
Ai4 is the epicenter of the global artificial intelligence community, bringing together business executives and technology leaders to shape the future of AI. Established in 2018, this conference has grown to become North America’s largest AI industry event. The gathering attracts thousands of attendees from around the world who come to explore real-world applications, breakthrough advancements, and proven best practices driving AI forward.
The conference covers cutting-edge topics from AI Agents and Generative AI to World Models and beyond. Attendees can expect to discover the latest innovations across multiple tracks focused on AI transformation, infrastructure, oversight, and specialized applications. The event brings together industry experts, government organizations, disruptive startups, investors, and research labs all under one roof.
With over 1000 speakers, the lineup includes Nobel Prize winners, AI pioneers, and leaders from major corporations. Notable speakers include Geoffrey Hinton (the “Godfather of AI”), Fei-Fei Li (“Godmother of AI”), Andrew Ng from DeepLearning.AI, and executives from companies like Waymo, Cisco, Ford, and AstraZeneca. The speaker roster represents the who’s who of artificial intelligence across academia, industry, and research.
The conference offers multiple pass types to accommodate different attendee needs, from standard access to VIP experiences and specialized passes for startups, government, academic, and media participants. Special events include AI research summits, hands-on training sessions, leadership summits, and networking receptions. The event also features unique attractions like humanoid robot demonstrations and industry-specific meetups.
Ai4 2026 aims to advance responsible human-machine collaboration while providing practical insights for implementing AI solutions. The conference creates opportunities for meaningful connections between VCs and startups, technical professionals and business leaders, and researchers and practitioners. The comprehensive agenda includes roundtable discussions, policy summits, and specialized tracks for both beginners and advanced AI practitioners.