Ai4 - North America's largest artificial intelligence industry event 2026
Event Date
August 4–6, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Expected Exhibitors
400
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryAi4 is billed as North America's largest artificial intelligence industry event, returning to Las Vegas for its ninth edition. Founded in 2018 by Michael Weiss and Marcus Jecklin, Ai4 is North America's premier artificial intelligence conference series, annually bringing together business leaders, AI practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to explore AI's real-world impact across every major sector. The 2026 event takes place at The Venetian, Las Vegas.
The program is organized around real-world deployment rather than theory. At Ai4 2026, attendees explore real-world applications, breakthrough advancements, and proven best practices driving AI forward across every industry — from AI Agents and Generative AI to World Models and beyond. Content spans dozens of tracks covering AI transformation, industry verticals, job functions, and deep technical topics.
The audience is senior and cross-industry. The event is best suited for AI and data leaders, enterprise decision-makers, product and engineering teams, researchers, startups, and solution providers. With thousands of executives, technologists, investors and policymakers convening for three days of keynotes, tracks, expo and networking, Ai4 is a strong choice for anyone building, buying or investing in enterprise AI.
Show Highlights
Ai4 2026 features an exceptional keynote roster. Confirmed speakers include Geoffrey Hinton (Nobel Prize winner and "Godfather of AI"), Fei-Fei Li of World Labs, Andrew Ng of DeepLearning.AI, Waymo Co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov, Tim O'Reilly, and Pat Gelsinger, alongside AI leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Uber, Cisco, PayPal, Visa, JPMorgan Chase, UPS and the Mayo Clinic.
Signature programming and special events include:
- Leadership Summits — intimate peer-to-peer discussion groups for early arrivals, beginning Monday, August 2.
- Applied AI Research Conference (AAIRC) — bridging cutting-edge research and real-world application.
- AI Policy Summit — tackling critical AI governance challenges from regulation and ethics to innovation and national strategy.
- The AI House presented by KPMG — invitation-only executive keynotes, panels and networking (limited space, apply to attend).
- Humanoid Robots — past events featured Unitree's AI-powered robots and Boston Dynamics "Spot," including a live on-stage human vs. robot duel.
- Networking — daily happy hours, industry and job-function meetups, a Women in AI reception, roundtables, morning yoga and running clubs, and an official afterparty at TAO.
The agenda also includes AI Agents tracks, an AI Research Summit, a Beginner's Summit, and dedicated startup and VC programming.
Attendance
The 2026 edition is projected to be the largest yet. Organizers project 12,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers, and 400+ exhibitors across nearly one million square feet, roughly double the 2025 footprint. Attendees are expected from 90+ countries.
For historical context, the 2025 conference — Ai4's 8th — drew over 8,000 executives, technologists, startups, investors, policymakers, and researchers from more than 85 countries. That edition featured 600+ speakers, 250+ exhibitors, and 50 dedicated tracks, with attendees exploring AI's impact across finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, and education.
Registration
Registration is handled online at ai4.io/register. The event is not open to the public, and attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
Pass types (early-bird pricing shown first, then standard rate):
- Standard Pass — $2,595 (regularly $3,195); the most popular option.
- VIP Pass — $3,895 (regularly $5,995); adds enhanced networking and a premium experience.
- Virtual Access Pass — $2,295 (regularly $2,595); includes a one-year video portal membership and networking app access.
- Gov, Academic & Non-Profit Pass — reduced rate, application required.
- AI Startup Pass — reduced rate, application required.
- Media Pass — free, application required, adds press/interview room access.
All in-person pass types provide access to the exhibit hall, keynotes, track sessions, networking events, receptions, the private networking app, breakfast and lunch. Since early-bird and tiered pricing increases as the event approaches, registering early secures the lowest rates.
History
Ai4 was founded in 2018 by Michael Weiss and Marcus Jecklin and is positioned as North America's premier artificial intelligence conference series. The show describes itself as the epicenter of the global AI community, where business executives and technology leaders unite to shape the industry's future.
The event has grown rapidly. In 2025, Ai4 held its 8th conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, drawing over 8,000 attendees from more than 85 countries. For 2026 the organizers project 12,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers, and 400+ exhibitors across nearly one million square feet — roughly double the 2025 footprint — as the show moves to The Venetian. Ai4 is produced by CloserStill Media.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Ai4 2026 taking place?
Ai4 2026 takes place August 4–6, 2026, at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pre-conference activities, including leadership summits and trainings, begin earlier that week on August 2–3.
Who should attend Ai4?
The event is designed for AI and data leaders, enterprise decision-makers, product and engineering teams, researchers, startups, investors, policymakers and solution providers. Note that the conference is not open to the public and attendees must be at least 21 years old.
How do I register and how much does a pass cost?
Registration is online at ai4.io/register. The Standard Pass starts at $2,595 (early-bird), the VIP Pass at $3,895, and a Virtual Access Pass at $2,295, with reduced or free application-based rates available for government, academic, non-profit, startup and media attendees.
Who is speaking at Ai4 2026?
The 2026 lineup includes AI pioneers such as Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, Andrew Ng, Pat Gelsinger and Sebastian Thrun, plus senior leaders from companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Uber, Cisco, PayPal, Visa, JPMorgan Chase, UPS and the Mayo Clinic. Organizers expect more than 1,000 speakers overall.
What makes Ai4 worth attending?
Ai4 is billed as North America's largest AI industry event, projected to draw 12,000+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors from 90+ countries. It focuses on real-world AI deployment across dozens of industry and technical tracks, with extensive networking, summits, an expo hall and special events.
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