Schneider Electric President Aamir Paul to Deliver Keynote at Automate 2025 on the Future of American Manufacturing and the Workforce

Paul will talk about the unprecedented transformation reshaping U.S. industry on Wednesday, May 14 in Detroit

DETROIT – The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced that Aamir Paul, president of North America operations at Schneider Electric, will deliver a keynote address titled “Redefining Industry: A Bold New Era for American Manufacturing and the Opportunities It Creates for the American Workforce” at Automate 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, at 9 a.m.

Paul will explore how cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, digitalization and sustainable infrastructure are igniting a massive transformation in the industrial space—one that is not only reshaping how things are made but also the people and skills behind them. He will also talk about how shifts in advanced robotics, intelligent systems and scalable operations are creating new opportunities in manufacturing. 

“Aamir brings a bold, forward-thinking perspective on the future of American industry,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “His leadership at Schneider Electric and deep understanding of the impact of innovation—from digitization to workforce transformation—makes him a key voice for this new era in the industrial space.”

“As we look back at the technological innovation over the past century, it is clear that the industrial revolution we are witnessing now is unprecedented in terms of momentum and scale,” said Aamir Paul, president of North America operations at Schneider Electric. “We’re at a moment where industry must reimagine and redefine what is possible by leveraging digitalization and open, software-defined automation.”

Paul joins a powerhouse keynote lineup that includes Brad Holmes, executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions, and Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge computing at NVIDIA. Together, these dynamic speakers will offer Automate attendees a compelling mix of insights on organizational leadership, AI and industrial innovation. 

Automate 2025 will take place May 12–15 at Huntington Place in Detroit, with keynotes free to all show and conference attendees. More than 800 exhibitors will showcase the latest in robotics, AI, vision, motion control and more across more than 320,000 square feet. A paid industry conference, featuring 200+ expert speakers, will run alongside the free show. 

For session updates, exhibitor details and the full conference agenda, visit the Automate Show site.

Media interested in attending the show can register here.

About the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) 
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. Members of A3 represent over 1,300 manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups and consulting firms that drive automation forward worldwide. 

A3 hosts a number of industry-leading events, including Automate (May 12-15, 2025, in Detroit, MI), the Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference (July 21-23, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN) and the International Robot Safety Conference (November 3-5, 2025, in Houston, TX).   

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