Prof. Dr. Alexander König is a visionary scientist, serial entrepreneur, and innovator specializing in robotics, artificial intelligence, and medical technology. He is also an expert in business development, financing, regulatory affairs and AI in life sciences.
With an impressive career spanning both academia and industry, he is Professor and Interim Chair of Robotics and Systems Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich and founded and led Reactive Robotics GmbH, a pioneering company for AI-supported robotic systems in intensive care. He is also on the supervisory board of several technology companies.
Alexander König Lecture Topics
- Trends and Innovations in Medical Technology: What AI and Robotics Mean for the Future
An insight into the latest technologies and how they are revolutionizing our healthcare systems. - Leadership and Team Building in the Innovation Environment: Lessons for Startup Founders and Managers
Strategies for building high-performing teams in dynamic and uncertain markets. - Entrepreneurial Thinking: From Vision to Success – and How to Avoid Common Mistakes
Practical advice for anyone looking to start a business or drive innovation within organizations.
Dr. Alexander König holds 12 international patents, has authored over 48 peer-reviewed publications and eight book chapters. A recognized thought leader, he has delivered 100+ talks worldwide, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and commercial innovation. His work has been featured in esteemed platforms like Nature and Science and has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including winner of “KPMG Germany Innovator of the Year 2022“.
Dr. Alexander König is passionate about advancing technology for healthy aging and fostering innovation in the global startup ecosystem. He received is master’s from Georgia Institute of Technology, his PhD from ETH Zurich, and spent 2 years as researcher at Harvard Medical School.
Awards:
- 2023: European Union Social Innovation Tournament. Finalist
- 2022: Dt. Zukunftspreis, shortlisted
- 2022: KPMG Germany Innovator of the Year. 1st place
- 2021: EU Robotics Forum Technology Transfer Prize. 1st place
- 2021: German Innovation Award. 2nd place
- 2021: Senetics Award, Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention. 1st place
- 2019: Best Boss @ Europäischer Gesundheitskongress. 1st place
- 2019: The Spark – Der Digitalpreis des Handelsblatts, Finalist