Workshop and Showcase @ Texas Physical AI Summit 2025
​📍 Location: UT Austin, Texas
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As part of the F50 Physical AI Summit 2025, the Builder Workshop & Showcase brings together entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and executives to explore the future of AI, PropTech, and manufacturing innovation.
With two parallel tracks—Workshop and Showcase—attendees can choose their focus while benefiting from shared networking and collaboration.
Co-hosted by:
​Physical AI Builders (PAB)
​Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE)
​Texas Real Estate Network
​PropTech House
​Room A: Entrepreneur & Builder Workshop
​Designed for startup founders, innovators, and developers
Opening & Kickoff
Framing Texas as the launchpad for Physical AI, robotics, and PropTech innovation.
Business by VCs: Fundraising & Scaling AI Ventures
Interactive session with investors covering:
​What investors look for in AI, PropTech, and manufacturing startups
​Structuring a compelling pitch deck and narrative
​Fundraising trends in the U.S.–Mexico corridor
​Open discussion with VCs and founders
​AI Builder Lab: Technical Demos & Best Practices
Hands-on demos and case studies, showcasing:
​Deploying LLM-based agents in real-world settings
​Robotics + AI integration for factories and warehouses
​Data pipelines, cloud/edge AI, and MLOps for scaling
​Open source tools, frameworks, and developer workflows
​Candidate Workshop Topics (to be rotated or added):
​AI for industrial robotics: simulation to deployment
​Building cross-border supply chain SaaS platforms
​Edge computing, chips, and hardware acceleration for AI
​Trust, compliance, and AI safety testing in manufacturing
​Building human-in-the-loop AI systems
​Generative AI for design, construction, and materials innovation
​Cross-border fundraising: Texas, Mexico, and Silicon Valley perspectives
​Productizing AI APIs: from prototype to scalable business
​Entrepreneur “clinic”: pitch practice with live investor feedback
​Interactive Roundtables & Peer Feedback
Breakouts with mentors, investors, and fellow builders to exchange challenges, solutions, and opportunities.
​ Room B: Startup & Business Showcase
​Designed for executives, scale-ups, and established businesses
Opening Remarks
Spotlighting Texas’s leadership in AI, PropTech, and advanced manufacturing.
Investor & Industry Panel
VCs and corporate leaders share opportunities in AI, PropTech, and industrial real estate.
Business Showcase: AI & PropTech Innovations
Presentations from startups, scale-ups, and established businesses, featuring:
​AI-driven automation and robotics
​PropTech solutions for modular & sustainable construction
​Data center infrastructure and industrial real estate
​Cross-border supply chain optimization
​SaaS platforms for logistics and manufacturing operations
​Expert Review Panel
Feedback from investors, executives, and technical experts on strengths, risks, and next steps.
Open Mic & Community Engagement
Audience members share ideas, ask questions, or pitch spontaneous insights.
​Call for Showcase Participants
​Apply here: Showcase Application Form
We welcome startups, scale-ups, and established businesses across AI, PropTech, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.
​Full Speaker list: https://f50summit.com/speakers-partners
​Yijin Liu - Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, UT Austin - Associate Professor
​Victor Fang - AnChain AI - CEO
​Thomas Miranda - Topline Ventures - Funding Partner
​Phillip Boykin - IQLand - CEO
​Mukul Bafana - Omuni - CEO
​Mike Stanfill - SuperMicro - Director of IoT and Storage
​Michael Pendleton - The AI Cowboys - CEO
​Melissa Chalfant - Inventures - General Partner
​Megan Mauro - Texas Association of Business - EVP
​Lior Kolnik - Eve Security - Head of Product
​Liberty Mandison - PropTech House - Host
​Kevin Parakkattu - Plug and Play Ventures - Partner
​Kevin Fincher - Austin Regional Manufacturers Association - CEO
​Jim Penniman-Morin - Cedar Park - Mayor
​Jessie Wang - Twirlista - CEO
​Jason Scharf - Austin Next - Host | Investor
​James Wu - Mortgage AI - CEO
​Jaleh Daie - Aurora Capital - Managing Partner
​Eyal Rozen - Atlas Cloud - VP
​David Cao - F50 Nexus - Managing Partner
​Collin Sellers - ProvLabs - VP, Solutions & Product
​Anita Biddappa - BVA - Operating Partner
​Amy Polvado - US PropTech Council - Chairwoman
​Thomas Michael Hogg - INCMty - CEO
​Scott Smith - Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation - Assistant Director
​Rodrigo Cantu - Sierra Real Estate Partners - Cofounder
​Lynn Yuan - Real International - Managing Partner
​Dori Kelley - Bastrop Economic Development Corporation
​David A. Stedman - Laredo Economic Development Corporation - CEO
​Ciro Gonzalez - F50 Mexico - Partner
​Calvin Chen - Bercy Chen Studio - Designer
​Andrei Buzatu - Angelou Economics - DirectorEvent Agenda
​Call for Showcase Participants
​https://forms.gle/fEBekibRxoV9V7KD7
​We invite businesses—startups, scale-ups, and established companies—to apply to present at the AI & PropTech Showcase. Showcase your innovative solutions in AI, PropTech, manufacturing, or related fields to an audience of investors, executives, and industry leaders.
Why Participate?
​Visibility: Gain exposure to 1,000+ in-person and 10,000+ online summit attendees.
​Networking: Connect with C-suite leaders, investors, and policymakers.
​Feedback: Receive actionable insights from our expert review panel.
​Impact: Position your business as a leader in Texas’s innovation ecosystem.
​How to Apply:
Submit your application by September 30, 2025,Include a brief description of your solution, its impact, and how it aligns with the summit’s themes (AI, PropTech, manufacturing, or supply chain). Selected participants will be notified by October 5, 2025.
Showcase Topics of Interest:
​AI applications in physical systems and manufacturing
​PropTech for modular, sustainable construction
​Data center infrastructure and industrial real estate
​Cross-border supply chain solutions
​Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques
​SaaS platforms for logistics and operations
​Why Attend?
​Discover Innovation: Explore groundbreaking solutions from businesses driving AI and PropTech advancements.
​Network with Leaders: Engage with investors, executives, and policymakers from Texas, Mexico, and beyond.
​Free Admission for Early Birds: The first 50 attendees to RSVP secure free entry to this exclusive showcase.
​Shape the Future: Contribute to discussions on Texas’s role in redefining North America’s industrial landscape.
​We look forward to seeing you at UT Austin for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration!
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​📢 Sponsorship Opportunities
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