Robotics 24/7 has burst onto the scene with exciting news: the lineup for the 2025 Robotics Application Conference (RAC ‘25) has officially been announced. This virtual event serves as a crucial forum for professionals across the robotics landscape, providing insightful commentary on practical applications, deployments, and emerging trends within various industries that utilize robots and automation.
Scheduled for September 17 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, RAC ‘25 marks the fourth virtual summit organized by Robotics 24/7 and parent company Peerless Media. With registration now open, this event promises a day packed with valuable information applicable to the manufacturing sector, supply chain dynamics, logistics, warehouse operations, and more.
Keynote Address: A Look at Warehouse Orchestration
The event will kick off with a live Keynote presentation, themed “From robotic uptime to fulfillment outcomes: Warehouse orchestration at scale.” This session aims to delve into the intricate alignment of hardware, software, and human agents to create a synchronized network that maximizes return on investment (ROI) in warehouse settings.
Presenting the Keynote will be industry leaders, including:
- Akash Gupta, co-founder & CEO of GreyOrange
- Jason Minghini, Senior VP of supply chain solutions at Kenco
These experts are poised to share their experiences and insights on how effective orchestration can result in substantial advancements in robotic applications.
Diverse Agenda: Topics and Trends
Editor-in-Chief Tim Culverhouse will moderate all sessions, ensuring a flow of engaging discussions throughout the event. Following the Keynote, a range of specialized sessions will unfold, each focusing on different topics and robotic technologies. Here’s a closer look at the schedule:
- Session 1 – At 1:00 p.m. EDT: “The AI Revolution: How artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision drive robotics innovation,” featuring Tom Bonkenburg from St. Onge and Ryan Chesterfield from Auto-FC.
- Session 2 – At 1:30 p.m. EDT: “Streamlined order fulfillment: How ASRS and mobile robots move materials into and out of the warehouse,” featuring Tom Ryden from MassRobotics and Alex Shikany from A3.
- Session 3 – At 2:00 p.m. EDT: “Keeping tabs: The symphonic relationship between hardware and software in facility and inventory monitoring and management,” featuring Dwight Klappich, Suchi Pandey, and Aaron Prather.
- Session 4 – At 2:30 p.m. EDT: “Goods to person: Where we were, where we are, and where we’re going,” featuring John Santagate, sponsored by Infios.
- Session 5 – At 3:00 p.m. EDT: “On the assembly line: The state of robotics in industrial manufacturing,” featuring Dr. Abdalla Nassar, Samantha Mou, and Jeff Burnstein.
- Session 6 – At 3:30 p.m. EDT: “Built to flex: Automation for the new fulfillment normal,” featuring Shaun Edwards and Alex Lee, sponsored by Plus One Robotics.
Each presentation aims to foster understanding of the current landscape of robotics, facilitating a dialogue that can lead to actionable insights for professionals in the industry.
On-Demand Accessibility
An important aspect of RAC ‘25 is the availability of on-demand viewing for all sessions after the live event concludes. This provides attendees a chance to revisit critical insights and discussions at their convenience, ensuring widespread accessibility of information for those unable to attend live.
What to Expect
Culverhouse shared his enthusiasm for the conference, highlighting it as a unique opportunity for meaningful discussions across various sectors within the robotics industry. He expressed gratitude for the top-tier speakers and sponsors participating, emphasizing the potential for attendees to gain invaluable knowledge that can be applied to their daily operations.
RAC ’25 has an impressive roster of sponsors:
- Platinum Sponsor: GreyOrange
- Gold Sponsors: Infios and Plus One Robotics
With an array of topics set to be covered, robust participation from industry leaders, and the chance for on-demand viewing, RAC ‘25 stands as a not-to-miss event for anyone involved in or interested in the evolving world of robotics and automation.
Register here to secure your spot at the event.