F50 Physical AI Summit
Dallas 2026
Factory - Capital
The Three Stock Exchanges to empower Manufacturing, AI Infrastructure Data Centers, Construction, and Hardware Innovation
Discover the Forefront of AI Innovation
The Texas AI Forum stands at the epicenter of technological transformation, hosted in Austin's booming tech ecosystem. This all-day event creates a dynamic platform where groundbreaking ideas ignite and strategic partnerships form.
Cohosted with:
  • F50
  • Physical AI Builders
  • Long 100 Capital
Supported by
  • Texas Association of Business
  • North America Manufacturing Corridor
  • Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs
  • As part of the comprehensive Manufacturing Summit 2025, the Texas AI Forum delivers unparalleled access to thought leaders, disruptive startups, and industry pioneers shaping tomorrow's technological landscape.
Dallas Schedule
March 8
Executive Forum
VIPs and Speakers By Invitation Only
March 9
Main Summit
(UT Dallas)
March 10
Physical AI SXSW Reception (Austin)
Why Dallas 2026? The New Epicenter of Manufacturing
Dallas–Fort Worth has unequivocally arrived as North America’s premier manufacturing and innovation capital. This makes Dallas in 2026 the strategic choice for a Physical AI summit:
Financial & Industrial Clout
The DFW metroplex now hosts three major stock exchanges, including a new Texas Stock Exchange launching in 2026reuters.com. It stands as a booming financial hub, actively fueling industrial growth.
Manufacturing Powerhouse
Dallas is home to many of the world’s top industrial players – including Tesla, Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Peterbilt, and Bell Textron – with hundreds of tier-1 suppliers manufacturing at scale. It is North America’s fastest-growing industrial hub.
Texas–Mexico Corridor
The region sits at the geographic and logistical heart of the Texas–Mexico manufacturing corridor, attracting $300B+ in new factories announced or under construction since 2021. This represents unprecedented industrial investment flowing directly through North Texas.
Unmatched Growth & FDI: Dallas–Fort Worth ranks #1 in the U.S. for corporate relocations and foreign direct investment over the past two years (2024–2025). This influx of companies and capital makes it the ideal backdrop for the next major summit in Physical AI and advanced manufacturing.
What to Expect
1
Visionary Presentations
Gain exclusive insights from thought leaders, industrial pioneers, and top AI innovators as they share transformative perspectives on the future of technology across manufacturing, real estate, and hardware sectors.
2
Innovation Showcases
Witness powerful AI-driven solutions in action with live demonstrations from the most promising startups. Experience firsthand how emerging technologies are revolutionizing critical industries and creating new market opportunities.
3
Expert Panels
Engage with carefully curated panel discussions featuring experts from manufacturing, PropTech, and hardware design. These dynamic conversations will unpack complex challenges and illuminate pathways to innovation.
4
Executive Networking
Connect with decision-makers in a structured environment designed to facilitate meaningful relationships. Bridge Austin's vibrant ecosystem with global players through targeted networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings.
Key Topics
Our summit explores pivotal areas where AI and technology are reshaping industries, including:
Global Capital Markets
Exploring the impact of AI and technology on the world's leading stock exchanges and financial infrastructure.
AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Optimizing production processes, automating operations, and enhancing global logistics resilience through AI innovation.
Data Centers & AI Infrastructure
Diving into the foundational technologies and computational power driving the next generation of artificial intelligence.
Robotics & Automation
Examining the evolution and application of intelligent robotic systems and automation across various industries.
Construction & Real Estate
Innovating the built environment with AI-driven solutions for design, development, management, and smart urban living.
Venture Investing
Fueling the Physical AI revolution by funding and scaling hardware, manufacturing, and PropTech innovations, with Texas emerging as a key investment hub.
Who’s Invited to Dallas 2026
Dallas 2026 is set to convene an unparalleled assembly of leaders and visionaries. We are strategically inviting delegations from across the globe to foster groundbreaking collaboration with Texas's thriving ecosystem of innovators:
Silicon Valley
Leading AI and robotics venture capitalists, groundbreaking tech founders, and esteemed industry experts from the Bay Area will be in attendance.
New York & East Coast
Key players from Wall Street, including infrastructure investors, private equity firms, and real-asset funds, are converging to explore opportunities within the industrial boom.
Mexico
Prominent industrial groups from regions such as Nuevo León and Coahuila will join, strengthening North American collaborative ties.
Asia
Delegations from dynamic technology and investment hubs including Singapore, South Korea, and Hong Kong will bring global perspectives and partnerships.
Texas (Houston/Austin)
Texas's most ambitious builders, developers, and manufacturers, particularly from Houston and Austin, will converge. Dallas 2026 serves as a powerful magnet for the state’s rising stars and influential leaders, including those who have recently relocated headquarters or operations to Texas.
3 Stock Exchanges: Catalyzing the Future of Physical AI
Texas is rapidly emerging as a pivotal hub for Physical AI innovation, attracting significant investment and fostering a unique ecosystem. At the forefront of this transformation are three key stock exchanges, each playing a crucial role in funding and scaling the next generation of intelligent systems that integrate AI with the physical world. Their presence underscores Texas's growing influence in shaping the future of industrial and technological advancement.
TXSE (Texas Stock Exchange)
A homegrown exchange dedicated to fostering local innovation, providing a platform for Texas-based Physical AI companies to access capital and grow within the state's burgeoning tech landscape. It's built to support the unique needs of cutting-edge hardware and AI ventures.
NYSE TX (NYSE Texas)
Leveraging the prestige and robust infrastructure of the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE TX offers established and rapidly scaling Physical AI enterprises a familiar yet forward-thinking avenue for public listing, connecting them to global investors seeking opportunities in this new frontier.
NASDAQ TC (NASDAQ Tech Capital)
Embodying NASDAQ's commitment to technological advancement, NASDAQ TC focuses on high-growth Physical AI startups and disruptive innovators. It provides a dynamic market environment for companies pioneering advancements in robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent infrastructure across Texas.
Participation Opportunities
Discover various ways to engage with innovators, investors, and leaders at the F50 Summit and amplify your impact.
Sponsor
Elevate Your Brand Through Sponsorship
Gain unparalleled visibility and align your brand with leading-edge innovation by becoming a summit sponsor. This is your chance to connect with top-tier industry leaders, investors, and visionary entrepreneurs, positioning your organization at the forefront of technological advancement.
  • Maximize brand exposure to a global audience of innovators.
  • Network directly with key decision-makers and potential partners.
  • Influence industry discussions and showcase your thought leadership.
Contact us for detailed sponsorship packages and pricing tailored to your strategic goals.
Showcase
Exhibit with a Demo Table
Present your cutting-edge solutions and engage directly with a curated audience of investors, potential customers, and media. A demo table provides a dynamic platform to demonstrate your product, tell your story, and receive immediate feedback from industry leaders.
  • Directly engage with accredited investors and strategic partners.
  • Generate qualified leads and build valuable connections.
  • Showcase your innovation in an interactive, high-impact setting.
Partnership
For Media Companies, Community, Institutions
Forge powerful alliances with the F50 Summit to amplify reach and foster innovation. We invite media companies, community organizations, and academic institutions to collaborate, co-promoting content and engaging diverse audiences. Partnering provides a unique opportunity to share valuable insights, gain widespread visibility, and contribute to a global dialogue on emerging technologies.
  • Amplify your message through co-promotion and shared platforms.
  • Deepen community engagement and foster institutional collaboration.
  • Expand the summit's impact and reach new, diverse audiences.
Join us in building a more connected and innovative ecosystem.
For VIP Reception invitations or to explore sponsorship opportunities further, please contact us at info@F50Summit.com.
AI in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Production
The manufacturing sector stands at the precipice of its greatest transformation since the industrial revolution. AI-powered solutions are fundamentally reimagining what's possible on factory floors across Texas and beyond.
Smart factories leverage machine learning to optimize production lines in real-time, with predictive AI identifying maintenance needs before equipment fails. Automation at scale is creating unprecedented efficiency, while digital twins enable virtual testing that accelerates innovation cycles.
At the Texas AI Forum, manufacturing leaders will showcase practical applications that are delivering measurable ROI today, while exploring emerging technologies that will define the competitive landscape tomorrow.
Data Centers: Powering Physical AI
Data centers are rapidly becoming the critical infrastructure for the next wave of Artificial Intelligence, especially in the realm of Physical AI. These facilities provide the immense computational power, storage, and networking capabilities required to develop, train, and deploy intelligent systems that interact with the physical world.
Foundation for AI Computing
Modern data centers are purpose-built to handle AI's demanding workloads, featuring specialized hardware for intense training and inference operations that underpin advanced Physical AI applications.
Texas's Strategic Advantage
With its robust energy grid, strategic climate for cooling, and supportive business environment, Texas is emerging as a prime location for next-generation data centers, fostering growth in the AI ecosystem.
Edge Computing Infrastructure
Data centers are increasingly extending their reach to the "edge," providing localized processing closer to Physical AI devices. This reduces latency, enhances real-time decision-making, and improves operational efficiency.
Innovation in Energy Efficiency
Addressing the significant power consumption of AI, data centers are driving innovations in cooling technologies, renewable energy integration, and distributed computing networks to build more sustainable and efficient operations.
These advanced facilities are not just storage hubs; they are dynamic, intelligent environments crucial for accelerating the development and widespread adoption of Physical AI solutions across industries.
AI in Hardware: Intelligence at the Edge
Edge AI Chips
Custom AI chip designs are moving intelligence from the cloud to the edge, delivering unprecedented computational power with remarkable energy efficiency to devices that couldn't previously support it.
Sophisticated IoT Ecosystems
Edge computing advancements empower IoT ecosystems to process data locally, reducing latency and enhancing privacy. This innovation opens new possibilities, from autonomous vehicles to smart cities.
Breakthrough Hardware Design
The Texas AI Forum will highlight breakthroughs in hardware design, exploring how specialized processors, novel materials, and innovative architectures expand the frontier of physical AI systems.
Robotics
Robotics stands as a quintessential application of physical AI, where intelligent systems transcend virtual boundaries to interact with the real world. This domain harnesses advancements in AI-driven hardware and edge computing to imbue machines with perception, decision-making, and autonomous action capabilities, fundamentally reshaping industries and daily life.
In Texas, a vibrant ecosystem of research institutions, innovative startups, and established industries is accelerating the convergence of AI and robotics. This synergy is driving breakthroughs in autonomous solutions, advanced manufacturing, and service automation, solidifying the state's position as a hub for next-generation robotic development.
Autonomous Systems
From self-driving vehicles and autonomous drones to intelligent logistics, AI-powered robotics enables systems to navigate, perceive, and operate independently in complex environments.
Industrial Automation
AI-driven industrial robots are revolutionizing manufacturing and supply chains, enhancing precision, efficiency, and safety while streamlining complex production processes.
Collaborative Robotics (Cobots)
Designed to work safely alongside humans, cobots are improving productivity and adaptability in diverse settings, from assembly lines to healthcare facilities.
Service & Exploration Robots
Innovations in service robots are transforming healthcare, hospitality, and customer service, while advanced autonomous systems push the boundaries of exploration in hazardous or remote conditions.
What to Expect
Visionary Presentations
Gain exclusive insights from thought leaders, industrial pioneers, and top AI innovators as they share transformative perspectives on the future of technology across manufacturing, real estate, and hardware sectors.
Startup Showcases
Witness powerful AI-driven solutions in action with live demonstrations from the most promising startups. Experience firsthand how emerging technologies are revolutionizing critical industries and creating new market opportunities.
Expert Panels
Engage with carefully curated panel discussions featuring experts from manufacturing, PropTech, and hardware design. These dynamic conversations will unpack complex challenges and illuminate pathways to innovation.
Strategic Networking
Connect with decision-makers in a structured environment designed to facilitate meaningful relationships. Bridge Austin's vibrant ecosystem with global players through targeted networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings.
Featured Speakers for Texas Summit
Oct 15
Oct 16
AI in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Production
The manufacturing sector stands at the precipice of its greatest transformation since the industrial revolution. AI-powered solutions are fundamentally reimagining what's possible on factory floors across Texas and beyond.
Smart factories leverage machine learning to optimize production lines in real-time, with predictive AI identifying maintenance needs before equipment fails. Automation at scale is creating unprecedented efficiency, while digital twins enable virtual testing that accelerates innovation cycles.
At the Texas AI Forum, manufacturing leaders will showcase practical applications that are delivering measurable ROI today, while exploring emerging technologies that will define the competitive landscape tomorrow.
AI in Real Estate & PropTech: Building Intelligence
The real estate industry is experiencing a profound technological awakening as AI-powered PropTech solutions transform every aspect of the built environment. Intelligent property management systems are revolutionizing how assets are maintained, while predictive analytics enable more strategic investment decisions.
Urban AI planning tools are helping developers and municipalities create more sustainable, resilient communities. From construction technology that reduces waste to smart building systems that optimize energy consumption, AI is enhancing both the economic and environmental performance of real estate assets.
47%
Energy Reduction
Average energy savings achieved by buildings implementing AI-driven management systems
$8.5B
Market Growth
Projected annual PropTech investment by 2026, with AI solutions leading adoption
35%
Efficiency Gain
Average operational efficiency improvement reported by property managers using AI tools
AI in Hardware: Intelligence at the Edge
The hardware revolution is accelerating as AI moves from the cloud to the edge. Custom AI chip designs are delivering unprecedented computational power with remarkable energy efficiency, enabling intelligence in devices that previously couldn't support it.
IoT ecosystems are growing more sophisticated through edge computing advancements that process data locally, reducing latency and enhancing privacy. These innovations are creating new possibilities across industries—from autonomous vehicles to smart cities infrastructure.
The Texas AI Forum will showcase the latest breakthroughs in hardware design, exploring how specialized processors, novel materials, and innovative architectures are expanding the frontier of what's possible with physical AI systems.
Strategic Partnerships Driving Innovation
The Texas AI Forum brings together an unparalleled coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing technological innovation across manufacturing, real estate, and hardware sectors.
F50 Nexus
Texas Association of Business
Physical AI Builders
Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs
Join us as summit partner!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Position your brand at the forefront of AI innovation in manufacturing, real estate, and hardware. The Texas AI Forum offers strategic sponsorship packages designed to maximize visibility and engagement with decision-makers.
Brand Credibility
Associate your organization with cutting-edge innovation and thought leadership in AI applications across industrial sectors. Sponsorship packages include speaking opportunities, branded content placement, and recognition throughout event materials.
Targeted Exposure
Connect with a carefully curated audience of investors, founders, and industry executives actively seeking solutions in your domain. Customized packages ensure your message reaches the most relevant decision-makers through strategic placement.
Direct Engagement
Facilitate meaningful connections through sponsored networking sessions, private meeting spaces, and curated introductions to potential partners, customers, and investors aligned with your strategic objectives.
Contact sponsorship@f50.me with subject "Sponsorship Inquiry" to discuss custom packages tailored to your specific objectives and budget.
Register Today
Austin's most influential AI event for industry is approaching quickly. Secure your participation now to join the movement shaping the future of manufacturing, real estate, and hardware through artificial intelligence.
Early registrants receive priority access to:
  • One-on-one meetings with featured speakers and investors
  • Reserved seating at high-demand keynote presentations
  • Exclusive pre-event networking reception on October 15
  • Comprehensive Manufacturing Summit 2025 digital content package

Important Dates
  • Early Bird Registration Closes: August 31, 2025
  • Speaker/Showcase Applications Due: September 15, 2025
  • Final Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025
  • Event Date: October 16, 2025
For registration assistance or special accommodation requests, please contact support@txaiforum.com or call (512) 555-0125.

$$Money Behind Physical AI - 2025’s Biggest U.S. Investments - David Cao

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