Dallas Physical AI: Data, Digital Twin, Security & Beyond for Manufacturers

🔥 Ignite the Physical AI Revolution in the Heart of Texas
Physical AI Builders Meetup — Dallas | December 5 at UT Dallas
Fresh off the momentum of the F50 Physical AI Summits in Austin and Silicon Valley, we’re bringing the future of intelligent machines, robotics, and AI-driven manufacturing to Dallas–Fort Worth — one of America’s strongest industrial and technology powerhouses.
Sponsored by: Concrete Engine, Remedy Capital, Evolve Holding
Event Partners: Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs, F50.ai

Featured Speakers
Hasan Pirkul — Dean, Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
David Cao — Founder, Physical AI Builders; Managing Partner, F50 & Long 100 Capital
Meltem Ballan, Ph.D. — CEO, Concrete Engine
Kunal Saxena — Principal, PwC Emerging Technology & AI Practice
Fatih Nar — Distinguished Architect, Red Hat
Kassandra Keeton — Partner Security Architect, Cisco
Kris Klein — CEO, Pollen Sense
Kevin Vela — Managing Partner, Vela Wood
Matt Gibson — COO, Evolve Holding
Sayeed Ahmed — VP of Partnerships, Concrete Engine
Omar Nour — Principal, Microsoft
Logan Song — Principal, Google
Nathen Hinson — CTO, Concrete Engine
Adam Kila — Partner, Remedy Capital
More speakers from leading robotics, simulation, and AI security companies will be announced soon.

Why Dallas? The New Capital of Physical AI
Dallas is rapidly becoming a national leader in Physical AI, with core strengths in:
• Advanced manufacturing and industrial automation
• Aerospace, defense, and semiconductor ecosystems
• Energy, logistics, and supply chain infrastructure
• A rapidly growing robotics, AI, and engineering talent pool
• Dense corporate HQ presence and strong enterprise AI adoption
DFW’s combination of industrial scale, engineering talent, and infrastructure makes it a natural hub for autonomous factories, intelligent robots, digital twins, and Physical AI systems.
If you’re building or investing in AI-native manufacturing, this is where the region’s engineers, operators, founders, and investors come together.


Why This Matters Now
AI is no longer only software — it is becoming physical.
From humanoid robots to autonomous factories, Physical AI is reshaping America’s industrial foundation and positioning cities like Dallas at the forefront of a new manufacturing era.
This isn’t about revitalizing old factories.
It’s about building AI-native, autonomous production systems that redefine global competitiveness.

Event Overview
Expect an action-packed program featuring:
• Visionary keynotes
• Real-world factory-floor case studies
• Startup lightning pitches
• High-signal networking with manufacturers, founders, investors, and public-sector leaders


Draft Agenda
3:30PM Doors Open
4PM: Content Start

6PM: Food and happy hour
Host and Sponsor Welcome
• David Cao — Founder, Physical AI Builders; Managing Partner, F50 & Long 100 Capital
• Meltem Ballan, Ph.D. — CEO, Concrete Engine
Welcome Remarks
• Hasan Pirkul — Dean, Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
Keynote: AI-Related Issues and Strategic Initiatives Around the Globe
• Fatih Nar — Distinguished Architect, Red Hat
Panel: Physical AI and Community
Moderator:
• Kassandra Keeton — Partner Security Architect, Cisco
Panelists:
• Kris Klein — CEO, Pollen Sense
Panel / Fireside Chat: JV and M&A in the Age of Physical AI
• Kevin Vela — Managing Partner, Vela Wood
• Matt Gibson — COO, Evolve Holding
• Sayeed Ahmed — VP of Partnerships, Concrete Engine
Panel: Software Engineering Before and After AI
• Omar Nour — Principal, Microsoft
• Logan Song — Principal, Google
• Nathen Hinson — CTO, Concrete Engine
Fireside Chat: Deep Tech Investments
• Adam Kila — Partner, Remedy Capital
• TBA — Capital Factory


Call for Startups & Presenters
We’re seeking founders building in:
• Industrial robotics and humanoids
• Digital twins and simulation
• Edge AI and real-time control
• AI security and critical infrastructure
• Autonomous supply chain and smart factories
Startup showcase application link coming soon.


Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your brand in front of Dallas’ top manufacturers, defense contractors, AI builders, investors, and innovators.
Limited sponsor slots available.
Contact: s@sve.io
Subject: Physical AI Dallas Sponsorship


Be Part of Dallas’ Physical AI Launch
This is the first event in a new series designed to position DFW as the leading Physical AI and advanced manufacturing hub in the South.