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Former Microsoft Executive Vice President, Meta AI Distinguished Scientist, and Head of Robotics at Google DeepMind to Keynote CVPR 2025

Keynotes explore the next frontier of AI systems, the future of robots, and the potential in low altitude air space for drones and beyond

Nashville, Tenn., 06 June 2025 – Today, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the Computer Vision Foundation (CVF) announced the keynote speakers for the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), including former and current leaders from Microsoft, Meta AI, and Google DeepMind. Taking place 11-15 June at the Music City Center, Nashville, Tenn., U.S., the keynotes, who will share insights on the low altitude economy (LAE), the next frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and the future generation of robots, will complement the technical program that explores the latest developments in computer vision, AI, machine learning (ML), augmented, virtual and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR), deep learning, and more.

“Computer vision and its related fields continue to advance at such a rapid pace,” said Bryan Morse, CVPR 2025 General Co-Chair and Professor of Computer Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, U.S. “The future of drone-based infrastructure, AI systems, and robotics is being shaped by advances in computer vision, and CVPR provides the forum for the discoveries that will propel the field forward. These keynote presentations will speak to that potential and invite new areas of exploration for the engineering community.”

CVPR 2025 will feature the following keynotes:  

  • Harry Shum, former Executive Vice President of Microsoft Corporation and current Council Chairman of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, in Exploring the Low Altitude Airspace: From Natural Resource to Economic Engine, will offer details on how low altitude airspace remains a frontier ripe for exploration and economic exploitation and deliver first-hand insights into the path to constructing a smart integrated infrastructure for the LAE. (Friday, June 13, 14:45 – 15:45)    
          
  • Laurens van der Maaten, Distinguished Research Scientist at Meta AI, in The Llama Herd of Models: System 1, 2, 3 Go!, will explore the foundational models of AI systems which began with System 1 (thinking fast), advanced to System 2 (thinking slow) to enable today’s systems to reason through complex problems before producing an answer, and are evolving to the next frontier: a “System 3” that enables those models to think together. (Saturday, June 14 14:30 – 15:30)
     
  • Carolina Parada, Senior Director and Head of Robotics at Google DeepMind, in Gemini Robotics, Bringing AI to the Physical World, will discuss the newest Google DeepMind Gemini robots and the foundational elements that will ensure generality, interactivity, dexterity, and enhanced embodied reasoning to create a new generation of helpful, more effective robots. (Sunday, June 15 14:45 – 15:45)

For more information about the CVPR 2025 keynotes, please visit https://cvpr.thecvf.com/Conferences/2025/KeynotesAndPanels. For more information on the conference, visit https://cvpr.thecvf.com/. 

About CVPR 2025
The IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) is the preeminent computer vision event for new research in support of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented, virtual and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR), deep learning, and much more. Sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the Computer Vision Foundation (CVF), CVPR delivers the important advances in all areas of computer vision and pattern recognition and the various fields and industries they impact. With a first-in-class technical program, including tutorials and workshops, a leading-edge expo, and robust networking opportunities, CVPR, which is annually attended by more than 10,000 scientists and engineers, creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for networking, recruiting, inspiration, and motivation.

CVPR 2025 takes place 11-15 June at the Music City Center, Nashville TN, U.S. For more information about CVPR 2025, visit cvpr.thecvf.com.

About the Computer Vision Foundation
The Computer Vision Foundation (CVF) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster and support research on all aspects of computer vision. Together with the IEEE Computer Society, it co-sponsors the two largest computer vision conferences, CVPR and the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV). Visit thecvf.com for more information.

About the IEEE Computer Society
Engaging computer engineers, scientists, academia, and industry professionals from all areas and levels of computing, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) serves as the world’s largest and most established professional organization of its type. IEEE CS sets the standard for the education and engagement that fuels continued global technological advancement. Through conferences, publications, and programs that inspire dialogue, debate, and collaboration, IEEE CS empowers, shapes, and guides the future of not only its 375,000+ community members, but the greater industry, enabling new opportunities to better serve our world. Visit computer.org for more information.