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RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA Speaker Bio Speaking Topics You Can’t Spell Supply Chain without AI: Humans in the Autonomous Future Industry Stage Chairman For Australia's Largest Technology Conference Future skills and the future of work in Industry 4.0 and the supply chain You Can't Spell Supply ChAIn Without AI: Industry 4.0 Skills in an Autonomous Future. AI in Supply Chain: What is it, and Why? Richard is a patent-holding former cardiology executive and engineer, currently reinventing how people travel in metropolitan areas around the world. He co-founded Adiona, the world's first award-winning, AI-powered logistics Optimisation SaaS (OaaS) platform that is helping organisations like Coca-Cola Amatil, JCurve, and Salmat to reduce costs and environmental impact while simplifying their operations. Richard is also actively involved in the medical device community as a mentor and advisor, and has been quoted in publications such as Create Magazine (Engineers Australia), IEEE, Boston Business Journal, and CNN.com. He previously cofounded two high tech spin-outs with partners including the CSIRO and the University of California (Berkeley), an award-winning Not For Profit in Boston, and a 6000+ member social network just for "Engineers Looking For Stuff" (ELFS). He also loves music (listening, playing guitar, and gigs), beer-brewing (amateur chemistry!), snowboarding, running, and amateur magic. RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA Recognition Since founding Adiona and winning clients such as Coca-Cola Amatil and Australia Post, Richard has been sought after as an expert commentator, lecturer, speaker, and moderator for a variety of AI, big data, future of work, and future of transport themed events, including multiple recent sessions at the LogisticsTech Asia Summit, CEBIT conference, SCLAA events, and the StartCon conference. ABOUT ADIONA "Adiona" hails from the Roman Goddess of the Return Journey, particularly concerned with the safety of the young. The future of urban life for current and future generations depends on Workforce Geo-Optimisation (WGO) to reduce carbon emissions and rationalise inefficient transport. Adiona is dedicated to the art and science of using data, machine learning, and AI to reduce fleet costs while helping to create a sustainable urban future. Adiona is an alumni of the exclusive Telstra muru-D programme and the winner of: 2020 Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grant with the University of New South Wales 2019 Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) Environmental Excellence Award (Highly Commended) 2019 Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) Supply Chain Management Award (Finalist) 2019 StartCon “Pitch for $1Million” Competition Winner 2019 Launch Festival Winner (Australia) 2019 Australian Computer Society (ACS) RiverPitch TV Series Finalist (on YourMoney 9) 2018 Australian Computer Society (ACS) Disruptive Tech Platform of the Year 2018 Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) Big Data Innovation of the Year 2018 Pitch@Palace Sydney Winner 2018 HR Innovation and Tech Fest Silver Medal 2018 Anthill Magazine Smart100 Silver Medal 2017 Pitch X Winner Jobs for NSW MVP Grant and Dept of Education NRIP Grant, in addition to numerous other grants for previous companies. RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA You Can’t Spell Supply Chain without AI: Humans in the Autonomous Future Event: April 2020, Logistics Tech Asia Virtual Summit Synopsis: You Can't Spell Supply ChAIn without AI: Humans in the Autonomous Future" is a look into the near future where AI & machine learning, cloud computing, sensors, and 5G networks will enable a dramatic evolution of logistics fleets. Humans will still be needed, but for what exactly? How will this robot/human interaction evolve and what are the risks? We'll look through the lens of case studies in dynamic fleet optimization and connected autonomous vehicles in both the pre and post-Covid-19 world to answer these questions and more. Results: Almost 200 virtual attendees and very high engagement with dozens of questions. One of the most upvoted (highest rated) sessions of the conference. RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA The Future Smart City: How Geo-optimisation is Using Technology to Change Lives for the Better? Event: November 2019, CEBIT Conference Synopsis: In this lighting talk case study, Adiona will discuss working with Transport for NSW to achieve a radical idea: the 30-minute Sydney. This bold vision for future transport aims to use new-breed data and technology to ensure all essential services like healthcare, education and jobs are available to most households within 30 minutes on public transport. Sydney can be a world leader in achieving this goal and using real examples that focus on real problems and real solutions, this session will show you how ways of thinking about open data are being used to change lives for the better with technology. Results: We were invited to give this talk at two separate sessions, both of which were very well attended with >100 viewers. RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA Industry Stage Chairman Event: November 2019, CEBIT Conference Synopsis: Chairing the day’s sessions on the Industry stage including introductions of speakers and topics, and management of audience Q&A. Results: Seamless management of the stage wih over 300 attendees through multiple sessions. Moderator: Future skills and the future of work in Industry 4.0 and the supply chain Panelists: Rocky Scopelliti Futurologist & Author, Youthquake 4.0 Kari Banick General Manager Linfox Ivan Imparato CEO, Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) Moderator: Richard Savoie Founding CEO, Adiona Synopsis: Available only to Premium ticket holders The future of supply chain Engaging supply chain professionals to share and learn from each other Capability development Affordability v necessity (i.e. getting alignment on payback periods alongside impending employee shortage/ageing workforce and safety issues) – how does the mindset needs to shift? Results: Over 100 attendees and very high engagement with over 20 questions submitted through the event app. RICHARD SAVOIE FOUNDER AND CEO OF ADIONA You Can't Spell Supply ChAIn Without AI: Industry 4.0 Skills in an Autonomous Future. CONTACT US - - www.adionatech.com Event: November 2019 StartCon Conference Synopsis: Australia and the world at large are facing a massive skills gap in the transport and logistics sectors as they undergo massive growth from consumerism. Technology can help, but what does the future of work look like in this rapidly transforming industry and how can we prepare ours and future generations for the disruption? Results: Over 150 attendees on a Saturday afternoon made this one of the busiest sessions of the day. Adiona also went on to win the “Pitch for $1M” contest at StartCon that evening. AI in Supply Chain: What is it, and Why? Event: June 2019 Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Kelly Services Skills Shortage event https://twitter.com/adionatech linkedin.com/in/richsavoie/ linkedin.com/company/- Synopsis: One of the most frequent questions that we get from supply chain, logistics, and mobile workforce organizational leaders is: Why? That is, why is AI disrupting the industry and more importantly, why do I need to know about it? And in most cases, that question is accompanied by: What? That is, what exactly are machine learning and artificial intelligence? It makes sense that these technologies aren't on everyone's radar yet, but for those that are willing to investigate before the mainstream does, there are huge payoffs. Results: Over 50 targeted Supply Chain professionals attended and we achieved very high engagement both in-room and on socials.