What is it?

SRI Robotics will host a one day meeting for leaders in the field of robotics in Silicon Valley, Greater Bay, and Northern California. The purpose of the meeting is to create a platform for discussion about the state of robotics in this region relative to the rest of the country, and to explore the advantages of organizing a regional robotics cluster, such as those that successfully promote robotics in the Boston and Pittsburgh regions.

Many of the most significant advances in robotics have occurred in our region over the last decade or so. As robotics moves forward as a discipline and as a viable commercial technology, Silicon Valley is setting the pace with world class university research, breakthrough companies, informed venture investors, and unique organizations aligned with the entrepreneurial culture.

The meeting will include:

• a presentation by Helen Greiner, co-founder of iRobot, discussing the benefits of regional and national robotics collaboration
• a presentation by Steve Cousins, CEO of Willow Garage, presenting views on the critical mass of robotics capability in the our region
• organizational roll call and round table discussions on the state of robotics in our region

There will be ample opportunity for networking with leaders in the Northern California robotics field, and a chance to impact the national stature of robotics in the region.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Who should attend?

Executives, entrepreneurs, directors of university and non-profit R&D programs, investors interested in the robotics field. Interested in being a sponsor? Please email us at sponsor@svrf.net.

More Info

For more information about the event visit the Silicon Valley Robotics Forum website. More detailed
directions and parking information is available at SRI International Conference and Parking.