​Cross-sector conversations on how agentic and embodied AI show up in the real world — from robotics and mobility to infrastructure and urban tech. Sessions focus on public benefit, safety, and scaling responsibly.

​TechEquity Ai invites you to an evening of applied AI learning and hands-on building at the Snowflake SV AI Hub in Menlo Park. We bring together AI leaders, developers, founders, early-career talent, and professionals exploring AI.

​This session is part of the TechEquity Ai’s Monthly Ai Forum Series, combining strategic insights and real-world use cases from industry leaders, alongside technical workshops and live demonstrations.

​Speakers

• ​Frantz Lohier, Sr WW Strategist - Physical AI (Go-To-Market strategist, Emerging Technologies, AI & Robotics) at AWS

• ​Bradford Neuman, Founding Engineer (Behavior ML, Imitation Learning, and Robotics) at Bedrock Robotics

• ​William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman & CEO at Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP)

• ​Rossitza Kotelova, Staff Interaction Designer at Zoox

• ​Yiqi Zhao, Principal Product Design Lead at Meta

• ​Abhijeet Joshi, Senior Technical Program Manager at Nvidia

• ​Amir Rubin, CEO at Sidekick Platform

• ​Dr 'Max' Maximilien, Founder & CEO at ClawMax.ai

• ​Dave Nielsen, Head of DevRel at Cognee AI, Head of Community at IBM AI Alliance

​More speakers to be announced.

​What to Expect (Agenda)

​Program details are subject to change.

​4:30 PM—5:30 PM | Registration & Workshop Pre-requisite Setup

​Check in; Bring your laptop to set up for the workshop.

​Grab a drink, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins.

​5:45 PM—7:30 PM | Talks

​(Meeting Hub)

• ​Panel Discussion: From Agentic AI to Physical AI: Deploying Intelligent Systems in the Real World (Session Details)

  • ​Frantz Lohier, Sr WW Strategist - Physical AI (Go-To-Market strategist, Emerging Technologies, AI & Robotics) at  AWS

  • ​Bradford Neuman, Founding Engineer (Behavioral ML, Imitation Learning, and Robotics) at Bedrock Robotics

  • ​Rossitza Kotelova, Staff Interaction Designer at Zoox

  • ​William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman & CEO at Knightscope

  • ​Moderator: Abhijeet Joshi, Senior Technical Program Manager at NVIDIA

• ​Keynote: The End of Passive Apps: How Self-Evolving World Models Become Your Personal Reality Engine (Session Details)

  • ​Yiqi Zhao, Principal Product Design Lead at Meta

• ​Demo: Introducing the TechEquity Ai Channel (Session Details)

  • ​Amir Rubin, CEO at Sidekick Platform

​7:30 PM—7:45 PM | Break + Networking

​7:45PM—9:00 PM | Workshops

• ​Workshop 1: Managing Robots with Agents - for Anyone

  • ​Dr ‘Max’ Maximilien, Founder & CEO at ClawMax.ai

• ​Workshop 2: Getting Started with OpenClaw - for Beginners

  • ​Dave Nielsen, Head of DevRel at Cognee AI, Head of Community at IBM AI Alliance

​Who Should Attend

• ​Researchers, developers, and engineers working on agentic AI, robotics, and real-world deployment

• ​Developers and engineers exploring applied AI and agent-based systems

• ​Startup founders building AI-powered products

• ​Students and career-transition professionals looking to deepen hands-on AI experience

• ​Anyone interested in practical, responsible approaches to modern AI development

​​Important Details

• ​🏢In-Person

  • ​Keynotes

  • ​Technical hands-on workshops
    (Please bring your laptop to participate)

  • ​Networking

• ​💻Online Access

  • ​Please access the event through the streaming links below.

    • ​Meeting Hub: Streaming link here

    • ​Training Room: Streaming link here

• ​Code of Conduct: This event follows TechEquity Ai’s community code of conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for all participants

​Event Info

​🎟️ Registration: RSVP required (limited capacity)

​🍽️🪑 F&B and Seating: Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
🏢 Venue: Snowflake Silicon Valley AI Hub (SVAI)
📍 Address: 8th Floor at 135 Constitution Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025
🚗Parking: Self-park in the garage next to the 135 Building
❗Arrival Guide: Download the guide at bit.ly/SVAI-Arrival-Guide

​About the Event Organizer

​TechEquity Ai is a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing access to artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and applications.

​Our flagship initiative is the TechEquity Ai Summit, a series of high-impact events designed to foster innovation, broad participation, and education in AI. In addition to the Summit, TechEquity Ai hosts a Monthly Forum Series to keep the community engaged year-round through ongoing learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging AI tools and ideas.

​Across our programs, we bring together builders, leaders, and learners through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and interactive demos.

​To learn more about TechEquity Ai and our programs, visit techequity-ai.org or reach out to us at [email protected].

​Sponsorship Opportunities

​Interested in getting involved? We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to take part through speaking opportunities, workshops, live demos, exhibits, and other formats.
👉To learn more, please fill out the Engagement Interest Form at techequity-ai.org/engagement-interest-form or contact us at [email protected]