Lisa Masciantonio
Chief Workforce OfficerThe ARM InstituteLisa Masciantonio is the Chief Workforce Officer for the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute. She joined the ARM Institute in May 2017 and is responsible for driving the Education & Workforce Development vision for ARM in conjunction with the ARM membership, the U.S. Department of Defense, and other expert stakeholders.
Lisa is a performance-driven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading workforce strategy, business development, commercialization, and strategic partnerships across advanced manufacturing, robotics, software engineering, and government-focused organizations. She has proven success in building national programs, scaling new organizations, cultivating global stakeholder ecosystems, and delivering sustained revenue growth. Critical to her success is the ability to increase awareness and drive thought leadership position by designing and executing innovative programs as well as developing and launching new, value-add offerings for ongoing competitiveness. Lisa received a Bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University and 2 Master’s degrees from Carnegie Mellon University.
Lisa has been recognized as one of 20 world-wide Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation by SME. She was also recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a Women of Influence and was also part of the inaugural Technical.ly Pittsburgh RealLIST Connectors list, which recognizes the top 100 influential leaders in Pittsburgh tech.
The New Manufacturing Playbook: Integrating Robotics, Data and Automation Across the Factory Floor
Manufacturers across industries are moving beyond isolated automation projects toward fully integrated, data‑driven factory environments. This session…Manufacturers across industries are moving beyond isolated automation projects toward fully integrated, data‑driven factory environments. This session explores how robotics, automation, and connected data systems are reshaping modern production—from …Manufacturers across industries are moving beyond isolated automation projects toward fully integrated, data‑driven factory environments. This session explores how robotics, automation, and connected data systems are reshaping modern production—from assembly and material handling to inspection, quality, and maintenance. Attendees will examine what a digitally connected factory floor truly looks like, including the role of robotics, intelligent automation, real‑time data, and predictive modeling in driving consistency, throughput, and operational resilience. Moderated by Lisa Masciantonio, Chief Workforce Officer at ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing), the discussion will be guided by a leader deeply focused on aligning workforce development with the future of robotics and automation. She will be joined by Ani Kelkar, Partner at McKinsey & Company, who brings a strategic, cross‑industry perspective advising global OEMs on scaling AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems, and Chris Caldwell, Product Manager at Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, representing the robotics OEM perspective with hands‑on experience developing and deploying industrial automation solutions across diverse manufacturing environments. Together, this panel brings a powerful combination of workforce, strategy, and technology expertise, enabling a truly cross‑industry dialogue. The session will highlight how organizations are scaling automation beyond pilots, aligning investments with long‑term business strategy, and preparing their workforce for transformation—while offering practical insight into how manufacturers can successfully integrate robotics and data to drive performance and value creation at scale.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
