{"id":127156,"date":"2026-06-29T11:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=127156"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:17:37","slug":"mirko-kovac","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/en\/speaker-presenter\/mirko-kovac\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirko Kova\u010d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Prof. Mirko Kova\u010d is one of the world\u2019s leading experts in robotics, bio-inspired drones and sustainable future technologies.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Founding Director of the Competence Centre for Sustainability Robotics (CCSR) and Director of the Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics, jointly appointed at Empa in Zurich and EPFL in Lausanne, he develops robotic systems designed to protect, monitor and maintain nature, people and infrastructure in entirely new ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His work combines cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. Mirko Kova\u010d develops drones and autonomous systems inspired by nature \u2013 from insects and birds to other biological role models \u2013 and applies them to environmental monitoring, nature protection, infrastructure inspection and repair. In doing so, he is shaping a new field: <strong>Sustainability Robotics<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 robotics designed to contribute to a more sustainable world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mirko-kovac-keynote-topics\">Mirko Kova\u010d &#8211; Keynote Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainability Robotics \u2013 How Robotics Becomes a Technology for a Sustainable Future<\/strong><br>Robotics is about much more than automation. Prof. Mirko Kova\u010d shows how intelligent machines can help protect the environment, infrastructure and society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bio-Inspired Drones: What Technology Can Learn from Nature<\/strong><br>From insect wings to autonomous flying robots: this keynote explains how biological principles are shaping the next generation of drones and robotic systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nature-Inspired Robotics for Nature Protection<\/strong><br>How can drones and autonomous systems help protect forests, waterways, wildlife and fragile ecosystems? Mirko Kova\u010d offers insights into practical applications and future opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Future of Robotics and Autonomous Systems<\/strong><br>A strategic look at the role robotics will play for companies, industries, research institutions and public organisations \u2013 from infrastructure inspection to environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bio-Inspired Drones Deliver Sustainable Societal Good<\/strong><br>Technology with impact: Prof. Kova\u010d shows how drones and robotics solutions can create societal value and accelerate sustainable innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Kova\u010d is also Honorary Professor at Imperial College London, where he founded the Aerial Robotics Laboratory. An internationally renowned roboticist, Royal Society Wolfson Fellow and sought-after keynote speaker, he has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers in leading scientific journals and conferences, including <em>Nature<\/em> and <em>Science<\/em>, and has delivered over 150 keynote and invited lectures worldwide. He also advises governments, investment funds and industry leaders on the strategic development of robotics, autonomous systems and future technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his talks, Mirko Kova\u010d demonstrates how robotics can do far more than increase efficiency. His work offers concrete answers to some of the major challenges of our time: climate change, the protection of fragile ecosystems, ageing infrastructure, resource scarcity and the responsible design of technology. 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