International Symposium of the Corporate Consortium
for the Avatar Symbiotic Society

OVERVIEW

Beyond Borders: Avatar Business and Avatar Symbiotic Society

The Avatar Symbiotic Society Corporate Consortium was established to create an avatar market with the goal of realizing a society where everyone can freely participate through the use of Cybernetic Avatars (CA), as part of the Moonshot R&D Project Goal 1: “Realizing a society where anyone can freely be active with avatars.”
Up to now, our activities have been focused internally, but starting from now on, we are pursuing activities to make the consortium more global. On this special occasion, we are declaring the globalization of the Avatar Symbiotic Society Corporate Consortium. To showcase the potential for cross-border avatar businesses to companies in the many kinds of industry, we are welcoming the remarkable speakers from Dubai.

• Date and Time: September 20th, 2024, 13:00–17:30（Doors open 12:30～）

• Venue: Conference Room at JAM BASE, Grand Green Osaka
  Access：https://jambase-space.com/access/

• Expected Attendance: Approximately 100-150 participants

• Objective: To declare the Internationalization of the C-CAS2 and to demonstrate the potential for cross-border avatar businesses to related companies

PROGRAM

Invited Speakers from Dubai

Prof. Paolo Dario  Emeritus Professor, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and Chief Scientist, Dubai Future Labs (DFL)
He is Emeritus Professor of Biomedical Robotics at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy. He has been and is professor and fellow at various universities and scientific institutions worldwide. Currently, he serves as Chief Scientist at Dubai Future Labs (DFL). His current research interests are in the field of bio-robotics, bionics, and companion robotics. He has coordinated many large national and European projects, and served in many EU Committees. He is an IEEE Life Fellow and the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics. He served as President of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, chaired several IEEE Conferences and received several prizes and Awards, including the 2024 IEEE Technical Field Award for establishing and advancing Bionics and Biorobotics. His research accomplishments have led to the creation of several start-up companies, and to several practical applications in medical robotics and medical bionics.

Mr. Khalifa Al Qama  Executive Director of Dubai Future Labs (DFL)
He is the Executive Director of Dubai Future Labs (DFL), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
It is envisioned to be the region’s industrial R&D service center and home for its first Research and Technology Organization (RTO). As a research and technology partner, the Future Labs entity focuses on enabling UAE-based businesses to harness new technologies and generate unique differentiating intellectual assets and capabilities.
In his role, he is responsible for developing cutting-edge laboratories, including the R.LAB, the first Applied Research Lab at DFF, which focuses on Automation, Robotics, and AI. He has assembled a team of researchers, scientists, and analysts dedicated to creating impactful work that ensures long-term success for businesses in key UAE industries. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in attracting key players from niche tech sectors to join consortia with industry representatives, conducting applied research in critical sectors such as transport, logistics, services, and construction.

Dr. Tarek Taha Robotics Lab Leader of Dubai Future Labs (DFL) 
He has 20 years of experience in technology development in the fields of robotics, autonomous systems, and embodied artificial intelligence while working in industry and academia. He obtained his PhD in Robotics and Mechatronics from the Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Systems (CAS),　University of Technology Sydney, Australia, followed by a degree in Research Commercialization from Australian Technology Network and Chief Technology Officer Degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
He currently leads the Robotics Lab at the Dubai Future Labs with a focus on R&D initiative and applied research activities in the field of autonomous robotics and embodied A.I. Throughout his career, he has led productive teams to conduct advanced R&D activities focusing on developing cutting-edge engineering solutions and products for deployment in real-world applications. He has peer-reviewed papers on autonomous aerial systems, autonomous exploration, navigation and mapping, machine vision, human-robot interaction, assistive robotics and reinforcement learning.
He is passionate about technology development and the proper implementation of R&D strategies and programs to produce world-class products, services, and solutions that positively influence our lives.

Eng. Yasmin Al Enazi  Director Business Development, MARSES Robotic Solutions
One of 10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics in 2024 (as recognized by IFR)
She is Business Development Expert with 13+ years of experience implementing Artificial intelligent and Robotics solutions. Led projects and initiatives to optimize business processes and drive growth through data-driven strategies, exceeding targets and delivering impactful results that align with organizational objectives. Recognized as a Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence by FIlMFARE MENA and AlKhaleej Times for her contributions to the field, showcasing excellence and leadership in cutting-edge technologies.

Mr. Brett Bunting  Senior Legal Associate, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF)
He is an experienced corporate commercial solicitor qualified in both the United Kingdom and South Africa, but now based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He obtained a BSc degree with majors in Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology before transitioning across to law. He has significant in-house legal experience across a variety of sectors including asset management, technology, and government, fundamentally underpinned by a passion for innovation. He has been with Dubai Future Labs (a division of Dubai Future Foundation) for over 3 years, and prior to that was in London for 15 years in the investment management sector, primarily with Aberdeen Asset Management. He holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst qualification.