From Agentic AI to Physical AI: Talks + AI Agent Workshops

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Cross-sector conversations on how agentic and embodied AI show up in the real world — from robotics and mobility to infrastructure and urban tech. Sessions focus on public benefit, safety, and scaling responsibly.

​TechEquity Ai invites you to an evening of applied AI learning and hands-on building at the Snowflake SVAI Hub in Menlo Park. We bring together AI leaders, developers, founders, early-career talent, and professionals exploring AI.

​This session is part of the TechEquity Ai Monthly Forum Series, combining strategic insights and real-world use cases from industry leaders, alongside technical workshops and live demonstrations.

• ​Frantz Lohier, Sr WW Strategist - Physical AI (Go-To-Market strategist, Emerging Technologies, AI & Robotics) at AWS
• ​Bradford Neuman, Founding Engineer (Behavior ML, Imitation Learning, and Robotics) at Bedrock Robotics
• ​William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman & CEO at Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP)
• Rossitza Kotelova, Staff Interaction Designer at Zoox
• Yiqi Zhao, Principal Product Design Lead at Meta
• ​Abhijeet Joshi, Senior Technical Program Manager at Nvidia
• ​Amir Rubin, CEO at Sidekick Platform
• ​Dr 'Max' Maximilien, Founder & CEO at ClawMax.ai
• ​Dave Nielsen, Director of Community at IBM AI Alliance
  ​More speakers to be announced.

Program details are subject to change.

5:00–6:00 PM | Registration & Workshop Pre-requisite Setup

​Check in; bring your laptop to set up for the workshop.

​Grab a drink, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins.

​Demo: Managing Robots with Agents using OpenClaw.

​5:45–7:30 PM | Talks

​[Panel] From Agentic AI to Physical AI: Deploying Intelligent Systems in the Real World

• ​Frantz Lohier/AWS, Bradford Neuman/Bedrock Robotics, Rossitza Kotelova/Zoox, William Santana Li/Knightscope
  Moderator: Abhijeet Joshi/Nvidia

​[Keynote] The End of Passive Apps: How Self-Evolving World Models Become Your Personal Reality Engine

• ​Yiqi Zhao/Meta

​[Demo] Sidekick Platform

• ​Amir Rubin/Sidekick Platform

​7:30–7:45 PM | Break + Networking

​7:45–9:00 PM | Workshops
Workshop 1: Managing Robots with Agents - for Anyone
Workshop 2: Getting Started with OpenClaw - for Beginners

• ​Researchers, developers, and engineers working on agentic AI, robotics, and real-world deployment
• ​Developers and engineers exploring applied AI and agent-based systems
• ​Startup founders building AI-powered products
• ​Students and career-transition professionals looking to deepen hands-on AI experience
• ​Anyone interested in practical, responsible approaches to modern AI development

• ​Format: In-person and online; thought-leadership talks and hands-on workshops
• ​What to Bring: Please bring a laptop for workshops
• ​Code of Conduct: This event follows TechEquity Ai’s community code of conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for all participants
  

​Interested in getting involved? We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to take part through speaking opportunities, workshops, live demos, exhibits, and other formats.
👉To learn more, please fill out the Engagement Interest Form at techequity-ai.org/engagement-interest-form or contact us at [email protected]

​🎟️ Registration: RSVP required (limited capacity)

​🍽️🪑 F&B and Seating: Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
🏢 Venue: Snowflake Silicon Valley AI Hub (SVAI)
📍 Address: 8th Floor at 135 Constitution Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025
🚗Parking: Self-park in the garage next to the 135 Building
❗Arrival Guide: Download the guide at bit.ly/SVAI-Arrival-Guide

​TechEquity Ai is a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing access to artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and applications.

​Our flagship initiative is the TechEquity Ai Summit, a series of high-impact events designed to foster innovation, broad participation, and education in AI. In addition to the Summit, TechEquity Ai hosts a Monthly Forum Series to keep the community engaged year-round through ongoing learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging AI tools and ideas.

​Across our programs, we bring together builders, leaders, and learners through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and interactive demos.

​To learn more about TechEquity Ai and our programs, visit techequity-ai.org or reach out to us at [email protected].

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