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Automation is well underway in the industrial sector. From mining to manufacturing, and supply chain to silicon fabrication automation is the killer application. But what does that mean in actual implementation in the field and facilities? In this summit, we'll dig into the real-world implications and requirements for upgrading legacy facilities, leveraging robotics, figuring out how to best use AI (outside the hype), and much more. Don't miss it.
Automation is well underway in the industrial sector. From mining to manufacturing, and supply chain to silicon fabrication automation is the killer application. But what does that mean in actual implementation in the field and facilities? In this summit, we'll dig into the real-world implications and requirements for upgrading legacy facilities, leveraging robotics, figuring out how to best use AI (outside the hype), and much more. Don't miss it.
Thu, Feb. 12, 2026 · 8:00 am (PST)
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As we push the boundaries across compute, novel model architectures, efficient training, and inference, we are converging on a class of AI that can interact with the real world we all live in. Physical AI enables machines to operate autonomously enabling real-time perception and understanding. These machines can undertake and mimic complex human-like tasks. At Renesas we are gearing up with an expanded hardware portfolio, a comprehensive software stack and a host of reference implementations that bring Physical AI closer to reality.
As we push the boundaries across compute, novel model architectures, efficient training, and inference, we are converging on a class of AI that can interact with the real world we all live in. Physical AI enables machines to operate autonomously enabling real-time perception and understanding. These machines can undertake and mimic complex human-like tasks. At Renesas we are gearing up with an expanded hardware portfolio, a comprehensive software stack and a host of reference implementations that bring Physical AI closer to reality.
Sr. Director Core Technologies & Ecosystem Enablement, Renesas
Kaushal Vora is Senior Director for Business Acceleration & Global Ecosystem at Renesas Electronics. With over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Kaushal has worked in several technology areas including healthcare, telecom infrastructure, and solid-state lighting. At Renesas, he leads a global team responsible for defining and developing solutions for the company's microcontroller and microprocessor product lines with focus around Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Motor Control, Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, and connectivity among other things.
Senior Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design
Thu, Feb. 12, 2026 · 9:00 am (PST)
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Dive into the real-world implications and requirements of developing the next generation of safe, reliable industrial automation applications, from modernizing legacy facilities to integrating newer technologies with Industry 5.0. With the proliferation of more complex automation being introduced with industrial AI, edge computing and real-time monitoring systems, engineers need to upgrade existing systems while transitioning to newer efficient development architectures. Today’s mission critical industrial systems warrant robust real-time resiliency while driving complex industrial operations in the face of changing technology.
Dive into the real-world implications and requirements of developing the next generation of safe, reliable industrial automation applications, from modernizing legacy facilities to integrating newer technologies with Industry 5.0. With the proliferation of more complex automation being introduced with industrial AI, edge computing and real-time monitoring systems, engineers need to upgrade existing systems while transitioning to newer efficient development architectures. Today’s mission critical industrial systems warrant robust real-time resiliency while driving complex industrial operations in the face of changing technology.
Global Senior Product Marketing Manager, QNX
Nikhil Rai currently leads global product marketing for QNX foundational products and industrial automation and brings in 18 plus years of international work experience in complex embedded products and systems development. He has previously led product strategy, marketing, and business development at Bosch, MathWorks, PTC and Jama Software serving various complex industries including industrial automation, automotive and heavy machinery. Nikhil is passionate about how technology impacts the society intersecting electronics, software, and hardware. He has completed his Bachelor of Electronics and Communications engineering from MSRIT, India and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and is based out of Boston, USA.
Senior Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design
Thu, Feb. 12, 2026 · 10:30 am (PST)
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Industrial automation is and has been about robotics. Lately, though, there's been so much hype about what kind of robots we can expect, and what exactly their capabilities will be. In this session, we'll cut through the hype and deliver the intelligence about what kind of robotics your industrial customers expect, want, and need, and how to deliver it.
Industrial automation is and has been about robotics. Lately, though, there's been so much hype about what kind of robots we can expect, and what exactly their capabilities will be. In this session, we'll cut through the hype and deliver the intelligence about what kind of robotics your industrial customers expect, want, and need, and how to deliver it.
Senior Principal System Architect, Lattice Semiconductor
Karl Wachswender is a Senior Principal System Architect, Industrial at Lattice Semiconductor. In this worldwide role, he leads the development and adoption of Industrial FPGA solutions, including defining requirements for next generation FPGAs, to meet the needs of Lattice’s strong and growing network of Industrial customers.
Karl also works closely with Lattice channel and ecosystem partners to help our customers get the most out of their Lattice-based designs.
Karl also works closely with Lattice channel and ecosystem partners to help our customers get the most out of their Lattice-based designs.
Director, Edge AI Business Development, Intelligent System Sector, Advantech
Benson Lee leads the Edge AI Business Development team at Advantech's Intelligent System Sector. He previously held roles at CNET, HP, UMC, TSMC, LIPS, and Acer across the U.S. and Taiwan.
With expertise in high-tech marketing, business development, channel management, and technical project management, he brings deep industry insights.
Benson holds a Specialization in Strategy from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Babson College, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from USC
With expertise in high-tech marketing, business development, channel management, and technical project management, he brings deep industry insights.
Benson holds a Specialization in Strategy from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Babson College, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from USC
