As organizations race to transform through AI, one of the biggest challenges they face is bridging innovation with business outcomes. Robotics is emerging as a powerful answer — tackling labor shortages, improving workplace safety, and unlocking new streams of high-quality data for analytics and AI.

That’s the backdrop for the Global AI Leadership Summit, where Chad Wright, Chief Information Officer at Boston Dynamics, will deliver the opening keynote, “Unleashing Innovation: Robotics as a Catalyst for Digital Transformation.” The session takes place on October 8, 2025, at the Westin Cincinnati – Downtown, and will feature Boston Dynamics’ most recognizable creation, Spot the robotic dog, live on stage.

Robotics at the heart of transformation

Wright’s keynote will demonstrate how robotics, AI, and IoT are converging to help businesses rethink how they operate. Robots are no longer confined to the factory floor; they are capturing critical performance data, conducting industrial inspections, and stepping into hazardous environments that put human workers at risk.

By adopting robotics strategies, organizations can:

• Enhance data quality for analytics and AI initiatives
• Boost workforce efficiency by allowing employees to focus on higher-value work
• Improve safety and resilience in complex or dangerous environments
• Accelerate innovation cycles by integrating robotics into governance and IoT strategies

For data and AI leaders, the takeaway is clear: robotics is not just a tool for efficiency. It’s a catalyst for creative problem-solving and an enabler of business transformation.

A summit built on ideas and relationships

While the content on stage will be compelling, the Global AI Leadership Summit is equally about the conversations that happen off stage.

“The conversations that happen in the hallways and networking sessions are as valuable as the insights on stage,” says Michelle Ziegler, CDO Magazine Global VP of Partner Development and Events. “This summit is about bringing the right people together — leaders who are ready to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore partnerships that will shape the future of AI.”

With hundreds of senior-level data, AI, and technology executives attending, the summit is designed to spark collaborations, expand professional networks, and give participants the chance to benchmark strategies against peers facing the same challenges.

Don’t miss out

The Global AI Leadership Summit promises to be more than just another industry event. With Boston Dynamics leading the conversation on how robotics can transform business, attendees will gain a first-hand look at the future of work — and the relationships that will define it.