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Physical Conference Highlight Robotics Autonomous is at the center of this update. The upcoming Physical AI Expo North America in San Jose will gather leading experts and innovators in robotics, autonomous systems, and AI infrastructure to explore the future of AI in real-world applications.
Physical AI Conference Set for Silicon Valley in May 2026
The Physical AI Expo North America is scheduled to take place on May 18–19, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, marking a significant event for the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors. This conference will assemble global leaders, engineers, and developers who are at the forefront of embedding AI into physical machines and autonomous systems.
Shaping the Future of AI in Physical Systems
As artificial intelligence extends beyond traditional software applications like chatbots, its integration into robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous machines is accelerating. Organizations across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, automotive, and defense are heavily investing in AI technologies capable of sensing, reasoning, and acting within real-world environments. The Physical AI Expo aims to examine the transition from experimental AI prototypes to scalable production systems.
Conference Themes and Agenda
The event will focus on a variety of critical topics that reflect the current challenges and opportunities in Physical AI, including:
- Enterprise-scale deployment of Physical AI and robotics
- Advancements in autonomous systems and industrial automation
- AI infrastructure, data platforms, and computational frameworks
- Strategies for enterprise AI adoption and return on investment
- Human-AI collaboration dynamics
- Reliability, transparency, and safety in AI operations
- Processes for moving from prototype development to full production
- Developer tools and workflows supporting AI innovation
Two Days of Focused Discussions
The conference is structured over two days, each with a distinct focus:
- Day One: Concentrates on AI strategy, enterprise transformation, autonomous intelligence, and building the data infrastructure necessary for deploying Physical AI at scale.
- Day Two: Dedicated to robotics, autonomous systems, and real-world AI applications, featuring sessions on deployment challenges, infrastructure, and developer workflows driving intelligent physical systems.
Leading Voices in Physical AI
The program will highlight presentations from prominent figures in the AI and robotics industry, including representatives from NVIDIA, Airbus Acubed, Qualcomm, Hitachi, Hyundai, JPMorgan, and General Robotics. Notable speakers include Leslie Karpas, Inception Global Head of Physical AI at NVIDIA, and Arne Stoschek, VP of AI and Autonomous at Airbus Acubed.
Industry Impact and Outlook
Michael Hughes, Head of Conference Production, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Physical AI is rapidly moving from concept to deployment. The conversation is no longer just about models – it’s about infrastructure, robotics, autonomous systems, and building AI that can reliably operate in the real world at scale. Physical AI Expo brings together the companies and engineers making that future happen right now.”
This conference represents a key gathering point for those driving the integration of AI into physical systems, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the next generation of robotics and autonomous solutions.
Related coverage: AI Chronicle analysis and updates.
Sources consulted
- https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/physical-ai-conference-comes-to-san-jose-as-robotics-autonomous-ai-go-mainstream/
- https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/
Why it matters
This update influences the AI race across model providers, infrastructure leaders, and enterprise adoption decisions.
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