From Agentic AI to Physical AI: Talks + AI Agent Workshops, Ft AWS, Bedrock Robotics, Zoox & Knightscope
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 SVAI 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 Monthly 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
Program details are subject to change.
4:30–5:30 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.
Demo: Managing Robots with Agents using OpenClaw.
5:45–7:30 PM | Talks
[Panel] From Agentic AI to Physical AI: Deploying Intelligent Systems in the Real World (Session Details)
Frantz Lohier/AWS, Bradford Neuman/Bedrock Robotics, Rossitza Kotelova/Zoox, William Santana Li/Knightscope
Moderator: Abhijeet Joshi/Nvidia
[Keynote] The End of Passive Apps: How Self-Evolving World Models Become Your Personal Reality Engine (Session Details)
Yiqi Zhao/Meta
[Demo] Sidekick Platform (Session Details)
Amir Rubin/Sidekick Platform
7:30–7:45 PM | Break + Networking
7:45–9:00 PM | Workshops
Workshop 1: Managing Robots with Agents - for Anyone
Workshop 2: Getting Started with OpenClaw - for Beginners
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
Format: In-person and online; thought-leadership talks and hands-on workshops
What to Bring: Please bring a laptop for workshops
Code of Conduct: This event follows TechEquity Ai’s community code of conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for all participants
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]
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].