Workshop, Tech Talk, Showcase @ Silicon Valley Physical AI Summit

Half-day pre-event kicking off the F50 Physical AI Summit – Silicon Valley. Happening this Monday, October 27, 2025, at the brand-new Silicon Valley AI Hub in Menlo Park, this free gathering is your gateway to connecting with top engineers, founders, investors, and experts shaping the future of embodied intelligence, robotics, and physical AI.

Call for sponsors: buy a demo table or sponsorship package: Elevate Your Brand in Physical AI
Call for showcase: apply to showcase today. Limited spot available

With 250+ RSVPs already rolling in, including 30+ investors, expect deep-tech insights, live demos, hands-on workshops, and investor-ready networking. Whether you're a developer diving into cutting-edge frameworks or an entrepreneur pitching breakthrough innovations, this is your chance to win a presentation slot at the main summit on October 31—selected by world-leading technical experts.

### Full Event Agenda (Two tracks)

📍 Silicon Valley AI Hub, Menlo Park 📅 October 27, 2025 – Afternoon 🎟️ Free to Attend | Sponsorships Available (Food & Happy Hour Logistics)

#### 🚀 Main Track: Startup & Business Track

• 2:00 PM – Doors Open
• 2:30 PM – Opening Remarks David Cao, Keith Newman, Chad (SVAI)
• 2:45 PM – Workshops
• Branding in the AI Era
• Opportunities for Small Startups in Physical AI
• Pitching Practice and Feedback
• 3:30 PM – Judge Panel Discussion Panel with industry experts (alphabetical order):
• Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead – Applied AI, Google
• David Cao, Managing Partner – F50 Nexus | Physical AI Builders
• Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II – Cruise (GM)
• Keith Newman, Managing Partner – GTMFirm
• Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader – Honeywell
• Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer – PROCEPT BioRobotics
• Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer – OpenAI
• More to be announced
• 4:10 PM – Showcase Presentations and demos (5 minutes each). Win at least one presentation slot at the main summit on October 31. Host: David Cao
• 5:00 PM – Open Mic
• 5:15 PM – Winner Announcement & Judge Feedback

For founders, scale-ups, and corporate innovators: Step onto a curated stage to showcase breakthrough technologies to investors, partners, and leaders. Format:

• 5–6 minute presentations from startups and innovators
• Expert panel feedback and Q&A
• Networking and investor matchmaking

Ready to showcase? Submit your application: https://forms.gle/1tHbya53gSLa9GTM7

#### 🧠 Track B: Technical Workshops 3PM

For developers, researchers, and tech founders: Hands-on sessions exploring state-of-the-art robotics and AI systems.
Featured Workshop Speakers:

• Developer Advocate, Snowflake
• Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead – Applied AI, Google
• Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II – Cruise (GM)
• Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader – Honeywell
• (More speakers to be announced shortly)

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### 💡 Calling All Developers: Register Now for Hands-On AI Innovation!

If you're a developer eager to learn new frameworks, experiment with robotics tools, and collaborate live with industry leaders from OpenAI, Google, Cruise, and more—this is your event. Track B offers exclusive, interactive sessions tailored for you, with direct access to experts and potential investor intros.
Don't miss out—spots are filling fast! RSVP today: https://lu.ma/y2gj6hr8

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### 🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities: Elevate Your Brand in Physical AI

Elevate your brand at the forefront of Physical AI innovation! This free, high-impact event relies on visionary community sponsors to fuel food, happy hour logistics, and media production—ensuring an unforgettable experience for 250+ attendees, including 30+ investors.
By partnering with us, you'll unlock premium visibility across the Physical AI Builders (PAB) and F50 networks, reaching over 100,000 innovators, investors, and industry leaders worldwide. Benefits include:

• Logo placement on event materials, website, and promotional channels
• Dedicated shoutouts during opening remarks and judge panel
• Booth or demo space in the showcase area for direct engagement
• Co-branded social media features and post-event recaps
• Exclusive networking access with judges, speakers, and investors

Sponsorship tiers start at accessible levels to fit your goals—whether it's a logo sponsor for broad exposure or a platinum package with speaking opportunities. Secure your spot now and align your company with Silicon Valley's cutting-edge AI ecosystem.
📩 Contact: [sponsorship@F50Summit.com](mailto:sponsorship@F50Summit.com)

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Powered by Physical AI Builders (PAB) and F50, this event spotlights Silicon Valley’s role as the global hub for Physical AI and industrial transformation.
Watch the Teaser: https://youtu.be/VL4zqdHM5tM More Info: physical.f50.ai
We can't wait to see you there—let's build the future of AI together!
Best regards, David Cao Managing Partner, F50 Nexus | Physical AI Builders