LIVE podcast with Mike Butcher: Eyes in the sky - The drone revolution in critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure is under pressure. From ageing energy grids to overstretched inspection regimes, the systems that keep society running are increasingly vulnerable, and the industry is running out of time to catch up.
In this in-person live podcast recording for Pathfounders, hosted by PT1, Oliver Lichtenstein, CEO of Beagle Systems, will unpack how autonomous drone technology is moving from defence-adjacent curiosity to mission-critical infrastructure tool, and what that means for the founders, operators and investors building in this space. Join Pathfounders Founder and tech journalism legend Mike Butcher for this live event, exploring how a founder is rewriting the rules of infrastructure resilience with hardware, autonomy and scale.
This fireside chat will explore:
Oliver's journey to founding Beagle Systems and scaling in a complex regulatory landscape
Why drones are becoming the default tool for critical infrastructure inspection
How autonomy and AI are transforming what's possible in the field
What the next wave of infrastructure resilience technology actually looks like
The evening combines a panel discussion, and structured Speed Tables when you will have the opportunity to meet a curated group of founders, investors and tech startup ecosystem operators over structured conversations. This will be followed by open networking.
Agenda
18:00 — Doors open
18:30 — Live podcast recording with Mike Butcher and Oliver Lichtenstein
19:15 — Speed Tables
20:00 — Open networking and nibbles/drinks served
21:00 — End