Designing a Lunch & Learn Keynote for Architects: Robotics, Automation & Eyes in the Sky
A futurist keynote designed to spark industry dialogue around AI, drones, and automation in foodservice.
Designing a Lunch & Learn Keynote for Architects: Robotics, Automation & Eyes in the Sky
The Ask
FoodSpace requested a keynote-style deck for an internal Lunch & Learn session aimed at inspiring cross-functional teams around the future of foodservice technology.
The theme was intentionally provocative: how robotics, automation, and inspiration (“eyes in the sky”) will reshape the way food is prepared, distributed, and monitored across retail chains.
The Challenge
- The content was a mix of known tech and speculative innovation, which meant we needed to strike a balance between inspiration and credibility.
- The audience ranged from operations staff to senior leadership, requiring layered messaging that didn’t alienate non-technical participants.
- The subject matter, kitchen robots, AI vision, predictive inventory, also risked feeling cold or dystopian if not carefully framed.
Designing a Lunch & Learn Keynote for Architects: Robotics, Automation & Eyes in the Sky
The Solution
- I crafted a narrative that fused speculative storytelling with grounded case studies.
- The deck opened with a high-energy teaser about the future of automation, then moved through themed sections: vision, movement, precision, and intelligence.
- Each module was illustrated with rich visuals and real-world analogs to make the concepts tangible.
- We used cinematic imagery, UI mockups, and annotated diagrams to stimulate curiosity while reinforcing feasibility.
The Outcome
- The session prompted lively internal discussion and sparked follow-up from multiple departments interested in integrating aspects of the tech roadmap.
- More than just an educational deck, the presentation positioned innovation as a company-wide mindset and made the future of automation feel engaging, accessible, and actionable.
- The visual asset has since been reused for onboarding and investor demos.
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