An expert in robotics will be talking about new developments at LEP Business Live next month.

An international expert in robots will be talking about exciting new developments in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) at LEP Business Live next month.

Mike Wilson, Sales and Marketing Manager for ABB Robotics and Chairman of the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA), has been announced as one of the speakers at this year’s event.

Mike has over 30 years’ experience working with robots as a user, supplier and consultant throughout Europe, North America and Asia, across a wide range of industry sectors.

In 2015 he wrote ‘Implementation of Robot Systems’, a book which blends technical information with critical financial and business considerations.

Mike will be demonstrating some simple and affordable robotics which can be embraced by all businesses large and small.

The theme of LEP Business Live this year will be ‘embrace the future’, with a focus on how advances in technology continue to revolutionise the business world.

The keynote speaker will be polar explorer and motivational speaker Ann Daniels, one of the first women in history to reach the North and South Poles as part of all-women teams.

Ann is a world record holder and was described by the Daily Telegraph as one of the top 20 British adventurers of all time.

The LEP’s Chair, Ursula Lidbetter MBE, will give an overview of the past year, preview the LEP’s plans in the coming months and launch some new LEP products and services.

The event will take place on Friday 20th October, at the end of Lincolnshire Business Week, at The Epic Centre on the Lincolnshire Showground.

 LEP Business Live attracts around 300 business people every year and is the highlight of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP’s calendar. It features stimulating talks and an exhibitions and also provides a wealth of networking opportunities.

While entry is free, tickets must be booked via Eventbrite beforehand:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lep-business-live-2017-tickets-35700804066