Humanoids Summit Returns to Silicon Valley, Spotlighting the Next Decade of Robotics Innovation
The Humanoids Summit is making its highly anticipated return to Silicon Valley, marking its annual flagship gathering and cementing its status as the world’s largest conference dedicated exclusively to humanoid robotics. Scheduled for December 11-12 at the renowned Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, the Summit arrives at a time when humanoid robots and physical AI technologies are increasingly recognized as one of the most transformative technology classes poised to reshape global industry over the next decade.
Organized and produced by ALM Ventures, the 2025 edition of the Humanoids Summit continues its focus on key themes that have defined the event since its inception: mass production, commercialization, and strategic allocation of global capital toward scalable humanoid systems. Recent breakthroughs in dexterity, perception, actuation, locomotion, unified whole-body control, and foundational world-model architectures have moved the field from carefully controlled laboratory demonstrations toward systems capable of early autonomous operation and real-world deployment. These developments underscore the accelerating pace of innovation that is bringing humanoid robots closer to widespread commercial application.
“Humanoid robotics is advancing at a pace that’s beginning to reshape global industry,” said Modar Alaoui, founder and chair of the Humanoids Summit and general partner at ALM Ventures. “This year’s Summit brings together the leaders turning that momentum into reality—moving humanoids from controlled demos to scalable, autonomous systems that can operate reliably in diverse environments.”
The Summit program will feature live demonstrations from leading humanoid robotics developers, showcasing the latest capabilities in mobility, manipulation, and human-robot interaction. Attendees will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge systems in action, from robots performing complex assembly tasks to autonomous navigation in dynamic environments. The live demonstrations provide a rare, hands-on glimpse into the near-future of humanoid robotics and illustrate the practical steps companies are taking toward commercialization.
Over 65 speakers from 60 participating companies will share insights, research breakthroughs, and commercialization strategies. Notable participants include representatives from Google DeepMind, Apptronik, XPeng, Boston Dynamics, Fourier Intelligence, Agility Robotics, Galbot, Sanctuary AI, NASA, Booster Robotics, Robot Era, and High Torque Robotics. These speakers will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including engineering advancements, mass production challenges, market entry strategies, and global investment trends. Additionally, McKinsey & Company will present key findings from its October 2025 report, Humanoid Robots: Crossing the Chasm from Concept to Commercial Reality, providing attendees with data-driven perspectives on how humanoid robotics is evolving from conceptual prototypes to commercially viable solutions.
The event is expected to draw nearly 2,000 participants from more than 400 companies and 40 countries, spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The attendee base will include major multinational corporations, technology buyers, global investors, startup founders, and suppliers within the humanoid robotics ecosystem. Fortune-listed enterprises, venture capital firms, and research institutions alike will participate, reflecting the growing importance of humanoid robotics in both commercial and strategic contexts.
This year’s Silicon Valley edition follows the Summit’s successful expansion to London earlier in 2025 and precedes its first Asian edition, signaling a broader effort to foster international coordination across the humanoid robotics ecosystem. The event is strategically timed to coincide with International Humanoids Day, observed annually on December 12. Established by the Humanoids Summit organizers, the day celebrates global achievements in humanoid robotics and highlights the accelerating pace of innovation across research, industry, and commercialization.
A dedicated session will feature the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which will present ongoing work on humanoid performance standards. These standards are designed to accelerate national adoption of humanoid technologies by providing measurable benchmarks for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. The session will also highlight collaborative efforts between industry and government to ensure that emerging humanoid systems meet rigorous performance and safety requirements, creating a foundation for broader commercial deployment.
Panel discussions throughout the Summit will be moderated by journalists from leading media organizations, including Bloomberg, The Washington Post, The Information, Forbes, and Nikkei. These panels will explore topics ranging from engineering innovation and commercialization strategies to investment trends and global regulatory considerations. Media coverage will be extensive, with documentary crews and live television broadcasts planned on-site, providing visibility to a global audience and highlighting the impact of humanoid robotics on multiple industries.
The program will also feature a special segment for rising startups in the humanoid robotics space. Selected startups will pitch their technologies and business models to a panel of international venture capital firms, offering participants a glimpse into the next generation of innovators driving the field forward. This startup showcase emphasizes the Summit’s role as a bridge between emerging technologies and the capital required to scale them.
In addition to technical and commercial sessions, the Summit will celebrate the forthcoming launch of the Bay Area Robotics Association, a new member-driven organization designed to connect robotics and AI companies across the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally. The Association aims to provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking, further strengthening the regional and global humanoid robotics ecosystem.
The Humanoids Summit remains the premier forum for leaders, innovators, and investors in humanoid robotics to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and track the rapid evolution of this transformative technology class. With its unique combination of live demonstrations, expert insights, startup showcases, and global networking, the Summit offers a comprehensive view of the current state of humanoid robotics while charting the trajectory for the next decade.
As humanoid robots increasingly move from controlled demonstrations to practical applications, the 2025 Silicon Valley edition of the Humanoids Summit offers a timely and essential platform for stakeholders to engage, learn, and influence the development of technologies that are poised to redefine industries worldwide. From manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, research, and public services, humanoid robotics is on the cusp of fundamentally transforming how humans interact with machines—and the Summit provides a front-row seat to this unfolding revolution.
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