Speakers 2024

Oliver Mitchell is a partner at ff Venture Capital. Mitchell first joined ff VC in 2014 as a Limited Partner, and then in 2018 as a Venture Partner. Today, he takes a leading role on the investment team in expanding […]

Stephen M. Muck is a trailblazer at the intersection of construction and technology, shaped by his formidable background and significant accomplishments. With a foundation in finance from Ohio University and an MBA from Penn State University, Muck’s early career focused […]

Alexander Mühlens, head of the automation technology and robotics division at igus GmbH, joined igus in 2010 after studying automation technology. Here he later founded the robotics division and the online marketplace for robotics RBTX. He has been Vice President […]

Nag Murty is an aerospace engineer turned serial tech entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder and CEO of VC-backed startup Electric Sheep, the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. Before Electric Sheep, he created a medical […]

Juan Necochea is the director of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics, the largest independent innovation hub for robotics commercialization in the United States. In this role, he identifies, prospects, and closes all partnerships, develops symbiotic relationships with large corporate organizations, and […]

Russell “RoboRuss” Nickerson is the Partner Engagement Liaison at MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub that accelerates robotics technology and adoption. He is also the owner of Collabots where he does robotics consulting, training and speaking. Russell has assisted in […]

Adam Norton is the Associate Director of the New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation (NERVE) Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research interests include the test and evaluation of robot, human, and human-robot performance, and the development of […]

Fiona O’Donnell McCarthy, a Principal at True Ventures, has over a decade of experience in fostering product innovation and guiding founders in various industries, including consumer and B2B. Her notable roles include VP of Product at Daily Harvest, enhancing digital […]

Ralf Opper brings over two decades of expertise in motion control and automation to his role as Business Development Manager at Bosch Rexroth. Graduating from college in Germany, Ralf embarked on his career in the United States as controls engineer, […]

Sean Pineau is a dynamic professional in the automation and materials handling industry, renowned for his exemplary achievements and leadership roles. With a career spanning over a decade, Pineau has consistently demonstrated his passion for innovation and excellence. In 2021, […]