The way we design and engineer complex systems are quickly changing as AI becomes integrated into new workflows and methods. How will AI reshape the way we model complex systems? What kinds of advances and discoveries might come about as simulation and intelligence converge? And how will these shifts influence domains such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, semiconductors, and material science?

Join us for an invite-only, half-day summit hosted by OUP VC and Synopsys Technology Intelligence Center, where we’ll explore with the changemakers in the space how AI is transforming the way we run and apply physics simulations.

This gathering brings together founders, investors, reearchers, and industry leaders for candid discussions on what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s next.

Event Agenda:

1:00 PM: Check-in and Networking
1:30 PM: Welcome Remarks + Keynote by Prith Banerjee - SVP of Simulation and Analysis at Synopsys
1:50 PM: Panel - Accelerating Hardware Innovation
2:30 PM: Market Deep Dive by Andy Fine - CEO of Fine Physics
2:45 PM: Coffee / Networking Break
3:10 PM: Panel - Solving Robotic Edge Cases with Sim-to-Real
- [Moderator] Manny Stockman - Managing Partner at Osage University Partners (OUP)
- Yunzhu Li – Co-Founder at SceniX and Professor at Columbia
- Haomiao Huang, PhD – Founding Partner at Matter Venture Partners
- Steve Xie, Ph.D. – Founder & CEO at Lightwheel
- Achuta Kadambi – Co-Founder, Akasha Imaging & Vayu Robotics and Professor at UCLA
3:50 PM: Panel - Applications in New Frontiers (Quantum, Chemistry, Materials)
- [Moderator] Prateek Joshi - Investor at Moxxie Ventures and Host of Infinite Curiosity Podcast
- Stefan Leichenauer – VP of Engineering at SandboxAQ
- Jimmy Cheng – Head of Technology Intelligence Center at Synopsys Inc
- Francis Ho – Partner at Walden Catalyst Ventures
- Andy Fine - CEO of Fine Physics
4:30 PM: Happy Hour Hosted by Wilson Sonsini

Who should attend?

Startups working on design and engineering software
Deep tech and software Investors
Researchers
Engineers / talent

About OUP

Osage University Partners (OUP) is a $800M AUM venture capital fund that invests in deeply technical startups with origins in university research. OUP firmly believes that universities provide an unparalleled innovation engine and we have partnered with over 100 of the most entrepreneurial universities and research centers to invest in their startups

About Synopsys

Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow

About Wilson Sonsini

Wilson Sonsini has guided technology pioneers for more than 60 years and today works with hundreds of AI companies, advising innovators at every stage of growth on their critical legal needs—from formation, financings, and strategic transactions to protecting IP and navigating complex regulations.

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Beyond Horizons AI Simulation Summit