  Scot Lindeman, Vice President, JR Automation

 Don't forget to check back as this list will be updated periodically.

Hotel Information

Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821

Orlando World Center Marriott Rooms are available at the special RIA rate of $179 per night plus tax. Participants must make their own hotel and travel arrangements.

• Online Reservations
  
• Phone Reservations at 1-800-266-9432
  Please reference RIA/AIA/MCA Forum Business Conference group