Brian McCarthy is Chief Commercial Officer at Andromeda Robotics where he leads the real-world deployment of Abi, the empathetic humanoid companion designed to deliver connection, joy, and meaningful support to residents and care teams.
Brian has over 20 years experience in technology, innovation & leadership across Europe, the US and Australia. He previously founded WorkPilot, a B2B knowledge management platform in more than 50 countries and served as Director of Startups for Stone & Chalk in Victoria.
Brian is deeply passionate about leveraging technology to enhance the lives of older adults and people living with dementia.
Aged Care 2076: Wild Predictions and Bold Ideas
Thursday 7 May 2026
2.30-3.30pm
Precis
To close the conference, we’re throwing out the rulebook and jumping 50 years into the future. This fast‑paced, fishbowl‑style finale brings together a powerhouse mix of thinkers across AI, geriatrics, digital service models and robotics to imagine—boldly, and maybe a little provocatively—what aged care in Australia could look like in the year 2076.
This final session promises energy, laughter, and inspiration as we imagine an aged care future that’s technologically advanced, deeply human, and uniquely Australian.
The perfect ending to a conference about transforming care—by imagining what’s possible when we leap far beyond today.