Building AI for the Physical World - Inside Hadrian's Factory X

Hosted by Bessemer Venture Partners, J.P. Morgan and Orrick, inside a working defense factory. Most AI panels happen in an event space.

About this event

This event is a panel discussion and happy hour hosted at Hadrian's Factory X in Torrance^{1, 2}. It focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence within live manufacturing and defense production environments^{1, 2}.

The session features a panel of founders and investors discussing the challenges of deploying AI on the factory floor, including data fragmentation, legacy equipment, and the realities of high-mix, low-volume production^{1, 2}. The agenda includes networking, opening remarks, a panel discussion, and a Q&A session^{1, 2}.

Who is in the room

The event is intended for founders and operators in manufacturing, robotics, and defense technology^{1, 2}. It also targets investors in industrial and defense sectors, corporate strategy teams at aerospace primes, and engineers or product managers building AI for physical systems^{1, 2}.

How to get in

Registration is required via Partiful^{1, 2}. No specific price or application deadline is listed in the available documentation^{1, 2}.

Why it matters

This event is significant for those building AI for physical environments because it takes place inside an active automated production site rather than a standard event space^{1, 2}. It offers insights from practitioners who have implemented AI in live production environments^{1, 2}.

Practical

The event takes place in Torrance on October 14, 2026, as part of LA Tech Week^{1, 2}. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM, followed by the panel at 5:15 PM and a final networking session at 6:30 PM^{1, 2}.

Sources

• Building AI for the Physical World - Inside Hadrian's Factory X (tech-week.com)
• Building AI for the Physical World - Inside Hadrian's Factory X (tech-week.com)