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The Robotics and AI Summit hosted by the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub and eGateway Capital brought together an optimistic and deeply experienced group from across the region to discuss the future of Physical AI. We explored topics ranging from robotic safety to how we redesign systems and environments for humans and autonomous technologies to work together more effectively. JP Nauseef brought it home by showcasing how Ohio is uniquely positioned to lead in this space with the right combination of engineering talent, manufacturing heritage, research institutions, and entrepreneurial momentum. Thank you to ryan hays and Tony Almaguer for the invitation, and to my fellow panelists Chris Carper, Jide Akinyode, and Jeremy J. for a thoughtful conversation. Kaleidoscope Innovation Infosys Infosys Engineering Services

Yesterday marked an important milestone - the inaugural Future of Commerce: AI & Robotics Summit is officially in the books, and we are grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life. A sincere thank you to the University of Cincinnati and the 1819 Innovation Hub for partnering with us on this vision and for making it possible to bring it to life. We also want to recognize the keynote speakers who helped set the tone for the day: Todd Schneider, CEO of Cintas Ohad Elhelo, Co-Founder & CEO of AUI™ (Augmented Intelligence) Yael Cosset, EVP & CDTO at Kroger Mir Aamir, CEO of Fulfil Benjamin Ko, CEO of Kaleidoscope Innovation Jide Akinyode, COO & Co-Founder of Persona AI Jeremy Jarrett, President & CEO of Kinetic Vision JP Nauseef, President & CEO of JobsOhio Thank you for sharing your insights with this community. The mission behind the Summit was straightforward: connect the corporate leaders shaping the future of commerce with the growth-stage technology companies building it. That mission came to life yesterday with 210+ companies in attendance, 300+ curated corporate-tech meetings completed, and countless conversations that will continue well beyond the event. Thank you to our sponsors - And1 Advisors, Very Big Things, AMEND Consulting, and Blue North - for supporting this vision from the beginning. Thank you as well to every panelist, moderator, speaker, founder, investor, and corporate leader who showed up ready to engage. We are already looking ahead. Save the date: May 13, 2027 - AI & Robotics Summit Year Two. ryan hays, Tony Almaguer, Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Arshan Poursohi, Carlo Cruz, Chris Hickok, Zac Campbell, Geoff Marsh, Jay Scherger, Kelly Goetsch, Maggie Hackman, Mark Gagas, Michael Stich, Naashom Marx, Nate Purdum, Tyler Mantel #FutureOfCommerce #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #Commerce #Innovation #VentureCapital

The Pediatric Device Showcase at The Summit Hotel is the place to be in Cincinnati! What a great venue and amazing energy. Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium, ACTION (Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network) and Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation have assembled a host of pediatric superheroes in the cardiovascular space. Thank you, Cory Criss, McKay Noll, David Eckmann, Elizabeth Gress, Angela Lorts MD MBA, Aaron TenHuisen, Tyler Guthrie and many others who made this happen. Thanks for the support from Kaleidoscope Innovation, Benjamin Ko and Eric Kennedy. Eric stepped up as a judge for the startup pitch competition. Tough choices ahead. #Design #Engineering #Innovation #Pediatrics #MedicalDevices Cincinnati Children's Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleveland Clinic The Ohio State University Ohio Life Sciences Association JobsOhio Project Medtech

In two days, the future of commerce deploys in Cincinnati, at the 1819 Innovation Hub and UC Digital Futures. ✨ Presented with eGateway Capital and the University of Cincinnati. The agenda is practical by design, focusing on industrial AI, physical automation, agentic commerce and autonomous delivery, while offering insights into how capital is allocated within these areas. Cincinnati isn't waiting for innovation to arrive. We're building it. 🌐 More information about the summit: https://lnkd.in/ghrPHMRb #FutureOfCommerce #AISummit #Robotics #Innovation #CincinnatiInnovationDistrict #1819InnovationHub #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #TechInnovation

The Future of Commerce: Robotics, AI and Automation Summit Part II Transition to the UC 1819 Innovation Hub for Breakout Sessions, Robotics Demo, Curated Meetings and more... Creating a mindset shift. Build it, acquire it, and/or partner. Talent, discovery, economy. Accelerating growth and supporting people. The ever evolving world of AI Robotics and more! Happening all day, the Future of Commerce: Robotics, AI and Automation Summit Digital Futures (3080 Exploration Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206) 8:00 a.m. Coffee, Breakfast, Networking 8:50 a.m. Chad Summe, Managing and Founding Partner, eGateway Capital ryan hays, EVP, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer, University of Cincinnati Neville G. Pinto, President, University of Cincinnati Opening Keynote 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Todd Schneider, President & CEO, Cintas Corporation Mainstage Feature 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Ohad Elhelo, Founder/CEO, AUI 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Yael Cosset, EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Kroger Mir Aamir, President & CEO, Fulfil Moderator: Jeremy Vaughan, Principal – Global Client Service Leader, EY Breakout Panels + Curated Matchmaking + Robotic + AI Exhibits 10:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Hosted at 1819 Innovation Hub (2900 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206) Mainstage Panel From Bearcat to Builder: Alumni Shaping Robotics & AI 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Jide Akinyode, Co-Founder & COO, Persona AI Jeremy Jarret, President & CEO, Kinetic Vision Benjamin Ko, CEO, Kaleidoscope Innovation Moderator: Chris Carpe Solution Engineering, Microsoft Closing Keynote 3:45 – 4:10 p.m. JP Nauseef, President & CEO, JobsOhio Closing Remarks 4:10 – 4:15 p.m. Networking Reception 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Digital Futures (3080 Exploration Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206) UC Digital Futures 1819 Innovation Hub Cincinnati Innovation District #NextHappensHere University of Cincinnati's Center for Entrepreneurship Diana Maria Lara