As AI rapidly moves from experimentation to deployment, the conversation is shifting beyond models toward infrastructure, robotics, venture investment, and real-world impact.
To explore these trends, WeShine and our partners are hosting two upcoming events that will bring together founders, investors, engineers, researchers, and technology leaders to discuss what’s next for AI and robotics.
🚀 If you care about where AI Infra, robotics, and frontier technology are actually heading, WeShine July 8 event is where you’ll want to be.
In Palo Alto, WeShine is bringing together investors, founders, scientists, engineers, and technology leaders for an evening of high-signal insights, startup pitches, and meaningful conversations around the next wave of innovation.
This is more than a networking event. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from the people building, funding, and shaping the future of AI infrastructure, robotics, and emerging technologies.
🎟️ Event Registration: https://luma.com/ifupn00h
📅 July 8, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto
Sebastian Spitzer
Partner @ Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Omni Ventures
Sebastian brings extensive experience as an operator, startup advisor, and investor. His insights span venture building, emerging technologies, and the practical challenges founders face when scaling innovative companies.
Ryan Wang
General Partner, Solaris Venture Partners
Ryan will share his perspective on venture investing and discuss why founders should think globally from day one. Drawing from his experience backing startups across different markets, he will explore how emerging technologies create opportunities that extend far beyond a single geography.
The evening will bring together investors, founders, engineers, researchers, and technology leaders for conversations on where AI and robotics are heading next.
Highlights include:
Venture insights on AI infrastructure, robotics, and frontier technologies
A panel discussion featuring investors, founders, legal experts, and industry leaders
A startup pitch showcase with live investor feedback
Networking with entrepreneurs, VCs, scientists, and technology professionals
Panelists include leaders from Solaris Venture Partners, HPE, Omni Ventures, PROCEPT BioRobotics, Snell & Wilmer, and emerging AI startups.
We are currently accepting applications from early-stage and growth-stage startups.
Selected companies will have the opportunity to present directly to investors and receive feedback from experienced venture and industry leaders.
📩 Pitch Deck Submission Deadline: July 3
📩 Pitch Application: https://forms.gle/YhtzhjAN34KQQ6hr6
We are also excited to be the cohost with AIRA for the 2026 Humanity & AGI Summit, on July 12th at Stanford Faculty Club.
As artificial intelligence increasingly gains the ability to understand, reason, and act in the physical world, robotics and embodied intelligence are emerging as one of the most important frontiers in technology.
The summit will bring together leading researchers, founders, investors, technologists, and policymakers to discuss the future of AI, robotics, and human civilization.
Embodied Intelligence and Robotics
Human-Robot Collaboration
Robotics Commercialization and Venture Investment
AGI Governance and Global Cooperation
The Future of Work in the Age of AI
Speakers and participants include experts from Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Oracle, Skild AI, and other leading institutions and companies across the AI and robotics ecosystem.
📅 July 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Stanford Faculty Club
🎟️ Register through WeShine’s partner link: https://luma.com/wkolq6uc?coupon=WESHINE to receive additional discount. Early bird is also available by June 20th.
We look forward to seeing members of the WeShine community at both events as we continue exploring the future of AI, robotics, and emerging technologies.
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We shine together ✨
— The WeShine Team
Located in Silicon Valley, WeShine is a nonprofit driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurs. We connect founders, technologists, investors, and industry experts to turn ideas into impactful realities. Through online seminars, meetups, incubation programs, talent initiatives, and global startup events, we provide the resources and networks entrepreneurs need to grow. Join us and be part of a community where visions shine brighter.
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