AI for Physical Industries

Thank you for joining us at our AI for Physical Industries event. Your presence and insights -- especially during the Digital Thread workshop -- are what make the Plug and Play ecosystem so vital to the future of the industry.

AI is no longer just digital, but operational. Whether it was Interface’s approach to industrial data or the autonomous potential showcased by Trellis Robotics, the featured founders represent the next frontier of efficiency. 

To add some context to what we saw on stage, we aggregated real-time sentiment and readiness data from our attending corporate partners. I thought you might find this Ecosystem Readiness Snapshot valuable for benchmarking your own journey:

• 42% of respondents say proven ROI case studies would most accelerate AI adoption 

• 61% of respondents build in-house AI solutions AND partner with startups, while 16% only build in-house, and 23% only partner with startups

• 71% of respondents say there will be a moderate increase in their organization’s industrial AI investments; 23% and 6% of respondents say investments will significantly increase and stay flat, respectively 

• Efficiency, cost reduction, and speed of decision-making were cited as key AI success metrics

As your partner, we want to ensure you have everything you need to act on these insights:

• Pitch Decks: Would you like the full decks from any of the 22 presenting startups?

• Deep Dives: Are there specific tracks (Industrial, Physical, or Agentic) where you’d like a more tailored introduction to the founders?

• Pilot Support: If any technology sparked an idea for a use case, let’s discuss how we can facilitate a pilot.

How do these benchmarks compare to your current internal metrics? Let’s catch up soon to ensure we’re maximizing these connections for your 2026 innovation goals.