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Automation/Robotics

F005: Navigating the Automation Landscape: How to Identify the Right Processes for Automating Your Business

  • Date

  • Time

  • Experience Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Room S401BC

Overview

In this session, our presenter will guide business leaders through a practical framework for identifying high-impact automation opportunities. Drawing from his extensive experience in applying robotics and AI to complex industries, the presenter will explore how to assess which tasks are ripe for automation, the role of human-centered design in making automation successful, and how to balance human input with technological solutions. This session is designed to empower business owners to make informed decisions about where to invest in automation, whether they are in manufacturing, supply chain, fabrication, or other sectors. Key Takeaways: A strategic framework for identifying the most beneficial processes to automate in your business, How to evaluate the ROI of automation in different sectors, The importance of balancing human expertise with automation for optimized performance, Real-world case studies showcasing successful automation implementations, and Common pitfalls and challenges when automating business processes and how to avoid them.

Automation/Robotics Track Sponsored By:

About the Speaker

  • Steven King

    Blue Sky Robotics; UNC-Chapel Hill

    Biography

    Steven King is the CEO of Blue Sky Robotics, a startup applying robotics and computer vision to challenges in supply chain, manufacturing, and hospitality. As a Distinguished Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, he leads Blue Sky Innovations, a research lab pioneering emerging technologies for partners like Marriott and the Atlanta Falcons.

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Pricing & Registration

Early-bird Pricing Through August 1

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
Individual Sessions $155 $175
Workshops $399 $480
Best ValueFull Conference
(5-10 Sessions)
$635 $720

Regular Rates After August 1

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
Individual Sessions $195 $220
Workshops $499 $599
Best ValueFull Conference
(5-10 Sessions)
$795 $900

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
1 Session $112.50 $125
2 Sessions $202.50 $225
3 Sessions $270 $300
4-8 Sessions $405 $450

Sessions Members Non-members*
Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) FREE FREE
One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) FREE FREE
Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) $50 $75
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) $50 $75
Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) $345 $430
Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9)* $565 $665
Two-Day Session (W1) $795 $895
Professional Program (W15) $395 $495

* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.

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