Audience: Sponsors of the HRI conference, representatives from global and Australia-based companies, folks working at companies from start-ups to industry giants, as well as robotics consumers, creatives, and enthusiasts in the greater Melbourne area.
Join Us for Industry Day at HRI 2025!
Get ready for Industry Day, a brand-new, high-energy event at HRI 2025 designed to spark connections and collaborations among industry professionals. Co-located with the HRI Workshops, this dynamic half-day experience is packed with interactive themed panels, short talks, and open networking sessions—all leading into the HRI 2025 Welcome Reception.
No prep needed—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! The real value of Industry Day isn’t just in the sessions—it’s in the conversations, connections, and collaborations that happen in the moment and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to meet industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that last.
See you Monday, March 3, 2025!
Schedule
- 12:45pm: Attendees arrive
- 1:00pm: Welcome and Industry day vision
- 1:15pm: 3-minute introductions by company representatives
- 1:45pm: Lightning Talks
- 1:45pm: Poornima Nathan (Expatec)
- 1:50pm: Ken Chadda (Yellow Fin Robotics)
- 1:55pm: Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots)
- 2:00pm: Talk and discussion by Nicci, Robotics Australia Group
- 2:30pm: Talk and discussion by Andra, IEEE RAS Industry Activities Board
- 3:00pm: Coffee break — Industry Crossroads: Table Topics & Meet Students
- 3:20pm: Full-Length Talks
- 3:20pm: Lorenzo Ferrini (PAL)
- 3:30pm: Aaron Edsinger (Hello Robot)
- 3:40pm: Ross Mead (Semio)
- 3:50pm: Discussion Tables (5min Table Presentations; 15min Discussions)
- Resense
- Robau
- Craig Taylor (Mobile Automation)
- Emily Baxter (Quest Software)
- 4:10pm: Report back on Discussion Tables
- 4:30pm: Networking in Exhibit Area
- 4:55pm: Closing remarks
- 5:30pm: Welcome Reception