Expert roundtable to examine the future of warehouse automation
A range of robots is on display at the DHL Experience Center in Rosemont, Ill. Credit: Eugene Demaitre
How have robotics and software served the shifting demands of warehouse operators, and what should they expect in the future? Experts from across the ecosystem will examine the challenges, opportunities, and use cases for warehouse automation in a roundtable on “The Future of Warehouse Automation” at noon ET on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
In this free webinar, attendees can learn from third-party logistics provider (3PL) and robotics user DHL Supply Chain, AI-driven robot software provider inVia Robotics, and leading market research firm Interact Analysis. They will discuss technology and industry trends, ongoing pain points, and emerging tools to help supply chains prosper amid economic uncertainty.
From the growing range of mobile robots and storage options to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and humanoids, the expert speakers will explain how to evaluate, select, and manage warehouse automation. They will also talk about scaling deployments and ensuring real-world return on investment (ROI).
Register now for this roundtable and get your questions answered live. Attendees can also view the webinar on demand after the initial broadcast.
About the warehouse automation experts
Lior Elazary is co-founder and CEO of inVia Robotics, leading the company’s mission to transform warehouse operations through robotics and AI-powered software. He shapes product vision, strategy, and partnerships, driving inVia’s Warehouse Intelligence platform to help e-commerce and manufacturing companies optimize labor, boost throughput, and streamline fulfillment.
Before founding inVia in 2015, Elazary built and scaled multiple technology companies, including EdgeCast and HostPro, both of which were acquired. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from USC with a focus on AI, and his robotics research there inspired the creation of inVia.
Rueben Scriven, an industry analyst at Interact Analysis, is one of the world’s leading experts in the warehouse automation industry.
He has spoken at the top industry events and been featured in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Reuters, and CNBC, along with countless trade publications.
Scriven leads the warehouse automation research practice at Interact Analysis, a market intelligence firm focused on supply chain technologies. In recent years, his group’s research and analysis has expanded into warehouse software, covering the whole tech stack, from subsystem control software to execution and management software.
Rob Wright is vice president of automation, engineering, and accelerated digitalization in DHL Supply Chain’s North America Operations Excellence (OE) group. Wright and the OE group are responsible for supporting DHL’s operations and solution design teams on complex conveyor, sorter, shuttle, and robotics automation.
The OE experts evaluate new automation technologies and assist DHL’s partners and customers with implementation. They also support existing sites on automation maintenance.
The OE Automation team was put in place by DHL North America in 2022. Wright joined DHL to build and lead this team over the past three years. He has 25 years of experience in complex logistics automation projects for retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing including at Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Works, Express, Eaton, and General Electric.
Rob holds a Master of Science degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Project Management Professional certification.
Eugene Demaitre, moderator, is the editorial director for robotics at WTWH Media, which produces Automated Warehouse, The Robot Report, the Robotics Summit & Expo, and RoboBusiness. Prior to working for WTWH Media, he was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, and Robotics Business Review.
Demaitre has participated in conferences worldwide, as well as spoken on numerous webcasts and podcasts. He is always interested in learning more about robotics. Gene has a master’s from the George Washington University and lives in the Boston area.
This webinar is sponsored by Dorner, Hawk Ridge Systems, and SEW Eurodrive.
