AIoT for Impact

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Intro:
In the “AIoT for Impact” breakout, we spotlight the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in producing tangible, real-world outcomes. The session brings together global experts who are applying AIoT to a diverse set of problems — from factory automation to robotics, from serverless architecture to edge computing. Discover how AIoT is being used to enhance operational efficiency, bridge the digital divide, and deliver innovation across industries and cultures. If you're interested in the practical side of smart systems, this session is for you.

What to Expect:

• A look at how AI can be used to automate quality control in traditional industries

• Real-world applications of robotics and their future role in society

• Insights into serverless and edge computing trends shaping AIoT infrastructure

• Opportunities and challenges in integrating AI with IoT across various sectors

• Research-driven perspectives on AIoT's societal and industrial impact

Who Should Attend:

• Researchers and Academics in AI, IoT, and Robotics

• R&D Professionals and Innovation Leads

• Engineers and Developers working on edge or embedded systems

• Industry Professionals exploring automation in manufacturing and packaging

• Infrastructure Architects and Cloud Specialists

• Government and Policy Advisors on Emerging Tech

• Technologists looking to drive sustainable and scalable impact

• University students and early-career professionals in STEM

Speakers:

• Ari Aharari, Professor, SOJO University – “Automating Quality Control in Traditional Japanese Sweets Packaging: An AI-Driven Approach to Oxygen Indicator Color Detection”

• Bruce MacDonald, Professor & Director, University of Auckland – Panel Speaker – “Robotics and Future Technologies”

• Bahman Javadi, Professor, Western Sydney University – “Serverless and Edge Computing: Opportunities and Challenges”

• Phu Lai, Research Fellow, Cisco & La Trobe Centre for AI and IoT – “When AI Meets IoT: Motivations, Challenges, and Applications”

• Shun Takeuchi, Research Director, Fujitsu Research – Presentation Title: TBD

Breakout Chair:

• Masoud Shakiba – Senior Lecturer, Unitec Institute of Technology