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Emanuela Girardi

President | Adra Italy
Emanuela Girardi

Biography

President of Adra & Pop AI, founder and CEO of AI Value. Member of the group of artificial intelligence experts (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) to elaborate the Italian national AI strategy. "Inspiring Fifty" Award Winner on 2021, recognising her as one of the most inspiring women in tech in Italy Board positions on: AIxIA, CLAIRE, Fondazione per la Scuola of Compagnia San Paolo and IGF Italy (Internet Governance Forum by the UN)

Sessions

12:35h
Keynote | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Physical AI and Europe’s Future in the Global AI Race

Emanuela Girardi
Emanuela Girardi Adra President Speaker

#Artificial Intelligence, #Connectivity, #Hardware, #Smart Cities, #Standards and Regulations

13-05-2025 12:35 13-05-2025 13:20 Europe/Madrid Physical AI and Europe’s Future in the Global AI Race Europe stands at a critical moment in the global AI race, where physical AI (the convergence of advanced AI, robotics and IoT) presents both an opportunity and a challenge. As AI shifts from cloud-based models to embedded, real-time intelligent systems, Europe's leadership in robotics, automation, and industrial AI can become a major competitive advantage. This keynote explores how embedded AI is transforming industries from smart manufacturing and mobility to healthcare and autonomous systems, unlocking unprecedented efficiencies and capabilities. The European Commission's €200 billion investment initiative creates a unique opportunity for Europe to lead AI innovation and drive growth in these evolving sectors. However, challenges remain: standardization gaps, security risks, and the high energy demands of AI systems must be addressed to maintain Europe's competitive edge. This keynote offers a strategic vision for Europe's AI driven future and practical steps for businesses to navigate the era of physical AI. Auditorium
Tue 13 12:35h - 13:20h Auditorium
12:45h
Roundtable/Panel Discussion | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Public/Private Partnerships to Enable Smart City Adoption

Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado
Maria Galindo Garcia-Delgado Government of Catalonia Secretary of Digital Policies Moderator
Emanuela Girardi
Emanuela Girardi Adra President Speaker
Xavier Pi
Xavier Pi UPC Master of Industry 4.0 Co-Director Speaker

14-05-2025 12:45 14-05-2025 13:45 Europe/Madrid Public/Private Partnerships to Enable Smart City Adoption While much of the technology driving smart cities is brought to market in the private sector, there is a powerful role for government and regulatory bodies to play in the development of these solutions. Supporting standards ensure various systems and components operate in concert. Public policy can devise incentives that accelerate adoption and streamline implementation. This panel will discuss the role government and regulatory bodies play in fostering new technology and why this support is so critical to the future of Smart Cities. Auditorium
Wed 14 12:45h - 13:45h Auditorium

Pedro Mier

Pedro Mier holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineer ing from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, MBA from ESADE and PADE from IESE. He is currently President of AMETIC (Association of Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies of Spain), Shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TRYO Aerospace & Electronics, Board Member of the Premo Group and Committee of CTTC. member of Space Angels Network and Member of the Sc ientific Advisory

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