Panels
Panel 1
Physical AI: From Human-Autonomy Interaction to Construction
As Artificial Intelligence increasingly extends beyond the digital realm into the physical world, the convergence of autonomy, robotics, and human collaboration is redefining how we build, live, and interact with technology. Supported by Alberta Advanced Manufacturing International (AbAMI) Hub, this panel brings together visionary leaders who drive this transformation, from laboratory intelligence to large-scale construction systems, and pioneer robotic solutions for safer Physical AI, human-AI teaming, and for revolutionizing construction productivity and sustainability. This panel will explore the emerging concept of Physical AI, AI embodied in machines that sense and act with humans. Key topics include: scalable robotics for infrastructure, trustworthy autonomy in collaborative settings, multi-agent decision-making, and the implications of automating traditionally human-centric labor. Attendees will gain a forward-looking perspective on how AI-driven robotics is reshaping human-autonomy interaction and the future of construction ecosystems.
Moderator and Panellists
Panel 2
Powering Alberta's Future: Robotics, AI, and the Next Wave of Innovation
This panel explores how Alberta can harness robotics and artificial intelligence to fuel economic diversification and global competitiveness. With ongoing efforts to attract data centres and strengthen the province's AI and machine learning capacity, Alberta is poised to become a hub for next-generation innovation. Panellists will discuss government and industry collaboration to translate research into commercialization, scale emerging technologies, and develop a highly skilled workforce. The conversation will spotlight Alberta's strategy to position itself as a global leader in robotics, AI, and digital infrastructure.
Moderator and Panellists
Panel 3
Building Alberta's Robotics Education and Training Ecosystem
As robotics and automation transform Alberta's economy, a coordinated talent-development pipeline from high school through to polytechnics and university programs at the postsecondary level is essential. This panel explores how Alberta can build such an education-to-industry pathway in robotics and intelligent systems, while creating an equitable and inclusive economy. Panelists will discuss how design thinking, hands-on learning, and system-integration skills can be cultivated at every level of education and training. The discussion will highlight opportunities for postsecondary degrees and transfer programs, micro-credentials and short courses, co-operative and work-integrated learning experiences, and community-based programming to align academic training with industry needs. Panelists will also discuss current mechanisms and novel programming that may help support alignment of curriculum, mentorship programs, and workforce upskilling activities across the province with jobs and retention. This discussion will help to better understand what is needed to strengthen Alberta’s robotics education ecosystem and workforce readiness of personnel.
Moderator and Panellists
Panel 4
Anchoring Alberta and Canada in Global Robotics Innovation Networks
This panel will bring together thought leaders to examine how Alberta, and Canada as a whole, can become a pivotal hub within the international robotics and AI landscape. The discussion will include actionable mechanisms to strengthen global linkages, such as joint research frameworks, industrial partnerships, international talent exchanges, and policy instruments that enable collaborative innovation across borders. Panellists will explore how Alberta’s emerging robotics ecosystem, spanning universities, colleges, startups, and industries, can align with national programs and international networks to attract sustained investment, accelerate technology adoption, and enhance competitiveness. The aim is to identify what is required to ensure Alberta and Canada are not just participants but leaders in shaping the future of global robotics innovation.