Dominik Boesl

Dominik Boesl

Pioneering Robotics, Automation, and the Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence

Core Intelligence Domain: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Location: Munich, Germany | Languages: English, German
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Dominik Boesl is a globally recognised authority in robotics, automation, and technology ethics, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technological innovation and societal impact. As a visionary academic and former corporate executive at industry heavyweights, he possesses a rare, dual-lens perspective on both the commercial viability and the ethical frameworks required to govern the next industrial revolution. His proprietary insights into “Generation R” (the robotics generation) provide C-suite leaders with strategic foresight into how automation and artificial intelligence will redefine the future of work, global production lines, and corporate economic structures.

Executive Leadership in Robotics and Innovation

Dominik Boesl’s distinguished career spans the highest echelons of academia and global enterprise. He currently serves as the Professor for Digitalisation and Automation at the Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) in Munich, where he researches the intersection of disruptive technology and business integration. Prior to his academic tenure, he held formidable leadership roles across the robotics sector, notably serving as Vice President and Head of Robotics and Automation at Festo, and as Senior Corporate Innovation Manager at KUKA. In these capacities, he spearheaded international research initiatives, drove corporate technology strategies, and accelerated the transition of conceptual automation into market-ready industrial solutions.

Pioneering TechEthics and Governance

Beyond hardware and software, Dominik is a leading voice in the philosophical and ethical dimensions of technological advancement. As a passionate advocate for TechEthics, he is heavily involved with the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), driving global discourse on how humanity should regulate and co-exist with intelligent machines. He argues that organisations must not merely adopt AI and robotics for operational efficiency, but must proactively develop robust governance frameworks to ensure these technologies are deployed sustainably, safely, and responsibly.

Core Speaking Themes and Strategic Topics

• The Rise of Generation ‘R’: Understanding the societal, economic, and industrial shifts as the first generation grows up as digital and robotic natives.
• Strategic Automation & Artificial Intelligence: How enterprise leaders can seamlessly integrate intelligent automation to drive growth, resilience, and operational excellence.
• TechEthics and Corporate Governance: Establishing actionable frameworks to manage the unprecedented pace of digitalisation and the moral implications of autonomous systems.
• The Future of Work: Redefining talent strategies, upskilling workforces, and fostering a collaborative human-machine economy.
• Disruptive Innovation Management: Translating blue-sky technological research into viable, scalable commercial products.

Key Takeaways

• Acquire a macro-economic understanding of how robotics and AI are restructuring global supply chains, manufacturing, and enterprise operations.
• Gain access to proprietary frameworks for implementing ethical AI governance and responsible technology deployment within corporate structures.
• Learn actionable strategies to foster a resilient culture of continuous innovation and digital readiness.
• Equip your leadership team with the foresight needed to prepare your workforce for seamless human-robot collaboration, turning technological disruption into a sustainable competitive advantage.