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Original from RoboticsTomorrow.com: Actuate 26 Robotics Developer Conference Announces Speaker Lineup Featuring Leaders From Wayve, Aurora, Physical Intelligence, Zipline, Shield AI, Google DeepMind and NVIDIA

Actuate 26 Robotics Developer Conference Reveals Speaker Lineup with Industry Leaders

Published at Jul 15, 2026 from RoboticsTomorrow.com 5

Foxglove has announced the speaker lineup for Actuate 26, its annual robotics developer conference, featuring leaders from Wayve, Aurora, Physical Intelligence, and more. The event will take place on August 18-19, 2026, at Fort Mason in San Francisco, showcasing technical talks, keynotes, and hands-on programming.

This conference is significant as it aims to gather over 1,000 attendees from various sectors deploying robots, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. The participation of industry leaders highlights the growing interest and advancements in robotics and AI technologies.

As the event approaches, attendees should look forward to insights from top experts in the field and opportunities for networking and collaboration. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.

Editor's Note

The Actuate 26 conference underscores the increasing convergence of robotics and AI across multiple sectors. With a diverse lineup of speakers and a focus on practical applications, this event is poised to influence future developments in robotics technology and deployment strategies.

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