Speakers & Showcase
2026 Physical AI & Entrepreneurship Series
Call for Speakers & Startup Showcases
Silicon Valley • Austin • Dallas • Online Podcast 🚀🤖
Silicon Valley • Austin • Dallas • Online Podcast 🚀🤖
The Revolution Is Now
The Physical AI Era Has Arrived
The revolution in embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, smart manufacturing, and PropTech is accelerating—and we're calling on the boldest founders, executives, researchers, engineers, and visionaries to take center stage at America's premier Physical AI event series.
From factory floors deploying autonomous systems to humanoid robots entering the workforce, real-world intelligence is reshaping every industry. Your expertise belongs at the forefront.
18+ Years of Ecosystem Building
Built on a Legacy of Firsts
Our ecosystem launched in 2008 as Silicon Valley Android Developers, where we pioneered public pitching and hosted the world's first Android, HTML5, Android Wear, Chrome, and Google Watch hackathons—backed by Google, Samsung, and T-Mobile.
2008: Origins
Silicon Valley Android Developers launches, pioneering public pitch culture
Growth Era
F50 summits, global hackathons, and thousands of founders connected
2026: Physical AI
Nationwide series spanning SVE, Physical AI Builders & ASAE
Three Hubs, One Mission
America's Innovation Regions —United
Silicon Valley
Frontier innovation hub. Where breakthrough research meets world-class venture capital and deep-tech talent.
Austin
Execution and scaling powerhouse. A magnet for builders, creators, and the SXSW-caliber global audience.
Dallas
Manufacturing and enterprise gateway. Home to the flagship F50 Physical AI Summit at UT Dallas, June 2026.
Upcoming 2026 Events
High-Impact Stages Across Hubs
Verify latest details and RSVP on lu.ma/physical-ai, Meetup, or Eventbrite—rolling updates apply.
Mar 25 — Silicon Valley
Physical AI Builders Meetup @ Hacker Dojo
Mountain View, CA — Tech talks, demos, and networking. Prelude to major summits.
Mountain View, CA — Tech talks, demos, and networking. Prelude to major summits.
Mar 5 — Dallas
Dallas Physical AI Forum: Robots, Agents, Superhuman, Manufacturing
UT Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management — 3:30–7:30 PM CST. Kickoff for embodied AI in Texas.
UT Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management — 3:30–7:30 PM CST. Kickoff for embodied AI in Texas.
Mar 12 — Austin
Austin Physical AI Showcase (SXSW-Adjacent)
The Texas Tribune / UT Austin area — 2:30–6:30 PM CDT. High-visibility capstone with global tech and investor crowds.
The Texas Tribune / UT Austin area — 2:30–6:30 PM CDT. High-visibility capstone with global tech and investor crowds.
Mar 16 — Austin
PropTech / Construction / Real Estate Showcase
Berkshire Hathaway / Austin venue — Real-world AI in the built environment.
Berkshire Hathaway / Austin venue — Real-world AI in the built environment.
Apr 2 — Online
Physical AI Podcast – Live Recording
Interactive taping with Q&A and audience engagement—streamed nationwide.
Interactive taping with Q&A and audience engagement—streamed nationwide.
April 29 2026 — Silicon Valley
F50 Physical AI Summit
UT Dallas — The culminating multi-city flagship event with Silicon Valley and Austin extensions.
UT Dallas — The culminating multi-city flagship event with Silicon Valley and Austin extensions.
Jun 2026 — Dallas Flagship
F50 Dallas Physical AI Summit
UT Dallas — The culminating multi-city flagship event with Silicon Valley and Austin extensions.
UT Dallas — The culminating multi-city flagship event with Silicon Valley and Austin extensions.
Epic Program Highlights
What to Expect on Stage
Visionary Presentations
2026 Physical AI trends and global strategies from leading voices
Panels & Firesides
Scaling communities, JV/M&A, deep tech investing, software in embodied AI
Workshops & Case Studies
Factory floors, autonomous deployments, and humanoid rollouts—hands-on
Startup Pitches
4–6 min lightning showcases + Q&A in front of VCs and ecosystem leaders
Live Podcast Tapings
Audience interaction, streamed to global builders via YouTube & channels
Call for Speakers
Ideal Speaker Profiles
We're seeking dynamic 10–25 minute talks, panels, or firesides from founders, C-level execs, researchers, engineers, and practitioners. If you're shaping the Physical AI frontier, this stage is yours.
Robotics & Humanoids
Industrial robotics, humanoid deployments, embodied AI at scale
Digital Twins & Edge AI
Simulation, real-time control, autonomous systems in production
AI Security & Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure protection, safety-first autonomous systems
Smart Manufacturing
Supply chain transformation, factory automation, hardware scaling
Investment & Growth
M&A, JV deals, hyper-growth strategies, and deep tech investing trends
Global Physical Intelligence
International initiatives, cross-border collaboration, reshaping real-world AI
Startup Showcase
Founders: Pitch to Decision-Makers
Building at the frontier of embodied AI, robotics, PropTech/ConTech, smart manufacturing, or autonomous operations? Our lightning pitch format puts you directly in front of VCs, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders hungry for the next breakthrough.
Showcase Format
- 4–6 minutes to pitch your vision + live Q&A
- Audience of investors, manufacturers, and tech leaders
- Massive cross-promotion across Meetup, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and newsletter
- Recordings distributed for ongoing exposure
Priority Areas
- Embodied AI & Robotics
- PropTech & ConTech
- Smart Manufacturing
- Autonomous Operations
- Hardware Scaling
How to Apply
Secure Your Spot
1
Submit Your Application
Include your bio, talk abstract or topic, pitch deck (for startups), and any video or demo links via the application form.
2
Apply Early for Priority
Rolling admissions—submit ASAP. Priority deadline: February 10, 2026 for March event slots. Spots are limited and filling fast.
3
Get Selected & Shine
Selected participants receive complimentary access, massive cross-promotion, high-signal networking, recordings for exposure, and the platform to lead Physical AI's trillion-dollar narrative.
Powered by Community
Cross-Community Collaborations
Our series is powered by a network of communities spanning SVE's pitch legacy, Physical AI Builders' embodied focus, ASAE's Texas execution, F50.ai, Austin Robotics & AI Community, Texas Real Estate Network—plus live streams and recordings via YouTube (@FounderWorld) for global reach.
Your Moment
Own the Stage. Shape the Future.
From Silicon Valley's birthplace of innovation to Texas's manufacturing powerhouse, with online reach uniting builders everywhere—this is your moment. Reply now with interest, questions, or intros. Forward this to a colleague who should own the stage.
Let's shape the physical future of AI and entrepreneurship—together.
Physical AI Builders | Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) | Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE)
Silicon Valley • Austin • Dallas • Online
LinkedIn: Physical AI Builders | SVE | ASAE
Events: lu.ma/physical-ai | Meetup/Founder | Meetup/SVE
Formerly Silicon Valley Android Developers (est. 2008) – Longtime Google Sponsor
Silicon Valley • Austin • Dallas • Online
LinkedIn: Physical AI Builders | SVE | ASAE
Events: lu.ma/physical-ai | Meetup/Founder | Meetup/SVE
Formerly Silicon Valley Android Developers (est. 2008) – Longtime Google Sponsor