UiPath VP Robbie Mackness on the agentic automation revolution

Robbie Mackness, Vice President of Federal and National Security at UiPath, discussed the evolution of agentic automation, highlighting its role in integrating complex federal and DOD systems by connecting disparate data sources and workflows. He emphasized that agentic automation allows bots to handle routine tasks, agents to focus on higher-value activities, and people to concentrate on mission-critical work. Mackness also differentiated agentic automation from traditional RPA, noting that it represents the next phase of intelligent automation, leveraging dynamic, AI-powered systems to proactively manage and optimize complex systems.