The World Models and the Architecture of Reality Summit
The World Models and the Architecture of Reality Summit brings together leading companies and startups building the next wave of intelligent systems that understand and interact with the real world. The program will explore how world models are transforming robotics, gaming, and mobility, unlocking new capabilities for simulation, autonomy, and embodied AI.
Through industry panels, fireside discussions, and curated demo booths, attendees will connect with leaders across the ecosystem—from hyperscalers and startups to enterprise innovators.
About Us:
TELUS Digital: telusdigital.com
Plug and Play: plugandplaytechcenter.com
⭐ Featured Speakers
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🗓️ Agenda:
9:00 AM - Registration + Coffee
10:00 AM - Plug and Play Welcome
10:10 AM - TELUS Digital Welcome + Vision Intro
10:20 AM - Keynote Session: World Models and the Future of Infinite Simulation
Featured Speaker: Yann LeCun (AMI Labs) (Virtual)
Moderator: Phi Nguyen (Master of AI LLC)
11:05 AM -Startup Spotlight Pitches
Bright Machines, Archetype, Apex AI, Gatik
11:20 AM - Panel: Solving the Long-Tail of Autonomous Scenarios at Scale
Moderator: Terry Doyle (TELUS Global Ventures)
Panelist: Max Jiang (Waymo), Dr.Kay Stepper (Lucid Motors)
12:05 PM - Startup Spotlight Pitches
Anyware Robotics, Industrial Next, Kerrigan, Logical Intelligence
12:20 PM -Lunch
1:20 PM -Panel: The Roadmap to General-Purpose
Embodied AI
Moderator: Sce Pike (TELUS Digital)
Panelist: Ben Levin (NVIDIA), Myles Liu (Lightwheel), Rajesh Radhakrishan (Serve Robotics), Tory Smith (Niantic Spatial)
2:05 PM -Startup Spotlight Pitches
Mesoware, Noble Machines, Reflection Robotics, Mantis Robotics
2:30 PM -Ecosystem Connect: Partner Matchmaking
Stay tuned for schedule!
3:30 PM -World Models Networking Reception
4:30 PM -Event concludes
✔️ Looking to join?
Hyperscalers l Corporate Innovators l Investors: Join us if you're looking for insights & innovative solutions.
Startups: Do you have a solution in the space? We'll have 12 startups demoing and space for select participants. Think you're a fit, reach out to participate.
🔗 Part of AI Infrastructure Week
This event is part of AI Infrastructure Week — a series of curated gatherings bringing together founders, researchers, and enterprise leaders building the backbone of next-generation AI systems.
Join us throughout the week for additional programming, including the AI INFRA WEEK at Plug and Play Tech Center, where we’ll go deeper into the platforms, compute, and systems powering advances in Physical AI and world models.
If you’re in town, we encourage you to plug into multiple events and connect across the ecosystem.
Day 1 - San Jose Plug-In: Data Centers
Day 2 - The World Models & the Architecture of Reality Summit
Day 3 - AI INFRA SUMMIT