Networking

RoboBusiness 2009 provides a number of opportunities for you to connect with your peers. In between learning and checking out the cool products on the expo floor, network with other RoboBusiness attendees!

Speaker Meet-and-Greet

Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Sheraton Boston Hotel
Open to conference attendees and speakers only.

Join us on the eve of the conference for an informal gathering at the Sheraton Boston Hotel's lobby bar. Meet and talk with conference speakers in attendance or connect with peers prior to kicking off your learning experience. Be sure to check in at the RoboBusiness registration table to pick up your badge and a complimentary drink ticket!

Evening Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Hynes Convention Center
Open to conference attendees, speakers and sponsors only.

You are invited! Network with your robotics peers, share what you learned on your first day, and enjoy some complimentary refreshments before making your dinner plans. The Evening Networking Reception takes place at the Hynes Convention Center immediately following the close of the expo hall.

Sponsored by iRobot

Morning Breakfasts

Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16, 8:00am - 9:00am, Hynes Convention Center
Open to conference attendees and speakers only.

Get to RoboBusiness a little early each morning to jump-start your day with coffee and conversation! Refreshments will be available before the keynote presentations on both days.

Birds-of-a-Feather Discussion Groups

Check back for date and time assignment, Hynes Convention Center
Open to conference attendees only.

Do you have a particular topic area that is of most interest to you? As part of the conference program, attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups for “Birds-of-a-Feather” discussions of key issues, modeled after the conference tracks. Topic experts will be on hand to moderate and steer the discussion.

Topic discussions include:

• Business Development and Investment
• Technology and Standards
• Autonomy and Mobility
• Security, Defense and First Responder Robotics
• Healthcare Robotics
• Consumer Robotics