When the NBA held its first Tech Summit in 2000, few imagined it would become a cornerstone of All-Star weekend. Now, 25 years later, the summit has returned to the Bay Area, where it all began, marking a milestone in the league's embrace of technology.

What started as a simple conversation about the future has evolved into an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, featuring discussions on AI, robotics, and the media revolution that has reshaped sports. Commissioner Adam Silver shared the stage with advanced Physical AI robots at this year's event, showcasing how innovation continues transforming the game.

Adam Silver and Golden State Warriors Bring Physical AI to the NBA at 2025 NBA All-Star Technology Summit. pic.twitter.com/4z5lXOc9QO

Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs even appeared, launching T-shirts and entertaining the crowd. The summit also featured a high-profile panel on streaming services, with executives from Netflix, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube discussing the ongoing digital shift-a vision first championed by Mark Cuban at the inaugural summit.

Despite initial scepticism, the Tech Summit has become an essential platform where NBA owners, players, and media moguls exchange ideas on the ever-evolving landscape of sports and technology. This year's speakers included All-Star players Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu, and the USA Basketball chairperson, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.

Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas also sat down for a conversation with Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, adding another layer of insight to the event. As Silver reflected on the summit's past and future, he admitted that predicting the next 25 years is nearly impossible.

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Head Coach Steve Kerr demonstrate how AI robots are integrated into their routines. pic.twitter.com/LzN0qMCyzz

'We're featuring AI and robotics this year. Who knew?' he said. While the Tech Summit continues to evolve, one thing remains certain-it will always be a space to explore the next big thing in basketball and beyond.