Assaf Gad

Chief Strategy Officer & GM

Intuition Robotics

Assaf Gad is the Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager at Intuition Robotics, focusing on bridging the gap between technology and real-world challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations. A seasoned product leader, Gad's career is driven by a passion for creating innovative user experiences using cutting-edge technology, creative problem-solving, and business insight.

With extensive experience in both hardware and software product development, Gad has led teams from ideation to market, emphasizing meaningful technology. He uses storytelling to connect technology with people, highlighting the interplay between user experience, innovation, and consumer brands.

Gad has a history of pioneering new user experiences. At N-trig, he introduced digital writing technologies that led to its acquisition by Microsoft for the Surface portfolio. At PointGrab, he integrated computer vision solutions into devices by Samsung, TCL, and Lenovo. Prior to Intuition Robotics, he led marketing and strategic partnerships at Audioburst and mentors startups at Techstars Barclays Accelerator in Tel Aviv. He also held leadership roles at Powermat Technologies, modu Mobile, and Telmap Ltd (acquired by Intel). Gad holds a BSc. in Computer Science from The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.

Shreya Singhal

Applied Generative AI Research Scientist

Claritev

Shreya Singhal is an Applied Generative AI Research Scientist at Claritev, where she works on building and optimizing large-scale AI systems with a focus on LLMs, multimodal models, and AI agents. She holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin and has prior experience across industry and research roles at organizations such as Dell Technologies, Charles Schwab, and IIIT Hyderabad. Her work spans retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and deploying production-grade AI pipelines, with a passion for advancing the infrastructure that powers generative AI.

Vinesh Sukumar

VP of Product Management for AI

Qualcomm

Nikhil Tyagi

Senior Manager, Wireless Device Innovation Strategy

Verizon

Nikhil Tyagi is a recognized leader in next-generation technology, with a proven track record at the intersection of AI infrastructure, wireless innovation, and immersive computing. As Senior Manager of Wireless Device Innovation at Verizon, he leads strategic initiatives for breakthrough device categories that integrate AI, XR (AR/VR), and advanced connectivity.

Previously, Nikhil held key roles at Humane, Meta, and Apple, where he helped shape pioneering AI and XR experiences—from developing on-device intelligence for ambient computing, to architecting scalable XR systems and wearable platforms. His cross-functional expertise spans edge AI, spatial computing, and system-level wireless design, making him a pivotal voice in the evolving landscape of AI-driven interfaces."

Pyungsu Han

VP & CTO

Qualitas Semiconductor

Pyungsu Han is the Vice President and CTO of R&D at Qualitas Semiconductor.
He holds a Ph.D. from Yonsei University and previously worked at LG Electronics.
With deep expertise in high-speed interconnect technology, he leads cutting-edge R&D initiatives and drives strategic growth in the semiconductor industry.

Anirudh Sharma

Head of R&D, Embodied AI

Amazon Lab126

Prem Theivendran

Director, Software Engineering

Expedera

Prem Theivendran is Director of Software Engineering at Expedera, where he leads the development and productization of Expedera’s software toolchain and SDK. With an expertise in Deep Learning, Prem has held hardware and software design roles at Intel, Cisco, Cavium, and Xpliant. Prem holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley.