Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs & Startups - SVE

IEEE Hard Tech Venture Summit

Thu, Apr 16 · 9:00 AM PDT

SRI, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, US

Meet ONLY Hard Tech funds & several angels in one place—over a full-day.

IEEE Hard Tech Venture Summit, April 16-17, SRI - Menlo Park

Join a curated group of startups and investors to spend the day chatting and sharing opinions in structured roundtables, plus informal networking during coffee breaks and lunch.

This is not a typical pitch event. It’s a format designed by Hard Tech investors and entrepreneurs to boost key relationships and accelerate the path to capital and commercialization.
Much more than transactional pitching.

Confirmed investors include: Intel Capital, Yamaha Motor Ventures, At One Ventures, TSVC, Monozukuri Ventures, i3 Ventures, Departure Ventures, REDDS Capital, Ecosystem Ventures, Corelabs Capital, Althing Ventures, Navis Capital, Samsung Next, Sony, Bosch Ventures, and a number of active angel investors.

Startup seats are limited to maintain a 2:1 startup-to-investor ratio, and fast.

Click here to learn more and register - the URL also activate a $60 Discount dedicated to the F50 community.

https://sv.vsummit.ieeesystemscouncil.org/?c=CF50a

(Advance pricing ends April 6)

Physical AI Tech Talk and Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit

Tue, Apr 28 · 2:00 PM PDT

Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, US

​F50 Physical AI Summit – Showcase & Tech Talk
April 28, 2026 | 2:00 – 7:30 PM
​📍 Hacker Dojo 🔗 physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley

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​The future of manufacturing and construction is being built right now — and you can see it live.
​Join F50.AI and Physical AI Builders for an afternoon of hands-on innovation at the F50 Physical AI Showcase & Tech Talk, the opening day of the F50 Physical AI Summit 2026.
​Schedule:
​April 28: 2-7PM Startup Showcase and Tech Talk
​April 29: 9-1:30PM Investment Forum
​This session is built for founders, engineers, researchers, and innovation-minded professionals who want direct access to the startups and technologies shaping the next era of Physical AI — from autonomous robotics and smart manufacturing to AI-driven construction and supply chain intelligence.
​What to expect:
​🔬 Physical AI Startup Showcase — Live demos from 2026's most promising Physical AI startups. See the hardware and software pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
​🎤 Tech Talks — Expert presentations from engineers and researchers on the frontlines of robotics, computer vision, autonomous systems, and industrial AI.
​🛠️ Demo Tables — Get hands-on with next-generation prototypes and speak directly with the founders building them.
​🤝 Networking — Connect with a community of builders, technologists, and innovators in an open, collaborative environment.

***

​Whether you're building in the space, researching it, or simply curious about where Physical AI is headed — this is the afternoon to be in the room.
​physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley

***

​Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.

## ​Hosted By

• ​F50 – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
• ​**Physical AI Builders**

## ​Supported By

• ​Snowflake
• ​Long 100
• ​GTM Firm
• ​Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)

​The 2026 summit convenes 300+ in-person leaders from across the global Physical AI ecosystem—including investors, founders, operators, and technical experts, with strong representation from Silicon Valley, Texas, and Mexico.

***

## ​2026: The Year Physical AI Becomes Real

​2026 is the inflection point for Physical AI.
​The convergence of AI, robotics, automation, and real-world systems is now reshaping manufacturing, space, infrastructure, construction, and defense at scale. As explored in the Physical AI & Manufacturing Newsletter, AI is no longer confined to software—it is being embedded into factories, machines, logistics networks, and physical infrastructure.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 is where this transformation is examined, debated, and accelerated.

***

## ​What’s New in 2026

​Building on the success of the 2025 summit at SVAI, the 2026 edition delivers an upgraded, more dynamic program, designed for both strategic insight and hands-on engagement.
​🔹 Main Stage
​Focused on capital, markets, and industry transformation, featuring:

• ​Visionary keynotes
• ​Investor and operator panels
• ​Fireside chats with founders and fund managers
• ​A curated Physical AI Innovation Showcase

​🔹 Tech Stage
​A significantly enhanced Physical AI Workshop & Showcase, spotlighting:

• ​Robotics and embodied AI demos
• ​Manufacturing and automation breakthroughs
• ​Practical deployment insights from builders and engineers

***

## ​Content Tracks

​Physical & Embodied AI
​The convergence of robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems redefining industrial capabilities.
​Manufacturing Innovation
​Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production shaping the next generation of industry.
​PropTech & Construction in the AI Era
​Digital twins, AI-driven project planning, predictive safety, and intelligent construction workflows.
​Data Centers & Infrastructure
​The physical backbone of AI—from next-gen data centers and HPC to resilient power and networks.
​Space Tech
​Autonomous satellites, intelligent spacecraft, launch systems, and orbital infrastructure for the new space economy.
​Robots & Humanoids
​Humanoid robots and advanced systems designed to work alongside humans, transforming labor-intensive industries.

***

## ​Who You’ll Meet

• ​Global venture capitalists and strategic investors
• ​Robotics, AI, and manufacturing founders
• ​Industrial, infrastructure, and space-tech leaders
• ​Policy, ecosystem, and cross-border operators

​👉 Featured speakers and partners:
http://physical.f50.ai/speakers-partners

***

## ​Tickets & Participation

## ​Sponsorship Opportunity

​We are currently seeking event sponsors to help cover food and hospitality costs for our attendees—an excellent opportunity to gain visibility among top Physical AI builders, investors, and operators in Silicon Valley.Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship

***

​Join the Physical AI Builders Community
​Continue the conversation beyond the event:
​🌐 Newsletter Beta: http://sve.io (Your go-to source for embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, manufacturing + physical-world AI updates. Registering adds you to early access — opt out anytime after the first invite.)
​🎙️ Physical AI Podcast: youtube.com/@f50f50
​Strategic Partners
​Physical AI Builders (PAB) · F50.ai · Physical AI Advisory Committee · Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) · Texas Real Estate Network
​
​Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!

Investment Forum @ F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley

Wed, Apr 29 · 9:00 AM PDT

Silicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, 8th Floor, Menlo Park, CA, US

## ​F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026

​Building on the Breakthrough. Scaling the Future.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 marks the next chapter of a movement that began with a breakout success in 2025.
​Returning to Silicon Valley on April 28-29, 2026, this landmark gathering builds on the strong momentum of the 2025 Physical AI Summit—delivered with the continued support of SVAI by Snowflake—and expands into a larger, deeper, and higher-quality forum at a moment when Physical AI moves decisively from experimentation to deployment.
​Where Capital Meets Industrial Innovation
​Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.

Schedule:
April 28: 2-7PM Startup Showcase and Tech Talk at Hacker Dojo
April 29: 9 - 1:30PM Investment Forum

## ​Hosted By

• ​F50 – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
• ​**Physical AI Builders**

## ​Supported By

• ​Snowflake
• ​Long 100
• ​GTM Firm
• ​Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)

​Full 2025 agenda: https://physical.f50.ai/schedule
​The 2026 summit convenes 300+ in-person leaders from across the global Physical AI ecosystem—including investors, founders, operators, and technical experts, with strong representation from Silicon Valley, Texas, and Mexico.

***

## ​2026: The Year Physical AI Becomes Real

​2026 is the inflection point for Physical AI.
​The convergence of AI, robotics, automation, and real-world systems is now reshaping manufacturing, space, infrastructure, construction, and defense at scale. As explored in the Physical AI & Manufacturing Newsletter, AI is no longer confined to software—it is being embedded into factories, machines, logistics networks, and physical infrastructure.
​The F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley 2026 is where this transformation is examined, debated, and accelerated.

***

## ​What’s New in 2026

​Building on the success of the 2025 summit at SVAI, the 2026 edition delivers an upgraded, more dynamic program, designed for both strategic insight and hands-on engagement.
​🔹 Main Stage
​Focused on capital, markets, and industry transformation, featuring:

• ​Visionary keynotes
• ​Investor and operator panels
• ​Fireside chats with founders and fund managers
• ​A curated Physical AI Innovation Showcase

​🔹 Tech Stage
​A significantly enhanced Physical AI Workshop & Showcase, spotlighting:

• ​Robotics and embodied AI demos
• ​Manufacturing and automation breakthroughs
• ​Practical deployment insights from builders and engineers

***

## ​Content Tracks

​Physical & Embodied AI
​The convergence of robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems redefining industrial capabilities.
​Manufacturing Innovation
​Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production shaping the next generation of industry.
​PropTech & Construction in the AI Era
​Digital twins, AI-driven project planning, predictive safety, and intelligent construction workflows.
​Data Centers & Infrastructure
​The physical backbone of AI—from next-gen data centers and HPC to resilient power and networks.
​Space Tech
​Autonomous satellites, intelligent spacecraft, launch systems, and orbital infrastructure for the new space economy.
​Robots & Humanoids
​Humanoid robots and advanced systems designed to work alongside humans, transforming labor-intensive industries.

***

## ​Who You’ll Meet

• ​Global venture capitalists and strategic investors
• ​Robotics, AI, and manufacturing founders
• ​Industrial, infrastructure, and space-tech leaders
• ​Policy, ecosystem, and cross-border operators

​👉 Featured speakers and partners:
http://physical.f50.ai/speakers-partners

***

## ​Tickets & Participation

​🎟 The event is free to attend.
We are inviting global investors, founders, and technical leaders to apply.
​👉 Apply for your ticket: https://luma.com/7szmkhza

***

## ​Sponsorship Opportunity

​We are currently seeking event sponsors to help cover food and hospitality costs for our attendees—an excellent opportunity to gain visibility among top Physical AI builders, investors, and operators in Silicon Valley.Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship

***

​Join the Physical AI Builders Community
​Continue the conversation beyond the event:
​🌐 Newsletter Beta: http://sve.io (Your go-to source for embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, manufacturing + physical-world AI updates. Registering adds you to early access — opt out anytime after the first invite.)
​💬 Discord Beta: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav
​🎙️ Physical AI Podcast: youtube.com/@f50f50
​Strategic Partners
​Physical AI Builders (PAB) · F50.ai · Physical AI Advisory Committee · Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) · Texas Real Estate Network
​
​Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!