Andra Keay

Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR), the largest robotics ecosystem or cluster in the world. SVR provides a startup accelerator, reports, and many events that support innovation and commercialization of robotics technology, including robotics vertical summits, Founders/Funders Networking, Robotics Leadership Forums and the big Silicon Valley Robot Block Party. SVR fosters innovation with global impact, advocating for a future where technology and human ambition align for transformative progress. Andra was a HRI Pioneer in 2013 and has continued to volunteer as Industry Chair for several IEEE RAS conferences, from Humanoids to ICRA, and as a speaker or organizer of entrepreneurship events. As founder of Women in Robotics, Andra reflects a commitment to empowering women in leadership, enhancing their impact across industries. Contributing to IEEE’s ethical standards development and thriving in roles that demand futures thinking, she has cultivated a niche in navigating and shaping the robotics landscape. A sought-after keynote speaker, I have graced the stages of major international conferences, including Web Summit, Future World, SxSW, Global Female Leaders Summit, Global Talent Summit at Davos, Delphi Economic Forum, Ada Lovelace Festival, Singularity U Global Summit, Humanoid Robot Festival, Design, World of Drones, and Robots and Masters. Her expertise covers topics such as Good Robot Design, Building Successful Value-Driven Technology Clusters, and Robotics Industry and Investment Trends. For more insights, explore my interviews with 52-Insights: "The Future is Here: How Robotics Will Change Our Lives"http://www.52-insights.com/inspirations/the-future-is-here-how-robotics-will-change-our-lives/ and Women Mean Business, http://www.womenmeanbusiness.com/2015/12/4967/