Physical AI Builders Showcase： Robots，Manufacturing, Agents, Superhuman

In Strategic Collaboration With

• Physical AI Builders (PAB)
• F50.ai
• Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE)
• Austin Robotic and AI Community
• Physical AI Podcast
• Texas Real Estate Network

As the high-visibility capstone to our spring 2026 Physical AI series — following the Inaugural Physical AI Meetup in Austin (Feb 19) and the Dallas Physical AI Forum (March 5) — the SXSW Physical AI Showcase delivers an elevated, must-attend platform amid the global spotlight of SXSW
Speakers:

• David Cao, F50; Physical AI Podcast /Newsletter
• Thomas Miranda, Topline Ventures
• Harnshi Jani, Physical AI Advisory Committee | Ex Managing Director and Partner, BCG X
• Mike Pendleton, CEO, The AI Cowboys
• Florin Matei, Austin Robotics and AI
• Liberty Madison, PropTech House
• Winnie Wu, Long 100 Finance
• Sheng Huang, Founder Mindmap Nation
• More to come

This premier afternoon event unites leading minds from embodied AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial transformation with the world's top creatives, technologists, investors, executives, and innovators converging on Austin during SXSW's renowned Innovation Conference (featuring dedicated Tech & AI programming).
Positioned as a strategic intersection of deep tech and global influence, the Showcase amplifies Physical AI's real-world momentum — spotlighting deployments that bridge digital intelligence with physical infrastructure, manufacturing, supply chains, and critical systems — to an international audience hungry for the next frontier beyond generative AI.
Event Format & Highlights

• Visionary Keynotes & Featured Presentations — Insights from pioneers on global Physical AI strategies, embodied intelligence scaling, and the convergence of AI with physical industries.
• Expanded Showcase Track — Extended lightning pitches (5–7 min + Q&A), live demos, and interactive exhibits featuring cutting-edge robotics, humanoid systems, AI agents in physical environments, and edge intelligence solutions.
• High-Impact Panels & Fireside Chats — Discussions on JV/M&A in Physical AI, investment trends in robotics & autonomous systems, AI security for critical infrastructure, smart factories, autonomous supply chains, and the societal/economic implications of superhuman physical AI.
• Real-World Case Studies — Deployments from factory floors, industrial sites, data centers, PropTech projects, and cross-border logistics powered by embodied AI.
• Premium Networking — Dedicated collaboration zones, VIP receptions, and targeted matchmaking to forge partnerships with manufacturers, investors, ecosystem leaders, SXSW attendees, and global decision-makers.

Call for Speakers, Panelists & Showcase Participants We are curating an elite lineup for this flagship SXSW-adjacent event. Ideal participants include:
Speakers & Panelists (10–25 minute formats) Dynamic experts, founders, C-level executives, researchers, and practitioners addressing:

• Industrial robotics, humanoids, cobots, and embodied AI deployments at scale
• Digital twins, simulation platforms, and edge AI for real-time physical control
• AI-native security for critical infrastructure and autonomous systems
• Smart factories, autonomous supply chains, and next-generation manufacturing transformation
• Supply chain innovations supporting robot/hardware ecosystems
• Investment, M&A/JV strategies, and global scaling of Physical AI ventures
• Strategic initiatives shaping the future of embodied intelligence worldwide

Startup & Innovator Showcase Founders and teams building breakthrough solutions — secure a prime demo/pitch slot to present to investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders:

• Advanced industrial robotics and humanoid platforms
• Digital twins & high-fidelity simulation for physical AI
• Edge AI and real-time control systems
• AI-enhanced security & critical infrastructure protection
• Autonomous supply chains, smart logistics, and factory automation

Application Process Submit your proposal (speaker abstract, bio, or startup pitch deck + impact overview) via the dedicated form. 👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/fEBekibRxoV9V7KD7 (or reply to community outreach for SXSW-specific consideration)
Deadline: Rolling acceptances — priority submissions by February 10, 2026 for prominent placement. Selected participants receive complimentary access, featured promotion across Physical AI Builders & F50 channels, and elevated exposure during SXSW week.
This is more than a showcase — it's a strategic launchpad amplifying Physical AI's narrative on the global stage, connecting Texas innovation with SXSW's international audience, and accelerating adoption across industries.
Build Toward the Flagship: These spring events culminate in the F50 Dallas Physical AI Summit on June 9, 2026 at UT Dallas — the definitive gathering for 500+ attendees and 200+ key decision-makers driving North America's Physical AI, robotics, infrastructure, manufacturing, data centers, and PropTech renaissance.
Join us March 13 in Austin for inspiration, high-stakes connections, and the thrill of shaping the physical future of AI amid SXSW's creative energy.
We look forward to featuring your expertise and innovations.
For inquiries, sponsorships, or collaborations: Contact the Physical AI Builders team.
The physical future is unfolding — be part of the showcase that defines it. 🚀🤖
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