Food Processing & Packaging  Robotics Summit

October 6-7, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA
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Invite-Only Event to Shape the Future of Process & Pack Automation — Save the Date!
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Overview

Join us for the Food Processing & Packaging Robotics Summit. Hosted by the Robotics Factory Create Program, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, where the brightest minds in robotics and processing & packaging will collaborate to solve pressing industry challenges. This 2-day event will feature networking opportunities, a hands-on workshop, and discussions on cutting-edge robotics solutions for real-world problems.

Why Attend?

For Roboticists:

  1. Gain direct insights into pressing industry challenges.

  2. Collaborate with industry leaders in a hands-on workshop focused on actionable outcomes.

  3. Explore funding opportunities for taking your innovative ideas to the next phase.

  4. Exclusive invitation to private industry-focused online collaboration community.

For Industry Leaders:

  1. Define the key challenges your industry faces in automation.

  2. Partner with top robotics innovators in the Southwestern PA region to develop solutions tailored to your needs.

  3. Network and collaborate with other industry leaders facing similar challenges.

  4. Exclusive invitation to private industry-focused online collaboration community.

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Event Highlights

Day 1: Networking and Keynote Session

An evening of connections and conversations with roboticists and industry leaders. Network with key players and explore collaborative opportunities.

Agenda

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Reception

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Keynote Speakers

6:15 pM - 8:00 PM

Networking

Speakers

Jenn Apicella

Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Kevin Dowling

Robotics Factory

Jeff Burnstein

A3

Roger Christian

Yaskawa

Mingu Kang

ARIS Technologies

Damion Shelton

Agility

Day 2: Innovation Summit - Invite Only

A hands-on, professionally facilitated workshop focused on robotics solutions for critical challenges in process & pack automation.
Proven Success! Building on the achievements of past events in aviation, agriculture, defense, and industrial automation, this summit is designed to foster meaningful collaborations, ongoing partnerships, and innovative opportunities for robotics-driven solutions.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hands-On Workshop including lunch

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Celebratory Happy Hour

Supporting Partners

Additional Partners

Industry Collaborator