Charlie Dai,

Charlie Dai

VP, Principal Analyst

Charlie serves technology executives and offers strategic advice and guidance to Forrester clients in broad areas including cloud (cloud-native technologies, public cloud, and hybrid cloud management), big data and AI (ML, computer vision, and data management), IoT (IoT device OS and IoT software platforms), blockchain, commercial drones, quantum computing, DevOps, digital process automation, low-code, and open-source software. Charlie has rich experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and software delivery management, leading global research on technology architecture in several emerging technology areas. He also focuses on vendor landscape and best practices in China, Asia Pacific, and worldwide.

Charlie is a key contributor to the consulting team that helps Forrester’s clients address their business requirements and accelerate digital transformation. Charlie has in-depth industry expertise and extensive experience in program management and strategy consulting, dedicated to helping global enterprises and vendors achieve success.

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May 5th, 2026 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM Webinar

Top Emerging Technologies For 2026: Physical AI And Robotics

Accelerate innovation with deeper insights about why physical AI and robotics are important, when they will likely pay off, and how organizations are deploying them today. Physical AI embeds intelligence into machines that can perceive, reason, and act in the real world, enabling automation beyond digital workflows. In this webinar, we share expert insights, practical examples, and key steps you and your team can take. Join us to learn how physical AI adoption is scaling and what limits near term impact. Key takeaways: Gain an understanding of how physical AI is deployed across industries.Identify tasks and environments best suited for robotic automation.Learn steps to move from pilots to scalable deployments.Target audience level: all levels