Join the In-Space Physical AI Workshop on February 11–12, 2026, at The Ion in Houston. Organized by Rice Nexus with partners including NASA, Purdue, and Vanderbilt, the workshop brings together industry, government, and academia to explore how artificial intelligence and autonomous physical systems are shaping the future of space operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with teams actively working in this area, including Torres Orbital Mining (TOM).
Details and registration: nexus.rice.edu/events/in-space-physical-ai-workshop
The workshop will include sessions on:
- AI-enabling mission to Mars
- AI-magnified strategic economic presence in cis-lunar space
- Defending the homeland
- International collaboration
- Short pitches and posters: Startups/commercial vendors
Presentations by leading space AI startups and government sponsors will highlight the latest advancements and future directions.
Image courtesy of Rice Nexus, which supports translation and commercialization of Rice University innovations. The image illustrates the logos of the Workshop partners: Purdue, Rice, Vanderbilt, and NASA.
