Builder Workshop & Showcas @ F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley 2025

Builder Workshop, Tech Talk & Showcase

Pre-Event of the F50 Physical AI Summit – Silicon Valley

physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley

📍 Silicon Valley AI Hub, Menlo Park

📅 October 27, 2025 – Afternoon

🎟️ Free to Attend | Sponsorships Available (Food & Happy Hour Logistics)

⚙️ Where Builders, Innovators & Investors Connect

Join 200+ RSVPs, including 30+ investors, to kick off the F50 Physical AI Summit – Silicon Valley with an immersive half-day program at the brand-new Silicon Valley AI Hub.

The Builder Workshop, Tech Talk & Showcase unites top engineers, founders, developers, researchers, and investors advancing embodied intelligence, robotics, and physical AI systems.

Featuring two interactive tracks—one for hands-on technical workshops (Track B) and another for a startup & industry showcase (Main Track)—attendees will dive into deep-tech insights, live demos, and investor-ready innovations. Win a presentation slot at the main summit on October 31, selected by world-leading technical experts.

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.

🚀 Main Track: Startup & Business Track

Event Agenda

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

3:45 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

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

Showcase your solution and win a presentation spot at the main summit (over 100 investors attending).

Submit your application: https://forms.gle/1tHbya53gSLa9GTM7

🧠 Track B: Technical Workshops

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)

💡 Why Attend?

• Developers: Learn new frameworks, experiment, and collaborate live.
• Entrepreneurs: Pitch ideas and connect with investors ready to fund innovation.
• Executives: Discover technologies reshaping manufacturing and robotics.
• Sponsors: Position your brand before Silicon Valley's premier AI & robotics community.

RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2gj6hr8

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

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 200+ 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

🎥 Watch the Teaser: https://youtu.be/VL4zqdHM5tM

🌐 More Info: physical.f50.ai

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

This free event depends on community sponsors for food, logistics, and media.

Partner with us to gain premium visibility across our Physical AI Builders and F50 networks — over 100,000 innovators & investors worldwide.

📩 Contact sponsorship@F50Summit.com to sponsor or collaborate.

🎥 Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/VL4zqdHM5tM

🌐 More info:physical.f50.ai