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SF Tech Week 2026

Building the Physical World with AI

Hosted by Autodesk and Reer

When
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where
Downtown
Format
Happy Hour
Building the Physical World with AI artwork

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How will AI reshape the way we design and make the physical world?

Join Autodesk and Reer for an evening of conversation, networking, and fresh perspectives on the future of AI and the physical world during SF Tech Week.

Hosted at Autodesk’s downtown San Francisco headquarters, this happy hour brings together designers, engineers, researchers, founders, and technologists working at the intersection of AI and the physical world.

Together, we’ll discuss where we are today, what’s changing quickly, and what the next decade could look like as AI moves beyond the digital world and becomes an increasingly important part of how we create the world around us.

The evening will feature:

🍸 Happy hour networking with founders, designers, engineers, researchers, investors, and industry leaders

🎤 A panel discussion featuring: - AI and technology leaders from Autodesk - Founders building AI-native tools for the physical world - Leaders shaping the future of design, engineering, and making

Whether you’re building AI products, designing buildings or products, developing new manufacturing and robotics systems, conducting research, or simply curious about how AI will transform the physical world, we’d love to have you join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections.

This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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