Lightwheel Physical AI Rooftop Party @ Automate 2026
Hosted by Jonathan Stephens & 4 others
About Event
Lightwheel gatherings bring together the people building the future of robotics and Physical AI.
During Automate 2026, we’re curating a high signal room for the people moving Physical AI forward.
🧠 Who’s Coming
🤖 Physical AI founders & leaders
🧠 Robot learning researchers
🧱 Simulation & infrastructure teams
🏭 Industrial robotics leaders
💰 Investors backing Physical AI
🎧 Music by DJ JayFunk | @Jayfunk55
Official in-game DJ for the Bulls, White Sox & Bears 🏀⚾🏈
🥂 What to Expect
🌆 Panoramic skyline views
☀️ Rooftop & indoor spaces
🍽️ Chicago favorites & cocktails all night
🎒 Bag & coat check provided
🪪 21+ event. Valid ID required
💡 Why Lightwheel?
Lightwheel works at the intersection of simulation, data, and evaluation for Physical AI. Our work at the frontier grants us insights into what’s emerging and what will scale.