Physical AI Conference 2026
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About This Event
Bringing Physical AI to the Real World
As AI learns to move, make decisions, and interact with the physical world, how will it reshape mobility, robotics, drones, and the industries around us?
Join us at the third annual Physical AI Conference 2026 to explore the possibilities of Physical AI and meet the people bringing them into the real world.
Hear diverse perspectives from industry experts and leaders, discover emerging ideas from companies and start-ups, and connect with fellow attendees over a Korean buffet and an evening networking reception.
Co-hosted by BAKG Physical AI Group and K-PAI, the conference brings together industry professionals, researchers, and founders from Korea and Silicon Valley to explore advances in Physical AI and opportunities for real-world applications.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 2:00–10:00 PM
Venue: Plug & Play Tech Center, 1st Floor
Languages: Part 1 in English / Part 2 in Korean
Co-hosts: BAKG Physical AI Group · K-PAI
Co-organizers: Seoul National University · Odyssey Ventures · SV Robotics · Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco · Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) · Bay Area K-Group
Ticket: $40
Early Bird: $20 (Available until October 31)
All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Who Should Attend
Engineers, researchers, and industry professionals working in mobility, robotics, drones, and AI
Founders and leaders exploring Physical AI technologies and opportunities
Anyone curious about the present and future of Physical AI
Anyone interested in connecting with Korean and Silicon Valley technology communities
Program
Part 1 · BAKG Physical AI Group | Presented in English
2:00–2:30 PM · Registration & Doors Open
2:30–2:40 PM · Opening Remarks: Kevin Kim
2:40–3:00 PM · Congratulatory Remarks:
Yun-cheol Koo (former Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance and Economy)
Jung-taek Lim (Consul General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco)
3:00–3:40 PM · Keynote Sessions
Yelin Kim · CV/ML Science Lead @ Amazon Last Mile
Prajwal Deshkar · VC @ Plug and Play
3:40–4:20 PM · Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dennis Liu · Founder @ DL & Co
Panelist: Yelin Kim · CV/ML Science Lead @ Amazon Last Mile
Panelist: Prajwal Deshkar · VC @ Plug and Play
4:20–4:30 PM · Break
4:30–5:30 PM · Startup Pitch Session
5:30–5:50 PM · Keynote Session
Soy Choi · CEO @ Dentronic
5:50–6:10 PM · Corporate Presentations
6:10–7:00 PM · Dinner
Part 2 · K-PAI | Presented in Korean
7:00–7:50 PM · Keynote Session
Yun-cheol Koo (former Deputy PM & Minister of Finance and Economy)
7:50–8:20 PM · Keynote Session
Jung Hee Cheon · CEO @ CryptoLab/HEaaN, Professor at Seoul National University
8:20–9:00 PM · Fireside Chat:
Yun-cheol Koo (former Deputy PM & Minister of Finance and Economy)
Jung Hee Cheon · CEO @ CryptoLab/HEaaN, Professor at Seoul National University
9:00–10:00 PM · Networking Reception
The agenda is subject to change.
About the Hosts
BAKG Physical AI Group is a Silicon Valley community that meets regularly to discuss emerging technology. Founded in 2018 as an electric and autonomous vehicle study group under Bay Area K-Group, it has since expanded its focus to include robotics, drones, and AI.
K-PAI (Korean Private AI Forum) is a community based in Silicon Valley and Seoul that hosts expert seminars and forums on key AI topics, including AI security, robotics, and homomorphic encryption.
Event & Sponsorship Inquiries
Kevin Kim · President, BAKG Physical AI Group
kevinkim39@gmail.com
Physical AI to Real World — 현실 세계로 확장되는 AI
AI가 움직이고, 판단하고, 현실 세계와 상호작용하는 시대. 모빌리티부터 로보틱스, 드론까지, Physical AI는 기술과 산업의 미래를 어떻게 바꾸고 있을까요?
세 번째 Physical AI Conference 2026에 함께해 Physical AI의 가능성을 살펴보고, 이를 현실로 만들어가는 사람들을 만나보세요.
업계 전문가와 리더들의 다양한 관점을 듣고, 여러 기업과 스타트업의 새로운 아이디어를 살펴봅니다. 한식 뷔페와 저녁 네트워킹 리셉션을 통해 참가자들과 교류하는 시간도 마련되어 있습니다.
BAKG Physical AI Group과 K-PAI가 공동 주최하는 이번 컨퍼런스는 한국과 실리콘밸리의 업계 전문가, 연구자, 창업가들이 모여 Physical AI의 발전과 실제 적용 가능성을 함께 살펴보는 자리입니다.
행사 안내
일시: 2026년 11월 12일 목요일 오후 2시–10시
장소: Plug & Play Tech Center, 1층
진행 언어: Part 1 영어 / Part 2 한국어
공동 주최: BAKG Physical AI Group · K-PAI
공동 주관: 서울대학교 · Odyssey Ventures · SV Robotics · 샌프란시스코 총영사관 · 전자통신연구원(ETRI) · Bay Area K-Group
티켓: $40
얼리버드: $20 (10월 31일까지)
모든 시간은 미국 태평양 표준시(PST) 기준입니다.
이런 분께 추천합니다
모빌리티·로보틱스·드론·AI 분야의 엔지니어, 연구자 및 업계 전문가
Physical AI 기술과 사업 기회를 탐색하는 창업가 및 리더
Physical AI의 현재와 미래가 궁금한 분
한국과 실리콘밸리 기술 커뮤니티와 교류하고 싶은 분
프로그램
Part 1 · BAKG Physical AI Group | 영어 진행
2:00–2:30 PM · 등록 및 입장
2:30–3:00 PM · 개회사
2:40–3:00 PM · 축사:
구윤철 (전 경제부총리)
임정택 (샌프란시스코 총영사)
3:00–3:40 PM · 기조연설
Yelin Kim · CV/ML Science Lead @ Amazon Last Mile
Prajwal Deshkar · VC @ Plug and Play
3:40–4:20 PM · 패널 토론
모더레이터: Dennis Liu · Founder @ DL & Co
패널: Yelin Kim · CV/ML Science Lead @ Amazon Last Mile
패널: Prajwal Deshkar · VC @ Plug and Play
4:20–4:30 PM · 휴식
4:30–5:30 PM · 스타트업 피치
5:30–5:50 PM · 기조연설
Soy Choi · CEO @ Dentronic
5:50–6:10 PM · 기업 발표
6:10–7:00 PM · 저녁 식사
Part 2 · K-PAI | 한국어 진행
7:00–7:50 PM · 기조연설
구윤철 전 경제부총리
7:50–8:20 PM · 기조연설
천정희 (Jung Hee Cheon) · CEO @ CryptoLab/HEaaN, Professor at Seoul National University
8:20–9:00 PM · 대담
구윤철 전 경제부총리
천정희 (Jung Hee Cheon) · CEO @ CryptoLab/HEaaN, Professor at Seoul National University
9:00–10:00 PM · 네트워킹 리셉션
프로그램은 변경될 수 있습니다.
주최 커뮤니티 소개
BAKG Physical AI Group은 2018년 전기차·자율주행차 연구 모임으로 시작해, 현재 약 200명의 회원이 활동하는 실리콘밸리 기술 커뮤니티입니다. 모빌리티에서 로보틱스, 드론, AI로 활동 범위를 넓히며 정기 모임과 컨퍼런스를 통해 지식과 경험을 나누고 있습니다.
K-PAI (Korean Private AI Forum)는 실리콘밸리와 서울을 중심으로 AI 보안, 로보틱스, 동형암호 등 AI 핵심 분야의 전문가 세미나와 포럼을 개최하는 커뮤니티입니다.
행사 및 후원 문의
Kevin Kim · President, BAKG Physical AI Group
kevinkim39@gmail.com
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