A3 Unveils Expert Lineup for FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference
September 25, 2025The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recently announced its full program for its inaugural FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference, taking place September 24–25, 2025, in Seattle, WA.
Featuring expert speakers from AWS, Nvidia, Microsoft, Intrinsic, FANUC and more, this event will explore how cutting-edge AI and vision technologies are being applied across manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, defense, energy, logistics and medical devices.
Registration is now open at www.automate.org/events/focus.
Designed for professionals implementing vision, AI and smart automation technologies in industrial settings, the conference offers practical insights into real-world case studies, advanced imaging techniques and scalable AI applications. It also features hands-on exhibits from top solution providers including Basler, MVTec, Kitov.ai, Datature, SCHUNK and more. Attendees will walk away with strategies they can apply immediately in production environments, organizers said.
Keynote Spotlight: Ben Schreiner, AWS
Kicking off the event is Ben Schreiner, Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy BD at AWS, presenting “From the Field to Your Operations: What Sports Can Teach Us About Real-Time AI and Vision Analytics.” The session will explore how data-driven strategies used in professional sports can help optimize performance, speed and adaptability in industrial environments.
Program Highlights:
The conference features two focused tracks:
Smart Vision & Imaging, including sessions such as:
• Smarter Manufacturing with Vision Foundation and Vision-Language Models – Alvin Clark, Global Developer Relations Manager, Nvidia
• Advances in Vision-Guided Robotics – A multispeaker forum featuring insights from FANUC, OSARO, MVTec and Apera AI
AI for Industrial Automation, including sessions such as:
• The Superpowers of Industrial AI Agents – Kence Anderson, CEO and founder, Composabl, Inc.
• Foundation Models and AI Capabilities in Robotics Software Platforms – Torsten Kroeger, Chief Science Officer, Intrinsic
“This is a critical event for anyone looking to implement next-generation vision technologies in their operations,” said Jeff Burnstein, President of A3. “With global thought leaders from the machine vision, imaging and artificial intelligence fields showcasing real-world use cases, FOCUS will help attendees explore what’s possible now and where the technology is heading next.”
Explore Humanoid Robotics at A3’s Co-Located Forum
Attendees looking to expand their understanding of next-gen automation technologies are encouraged to arrive early for A3’sHumanoid Robot Forum, taking place on September 23 at the same venue. This one-day event brings together experts in robotic hardware, AI, mobility, and manipulation to examine how humanoid technologies are reshaping automation.
By attending both conferences, participants receive a $100 discount and gain a broader perspective on the future of automation, from enabling technologies to advanced vision systems and AI-driven performance.
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A3 hosts a number of industry-related events, including the Humanoid Robot Forum (September 23, 2025, in Seattle, WA); FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference (September 24-25, 2025, in Seattle, WA); International Robot Safety Conference (November 3-5, 2025, in Houston, TX); the A3 Business Forum (January 19-21, 2026 in Orlando, FL); and Automate (June 22-25, 2026, in Chicago, IL).
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