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Physical AI Tech Talk and Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit

Tue, Apr 28 · 2:00 PM PDT

Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, US

​F50 Physical AI Summit – Showcase & Tech Talk
April 28, 2026 | 2:00 – 7:30 PM
​📍 Hacker Dojo 🔗 physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley

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​The future of manufacturing and construction is being built right now — and you can see it live.
​Join F50.AI and Physical AI Builders for an afternoon of hands-on innovation at the F50 Physical AI Showcase & Tech Talk, the opening day of the F50 Physical AI Summit 2026.
​Schedule:
​April 28: 2-7PM Startup Showcase and Tech Talk
​April 29: 9-1:30PM Investment Forum
​This session is built for founders, engineers, researchers, and innovation-minded professionals who want direct access to the startups and technologies shaping the next era of Physical AI — from autonomous robotics and smart manufacturing to AI-driven construction and supply chain intelligence.
​What to expect:
​🔬 Physical AI Startup Showcase — Live demos from 2026's most promising Physical AI startups. See the hardware and software pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
​🎤 Tech Talks — Expert presentations from engineers and researchers on the frontlines of robotics, computer vision, autonomous systems, and industrial AI.
​🛠️ Demo Tables — Get hands-on with next-generation prototypes and speak directly with the founders building them.
​🤝 Networking — Connect with a community of builders, technologists, and innovators in an open, collaborative environment.

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​Whether you're building in the space, researching it, or simply curious about where Physical AI is headed — this is the afternoon to be in the room.
​physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley

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​Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.

## ​Hosted By

• ​F50 – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
• ​**Physical AI Builders**

## ​Supported By

• ​Snowflake
• ​Long 100
• ​GTM Firm
• ​Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)

​The 2026 summit convenes 300+ in-person leaders from across the global Physical AI ecosystem—including investors, founders, operators, and technical experts, with strong representation from Silicon Valley, Texas, and Mexico.

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## ​2026: The Year Physical AI Becomes Real

​2026 is the inflection point for Physical AI.
​The convergence of AI, robotics, automation, and real-world systems is now reshaping manufacturing, space, infrastructure, construction, and defense at scale. As explored in the Physical AI & Manufacturing Newsletter, AI is no longer confined to software—it is being embedded into factories, machines, logistics networks, and physical infrastructure.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 is where this transformation is examined, debated, and accelerated.

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## ​What’s New in 2026

​Building on the success of the 2025 summit at SVAI, the 2026 edition delivers an upgraded, more dynamic program, designed for both strategic insight and hands-on engagement.
​🔹 Main Stage
​Focused on capital, markets, and industry transformation, featuring:

• ​Visionary keynotes
• ​Investor and operator panels
• ​Fireside chats with founders and fund managers
• ​A curated Physical AI Innovation Showcase

​🔹 Tech Stage
​A significantly enhanced Physical AI Workshop & Showcase, spotlighting:

• ​Robotics and embodied AI demos
• ​Manufacturing and automation breakthroughs
• ​Practical deployment insights from builders and engineers

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## ​Content Tracks

​Physical & Embodied AI
​The convergence of robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems redefining industrial capabilities.
​Manufacturing Innovation
​Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production shaping the next generation of industry.
​PropTech & Construction in the AI Era
​Digital twins, AI-driven project planning, predictive safety, and intelligent construction workflows.
​Data Centers & Infrastructure
​The physical backbone of AI—from next-gen data centers and HPC to resilient power and networks.
​Space Tech
​Autonomous satellites, intelligent spacecraft, launch systems, and orbital infrastructure for the new space economy.
​Robots & Humanoids
​Humanoid robots and advanced systems designed to work alongside humans, transforming labor-intensive industries.

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## ​Who You’ll Meet

• ​Global venture capitalists and strategic investors
• ​Robotics, AI, and manufacturing founders
• ​Industrial, infrastructure, and space-tech leaders
• ​Policy, ecosystem, and cross-border operators

​👉 Featured speakers and partners:
http://physical.f50.ai/speakers-partners

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## ​Tickets & Participation

## ​Sponsorship Opportunity

​We are currently seeking event sponsors to help cover food and hospitality costs for our attendees—an excellent opportunity to gain visibility among top Physical AI builders, investors, and operators in Silicon Valley.Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship

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​Join the Physical AI Builders Community
​Continue the conversation beyond the event:
​🌐 Newsletter Beta: http://sve.io (Your go-to source for embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, manufacturing + physical-world AI updates. Registering adds you to early access — opt out anytime after the first invite.)
​🎙️ Physical AI Podcast: youtube.com/@f50f50
​Strategic Partners
​Physical AI Builders (PAB) · F50.ai · Physical AI Advisory Committee · Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) · Texas Real Estate Network
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​Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!

Investment Forum @ F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley

Wed, Apr 29 · 9:00 AM PDT

Silicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, 8th Floor, Menlo Park, CA, US

## ​F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026

​Building on the Breakthrough. Scaling the Future.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 marks the next chapter of a movement that began with a breakout success in 2025.
​Returning to Silicon Valley on April 28-29, 2026, this landmark gathering builds on the strong momentum of the 2025 Physical AI Summit—delivered with the continued support of SVAI by Snowflake—and expands into a larger, deeper, and higher-quality forum at a moment when Physical AI moves decisively from experimentation to deployment.
​Where Capital Meets Industrial Innovation
​Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.

Schedule:
April 28: 2-7PM Startup Showcase and Tech Talk at Hacker Dojo
April 29: 9 - 1:30PM Investment Forum

## ​Hosted By

• ​F50 – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
• ​**Physical AI Builders**

## ​Supported By

• ​Snowflake
• ​Long 100
• ​GTM Firm
• ​Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)

​Full 2025 agenda: https://physical.f50.ai/schedule
​The 2026 summit convenes 300+ in-person leaders from across the global Physical AI ecosystem—including investors, founders, operators, and technical experts, with strong representation from Silicon Valley, Texas, and Mexico.

***

## ​2026: The Year Physical AI Becomes Real

​2026 is the inflection point for Physical AI.
​The convergence of AI, robotics, automation, and real-world systems is now reshaping manufacturing, space, infrastructure, construction, and defense at scale. As explored in the Physical AI & Manufacturing Newsletter, AI is no longer confined to software—it is being embedded into factories, machines, logistics networks, and physical infrastructure.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 is where this transformation is examined, debated, and accelerated.

***

## ​What’s New in 2026

​Building on the success of the 2025 summit at SVAI, the 2026 edition delivers an upgraded, more dynamic program, designed for both strategic insight and hands-on engagement.
​🔹 Main Stage
​Focused on capital, markets, and industry transformation, featuring:

• ​Visionary keynotes
• ​Investor and operator panels
• ​Fireside chats with founders and fund managers
• ​A curated Physical AI Innovation Showcase

​🔹 Tech Stage
​A significantly enhanced Physical AI Workshop & Showcase, spotlighting:

• ​Robotics and embodied AI demos
• ​Manufacturing and automation breakthroughs
• ​Practical deployment insights from builders and engineers

***

## ​Content Tracks

​Physical & Embodied AI
​The convergence of robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems redefining industrial capabilities.
​Manufacturing Innovation
​Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production shaping the next generation of industry.
​PropTech & Construction in the AI Era
​Digital twins, AI-driven project planning, predictive safety, and intelligent construction workflows.
​Data Centers & Infrastructure
​The physical backbone of AI—from next-gen data centers and HPC to resilient power and networks.
​Space Tech
​Autonomous satellites, intelligent spacecraft, launch systems, and orbital infrastructure for the new space economy.
​Robots & Humanoids
​Humanoid robots and advanced systems designed to work alongside humans, transforming labor-intensive industries.

***

## ​Who You’ll Meet

• ​Global venture capitalists and strategic investors
• ​Robotics, AI, and manufacturing founders
• ​Industrial, infrastructure, and space-tech leaders
• ​Policy, ecosystem, and cross-border operators

​👉 Featured speakers and partners:
http://physical.f50.ai/speakers-partners

***

## ​Tickets & Participation

​🎟 The event is free to attend.
We are inviting global investors, founders, and technical leaders to apply.
​👉 Apply for your ticket: https://luma.com/7szmkhza

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## ​Sponsorship Opportunity

​We are currently seeking event sponsors to help cover food and hospitality costs for our attendees—an excellent opportunity to gain visibility among top Physical AI builders, investors, and operators in Silicon Valley.Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship

***

​Join the Physical AI Builders Community
​Continue the conversation beyond the event:
​🌐 Newsletter Beta: http://sve.io (Your go-to source for embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, manufacturing + physical-world AI updates. Registering adds you to early access — opt out anytime after the first invite.)
​💬 Discord Beta: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav
​🎙️ Physical AI Podcast: youtube.com/@f50f50
​Strategic Partners
​Physical AI Builders (PAB) · F50.ai · Physical AI Advisory Committee · Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) · Texas Real Estate Network
​
​Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!

Physical AI, Embodied AI, Robotics Meeteup

Wed, May 6 · 4:00 PM PDT

Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, US

Join us for an electrifying evening of innovation at the Embodied AI, Physical AI and Robotics, choshoted with Physical AI Builders.
This event is a dynamic prelude to the Physical AI Summit 2026 Connect with Silicon Valley’s leading minds in embodied AI, physical AI, robotics, and hardware to explore how AI is transitioning from software to physical systems, reshaping industries through intelligent machines and robots.
Event Overview
This meetup is designed to spark collaboration, showcase AI-driven innovations in embodied and physical AI . Expect engaging presentations, live startup showcases, and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley’s innovation epicenter.
Agenda

• 4:30PM Host & Sponsor Welcome
• 4:35 Welcome remark: AI In Physical World
• 4:45 Featured Presentation
• 4:55 Panel Discussion:
• 5:20 Startup Showcase (4minutes each, plus Q&A) Moderator
• Open Mic & Networking
• 6PM Investor Feedback

Showcase companies:
Get Involved
Beyond the meetup, we're building a home for this community — both online and in your inbox. Our brand-new Physical AI Builders Discord is now open, and as a meetup member, you're invited to join as a founding member. It's a dedicated space to share your projects, exchange ideas, get feedback, and stay connected with fellow builders between events. 👉 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav

We're also about to launch the upgraded Physical AI Builders Newsletter — your go-to source for everything at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Get a sneak peek before it officially drops: 🌐 Preview here: http://SVE.io
Come help us shape the culture from the ground up — on Discord, in the newsletter, and at every meetup. Your voice and presence matter here.

Call for Presenters/Showcases: Spotlight on Embodied AI and Physical AI Startups
https://forms.gle/c47bHU5nWHSm4asx8
Sponsorship Opportunities: Elevate your brand with a high-value audience focused on the physical AI revolution. Contact i@sve.io (Subject: “Embodied AI Meetup Sponsorship Inquiry”).
Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders and tech innovators in embodied/physical AI.
• Robotics and hardware engineers.
• Real estate developers, PropTech, and construction professionals exploring physical AI.
• Investors (VCs, PEs, Angels) seeking opportunities in physical AI and robotics.
• AI researchers and strategists focused on the software-to-physical shift.

Join the Physical AI Revolution in Silicon Valley
The Embodied AI, Physical AI is your chance to engage with Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem and prepare for the Silicon Valley AI Forum. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of intelligent machines and physical worlds.
Register Now!

Physical AI Podcast with David Cao Live

Thu, May 7 · 5:00 PM PDT

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LIVE Recording: Physical AI Podcast with David Cao
🤖 Join the conversation shaping the future of embodied intelligence!
Ever wanted to be in the room where the next wave of Physical AI gets discussed?
Come experience a live taping of the Physical AI Podcast with David Cao — raw, unfiltered insights on AI leaving the cloud and entering the physical world: humanoid robots, autonomous factories, smart infrastructure, re-industrialization, and the trillion-dollar opportunities ahead.
Hosted by David Cao (Managing Partner at F50, Curator of Physical AI Builders/Newsletter), we'll record a fresh episode with expert guests, audience interaction, and real-time reactions. Perfect for founders, investors, engineers, researchers, and anyone excited about robotics + AI convergence.
What happens at the event:

• Full live recording of a new episode (intro, deep-dive discussion, guest interviews, hot takes)
• Audience Q&A — ask your burning questions directly to the host & guests
• Networking with the Physical AI community: builders, VCs, operators from Texas to Silicon Valley
• Light refreshments + behind-the-scenes podcast production chat
• Hybrid option: Attend in-person (Cedar Park/Austin area) or join via live stream

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFEIE9t_rQg
Recent Episodes Highlights (catch up before you come!):

• Physical AI 2026 Outlook with Advisory Committee — Landmark discussion with Anupam, Apurv (NVIDIA), Harnish, Keith Newman, and David Cao on humanoid robots, autonomous factories, AI-native hardware, smart supply chains, and the Texas–Silicon Valley–Monterrey corridor driving $1T re-industrialization. (Available on YouTube now!)
• The iPhone Moment for Robotics — Exploring when robotics hits its breakthrough inflection point and the entrepreneur opportunities in 2026–2028.
• AI Simulates Reality: Traffic Scenarios & Beyond — Clips featuring Apurv Naman from NVIDIA on simulation for physical AI training.
• More on YouTube (search "David Cao Physical AI Podcast" or check the playlist), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and Substack.

Whether you're building in Physical AI, investing in the space, or just fascinated by embodied agents — this is your front-row seat to the action.
Date & Time: [e.g., Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST] YouTube Live / Zoom (link sent upon RSVP)
Call for Speakers / Guests We're booking upcoming episodes! If you're a founder, researcher, investor, or executive working on humanoid robotics, embodied AI, autonomous systems, simulation, manufacturing AI, supply-chain intelligence, or related Physical AI breakthroughs — we'd love to feature you. → Pitch: DM @davidcao01 on X, email [your pitch email], or reply here with your bio, 1–2 topic ideas, and why it fits the show. Spots go fast for 2026 themes!
Call for Sponsors & Partners Help power the Physical AI conversation! Sponsorships available for live events and episodes — ideal for robotics companies, simulation platforms, AI hardware providers, venture firms, or tools serving the embodied AI ecosystem. Benefits include:

• On-mic shoutouts during live recording
• Logo + link in episode notes, video description, and YouTube/LinkedIn posts
• Features to our growing audience of Physical AI builders & investors
• Networking intros at events