ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Automated, the podcast from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), will host a happy hour in partnership with MassRobotics on Wednesday, April 8 in Boston. Join A3’s managing editor and Automated host Brian Heater for a special opportunity to network with like-minded industry enthusiasts.

Designed for industry professionals and startups, the “Automated with Brian Heater Happy Hour” offers an evening to connect with peers across the robotics and automation community to exchange ideas, build relationships, and engage in conversation around the latest trends shaping the space.

The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. ET at MassRobotics, located at 12 Channel Street, Suite #202, Boston, MA.

This event is co-hosted by Automated podcast, A3, and MassRobotics. Support is provided by event sponsor maxon.

Registration is required to attend. Learn more and RSVP online.

“Automated is excited to come to Boston,” said Heater. “The city is home to so many world-class universities, bleeding edge startups, and industry-leading robotics and AI companies.”

Centered around National Robotics Week, the trip with the Automated crew will also include interviews with top robotics and automation experts in the Boston area.

“We’re looking forward to sharing its best and brightest with the world through the Automated podcast and newsletter,” said Heater.

Automated Podcast Features In-depth Conversations with Leaders Shaping Tech

Launched last September, Automated with Brian Heater is A3’s weekly podcast that gives listeners a front-row seat to candid conversations with the world’s top robotics and automation leaders. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and are available on YouTube and all major streaming services.

Hosted by Brian Heater, A3’s managing editor and seasoned technology journalist, the podcast delivers long-form discussions packed with unfiltered insights into the technologies reshaping how people live and work. Each 45- to 60-minute episode features leading voices breaking down complex concepts in robotics, AI, vision systems, and motion control into accessible, plain-spoken context.

For more information, visit the Automated Podcast, where you can view the latest episodes and subscribe to the companion newsletter for weekly deep dives on the future of automation.

About 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 more than 1,450 manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups and consulting firms that drive automation forward worldwide. 

Media Contacts:
Jackie Rose
Association for Advancing Automation