Head to Silicon Valley this May for the premier Physical AI Conference that’s defining the future of robotics, autonomous machines, and real-world AI implementation. The event gathers the engineers, developers, and AI trailblazers who are transforming raw intelligence into physical action.
Mark your calendar: Physical AI Expo North America runs May 18–19, 2026 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Over two packed days, global AI innovators, robotics pioneers, enterprise technologists, and next-generation infrastructure providers will converge to explore AI’s evolving role in the physical world.
AI has quickly evolved far beyond chatbots and digital software — it’s now powering robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, and intelligent machines. Organizations everywhere are racing to put Physical AI into real-world use at scale. Across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, automotive, and defense, heavy investments are flowing into AI systems that can sense, reason, and act in real environments.
Physical AI Expo was built to unpack exactly how this transformation is unfolding — and what it takes to go from early experiments to full-scale production.
The Rise of Physical AI
The next chapter of AI is physical. While software-driven AI has already reshaped digital workflows, the next major competitive edge lies in embedding intelligence into machines, robots, autonomous systems, and industrial operations. Physical AI Expo will showcase how companies are rolling out AI-powered systems in real-world environments, weaving intelligence into day-to-day operations, and constructing the infrastructure needed to support AI that directly interacts with the physical world.
The conference curriculum blends deep technical expertise with enterprise-scale deployment strategies, uniting leaders who are building the next wave of intelligent systems.
Core topics include:
- Physical AI and Robotics at Enterprise Scale
- Autonomous Systems and Industrial Automation
- AI Infrastructure, Data Platforms, and Compute
- Enterprise AI Deployment and ROI
- AI Reliability, Transparency, and Safety
- From Prototype to Production
- AI Developer Tools and Workflows
From Prototype to Production
Over the full two days, attendees will discover how leading global technology companies are putting Physical AI to work in production environments — tackling real-world challenges around scalability, infrastructure, reliability, and adoption.
Day One: AI Strategy, Infrastructure, and Data
Day One zeroes in on AI strategy, enterprise transformation, autonomous intelligence, and large-scale data infrastructure. Sessions are tailored for organizations laying the groundwork to deploy Physical AI systems at massive scale.
Day Two: Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Real-World AI
Day Two highlights how companies are advancing Physical AI from early prototypes to full production across robotics, automation, and autonomous operations. Dedicated tracks will cover robotics, AI deployment, infrastructure, and developer workflows that power intelligent systems operating in the real world.
Leading Voices in Physical AI Taking the Stage
The Physical AI Conference lineup features experts drawn from some of the world’s most advanced AI and robotics organizations, including:
- Leslie Karpas, Inception Global Head of Physical AI, NVIDIA
- Arne Stoschek, VP AI and Autonomous, Airbus Acubed
- Jose Alvarez, Director of Research, NVIDIA
- Dr Vinesh Sukumar, Vice President of AI, Qualcomm
- Simon Ninan, SVP and Global Head of Strategy, Hitachi
- Sungho Kim, CEO, Hyundai Global Software Center
- Naresh Dulam, Senior VP of Software Engineering, JPMorgan
- Pierre-Alexandre Balland, Chief Data Scientist, CEPS and Co-founder, General Robotics
This gathering brings together trailblazers from robotics, AI infrastructure, industrial automation, automotive, logistics, and intelligent systems engineering — shaping up to be one of North America’s most significant Physical AI events.
Building AI That Acts in the Real World
Michael Hughes, Head of Conference Production, shared:
“Physical AI is rapidly shifting from concept to real-world deployment. The conversation has moved beyond models alone — it now centers on infrastructure, robotics, autonomous systems, and building AI that can reliably operate in the real world at scale.
Physical AI Expo unites the companies and engineers who are making that future a reality right now.”
About Physical AI Expo North America
Physical AI Expo North America is a premier Physical AI Conference spotlighting robotics, autonomous systems, AI infrastructure, and enterprise deployment. The event connects technology leaders, engineers, innovators, and developers exploring how AI is transforming physical operations and intelligent systems across the globe.
Physical AI Expo North America takes place May 18–19, 2026 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.
