Federico Giaimo is a leading robot design and human–robot interaction expert, specialising in the development of advanced, human‑centred robotic systems. His work focuses on bridging robotics, interaction design, and real‑world deployment, ensuring intelligent machines are intuitive, safe, and trusted by users. Federico has contributed to the design of award‑winning collaborative robotics solutions, helping shape how humans and robots effectively work together in industrial and operational environments. He is widely recognised for combining design thinking, behavioural insight, and engineering rigor to translate cutting‑edge research into scalable applications.

Dr. Paolo Dario is widely regarded as a global pioneer in biorobotics and biomedical robotics, and is Professor Emeritus at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, where he founded and led the world‑renowned BioRobotics Institute. He is also widely recognised as the “father of biorobotics,” for his pioneering work in integrating robotics with biology and medicine. He is also Visiting Chief Researcher at Khalifa University and serves as Chief Scientist of Dubai Future Labs, contributing to the advancement of applied robotics and human‑centred innovation at an international scale. Over a distinguished career spanning four decades, Dr. Dario has authored 500+ scientific publications, launched more than 20 deep‑tech spin‑offs, and shaped entire fields including neuro‑robotics, prosthetics, and medical automation. In recognition of his foundational contributions, he is the recipient of numerous global honours, including the 2024 IEEE Robotics and Automation Award, one of the field’s highest distinctions.

Mateusz Zawistowski is Head of Business and Operations at Lute, a robotics company building general‑purpose, AI‑driven systems for real‑world environments. Previously, he served as Managing Director at ffVC, where he led and supported over 50 investments in high‑growth technology companies. Mateusz also lectures at Kozminski University and Politecnico di Milano, focusing on the intersection of law, strategy, and emerging technologies, and has been a long‑term advisor to the President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. He is a Member of the Supervisory Board of the Kościuszko Foundation and holds a PhD in Law, with academic training from Cambridge, Kozminski University, and the University of Warsaw.

Borja González is Global Partnerships Director at Nomagic, a European robotics company building AI‑powered pick‑and‑place robots for warehouse automation, logistics, and e‑commerce fulfilment. At Nomagic, Borja leads global partnerships and strategic collaborations, playing a key role in scaling Physical AI from innovation to real‑world warehouse deployment alongside customers, integrators, and technology partners. Nomagic’s solutions are deployed in live fulfilment and intralogistics environments, enabling scalable, always‑on automation that improves speed, accuracy, and reliability while integrating seamlessly with human‑led operations. Borja brings strong experience at the intersection of technology, partnerships, and market adoption, helping bridge advanced AI‑driven robotics with operational and ecosystem‑level requirements.

Paolo Denti is Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oversonic Robotics, an Italian technology company pioneering cognitive humanoid robotics for industrial and healthcare applications. Founded in 2020, Oversonic has developed RoBee, the first cognitive humanoid robot made in Italy to be certified for use in both industrial and medical environments, positioning the company at the forefront of Industry 5.0 innovation.

Jody Saglia is Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ALTO Robotics, an Italian robotics company developing human‑centred, collaborative mobile robots for industrial logistics and material‑handling environments. Under his leadership, ALTO Robotics has introduced Node, a next‑generation autonomous mobile robot designed to work alongside people, supporting repetitive and physically demanding tasks without replacing human operators. Jody brings deep expertise in robotics research and real‑world deployment, with a background that includes advanced robotics development, prior startup leadership at Movendo Technology, and experience in industrial innovation environments. ALTO Robotics’ work has gained international attention for its focus on ease of use, rapid deployment, and intuitive human‑robot interaction, bridging the gap between advanced AI and everyday industrial operations.