Automate Innovation STAGe Speakers
DAVID BRUCE
Engineering Manager
FANUC America
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Dave Bruce joined FANUC America Corporation (FAC) in 1997 and is currently an engineering manager in the Product Application Segment for a group of engineers that support FANUC America’s Authorized System Integrators and end users with the application of FANUC’s embedded machine vision system called iRVision. Dave’s group also supports FANUC’s customers with the application of remote motion software options such as Remote Motion Interface or RMI. These tools are used in all industries from warehousing to automotive and allow advanced users to create new paths for each cycle and even change a robots path in real time. Dave has a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Oakland University (Auburn Hills, MI) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario).
Session(s):
Physical AI at Production Scale: FANUC’s New Open Interfaces Enable Real Time AI-Driven Robot Motion | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM (CDT)
SCOTT CAMPBELL
Asset Lifecycle Management Product Success Leader
IBM
Scott Campbell is an Asset Lifecycle Management Product Success Leader at IBM.
Session(s):
From Reactive Maintenance to Continuously Optimized Manufacturing Operations | Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00 PM (CDT)
MICHAEL CHEE
Senior Manager, Vision Products
Cognex
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Michael Chee is a Senior Manager of Product Management at Cognex, where he leads next generation AI-powered vision platform initiatives that enable manufacturers to deploy and scale automation globally. With 20 years in the machine vision industry, leading product management across both vision hardware and software - he has worked closely with customers to turn vision technologies into practical solutions that solve production challenge and deliver measurable results. Today, his focus is on advancing AI capabilities to help manufacturers improve visibility, consistency and performance on the factory floor.
Session(s):
From Smart Cameras to Scalable AI Vision: Unlocking the Future of Industrial Inspection | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:45 PM (CDT)
RAJ DESAI
Global Product Manger - Drives
Lapp
Raj Desai is a seasoned expert in industrial automation connectivity, currently serving as Global Product Manager Drives with Lapp. With over 10 years' experience in the field, Raj has led innovative product launches for connectivity between drives and motors. Raj holds a BSME in Mechanical engineering from Rutgers University and Product Management Certificate from Stevens Institute of Technology. At the Automat Innovation Stage, Raj is excited to share insights into the technology and guidance that goes into connecting drives to motors.
Session(s):
Drive to Motor: Connectivity Guidance | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 11:15 AM (CDT)
PAUL GALESKI
CEO
GrayMatter
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GrayMatter CEO Paul Galeski’s vision is to elevate GrayMatter to a new, higher category in the solution provider market, one that offers more implementation capabilities than a typical system integrator along with independent, best-in-class strategic consulting and 24/7 support.
Galeski joined GrayMatter, first as executive chairman and then as CEO, in May 2024. He has been in the industrial technology market for about 40 years.
In 1989, Galeski founded MAGNUM Technologies, a company that quickly gained recognition for its innovation and growth.
By 1995, Inc. Magazine named MAGNUM Technologies one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. Just two years later, in 1997, General Electric acquired MAGNUM Technologies, integrating it as a subsidiary of GE Industrial Systems. Galeski remained at the helm as President until his departure in early 1999. Later that year, he founded MAVERICK Technologies, immediately making a bold move by acquiring Software Architects, another Inc. 500 company. MAVERICK Technologies expanded its global footprint by forming the Global System Integrators Alliance (GSIA) in partnership with MPE Industrial Automation Europe and MPE Industrial Automation Asia. This alliance connected over 30 locations and 700 professionals worldwide.
By 2011, MAVERICK Technologies employed more than 500 professionals who completed 10,000 projects in 45 countries. Rockwell Automation acquired MAVERICK in 2016.
Session(s):
Digitizing the Floor: How Data Drives Better Dough Production | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 12:00 PM (CDT)
JOSH GOODMAN
Product Marketing Manager
Minitab
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Josh Goodman brings over 13 years of experience in engineering, product management, and strategy. He has worked across the automotive, aerospace & defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. His expertise spans process engineering, data infrastructure, and industrial analytics. At Minitab, he leads Customer Insights within the Strategy & Business Development team, supporting global companies in building data-driven cultures. Josh helps organizations bridge the gap between engineering challenges and business outcomes through practical process improvement and analytics.
Session(s):
OEE Meets SPC: Automating Data Collection for Real-Time Process Improvement | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 3:45 PM (CDT)
BEN HULL
Director of Sales
item America
Ben Hull is Director of Sales at item America with 20+ years in the manufacturing industry. He champions empowerment through customers’ visions, leveraging innovative tools and products to remove friction, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable value in an ever-adapting industry.
Session(s):
Self-Serve Automation: How item Digitaltools Accelerate Design, Quoting & Deployment | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 1:30 PM (CDT)
MARTIN HUSEK
Lead Applied AI Engineer
Ansys, part of Synopsys
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Martin is a Lead Applied AI Engineer at Ansys, part of Synopsys with 13 years of industry experience, including nine years focused on the development and deployment of AI- and ML-driven methods for engineering simulation and design. His work integrates data-driven models with physics-based simulation to enable next-generation computational design workflows.
He specializes in generative design, predictive engineering, and workflow automation, contributing to emerging AI-driven design methodologies. His work in this area has resulted in three patents.
Martin earned his PhD in Structural Dynamics, where his research focused on particle-based computational methods for modeling complex system behavior.
Session(s):
Transforming Simulation at the Speed of AI: From Generative Design to Operations | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 10:30 AM (CDT)
CHARLIE LONG
VP & GM Machine Vision and Fixed Industrial Scanning
Zebra Technologies
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Charlie Long is the VP & GM for Machine Vision and Fixed Industrial Scanning at Zebra. He joined Zebra in January 2025 with nearly 20 years of experience in factory automation and machine vision technology. Charlie leads Zebra’s global team in delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to optimize their operations.
Before starting his career in factory automation, Charlie spent 10 years in the United States Air Force (USAF), where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and technical expertise. Following his military service, Charlie held various leadership roles in the factory automation and machine vision sectors, gaining extensive experience in driving innovation and managing high-performing teams. Prior to joining Zebra, Charlie served as the National Sales Director for Keyence.
Charlie holds an MBA in Finance from Fayetteville State University, a Bachelor of Science in Management from Mount Olive University, and an Associate Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. This diverse educational background, combined with his military and professional experience, has equipped him with a unique blend of technical, financial, and managerial skills that shape his leadership style.
Session(s):
The Augmented Operator: Driving Productivity with Machine Vision and Mobile Intelligence | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 12:00 PM (CDT)
VITOR LOPES PEREIRA
Manager - Digital Twins
Ansys, part of Synopsys
Vitor is responsible for all Ansys Digital Twin activities in Americas and has assisted companies across the various manufacturing segments to streamline their automation workflows by leveraging engineering simulation, sensor data and AI/ML.
Vitor joined Ansys after 10+ years in the industry, bringing together different perspectives on Digital Twin technologies from previous roles in R&D, Engineering, Operations, Business Development, Sales and Management.
He has had several patents issued and industry papers presented on the topic and is considered an SME in hybrid digital twins that combine physics modeling & simulation, AI/ML and telemetry data.
Vítor holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, both with emphasis in Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling and simulation for process optimization of multiphase and non-Newtonian flows.
Session(s):
Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency Powered by Hybrid Digital Twins | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 11:15 AM (CDT)
AARON MAASSEN
Associate Publisher
Visions Systems Design/EndeavorB2B
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Aaron Maasen is associate publisher for Vision Systems Design and Laser Focus World in the Digital Infrastructure Group at EndeavorB2B. He is an accomplished, motivated and persuasive sales executive with extensive experience in diverse business environments. He has consistent achievements in driving sales, marketing, customer engagement strategies, programs, and initiatives that produce business results in B2B space and beyond.
Session(s):
Vision System Design Innovators Awards | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 11:00 AM (CDT)
MIKE MACDONALD
Senior Manager, Product Management
Cognex
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Mike MacDonald is Senior Manager of Product Management at Cognex, where he manages a global team responsible for both the PC-based software product portfolio and the new software-embedded vision controller. A former computer vision scientist, he has spent his career at the intersection of AI, image analytics, and industrial inspection, applying machine vision to a wide range of applications in life sciences, medical imaging, and advanced manufacturing. He is passionate about translating advanced vision technology into scalable products that are used across multiple industries.
Session(s):
Expanding the Limits of Embedded Machine Vision | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 12:45 PM (CDT)
GREG MAGDANZ
Vice President, OEM Sales
Schneider Electric
Greg Magdanz, Vice President for OEM Sales at Schneider Electric, is a leader in contributing to industrial automation and digital transformation initiatives. With a strong background in manufacturing and control systems, he focuses on helping customers modernize operations through open, software-defined automation and data-driven solutions.
In his role, Gregory works closely with OEMs to bridge the gap between traditional automation and next-generation technologies such as industrial IoT, edge control, and sustainable operations.
Session(s):
Tech-Powered, People-Driven: The New Industrial Advantage | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 12:45 PM (CDT)
LUCIANO MANCINI
World Wide DELMIA Industry Process Senior Expert
Dassault Systèmes
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Luciano Mancini is a seasoned professional in industrial automation and digital manufacturing, with nearly two decades of experience advancing innovation across the automotive and manufacturing sectors. As part of Dassault Systèmes’ worldwide team, he enables organizations to realize the Virtual Twin Experience, bridging the virtual and physical worlds to achieve greater efficiency and operational excellence. His expertise spans robotic simulation, assembly line design, and factory optimization. Luciano holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), combining technical depth with strategic insight to help industries embrace the future of manufacturing.
Session(s):
AI-Enhanced Virtual Twins for Automotive Production Lines | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 3:45 PM (CDT)
MATT MAROON
CEO
C-Motive Technologies
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Matt Maroon is the Chief Executive Officer C-Motive Technologies, a start-up commercializing the next generation of ultra-high efficiency electrostatic motors and generators for industrial and renewable generation applications. He joined the Company in March 2020 as the Chief Commercialization Officer and in his time in leadership raised more than $20M, doubled the team size, and brought the company from lab-bench technology to initial commercial sales. Throughout the course of his career, he has held product management and leadership roles at a number of startup companies – both venture capital as well as blue-chip company backed – developing next generation energy storage technologies (including Firefly Energy, GE Energy Storage, Aquion Energy, and Oriden). Since 2004, Matt has worked to bridge the gap between the laboratory and the market, developing technology, go-to-market strategies, and selling new products into the rapidly evolving cleantech marketplace. Matt holds multiple patents in energy storage and advanced materials and earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Bradley University.
Session(s):
Introducing ZeroMag: Your First Electrostatic Motor | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00 PM (CDT)
FABRICE MEUNIER
VP, Industrial End Users and System Integrators
Schneider Electric
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Fabrice joined Schneider Electric as an engineering co-op in 1996. After graduating in 2001, he was a product development engineer for 7 years. After engineering, Fabrice moved to business operations where he held various roles in business development, product management, product marketing, innovation marketing, product launch and business leadership. This diverse experience allowed him to understand how to solve clients' challenges by applying Schneider Electric's core technologies.
Session(s):
Accelerate Everything: Open, Software-Defined Automation | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 2:15 PM (CDT)
GREG MEYNE
VP, Consulting
enVista
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Greg Meyne has 30 years of experience in the Material Handling Industry through Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Site Management, Sales, Systems Design, and Implementation. Currently at enVista he is the coordinator of the Facility Design solutions team with the primary function of designing and implementing Material Handling Systems for our clients.
Over his career, Greg has been involved in a variety of projects ranging in size and scope with clients like: Williams Sonoma, AutoZone, Hanes, NOW Foods, Champion Labs, Lenox, Lifetime Brands, Anixter, Gerber / Intradeco, The Home Depot, Perry Ellis, Nestle, HEB, Kellogg’s, Milton CAT to name just a few.
Greg has well-rounded industry knowledge of the Material Handling Industry including designing systems with the following equipment: Autonomous Mobile Robots, Good-To-Persons Systems, Conveyor Systems, Storage Systems, Automatic Storage & Retrieval Systems, Automated Picking Systems (Pick To Light, Put To Light, Voice), Robotics, among many others.
Prior to joining enVista 11+ years ago, Greg worked for 15 years as a Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, and Sales / Account Manager for Automotion Conveyors, ASG, and Wynright. He has also worked for 4+ years as a Regional Sales / Account Manager for Dematic Corp.
Greg brings a vast knowledge of not only material handling system design and implementation, but also assisting clients with process improvement and Omni Channel transformation.
Session(s):
To Automate or Not to Automate | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 1:30 PM (CDT)
CRAIG NELSON
Portfolio Sales Enablement Manager, High-Performance Drive Systems
Siemens
Craig Nelson is a senior product marketing manager for high-performance drive systems in the Motion Control business of Siemens Industry, Inc. Craig has been with Siemens for over thirty years and, in previous roles, has held engineering positions in the field and in system design. He has expert knowledge motion control systems across various applications and is an avid promoter and presenter of new motor and drive technologies.
Session(s):
Safety & Security Innovations for Drive Systems in Motion Control Applications | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:30 PM (CDT)
DARREN O'REILLY
Senior Director of Software and Technology
JBT Automated Systems
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Darren O’Reilly is the Senior Director of Software and Technology at JBT Automated Systems, where he leads global teams advancing automation, robotics, and data-driven software solutions. With a background in Electrical Engineering specializing in digital systems and early experience developing autonomous robotics software, Darren has built a career centered on turning complex technical challenges into scalable, real-world applications. His work emphasizes data quality, AI-supported decision-making, and software architectures that enable reliable, high-performance automated operations.
Session(s):
mot.OS® in Action: How an Intelligent Fleet Manager Transforms Mobile Automation Performance | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 2:15 PM (CDT)
SAM PALMISANO
Vice President, Product, Robotics & Drones
Aptiv
Sam Palmisano is a product and technology leader working at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and software-driven systems. At Aptiv, he has taken on a series of roles spanning product management, strategy, and autonomy, with a focus on bringing advanced AI and software platforms into real-world applications.
He has led teams across product management and autonomy, including roles as Vice President of Product Management and in leadership positions overseeing autonomy, AI, and machine learning. His work centers on turning complex technologies into scalable products, particularly in areas where software, sensing, and physical systems intersect.
Before joining Aptiv, Palmisano was a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group, where he advised companies on strategy and operations. Earlier in his career, he worked across analytics and financial markets, including roles at Jet.com and Citi. That mix of consulting, tech, and finance has given him a broad lens on how to build and scale products in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
Palmisano holds a degree from Middlebury College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Today, his work is focused on how autonomy and AI move beyond the lab into practical deployment, shaping the next generation of intelligent systems across industries.
Session(s):
Camera + Radar Sensor Fusion: A Practical Path to Robust, Scalable 3D Perception | Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 10:30 AM (CDT)
SADIQ PANJWANI
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
Teledyne Technologies
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Sadiq leads Teledyne’s industrial camera groups specializing in imaging and sensing technology. He is responsible for guiding the organization’s vision, business strategy, and operational excellence across all functions to bring remarkable innovations to the market and enhance customer experience. With a background in software engineering, he is passionate about technology and leading high-performance teams.
Session(s):
How Machine Vision and Physical AI Facilitate Human Centric Manufacturing | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 4:30 PM (CDT)
JERRY PEREZ
Business Development Manager
FANUC America
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Jerry Perez is a Business Development Manager at FANUC America Corporation, consulting global corporations in topics such as automation roadmap development, workforce development, and successful automation implementation. Over the past 25 years, Jerry has been a leader in the expansion of robotics in multiple markets from defense and automotive to electronics and medical device manufacturing, deploying Pilot & Scale programs that helped companies large or small realize the benefits of automation.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Engineering and resides in Royal Oak, MI with his wife and two kids.
Session(s):
The Fast Automation Roadmap: Scaling with Standardized Cobot Solutions | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 10:30 AM (CDT)
MAIK PETERS
CEO
PITCO Engineering
He founded PITCO Engineering almost ten years ago, engineering automation for large manufacturers. Through that work, one thing became clear: SMBs were being left behind. With nearly three decades of experience from German biotech R&D to industrial robotics, he now drives product and R&D, applying AI to bring cost-effective, scalable automation to the manufacturers who need it most.
Session(s):
Start with Standard | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 4:30 PM (CDT)
JOHN RINALDI
CEO
Real Time Automation
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John S. Rinaldi, CEO of Real Time Automation, is a recognized expert in industrial networking and the author of six books, including OPC UA: The Basics and Industrial Ethernet. As Chief Strategist for Real Time Automation, he has spent over 30 years simplifying the complexities of factory floor communication.
Session(s):
Beyond the Algorithm: Standardized Manufacturing Data Models as the Foundation for Scalable Industrial AI | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 4:30 PM (CDT).jpg)
NATE ROSIER
Chief Customer Officer
enVista
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Nate Rosier is enVista’s Chief Customer Officer. He brings 25 years of experience in supply chain strategy, corporate strategy and operating experience. Before coming to enVista, Rosier was Chief Operating Officer for Dean and Deluca where he focused on multi-channel growth while developing best practices in gourmet food retail.
Previously, he spent five years in corporate strategy roles as Vice President of Strategy at Sears Holdings and Circuit City. He also managed the strategy consulting practice at CIBER. Rosier's areas of expertise include corporate and operations strategy, operations excellence and leading organizational transformations.
Nate has worked with over 150 companies to develop strategies to increase profitability, reduce expenses and improve their competitive position. Examples include Tractor Supply, HEB, 5.11, Helen of Troy, Best Buy, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins, Rack Room, Wolverine, Wegmans and Toyota.
Nate earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army.
Nate earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Session(s):
The Future of Sortation: Flexible, Reconfigurable Systems That Reduce CapEx and Operating Costs While Increasing Throughput | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 12:45 PM (CDT)
ALEXANDER SCHMITZ
CEO
XELA Robotics
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Alexander Schmitz is one of the founders and shareholders of XELA Robotics, which he established with his partners in August 2018. He has been developing tactile sensors, both hardware and software, for more than 13 years, which is part of his broader work on human-collaborative robots.
He received his master's degree with honours from the University of Vienna, Austria, in 2007, and Ph.D. degree from the University of Sheffield, England, in 2011. He performed his Ph.D. research as part of a joint location program with the Italian Institute of Technology, Italy. Alex previously held positions as an Associate Professor at Waseda University, Japan, while also working at XELA Robotics. However, he has since shifted his focus to solely working at XELA Robotics.
He received numerous grants, including a grant of 117 million JPY from the JST START Program (Program for Creating STart-ups from Advanced Research and Technology) and support from the NEDO Entrepreneurs Program (NEP).
He has been featured in various magazines and news articles, including an article in Science magazine about his experience as an entrepreneur. He has authored more than 100 research articles, including the world's first research article about using deep learning for tactile sensing. He has received numerous awards for his work, such as the FANUC FA Foundation Award 2017
Session(s):
Physical AI with Human Touch | Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 11:15 AM (CDT)
EBEN SHELTON
Sales Specialist, Motion Control and CNC Systems
Siemens
Eben Shelton is a Sales Specialist at Siemens, where he serves as a subject matter expert and advocate for motion control and CNC systems. In this role, Eben translates complex technical capabilities into clear business value, helping customers understand how Siemens solutions address real manufacturing challenges while differentiating in a competitive market.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Eben is passionate about continuous learning, technical storytelling, and empowering others through enablement and mentorship. He is driven by Siemens’ culture of innovation and collaboration, and is committed to helping customers and internal teams succeed through the thoughtful application of industrial automation and digitalization technologies.
Session(s):
Open Up the Future | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 2:15 PM (CDT)
SHARON SPIELMAN
Head of Content
Vision Systems Design/EndeavorB2B
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Sharon Spielman is the head of content for Vision Systems Design. She has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, including those that cover industrial automation, vision systems, mechanical design and manufacturing, medical device design, aerospace and defense, CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, and more.
Session(s):
Vision System Design Innovators Awards | Monday, June 22, 2026 - 11:00 AM (CDT)
ANGELO STRACQUATANIO
CEO & Co-Founder
Apprentice.io
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Angelo is co-founder and CEO of Apprentice.io, which developed the first AI-powered cloud platform built to accelerate batch-based manufacturing. Angelo realized the untapped power of emerging technologies to unify and accelerate manufacturing processes across one modern platform.
Drawing on his previous experience in enterprise mobile technology, Angelo co-founded Apprentice in 2014 and has enjoyed the wild ride ever since. He serves on the board of Rising Tide Capital, a non-profit that helps urban entrepreneurs grow, and lives in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.
Session(s):
Manufacturing-Native AI: How Industry Specific Models and Agents Are Transforming the Factory System Landscape | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 3:00 PM (CDT)
BILLY TAYLOR
Sr. Director, Engineering & Technical Procurement
Papa Johns
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Billy Taylor is an experienced global engineering and operations executive at Papa Johns. He has a track record of optimizing systems and teams, delivering successful capital projects and driving continuous improvement. At Papa Johns, Billy has worked in a variety of roles including perations Engineer, Director of Operations and Senior Director of Engineering and Procurement, his current role. Billy earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in engineering management from the University of Louisville.
Session(s):
Digitizing the Floor: How Data Drives Better Dough Production | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 12:00 PM (CDT)
NICOLA TOMATIS
CEO
BlueBotics
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Nicola has been the CEO of BlueBotics since 2003 and joined its Board of Directors in 2015. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from ETH Zurich and a PhD in Robotics from the EPFL in Lausanne. He received the IEEE Early Career Award in Robotics and Automation in 2008 and has twice been included in Bilan’s 300 Most Influential People in Switzerland.
Session(s):
mot.OS® in Action: How an Intelligent Fleet Manager Transforms Mobile Automation Performance | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 2:15 PM (CDT)
KEVEN WANG
CEO
UnitX Inc
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Keven Wang is the co-founder & CEO of UnitX, a leading AI machine vision company automating visual inspection in factories. Keven graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science concentrating on AI. Keven has visited 200+ factories worldwide helping to improve yield and quality, and holds patents in AI technology for visual inspection.
Session(s):
1 Minute. 5 Images. AI Vision Inspection Go Live on the Same Day. | Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:45 PM (CDT)
RUTHERFORD WILSON
Chief Product Officer
MachineMetrics
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Rutherford Wilson is the Chief Product Officer of MachineMetrics, the Manufacturing Operations Platform delivering real-time intelligence to the heart of shop floor execution. With two decades of product leadership across Amazon, Trulioo, and multiple startups, he's building the AI layer that connects machines, ERP systems, and operators into one intelligent, adaptive operation. On the Innovative Stage, Rutherford will show how AI is moving from buzzword to shop floor reality — helping manufacturers do more with the people and machines they already have.
Session(s):
From Tribal Knowledge to AI-Guided Execution: The Future of Manufacturing Operations | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 12:00 PM (CDT)
KEVIN WU
Portfolio Sales Enablement Manager for Motion Controllers, I/Os, and Roboti
Siemens
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Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Kevin works closely with OEMs, machine builders, and partners to help modernize manufacturing through automation, motion control, and digital engineering technologies. With a strong background in factory automation portfolios — including controllers, drives, I/O, and integrated software — Kevin specializes in connecting customer challenges to practical, scalable solutions. He is passionate about helping customers accelerate innovation, simplify system integration, and unlock value across the digital thread.
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