Ken Goldberg Keynote Speaker

World-leading expert in robotics, artificial intelligence and the future of automation
Professor of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley and Director of the AUTOLAB research laboratory
Pioneer in cloud robotics, human-robot collaboration and AI-driven innovation

Ken Goldberg's Biography

Ken Goldberg is one of the world’s foremost authorities on robotics, artificial intelligence and automation. He is the William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds appointments in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, and the School of Information. He is also Director of Berkeley’s AUTOLAB, a leading research centre focused on robotics, AI and machine learning.

For more than three decades, Ken has been at the forefront of technological innovation, pioneering advances in cloud robotics, robot learning, automation and human-robot interaction. His research has helped shape the development of intelligent robotic systems used across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and e-commerce, with his work cited globally as organisations seek to understand the future impact of AI and automation.

A prolific inventor, researcher and entrepreneur, Ken has published hundreds of influential academic papers and holds numerous patents. His work has been supported by organisations including the National Science Foundation, DARPA, Google, Intel and NASA. He has also advised technology companies, policymakers and industry leaders on the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence and robotics.

Beyond engineering, Ken is an acclaimed artist, author and public intellectual whose work explores the relationship between technology, creativity and society. His projects have been exhibited internationally at major museums and galleries, reflecting his unique ability to bridge technical innovation with human and cultural questions.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work

Robotics, Automation and the Next Industrial Revolution

Human-Robot Collaboration: Working Alongside Intelligent Machines

Innovation, Technology and Competitive Advantage

The Opportunities and Risks of AI in Business and Society

He is one of the world’s leading pioneers in robotics and artificial intelligence, helping shape the technologies that are transforming industries, economies and the future of work.
He translates complex advances in AI, automation and machine learning into clear, practical insights that help leaders understand both the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly intelligent world.
He has spent more than three decades at the forefront of innovation, developing breakthrough technologies and advising organisations on the real-world impact of robotics across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and e-commerce.
He combines world-class academic expertise with entrepreneurial experience, offering audiences a unique perspective on how emerging technologies move from research labs into everyday business and society.
His keynotes help leaders anticipate technological change, make more informed strategic decisions and understand how humans and intelligent machines will work together in the years ahead.