edge AI is becoming ingrained in the industry. This is especially evident now in 2025; edge AI is no longer a mythical creature or two separate words in a sentence, but a set of technologies and practices that is proven to deliver real value and is being adopted by largest players in all kinds of verticals. But how does this latest and greatest category advance IoT — a recent technology that has found mass adoption across all sectors? The convergence of IoT, AI, and edge computing is now reshaping industries. It enables smarter, faster, and more efficient systems. In the talk I highlighted how these technologies are evolving and why their integration is critical for the future of innovation.