Amit Kumar Pandey, PhD (Robotics & AI) is a globally recognized scientist, innovator, and thought leader, committed to advancing social innovation through technology. He is President of Socients AI and Robotics, France, and has held leadership roles at SoftBank Robotics Europe, Rovial Space, and Hanson Robotics (the company which created Sophia Robot). With 60+ publications and 100+ invited talks worldwide, his honors include Top 3 PhD in Robotics in Europe, the Innovation Leadership Award, Global Excellence Award, and Achievers Award.