Ben Huigenbos

Ben Huigenbos 2024Ben Huigenbos

President & Co-Owner, BOS Innovations Inc.

London, ON

 

 

 

About the Presentation

"Robots, AI & Machine Learning: Reflections on Navigating High-Speed Innovation"

  •  Dramatic Changes in Manufacturing - Why it Matters to Everyone!
  • Defining Concepts: Robots, AI & Machine Learning
  • Why AI & Machine Learning is a Game Changer
  • Getting Ahead of the Curve or Being Left Behind
  • Why it's Important to be Nimble, Flexible & Creative
  • Why it's Necessary to Take Risks & Confront Possible Failure
  • Reflections on General Principles of Innovation that Apply to All Organizations

About the Presenter

Ben Huigenbos is President and Co-owner of BOS Innovations Inc., a leading automation integrator providing robotic welding, assembly, laser, and machine vision solutions for the automotive, metals, nuclear, and general industries. Since 2008, Ben has led BOS from a small team of 15 to over 100 employees, now operating in a new 60,000 sq. ft. facility in London’s Innovation Park, as well as at the Advanced Manufacturing Center at the UWO Collider Center.  Recently they’ve launched a new startup business, TrueLight Machine Vision Integration, and a new product segment, Proximity Smart Support for automation data analytics and remote service.

Starting his career as a licensed electrician and control system designer, Ben has worked in nearly every part of the automation business. His leadership approach has been shaped by navigating the up and down experiences of a fast paced, technology driven industry, Oxford’s Advanced Management and Leadership program (2018), the ELO Oxford Leadership Program (2024) and numerous leaders and mentors along the way.  Ben is also a committed Christian, church elder, and mentor to young professionals, combining his values with a passion for building strong, purpose-driven community both in business and his personal life.