The annual gathering

Neural Concept Connect — SF Bay Area

From AI agents to physical product — the SF Bay Area edition of our annual gathering, for the engineering leaders building AI into hardware at the source.

October 20, 2026 Bay Area, USA Limited seats
Speakers

Who you will hear from

The full agenda and line-up are revealed in waves — first confirmed below. Apply now to hear the rest first.

Olivier Cadet
Olivier Cadet VP Innovation
Pritul Shah
Pritul Shah Sr. Director - AI System, Simulation and Design
Microsoft Partner panels
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More to be announced New keynotes and sessions, revealed in waves.

All our speakers from other editions

NCC MunichDr. Torbjörn VirdungTechnical Leader CFD, Volvo Cars
NCC MunichJorice SamuelCTO, Nexans
NCC MunichSpeaker to be announcedAudi

Voices from past editions

ValeoMahleMetaToyotaAudiLeonardoSubaruGE Vernova
What is NCC

Turn your AI ambition into engineering reality.

Hear from the world's most advanced companies across industries already using engineering AI in production: what worked, what didn't, and the path ahead.

Keynotes & real deployment storiesHear how companies are already putting Engineering AI to work in product design.
Partner panelsDiscuss how to deploy Engineering AI at enterprise scale with our technology partners.
Networking with peersCompare notes and discuss what changes for your teams once AI is part of established product design workflows.
About Neural Concept

The intelligence layer for engineering

Neural Concept helps engineering companies design and develop complex, high-performance products faster. Its AI-native platform embeds physics-aware intelligence directly into design and simulation workflows, empowering engineering teams to make continuous, AI-augmented decisions at every stage of product design. NCC is where the people doing that work come together.

The day

How the day runs

A full day, 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Exact venue is shared with accepted invitees.

  1. AM
    Check-in + breakfastOpening remarks + NC presentationExternal keynote speaker
  2. Noon
    Lunch break
  3. PM
    Customer presentationsReception
Before you apply

Everything you need to know.

Every application is reviewed. Here is what to expect before you apply.

Who is NCC for?
Engineering leaders who are done talking about AI strategy and ready to build: teams already running AI in production, and those serious about getting there. In practice, VPs of Engineering, CTOs, and Heads of Simulation, CAE and R&D across automotive, aerospace & defense, semiconductors, energy and industrial hardware.
How does the application work?
The event is free, but seats are limited. Apply with the form and we review every application. Accepted invitees hear back within 48 hours, with venue details and next steps.
Is there a cost?
There is no ticket fee. Neural Concept hosts the day, including sessions, catering and the reception. Travel and accommodation are your own.
Are sessions recorded?
To keep the room candid, roundtables and panels run under Chatham House rules and are not recorded. Selected material may be shared with invitees afterward when the speaker agrees.
I'm a journalist. Can I attend?
Yes, with accreditation. Request press accreditation and our team will get back to you within 48 hours.
More editions

Can't make the Bay Area date?

Munich, Germany November 24, 2026 · EU edition View this edition →
Tokyo, Japan Date to be announced · APAC edition To be announced
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