Scaling Physical Intelligence (Pre-GTC Warm-up)

​As GTC approaches, we’re bringing together leading robotics researchers, AI founders, and investors for a focused evening on:

• ​The role of world models in physical AI

• ​The evolution of robotic manipulation and deployment

• ​The changing landscape of top-tier research talent

​This is an invite-only gathering for people building — and funding — the next generation of robotics systems.

​You will meet with researchers from OpenAI, Nvidia, Google, and VCs.

​Why This Conversation Matters

​Robotics is entering a new phase:

• ​Foundation models are reaching the physical world

• ​World-model architectures are reshaping perception and planning

• ​Talent competition in robotics + embodied AI is intensifying

• ​Capital is shifting from demos to deployment

​We’ll discuss what’s real, what’s hype, and where the next defensible moats will emerge.

​Agenda

​6:00 PM — Doors Open

• ​Drinks & curated foodInformal networking

​6:45 PM — Panel Discussion

​Topics include:

• ​World models beyond vision: structure, memory, and action

• ​From single-robot policies to coordinated systems

• ​Deployment data as a competitive advantage

• ​The robotics talent market in 2025

• ​What investors are really looking for

​7:45 PM — Open Networking

• ​Founders, researchers, and investors in small-group discussions

​Who Should Attend

• ​Robotics & embodied AI researchers

• ​Robotics founders and early technical leaders

• ​AI-focused venture investors

• ​Senior engineers exploring next career moves

​About the Hosts

​HireIO

• ​Top technology recruiting platform in the Bay Area, specializing in high-end engineering and research talent.

​DeepReach

• ​Building robotic models and deployment infrastructure for industrial and commercial manipulation systems.

​Format

​This is an intentionally small, high-signal gathering. Attendance is limited to maintain depth of conversation.

​Apply to attend — confirmations will be sent individually.