No Hype, Just Robots: Automation That Actually Works
Forget the sci-fi promises. Robotics is no longer a distant dream - it’s already transforming how industries operate.
“No Hype, Just Robots” is your chance to see how real robots powered by AI are solving real problems. We’ll kick things off with live demos and product walk-throughs from robotics startups doing impressive work today - think robots that handle complex manufacturing tasks, clean ship hulls, optimize packaging, or weed fields with surgical precision. No fluff - just the tech, the use cases, and the people behind them.
On stage
- Acumino - Dexterous robotics for factory automation
- Progressive Robotics - Robotics for production lines
- Terra Robotics - Precision weeding robots for agriculture
- Alicia Bots - Autonomous ship hull cleaning
Then we move into a high-energy panel where founders go head-to-head with bold claims and tough questions about the current state of robotics.From AI to industrial automation, we’ll surface the questions that matter and the answers that might surprise you. Think less “future of” talk - more “what’s actually working.”
On stage
- Minas Liarokapis, CEO of Acumino
- Demetres Stordopoulos, Head of Business Deveopment at Progressive Robotics
- Kostas Kandylas, CEO of Terra Robotics
- Inder Mukhopadhyay, CEO of Alicia Bots
Moderator: Melina Mai, Investment Manager at Big Pi Ventures
We will wrap it all up with informal networking and the chance to interact directly with the robots and their creators.
Whether you’re an investor, builder, or just curious about where robotics is really headed, this is your front-row seat to what’s real in the field today.
Because in 2025, robots aren’t coming. They’re already here and they’re getting to work.
Curated by Big Pi Ventures.
