Overview
About this event
Ai4 was founded in 2018. It began as a 300-person gathering in Brooklyn. It has since grown into the epicentre of the global AI industry.
Ai4 2026 is the conference's most ambitious edition yet. It moves to The Venetian, Las Vegas, to support a major expansion. Organisers cite growth in attendance, programming and expo floor space.
The event brings together business executives and technology leaders. Sessions cover AI Agents, Generative AI, World Models and enterprise deployment. Topics span finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government and education.
2026 introduces 20 new industry and technical tracks. These cover financial services, healthcare, cybersecurity, retail, manufacturing, energy, transportation and national security.
What Usually Happens at Ai4?
The three-day conference runs keynotes, panels, fireside chats, case studies and technical deep dives. A pre-conference training day runs the Monday before, in partnership with General Assembly. Two tracks run that day: one for business leaders, one for technical attendees.
An exhibit hall runs throughout the event. Past editions have featured live robotics demos and hands-on vendor showcases. Daily happy hours and an official afterparty round out the networking programme.
When Is Ai4 2026 Taking Place?
Ai4 2026 runs August 4 to 6, 2026. The venue is The Venetian, Las Vegas. A pre-conference training day runs August 3. Full details are on the official site at ai4.io, and registration is open at ai4.io/register.
Ai4 2026: Latest Updates
6 topicsRegistration is open and the speaker lineup keeps growing weekly. Everything below is sourced directly from ai4.io and official Ai4 press releases, including the official registration announcement of December 2, 2025.
Ai4 Moves to The Venetian for 2026
Ai4 2026 moves from the MGM Grand to The Venetian. Organisers confirmed this supports major expansion in attendance, programming and the expo floor.
Geoffrey Hinton and Fei-Fei Li Confirmed
Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize Winner and the Godfather of AI, is confirmed to speak. Fei-Fei Li, Co-Founder and CEO of World Labs and the Godmother of AI, is also confirmed.
1,000-Plus Speakers Confirmed
Ai4 2026 features over 1,000 confirmed speakers. New names are added weekly on the official speakers page at ai4.io/speakers.
Major Enterprises Confirmed to Return
Organisations expected to return include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Meta. Databricks, Capital One, Walmart, Pfizer, J.P. Morgan, Lockheed Martin and NASA are also confirmed.
20 New Tracks and Applied AI Research Conference
Ai4 2026 adds 20 new industry and technical tracks, listed at ai4.io/tracks. A new Applied AI Research Conference (AAIRC) runs August 3, bridging cutting-edge research with enterprise application.
Super Early Registration Discount Confirmed
Super early registration offered a 56% discount through February 5, 2026. Additional discounts remain available for startups, educators, government and nonprofit attendees.
Main Topics at Ai4 2026
5 topicsFour keynote presentations anchor the 2026 programme. They spotlight Agentic AI, AI Alignment, frontier models and the social implications of artificial intelligence.
Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems
Sessions explore AI Agents as autonomous systems. These systems complete complex tasks and reason independently. Multiple dedicated tracks cover this theme across industries.
Frontier Models and AI Alignment
Keynotes address the latest frontier model advancements. Sessions also cover AI Alignment, a growing concern as models gain more autonomy and capability.
Enterprise AI Deployment
Confirmed speakers from Cisco, Uber, PayPal and U.S. Bank cover real-world enterprise deployment. Sessions focus on practical use cases rather than theory.
AI Ethics and Social Implications
Sessions examine AI's societal impact. Speakers include Chloé Bakalar, AI Ethics Lead at OpenAI, addressing responsible AI development at scale.
World Models and Robotics
World Models are a named focus area for 2026. Speakers include Fei-Fei Li of World Labs and Dmitri Dolgov of Waymo, both leaders in this space.
Event Experiences
5 topicsAi4 2026 runs across three main days, plus a pre-conference training and research day. The programme mixes keynotes, tracks, an exhibit hall and structured networking.
Keynote Stage
Four keynote presentations headline the main stage. They cover Agentic AI, AI Alignment, frontier models and the social implications of AI.
20 Industry and Technical Tracks
Twenty new tracks run across the three days. They span financial services, healthcare, cybersecurity, retail, manufacturing, energy, transportation and national security.
Applied AI Research Conference (AAIRC)
AAIRC runs August 3 at 9:00 AM. It bridges cutting-edge academic research with real enterprise application, ahead of the main conference.
Pre-Conference Training with General Assembly
Pre-conference training runs August 3. Two tracks are available: one for business leaders, one for technical attendees. Training is an add-on to a conference pass, with details at ai4.io/ai-trainings.
Exhibit Hall and Networking
The exhibit hall runs throughout the event. Daily happy hours, a Morning Running Club and an official afterparty at TAO round out the networking programme.
Why Ai4 2026 Matters
4 topicsAi4 has grown from a 300-person meetup into America's largest AI conference. Its 2026 move to The Venetian reflects the scale AI enterprise adoption has reached.
For Enterprise AI Leaders
Confirmed speakers from Cisco, Uber, PayPal and U.S. Bank give enterprise leaders real deployment case studies. This spans finance, retail and technology sectors.
For AI Researchers and Technologists
Keynotes from Geoffrey Hinton and Fei-Fei Li give researchers direct access to two of AI's most influential figures, alongside frontier model and alignment sessions.
For Founders and Startups
Twenty new tracks and a large exhibit hall give founders visibility into enterprise buyers. Discounted passes are also available for qualifying startups.
For Policy and Ethics Teams
Sessions on AI Alignment and social implications give policy and ethics teams a direct view of how major labs are approaching responsible AI development.
Agenda
Times shown in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7). The full agenda is at ai4.io/agenda-full.
| Date | Programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 3 | Applied AI Research Conference (9:00 AM); pre-conference training with General Assembly (business and technical tracks) | The Venetian, Las Vegas |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Main conference opens; keynotes; track sessions; exhibit hall; daily happy hour | The Venetian, Las Vegas |
| Wednesday, August 5 | Keynotes; track sessions; exhibit hall; Morning Running Club; daily happy hour | The Venetian, Las Vegas |
| Thursday, August 6 | Final keynotes; closing track sessions; conference wraps; official afterparty at TAO | The Venetian, Las Vegas |
Registration and Access
Multiple pass types are available for Ai4 2026. All pass types include the exhibit hall, keynotes, track sessions, networking events, breakfast and lunch. Current pricing is confirmed on the official registration page. Venue and hotel details are at ai4.io/venue.
| Pass Type | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pass | Keynotes, track sessions, exhibit hall, networking app, meals, daily happy hours | Most popular pass |
| VIP Pass | All Standard Pass benefits, plus enhanced networking and premium experience | Premium tier |
| Virtual Pass | One-year video portal membership, private networking app access | Virtual only |
| Discounted Pass | All Standard Pass benefits at a reduced rate | Application required |
| Press Pass | All Standard Pass benefits, plus press and interview room access | Application required |
Current pricing and group discounts are at ai4.io/register.
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Venue
The Venetian
The Venetian is a major Las Vegas Strip resort and convention venue. Discounted hotel stays are available for registered attendees through the official Registered Attendees Portal.
Date & Time
Aug 4–6
Starts 8:00 AM PDT
Location
Las Vegas
The Venetian, USA
Format
In-person
On location only
Speakers16
Engineers shipping the work, not theorizing about it
Ai4 2026 has confirmed over 1,000 speakers. The list below highlights a selection of confirmed names.
Recap: 2025 & 2024
The biggest announcements from the last 2 Ai4 editions.
Ai4 2025 Recap
Ai4 has grown fast since its 2018 founding, and the last two editions show that growth clearly, both in attendance and in speaker calibre. Ai4 2025, the 8th conference, ran August 11 to 13 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
It drew over 8,000 attendees from more than 85 countries. Full details are in the Ai4 2025 official close press release.
Main announcements included:
- The event featured 600-plus speakers, 250-plus exhibitors and 50 dedicated tracks across finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government and education.
- Geoffrey Hinton and Dr. Fei-Fei Li both delivered keynote sessions, drawing significant attention as AI's most recognised researchers.
- Co-Founder Michael Weiss said the future of AI in America is already here, not still coming.
- Co-Founder Marcus Jecklin noted Ai4 grew from a 300-person Brooklyn gathering into an event with nearly 8,000 attendees.
- Agentic AI was a central theme. Jeetu Patel of Cisco argued enterprises deploying multi-agent systems will win the next competitive cycle.
- Live demos included a crowd-favourite Unitree robotics display, letting attendees engage directly with product teams.
- The event closed with an official afterparty at Hakkasan, featuring music, drinks and dancing.
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