Tech Talk and Startup Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley 2026
F50 Physical AI Summit – Showcase & Tech Talk Monday, April 28, 2026 | 2:00 – 6:30 PM
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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.
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.
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Hosted By
F50 – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
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.
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
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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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
Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!
Featured 2025 Speakers
Jeremiah Owyang, Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
Robert Scoble, Blogger, Unaligned
Lindon Gao, CEO, Dyna Robotics
Brayden Levangie, Founder, Levangie Labs
Lu Zhang, Managing Partner, Fusion Capital
Simon Lancaster, Managing Partner, Omni Ventures
Tiffine Wang, Managing Partner, Onsen Global
Andra Keay, Founder, Silicon Valley Robotics
David Cao, Managing Partner, F50 Nexus | Physical AI Builders
Keith Newman, Managing Partner, GTMFirm
Andrew Radin, Head of AI, aStartX, Stanford's Startup Accelerator
Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead - Applied AI, Google
Bill Riechert, Partner, Pegasus Ventures
Canice Wu, Partner, Outrigger Group
Charles E. Marsala, President, Menlo Innovation Hub
Chi Chiu, Founder, Cosmicbrain.ai
Cinnamon Sipper, Founder and CEO, Godela
Claire Chang, Founding Partner, igniteXL Ventures
Divya Raghavan, Principal, Hitachi Ventures
Elsa Maye, Sr. Community Manager, Snowflake
Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II, Cruise (GM)
Michael Harries, Partner, Robotic Hub
Michael Meng, Managing Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert
Schuyler Cullen, CEO, Summer Robotics
Scott Armanini, Associate Director - Strategic Initiatives, UC Davis DataLab
Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader, Honeywell
Srini Bala, Field CTO, Atlas Cloud
Sunil Sabat, Principal Manager, Microsoft
Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer, PROCEPT BioRobotics
Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer, OpenAI
William Li, CEO, Knightscope
Freddy Dopfel, LG Ventures
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