DENVER, CO — April 6, 2026 — Vellex Computing was selected to pitch and exhibit its breakthrough AI technology under the AI track at the 2026 Industry Growth Forum (IGF), the flagship conference hosted by the National Laboratory of the Rockies, held March 31–April 2, 2026, in Denver, CO. The IGF is one of the premier gatherings for the Rocky Mountain deep-tech innovation ecosystem, bringing together breakthrough startups, leading investors, and corporate partners for a high-impact week of strategic collaboration and technology showcases. Vellex was among a curated group of companies selected to present their vision to this exclusive audience.
A Vision for True Intelligence: CEO and co-founder Dr. Palak Jain, alongside co-founder Jason, represented Vellex at the forum, offering attendees a closer look at how Vellex’s physics-based computing architecture addresses the most pressing constraints in modern AI. The big takeaway from their presentation? AI tools can bring automation, but automation alone doesn't bring intelligence. True intelligence is achieved when devices can learn on their own — not just execute processes.
This is where physics-based computing becomes a game changer. While the field is new and emerging, the direction is clear: to make AI truly intelligent, we need fundamentally new ways of computing that leverage the laws of physics. This approach offers three distinct advantages:
Throughout the event, the team shared this vision with investors and corporate partners, and the reception was incredible. Initial meetings quickly led to more meetings and deep-dive discussions about the future of computing.
What's Next
After the forum, Vellex continues to expand discussions with interested investors and technical partners while preparing additional showcases for the months ahead. Exciting times are ahead, and the company remains focused on bringing continuous, on-device AI training to battery-powered edge hardware—empowering satellites, drones, robotics, and wearables to learn and adapt in the field at milliwatt power, without relying on costly cloud retraining.
About Vellex Computing:
Vellex Computing is pioneering a paradigm shift in AI by enabling real-time AI training directly on edge devices at milliwatt power. While traditional edge AI relies on static models and costly cloud retraining, Vellex uses a physics-based analog architecture to map optimization mathematics onto physical systems, allowing models to settle at optimal weights near-instantly. Benchmarked at Stanford and Berkeley Lab, the Vellex platform delivers 17,000x faster training while consuming less power than a Bluetooth radio (<10mW). Headquartered in San Francisco, Vellex empowers autonomous systems in satellite sensing, robotics, drones, and wearable technology to learn and adapt in the field.
About the Industry Growth Forum:
The Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is the premier event for clean energy and deep-tech startups to connect with the world's leading investors and corporate integrators. Hosted by national laboratories, it serves as a critical bridge between breakthrough scientific research and commercial market success.
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