ENCOUNTER 01·23 SEP 2027ANNOUNCED
Physical AI
Physical AI
«What changes when intelligence gets a body?»
World models, embodied intelligence, humanoids and industrial autonomy. The move from AI that writes to AI that acts in the physical world.
23 September 2027 · Thursday · 18:30 · RU / EN SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION · NOÔDOME · ROMANOV DVOR, MOSCOW
WHY NOW
Major labs and manufacturers are moving their focus from text to action and robotics.
WHAT IS REAL
World models and training in simulation are already carrying over to real robot arms and warehouses.
WHAT IS DISPUTED
General-purpose humanoids against narrow automation: where the real economics are.
WHY IT MATTERS IN RUSSIA
Industry short of skilled workers is the natural first market for physical AI.
EVIDENCE STAGES ON STAGE:IN THE LABPILOT
RUN OF SHOW
18:30
Doors & demonstrations
A gallery of startups and prototypes, networking with intent.
19:00
The Signal
A concise evidence briefing: what changed, what is real, what is speculative.
19:12
The Russian Lens
A leading Russian scientist, investor or builder: capability, constraints, stakes.
19:28
The Global Dispatch
A global expert: the frontier and the strongest counter-argument to the obvious narrative.
19:50
The Encounter
A prepared one-on-one dialogue, then a panel of contrasting positions: science, industry, capital and ethics.
20:35
Builders on Stage
Up to three five-minute demonstrations. Selected on evidence.
20:55
Audience questions
Questions gathered before and during the evening. The moderator chooses by substance.
21:15
The Future Questionnaire
Seven questions, one ritual. The answers enter the season archive.
21:27
The Open Door
Conversation, action circles, introductions and sign-ups to continue.
22:00
Close
Until the next encounter.
THIS EVENING’S STAGE
M
The hosts
Garrett Johnston every evening. Vladimir Pozner, patron of the format, at selected evenings.
R
The Russian Lens
An academician, lab, founder or investor with field expertise.
G
The Global Dispatch
A global frontier expert - in person or live remote.
P
Panel of positions
Two or three contrasting viewpoints: science, industry, capital, ethics.
B
Builders
Up to three startups and labs with working prototypes.
Names are published only after written confirmation of participation. The line-up may change; ticket holders hear about changes first.
THIS EVENING’S TABLES
A dinner with the speakers at 17:00 and a debrief dinner at 22:15. Applied for separately from a ticket.
17:00 · 12-14 SEATS22:15 · 16-18 SEATS
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