​Join us for an evening exploring the cutting edge of drone technology and AI, where innovation meets real-world application. From eVTOL takeoff and landing drones to AI-powered farming and 3D reconstruction, our lineup of expert speakers will share how autonomous systems are transforming industries. Whether you're a drone enthusiast, robotics engineer, or tech-curious professional, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.

​Agenda

​18:00 Doors open

​18:30 - 18:55 - The real world applications of eVTOLs pioneered by Aerosense (Satoru Shimada)

​19:00 - 19:25 - SLAM for autonomy: From Concept to Deployment (Nazneed Khan)

​19:30 - 19:55 - Eyes in the Sky: How Drones and AI Are Transforming Farming (Philip Bergqvist)

​20:00 - 20:25 - Drones Meet 3D-AI: Multi-Drone Collaboration for 3D Reconstruction (Muhammad Hanif)

​20:30 - 21:00 Networking

​21:00 Doors close

​Speakers:

​Satoru Shimada

​Title: The real world applications of eVTOLs pioneered by Aerosense

​Abstract: Aerosense has built the first eVTOL (electric Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing drone) type-certified by Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau. Shimada will discuss Aerosense's technology, applications, and drone regulations in Japan.

​Bio: Satoru Shimada is the Board Director of Aerosense Inc. He studied Philosophy at University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and has spent summers volunteering in Kenya and Ecuador. Prior to Aerosense, Shimada was a management consultant, exploring how business and technology can make the world a better place. He has since entered the world of entrepreneurship, realizing his vision with drones, AI, and cloud computing.

​Nazneen Khan

​Title: SLAM for autonomy: From Concept to Deployment

​Abstract: In this session, I’ll be talking about the challenges of using SLAM in robotics—from sensor limitations and computational constraints to maintaining accuracy in fast-changing 3D environments. I’ll also discuss how SLAM can be effectively applied to robotics for indoor and outdoor navigation, highlighting key strategies and practical insights from real-world implementations.

​Bio: I'm Nazneen Khan, a Robotics Engineer at Blue Innovation Co., Ltd., with nearly 8 years of experience in robotics, specializing in SLAM, ROS, and autonomous navigation. For the past five years, my work spans across developing localization and mapping solutions for robots, with a focus on real-world deployment and reliability. I've contributed to several projects that integrate SLAM into drone systems, enabling intelligent navigation in GPS-denied environments.

​Philip Bergqvist

​Title: Eyes in the Sky: How Drones and AI Are Transforming Farming

​Abstract: What if farmers knew exactly what was in their fields—every plant, every weed, at scale? How can drones and AI help them make better decisions and reduce rising costs? And what does it take to build a system that actually works? I'll share how we’re answering these questions at Skysense through autonomous drones and real-world AI for precision agriculture.

​Bio: Philip Bergqvist is the Co-Founder and CTO of Skysense, a company using AI and self-flying drones to count plants and weeds. With over 15 years of experience building and scaling tech startups, he’s passionate about applying technology to solve real-world problems.

​Muhammad Hanif

​Title: Drones Meet 3D-AI: Multi-Drone Collaboration for 3D Reconstruction

​Abstract: Recent advances in 3D scene understanding have transformed the landscape of 3D reconstruction, enabling near real-time map generation from standard visual images. Building on this momentum, our research explores how multi-drone systems can collaboratively and adaptively capture images to improve reconstruction quality and efficiency. By integrating intelligent coordination with feedback from evolving 3D maps, drones can focus on the more important areas, enabling scalable and responsive mapping for various real-world applications.

​Bio: Muhammad Hanif is a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology), specializing in control and multi-robot systems. His recent research focuses on multi-drone collaboration for 3D map reconstruction applications. He has been involved in developing a wide range of autonomous systems across both research and industry settings. His experience covers multi-environment robotic platforms, ranging from aerial drones to underwater vehicles and ground robots, with a focus on autonomy, control, and navigation planning.

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