RoboCONN

Celeste Lamadrid, Columbia"26

Logistics, Events

SEAS"26 Mechanical Engineering

Conference Director

A Mechanical Engineering senior at Columbia University, Celeste is passionate about robotics and sustainable energy. After attending ICRA 2025, she launched ROBOCONN as the acting Co-President of CURC, a conference to unite robotics-minded undergraduates and industry professionals. She researches fusion energy at the Columbia Fusion Research Center, teaches CAD design, and empowers her Columbia community through career and social initiatives

Mirabel Ukazu, Brown"28

Outreach, Events, Tech Development

Brown"28 Computer Engineering

Conference Co-director

Mirabel is a Computer Engineering major at Brown University with a strong interest in artificial intelligence and robotics, particularly their ethical and practical applications in solving real-world problems. As part of the ROBOCONN organizing board, she aims to create opportunities for students passionate about technology to connect, collaborate, and engage with industry professionals.

Giana Castro, Columbia"28

Events, Outreach

SEAS"28 Computer Engineering

Workshop coordinator

Giana is a sophomore studying Computer Science at Columbia Engineering with a strong passion for STEM and community building. As Director of Club Outreach, she represents ROBOCONN by connecting with student organizations and campus communities to expand engagement and promote the event's mission.

Lisa Cherifi, Columbia"28

Outreach

SEAS"28 Mechanical Engineering

Social media manager and Outreach coordinator

Kai Do, Columbia"28

Outreach, Tech Development

SEAS"28 Mechanical Engineering

Outreach and Tech Development

Kai is a sophomore at Columbia University studying mechanical engineering with interests in human-facing technology and medical robotics. As part of Roboconn’s outreach and tech development, she manages website and event updates while expanding engagement with different student communities.

Otavio Paz, Columbia"27

Outreach, Tech Development

SEAS"27 Electrical Engineering

Outreach and Partnerships

Junior Electrical Engineering student at Columbia University focused on human-centered robotics, AI, and sustainable energy. Otavio is a co-inventor of a patented solar-powered tick control device and has experience in soft robotics, DRL, and deploying RL policies on humanoid (Unitree G1). At ROBOCONN, he works on outreach and partnerships, connecting robotics companies and other sponsors with our community.

Angela Zhao, Columbia"29

Outreach, Events

SEAS"29 Biomedical Engineering

Showcase and Outreach coordinator

Siena Chae, Columbia"29

Events

SEAS"29 Mechanical Engineering

Showcase and Career Fair coordinator

Beyond her studies as a first-year mechanical engineering major at Columbia University, Siena is passionate about robotics and its applications. As Career Fair Coordinator for ROBOCONN, she connects students with leading companies and research organizations across various STEM-based fields.

Join Us for

RoboCONN 2026

About Event

Robotics Conference Of New eNgineers

Schedule

Career Fair Prep (CUID Only)

Check in/setup for Clubs and Companies

Check in opens for all registrants

Club Showcase and Career Fair

Mini-Competition!

Panel 1 - AI in Robotics

Panel 2 - Medical Robotics

Panel 3 - Women in Robotics

Keynote Presentation and Closing

Robotics Showcase

Mini Competition

Unofficial Mixer

Meet the Team

Register

Cost of Attendance

Showcase and Awards

Additional Info