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# Physical AI for the Next Wave of Industrial Digitalisation


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
- **Time:** 11:30–12:00 (30 min)
- **Room:** Stage 7
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100039-physical-ai-for-the-next-wave-of-industrial-digitalisation)

## Description

This session explores cutting-edge industrial digitalization implementations targeting to physical AI. You'll learn how NVIDIA's comprehensive technology stack enables industrial digitalization—including OpenUSD-based ontology and digital twin simulations—to drive physical AI for broad industrial processes and automation. The session covers practical applications, implementation strategies, and the integration of AI-driven insights with immersive NVIDIA physical AI platforms for manufacturing, energy, robotics, and infrastructure sectors.

## Speaker

### [Sergio Perez](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@sergio-perez)

Senior Solution Architect at NVIDIA


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- [Nemotron: NVIDIA's open model strategy for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/1054-nemotron-nvidia-s) — Sergio Perez
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