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Friday, January 16, 2009 from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
The State of the Robotics Industry in New England
Friday, January 16, 2009; 7:30-9:30 am
Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA
The New England Venture Capital Association has invited leaders from MassTLC's Robotics Cluster to present on the State of the Robotics Industry in New England at their January meeting. As such, attendance beyond NEVCA members is stricly limited and by invitation only.
Bill Gates recently commented that he thinks the robotics industry today is similar to that of the computer industry back in the early 80’s, saying “I can envision a future in which robotics devices will become a nearly ubiquitous part of our day-to-day lives.” This breakfast seminar is an opportunity to discuss industry trends and investment opportunities in the robotics field—providing you with information and contacts that will give you an investing edge. Come spend two intensive hours with your fellow investors and leave with a new understanding of the robotics in our own backyard.
7:30 – 7:50am - The State of the Robotics Industry in New England
A recent report commissioned by the Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc., found that Massachusetts alone has more than 80 robotics companies generating close to $1B in revenue.
· Tom Hopcroft, Executive Director, Mass Technology Leadership Council
7:50 – 8:50am - Robotics Industry Panel Discussion
An overview panel of the regions top robotics CEOs will be followed by a question and answer session and include discussions on: healthcare robotics, autonomous underwater vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, industrial and consumer robots. Participants include:
· Ted Acworth, CEO, Artaic
· Mick Mountz, CEO, Kiva Systems (invited)
· David Kelley, CEO, Bluefin Robotics
· Bob Quinn, President of Talon Robotics Division, Foster-Miller
· Charles Remsberg, CEO, Hocoma
8:50 – 9:10am - Keynote: "The Future of Robotics"
· Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and CTO of Heartland Robotics, Inc.
9:10 – 9:30am Demos and Networking
Special thanks to MassTLC Robotics Cluster Sponsor Holland & Knight and Event Sponsor Invest Northern Ireland
THIS NEVCA EVENT IS BY INVITATION-ONLY. The attendee list below shows registered MassTLC guests only and does not include NEVCA members attending the event. NEVCA members should register at http://newenglandvc.org/event/Robotics_Industry_2008.cfm
ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you are a student interested in attending our events and would like financial assistance, scholarships are available through www.stayinma.com.
Formed by the powerful combination of Mass Software Council and New England Business and Technology Association, Inc., the organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council accomplishes its mission by conducting educational programs and hosting signature events, facilitating networking between industry executives and potential partners, investors, and c ustomers, sponsoring research on the industry, engaging in activities to enhance the quality and quantity of the next generation of technology professionals, advocating in favor of technology policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and recognizing industry-leading companies and people.
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