World models are early enough for Europe to actually compete — but can we?

30 Sept 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
After years of buzz around text- and image-based large-language models (LLMs), world models are promising to take the technology to the next frontier with systems capable of understanding the laws of the physical world in order to plan actions in real environments. In this panel, we’ll explore why Europe could have an edge here and what it’ll take to ensure the region keeps a spot in the new race for physical AI.
Speakers
Sarah Gates
Sarah Gates, VP Global Affairs - Wayve
Zelda Mariet
Zelda Mariet, Cofounder - Bioptimus
Nazo Moosa
Nazo Moosa, Managing Director - Paladin Capital Group
Rosalyn Moran
Rosalyn Moran, CEO - Stanhope AI
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet, Senior Tech Reporter - Sifted