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# Austin Physical AI Builders
Physical AI Builders, Silicon Valley, Austin, Online
Welcome to Physical AI Builders, formerly known as the The Developer Network—one of the oldest developer groups. We're the go-to community for builders, innovators, and enthusiasts shaping the future of physical AI technologies, including robotics, embodied AI, hardware–software integration, and real-world AI applications.
Our community produces the Physical AI Newsletter, the Future 50 Physical AI Builders Program, and the F50 Physical AI Summit—held in Austin (Oct 15–16) and Silicon Valley (Oct 30)—to spotlight breakthrough entrepreneurs and foster global collaboration.
We’re now building the leading ecosystem for Physical AI.Whether you're a seasoned engineer developing intelligent robots, a startup founder exploring embodied AI opportunities, a researcher diving into AI for physical systems, or a newcomer eager to learn, this is your hub for collaboration and growth.
All are welcome—experienced developers, aspiring creators, and idea generators alike. Join us to connect, innovate, and build the next generation of physical intelligence!
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Future 50 Physical AI Builders: http://f50.ai/future
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Featured event

AI Builder Workshop & Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit: Reimagine Manufacturing
# AI Builder Workshop & Showcase @ Texas Physical AI Summit 2025
📍 Location: UT Austin, Texas
physical.f50.ai
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.
Deadline: September 7, 2025
Upcoming events
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Gen AI Summit | MLOps World
Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, tx, USThe Physical AI group has been offered an offer code for the upcoming MLOps World | GenAI Summit, taking place October 8-9 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
This code makes their 'Expo Pass' option essentially free and takes 33% off the all-access option.
Explore the event here: https://mlopsworld
This is a practitioner-led gathering, curated by 75 professionals actively working in AI/ML.
Content focuses on applied GenAI, AI agents, and MLOps in production settings with case studies, tech deep dives, hands-on workshops, rountables, startups, vendors, and social gatherings.Click the link below or enter promo code CHRIS200 at checkout to save $200 on registration:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1291752639919/?discount=Chris200The goal of the MLOps World | GenAI Summit 2025 is to help companies move from experimentation to production, where AI Agents and Agentic Workflows are transforming how teams build, scale, and operate AI.
This year’s flagship theme is AI Agents & Agentic Workforces, with a focus on:- AI Agents for Developer Productivity: accelerating workflows and innovation
- AI Agents for Model Validation & Deployments: ensuring reliable systems in production
- Augmenting Agentic Workforces: scaling human + AI collaboration
- Agents in Production: lessons from real-world deployments
- Latest Trends in MLOps: staying ahead with evolving best practices
We’re a group of practitioners committed to sharing case studies, architectures, and proven strategies , no hype, no product pitches. Just hard-earned lessons from teams deploying agents and agentic systems at scale.
Whether you’re exploring copilots, scaling agent stacks, or running multi-agent orchestration, this summit is designed to give you the insights and tools to succeed in production.
👉 Join us in Austin this October to connect with over 1,000+ AI engineers, platform teams, and leaders building the future of AI Agents in production.https://mlopsworld.com/
MLOps World is an international community group of practitioners working to advance the science of deploying not only ML models but also agents and agentic workflows into live production environments. We explore everything, technical and non-technical, that goes into making these systems reliable and effective.
With an explorative approach, our initiatives address the needs of a community of over 18,000+ ML and AI practitioners, researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and engineers. We’re here to empower members, propel productionized AI, and shape the next generation of agent-driven systems.
Our gatherings and events aim to reimagine what it means to have a connected community, offering support, growth, and inclusion for all participants.2 attendeesF50 Physical AI Summit - Texas 2025: Reimagine Manufacturing
Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX, USShaping the Future of Manufacturing in North America with Physical AI and New supply chain
📅 October 15–16, 2025 🌐 https://physical.f50.ai/
Overall Summit Schedule- Oct 8 – F50 Insights Report
- Oct 9 – Online Forum
- Oct 15 – Texas AI Forum (Austin)
- Oct 16 – Corridor Forum (Austin)
Key Topics
- USMCA 2.0 – Construction, auto parts, food sector opportunities
- Post-Tariff Supply Chains – Resilient materials, auto components, logistics
- Nearshoring in Action – Texas–Mexico automotive & construction case studies
- Construction Tech (ConTech) – Modular, sustainable, digital building solutions
- Logistics Optimization – Streamlining cross-border flows
- Industrial Real Estate – Factory & warehouse growth in the Sun BeltFull Speaker list: https://f50summit.com/speakers-partners
Speakers for the Texas Section of the Summit
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 - Director- Austin Agenda
Day 1 – Texas AI Forum (Oct 15)
- 9:00 AM – Texas AI Forum (TAB)
- 1:30 PM – Regional Develoment
- 2:30 PM – PropTech Session
- 4:00 PM – AI & PropTech Showcase (ASAE, PropTech Council)
Day 2 – Texas–Nuevo León–Coahuila Corridor Economic Forum (Oct 16)
- 8:30 AM – US–Mexico Supply Chain (INCMty)
- 10:30 AM – Real Estate & Construction
- 4:30 PM – Investor & VIP Reception (Invite-Only)
What You’ll Experience
- 🎤 Keynotes & Panels from top innovators
- 📊 Industrial Insights Report – exclusive data release
- 🏗️ Exhibition & Showcases – ConTech, AI, and advanced manufacturing
- 🤝 Delegation Meetings – U.S., Mexican, and Canadian stakeholders
- 🍸 VIP Networking – exclusive receptions and investor meetups
- 🛠️ Workshops – supply chain design, factory setup, construction tech
Who Should Attend?
- Executives & Founders in construction, auto parts, logistics, food processing
- Investors in ConTech, AI, advanced manufacturing
- Operations & Supply Chain Leaders navigating nearshoring and logistics
- Real Estate Developers & GCs seeking new industrial opportunities
- Policy & Trade Experts shaping U.S.–Mexico manufacturing
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsors will gain:- Premium branding in Austin and online
- Direct access to decision-makers across Texas, Mexico, and Silicon Valley
- Recognition in the Industrial Insights Report
- Invitations to exclusive VIP networking sessions
Why Attend?
The North America Manufacturing Summit 2025 (Austin Section) is the cornerstone gathering for innovators, executives, and investors exploring how Physical AI, manufacturing, and supply chain redesign are transforming North America.
Anchored in Austin, Texas during the ACL Festival, the summit brings together leaders from Texas, Mexico, and Silicon Valley, unlocking cross-border collaboration and investment opportunities.
Supported By- Texas Real Estate Network
- Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs
🔗 Summit site: https://physical.f50.ai/ 🎟️ Austin Section Tickets Only
– RSVP separately for Silicon Valley events.
📩 Contact us today to discuss sponsorships, exhibitor booths, and VIP access.
Contact us today to secure your spot as an exhibitor, VIP, or attendee! Early registrants receive priority access.6 attendeesAI Builder Workshop & Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit: Reimagine Manufacturing
Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX, US# AI Builder Workshop & Showcase @ Texas Physical AI Summit 2025
📍 Location: UT Austin, Texas
physical.f50.ai
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.
Deadline: September 7, 20258 attendeesShowcase @ Silicon Valley Physical AI Forum - Manufacturing Summit
Silicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, 8th Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USShowcase @ Silicon Valley Physical AI Summit – Reimagine Manufacturing
Physical AI Showcase (Pre-Forum): October 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Date: October 30, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM – 6 PM PDT
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
VIP Reception: October 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (By Invitation Only)
Teaser video: https://youtu.be/VL4zqdHM5tM
RSVP https://lu.ma/y2gj6hr8
Expected Attendance: 300+Includes: Networking lunch, access to the Physical AI Showcase, and exclusive VIP Reception for select attendees
## Where Capital Meets Industrial Innovation
As part of the North America Manufacturing Summit 2025, the Silicon Valley Physical AI Investment Forum is an exclusive, high-impact event uniting corporate leaders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, angel investors, and family offices with the pioneers redefining manufacturing and construction.
Discover the future of industry at [F50Summit.com.](http://f50summit.com./)
Why Attend?- Discover Groundbreaking Physical AI: Experience cutting-edge robotics, automation, and AI-driven systems revolutionizing factories and construction sites.
- Unlock North America’s Supply Chain Advantage: Gain insights into reshoring, USMCA trade corridors, and policy-driven opportunities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- Build Strategic Connections: Network with curated startups, industry leaders, and policymakers in construction, auto parts, food processing, logistics, and more.
- Access Premium Deal Flow: Engage with pre-vetted, high-growth companies from the Physical AI Showcase, primed for rapid scaling.
- Shape the Industrial Future: Influence the next wave of innovation through panels, judging opportunities, and thought leadership.
Hosted By
- F50.AI – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
- Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
Supported By
- Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
- GTM Firm
Event Format
- Keynotes & Featured Talks: Visionary insights from industry pioneers and investment leaders.
- Investor Panels: Perspectives from venture capital, private equity, corporate funds, and angel investors.
- Live Physical AI Showcase: Cutting-edge demonstrations of 2025’s top innovations.
- Demo Tables: Hands-on exploration of next-generation prototypes.
- Curated Networking: Targeted matchmaking for investors, founders, and industry leaders.
- VIP Evening Reception (October 30): Exclusive networking for speakers, sponsors, and VIPs (by invitation only).
Investor Benefits
Tailored for venture capital, private equity, corporate innovation funds, and angel investors:- Exclusive Market Intelligence: Direct access to manufacturing pioneers, supply chain strategists, and policymakers shaping the industry.
- Cross-Border Opportunities: Explore investment structures leveraging U.S.–Mexico–Canada production corridors.
- Made in the USA Insights: Learn from industry giants like Apple and Tesla redefining domestic manufacturing.
- High-Profile Visibility: Gain exposure through panel participation, showcase judging, or brand sponsorship.
Featured Speakers
- Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Ventures
- Canice Wu, Partner, Outrigger Group
- David Cao, Managing Partner, F50 Nexus | Long 100 Capital
- Duncan Davidson, Managing Partner, Bullpen Capital
- Keith Newman, Managing Partner, GTM Firm
- Lu Zhang, Managing Partner, Fusion Capital
- Michael Meng, Managing Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert
- Simon Lancaster, General Partner, Omni Venture Labs
Content Tracks
- Physical AI: Robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing systems.
- Manufacturing Innovation: Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production.
- Construction in the AI Era: Digital twins, AI-driven planning, and predictive safety.
- North America Supply Chain: Policy, infrastructure, and cross-border strategies.
Register Now
Secure your spot for this exclusive event at [F50Summit.com.](http://f50summit.com./) Limited seats available—reserve early to join 300+ innovators and investors. For VIP Reception invitations or sponsorship opportunities, contact [info@F50Summit.com.](http://info@f50summit.com./)7 attendees
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