F50 Physical AI Summit - Dallas 2026
The Rise of the New North American Infrastructure Capital
📅 Dates: March 8–11, 2026
📍 Location: University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, TX)
🌐 Website: f50summit.com/
Schedule:
March 8: Physical AI Executive Forum (VIP and Speakers only)
March 9: Main Summit (UT Dallas)
March 10: SXSW Reception (Austin)
Why Dallas 2026? The New Epicenter of Manufacturing
Dallas–Fort Worth is no longer up-and-coming — it has arrived as North America’s new manufacturing and innovation capital. Here’s why Dallas 2026 is the perfect place and time for a Physical AI summit:
Financial & Industrial Clout: The DFW metroplex now hosts three major stock exchanges (including a new Texas Stock Exchange launching in 2026)reuters.com. It’s a booming financial hub powering industrial growth.
Manufacturing Powerhouse: Dallas is home to many of the world’s top industrial players – Tesla, Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Peterbilt, Bell Textron, and hundreds of tier-1 suppliers all manufacture at scale here. It’s North America’s fastest-growing industrial hub, period.
Texas–Mexico Corridor: The region sits at the geographic and logistical heart of the Texas–Mexico manufacturing corridor, with $300B+ in new factories announced or under construction since 2021. Simply put, unprecedented industrial investment is flowing right through North Texas.
Unmatched Growth & FDI: Dallas–Fort Worth ranks #1 in the U.S. for corporate relocations and foreign direct investment in the past two years (2024–2025). Companies and capital are flocking here, making it the ideal backdrop for the next great summit in Physical AI and advanced manufacturing.
Proven Summit Momentum: This isn’t a first-time event – it’s building on a strong track record. In 2025, F50’s Physical AI Summit had two landmark editions:
UT Austin in March (60+ speakers), and another in
Silicon Valley in October (500+ attendees, including 200+ investors)
2025 Announcement: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/oct-1516-dont-miss-texas-first-physical-ai-summit-l0krc/
Full Agenda: https://physical.f50.ai/schedule
Full Speaker list: https://f50summit.com/speakers-partners
2025 Speakers
Recent Featured Speakers
David A. Stedman – CEO, Laredo Economic Development Corporation
Jeff Moseley – Former CEO, Texas Association of Business & Former Commissioner, TxDOT
Jeremiah Owyang – Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
Jim Penniman-Morin – Mayor of Cedar Park, Texas
Glenn Hamer – CEO, Texas Association of Business
Lu Zhang – Founder & Managing Partner, Fusion Fund
Robert Scoble – Futurist & Blogger, Unaligned
Rodrigo Cantú – Co-Founder, Sierra Real Estate Partners
Simon Lancaster – Managing Partner, Omni Ventures
David Cao – Managing Partner, F50 Nexus | Physical AI Builders (Summit Host)
Keith Newman – Managing Partner, GTMFirm
Full speaker list: https://physical.f50.ai/speakers-partners
Both were packed with innovators and deals. Now, in 2026, the summit comes to Dallas — even bigger, more international, and perfectly timed to ride the wave of the largest wealth transfer and industrial buildout in modern North American history. If you’re in Physical AI, robotics, or manufacturing… Dallas 2026 is where you need to be.
What to Expect at the Summit
March 8, 2026 (Sunday) – VIP & Investor Day (Invitation-Only): An ultra-exclusive kick-off for VIPs and investors. Expect private roundtables and closed-door deal sessions with the most active venture funds, family offices, and industry leaders in Physical AI, robotics, and industrial real estate. (Invitation and approval required for this portion.)
March 9, 2026 (Monday) – Main Summit (Open to All Attendees): The headline event featuring 50+ world-class speakers on stage. You’ll experience:
Live demos of cutting-edge Physical AI systems & robotics on the expo floor – see advanced tech in action.
The 2026 F50 Physical AI Industrial Insights Report unveiled exclusively at the summit – get industry data and market intelligence here before anyone else.
The North American debut of breakthrough hardware innovations in autonomy, humanoid robots, smart factory systems, and construction tech. Be the first to witness game-changing prototypes.
Multiple dedicated content tracks for deep dives: Auto/EV Supply Chain, Food & Cold Chain, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial Real Estate & Nearshoring. Tailor your summit experience to your sector.
March 11, 2026 (Wednesday) – VIP Closing Reception at SXSW (Austin, TX): We cap off the summit with an intimate, legendary night in Austin during SXSW. This VIP closing reception (separate invitation) brings together top founders, investors, and Texas policy leaders in a relaxed setting at South by Southwest. It’s the ultimate cherry on top – network with the who’s-who of tech and industry amid the excitement of SXSW.
Who’s Coming to Dallas 2026
This summit attracts the best of the best. We are deliberately curating delegations from across the continent to mix with Texas’s own innovators:
Silicon Valley: Leading AI and robotics VCs, top tech founders, and industry experts from the Bay Area are flying in.
New York & East Coast: Wall Street infrastructure players, private equity giants, and real-asset funds interested in the industrial boom will be in attendance.
Mexico: Top industrial groups from Nuevo León, Coahuila and beyond are joining, cementing the North American collaboration.
Texas (Houston/Austin): Naturally, Texas’s most ambitious builders, developers, and manufacturers will be out in force. Dallas 2026 is a magnet for the state’s own rising stars and power players, including many who’ve recently relocated headquarters or operations to Texas.
Translation: As a speaker or sponsor, you’ll be in the room with high-impact decision-makers from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to Mexico, all converging in Texas. It’s a one-of-a-kind chance to connect across ecosystems and make deals with the people actually building the future of manufacturing and AI.
Why Speakers Love This Stage
For thought leaders in Physical AI, robotics, or advanced manufacturing, F50’s stage is unlike any other:
Elite Audience: You’re speaking to a room where 40%+ are C-level executives and over 25% are active investors. It’s a concentrated audience of decision-makers – the kind that most speakers dream of influencing.
On-Stage Connections: Our team facilitates on-stage introductions to pre-vetted investors and strategic partners. You won’t just give a talk and leave – you’ll make meaningful business connections live at the event.
Massive Amplification: All talks are professionally filmed in 4K and aggressively promoted on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and YouTube. The 2025 session videos attracted over 1 million impressions, extending your reach worldwide. Your thought leadership will echo long after you step off stage.
VIP Perks: Approved speakers receive complimentary VIP access to the entire summit plus a travel stipend. We take care of our speakers – you’re an important part of the summit’s content, so you’ll be treated like the VIP you are. (This includes access to that closed-door SXSW reception in Austin, an invaluable networking bonus!)
Why Sponsors & Exhibitors Choose F50 Summit
For sponsors, F50 Physical AI Summit delivers real ROI in a way typical conferences can’t match:
Direct Deal Pipeline: You’ll be face-to-face with corporate and government decision-makers who are actively deploying $50M–$2B budgets into factories, warehouses, and automation projects right now. These attendees aren’t just browsing – they’re shopping for solutions and partnerships.
Thought Leadership Exposure: Your brand will be prominently featured in the annual Industrial Insights Report released at the summit, which is distributed to 25,000+ investors and corporate leaders globally. Talk about a conversation starter – your company will be associated with exclusive industry data and insights.
Major Brand Amplification: Your logo and content aren’t just on-site – they’ll be pushed to 150,000+ followers across F50’s and partners’ social channels and newsletters. The buzz will reach far beyond the venue, reinforcing your leadership in this space.
Get Involved – Be Part of Dallas 2026
Interested in speaking or sponsoring? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out for the speaker application or sponsorship prospectus: [email protected]. Opportunities are limited due to our highly curated program – inquire early to secure your spot on stage or on our expo floor.
Ready to attend? Secure your ticket and see the full agenda at f50summit.com/2026. Early-bird pricing is available now. Don’t wait – this summit will sell out.
Dallas 2026 is not just another conference. It’s where the next $1 trillion of North American manufacturing gets financed, built, and automated. We’ll see the boldest builders and innovators on March 8–11. Will you be among them?