KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wendy Tan White
The automation industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in robotics, AI, machine vision, and industrial connectivity. In this executive roundtable, industry leaders will share their perspectives on the current state of automation, the biggest opportunities and challenges facing businesses today, and where the industry is headed next. Panelists will discuss key market trends, supply chain dynamics, workforce implications, and the impact of emerging technologies. Whether you're an end user, system integrator, or technology provider, this session will offer high-level strategic insights to help you navigate the future of automation.
Speaker Bio
Wendy Tan White is the CEO of Intrinsic, an Alphabet company dedicated to democratizing access to robotics and AI. Intrinsic's first product, Flowstate, enables the easy design, deployment, and reuse of robotic AI solutions.
Before leading Intrinsic, Wendy was a Vice President at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory, where she stewarded mature projects. A long-time technology innovator, entrepreneur, and investor, she co-founded and served as CEO of Moonfruit, the first SAAS website builder, which was acquired in 2012. Her investment experience includes roles as a Partner at the venture arm of BGF, $2.5bn growth capital fund, and a General Partner at Entrepreneur First, a global deep tech accelerator.
Wendy's contributions to technology and business were recognized in 2016 when she was awarded an MBE by the Queen. She holds several board and advisory positions, including Chair of Imperial College USA’s Advisory Board, and is a visiting Clore Innovation professor at RCA.
She holds a BEng in Computer Science from Imperial College, an MSc from Cranfield, an MA from Central St Martins, and an honorary doctorate from Salford University.
Session(s):
The State of the Automation Industry: Leadership Roundtable | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM (CDT)From Rigid Repetition to Adaptive Robotics: The AI Architecture for Intelligent Factories | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:45 PM (CDT)
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