Inside Physical AI: Silicon Valley × Shenzhen — BFC Innovation Mission 2026
2026-11-11 · 09:00:00 · San Francisco
Stanford, CA
Inside Physical AI: Silicon Valley × Shenzhen is a multi-day innovation summit organized by Bay Area Founders Club, taking place from November 11 to November 17, 2026.
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Hosted by Dr. Paul Fang
Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders building in hardware, robotics, and artificial intelligence who want direct exposure to international manufacturing and technology ecosystems will find this program relevant. It targets entrepreneurs ready to invest 15,680 USD to explore cross-border innovation networks.
What happens
The schedule features targeted site visits and tech demonstrations, kicking off on Day 1 with an exploration of consumer innovation, global brands, and AI hardware. Activities include morning experiences with Shenzhen ecosystem highlights like robotaxis, Bambu Lab, Meituan drone deliveries, and robotic coffee services.
Who's in the room
Hosted by Dr. Siming Li and Ian Gunther, along with Dr. Paul Fang, the gathering convenes leaders bridging Silicon Valley and Asian tech hubs. Attendees connect with founders and operators focused on cutting-edge hardware implementation and machine learning.
How to prepare
Review your supply chain, hardware deployment timelines, and partnership objectives before arriving. Prepare a concise explanation of your technology's real-world applications so you can easily initiate substantive discussions during the scheduled ecosystem tours.
Organizer: Bay Area Founders Club
At a glance
- Tickets
- 15680 usd
- Sectors
- Ai ml, Hardware
Agenda
- Day 1 · Day 1: Consumer Innovation, Global Brands & AI Hardware — Morning experience of Shenzhen's Innovation Ecosystem (Robotaxi, Bambu Lab, Meituan Drone Delivery, Robotic Coffee Experience) and Afternoon/Evening Global Brand Forum & Networking Gala.
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Dr. Siming Li (Host)
- Ian Gunther (Host)
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