Beyond the Model | Physical AI Leaders Dinner
An Invite-Only Robotics Executive Dinner & Fireside Chat
Join us for an intimate evening bringing together 25 founders, researchers, and technical leaders from the robotics and embodied AI ecosystem.
We will kick off with a fireside chat exploring the biggest challenges in scaling physical AI, covering robot foundation models, training data, sim-to-real transfer, evaluation, and deployment.
The conversation will continue over a private, roundtable-style dinner, creating space for candid discussions and meaningful connections among peers building the next generation of intelligent machines.
Fireside Chat Speaker:
Pradeep Srinivasan: SVP, Optical Connectivity & Photonics @ Aeva
Moderator:
Frank Tanner | VP, Computer Vision & Robotics, Innodata
Agenda
6:30 – 7:00 PM | Networking, Drinks & Appetizers
Meet fellow physical AI leaders.
7:15 – 7:45 PM | Fireside Chat: Beyond the Model
An expert-led discussion on the technical bottlenecks, breakthroughs, and unanswered questions shaping the future of physical AI.
7:45 – 9:30 PM | Executive Roundtable Dinner
An intimate seated dinner with open discussion, shared insights, and opportunities to connect with peers across the robotics ecosystem.
About the Hosts
Frank Tanner | VP, Computer Vision & Robotics, Innodata
Frank leads Innodata's Robotics & Physical AI Lab, advancing the data infrastructure needed to train, evaluate, and validate next-generation robotic systems. His work spans computer vision, physical interaction data, and the challenges of scaling AI from research into real-world applications.
Rishab Mohan | AI GTM, Innodata
Rishab works at the intersection of AI research, emerging technology, and the people building what's next. At Innodata, he develops strategic initiatives across physical AI, robotics, and frontier AI, while curating intimate dinners and gatherings that bring together leading researchers, founders, and executives for meaningful conversations and connections.