Shaping the future of robotics, autonomous systems, and real-world AI deployments, the Physical AI Conference will be held in Silicon Valley this May, bringing together engineers, builders, and AI pioneers who are turning intelligence into physical action.
Physical AI Expo North America will be held May 18-19, 2026 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, bringing together global AI innovators, robotics leaders, enterprise technologists, and next-generation infrastructure providers for two days focused on the future of AI in the physical world.
As AI rapidly moves beyond chatbots and software to robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, and intelligent machines, the race to operationalize physical AI at scale is now on. From manufacturing and logistics to automotive and defense, organizations are investing heavily in AI systems that can sense, reason, and act in real-world environments.
Physical AI Expo was created to explore exactly how this transformation is happening and what it takes to move from experiment to production.
The rise of physical AI
The next era of AI is physical. While software-based AI is transforming digital workflows, the next competitive leap forward will come from embedding intelligence into machines, robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial operations. Physical AI Expo explores how organizations are deploying AI-powered systems in real-world environments, integrating intelligence into operations, and building AI infrastructure that interacts with the physical world.
The conference agenda combines deep technical insight with enterprise-scale deployment strategies, bringing together leaders developing the next generation of intelligent systems.
Topics include:
Enterprise-Scale Physical AI and Robotics Autonomous Systems and Industrial Automation AI Infrastructure, Data Platforms and Computing Enterprise AI Deployment and ROI Trust, Transparent, and Secure AI from Prototype to Production AI Developer Tools and Workflows
From prototype to mass production
Over two days, attendees will hear how global technology leaders are bringing physical AI into production to solve real challenges around scalability, infrastructure, reliability, and deployment.
Day 1: AI strategy, infrastructure, and data
The first day will focus on AI strategy, enterprise transformation, autonomous intelligence, and large-scale data infrastructure. The sessions are designed for organizations building the foundation needed to deploy physical AI systems at scale.
Day 2: Robotics, autonomous systems, and real-world AI
Day 2 explores how companies are moving physical AI from prototype to production through robotics, automation, and autonomous operations. Dedicated tracks will cover robotics, AI deployment, infrastructure, and developer workflows that power real-world intelligent systems.
A leader in physical AI takes the stage
The Physical AI Conference program features experts from the world’s leading AI and robotics organizations, including:
Leslie Karpas, Global Head of Physics AI, Inception, NVIDIA Arne Stoschek, VP of AI and Autonomous Driving, Airbus Acubed NVIDIA Research Director Jose Alvarez, VP of AI, Qualcomm Simon Ninan, SVP and Head of Global Strategy, Hitachi Sungho Kim, CEO of Hyundai Global Software Center Naresh Dulam, SVP of Software Engineering, JPMorgan Pierre-Alexandre Balland, Chief Data Scientist, CEPS, Co-Founder, General Robotics
The event brings together leaders in robotics, AI infrastructure, industrial automation, automotive, logistics, and intelligent systems engineering to form one of the most important physical AI gatherings in North America.
Building AI that works in the real world
Michael Hughes, Head of Conference Production, commented:
“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 operate reliably at scale in the real world.”
Physical AI Expo brings together the companies and engineers who are making that future a reality today. ”
About Physical AI Expo North America
Physical AI Expo North America is the leading physical AI conference focused on robotics, autonomous systems, AI infrastructure, and enterprise deployment. This event brings together technology leaders, engineers, innovators, and developers to explore how AI is transforming physical operations and intelligent systems around the world.
Physical AI Expo North America will be held May 18-19, 2026 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.
