Your First AI Conference? Complete Preparation Guide for First-Time Attendees
A comprehensive preparation guide for first-time AI conference attendees — updated annually to reflect the latest formats, travel tips, and industry best practices.
Find the most important AI gatherings, from intimate workshops to major conferences. Connect with industry leaders and stay ahead in artificial intelligence.
The 40th Annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-26) will be held at the Singapore EXPO from January 20 to January 27, 2026. It brings together researchers and practitioners in AI to present technical papers, workshops, tutorials, and poster sessions. The conference covers a wide range of AI topics including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, algorithms, and more. AAAI-26 aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the global AI community.
AI & Big Data Expo Global is a two-day in-person conference taking place on February 4-5, 2026 at Olympia London. The event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore the latest advancements in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and AI Ethics. Attendees can engage in keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops covering data ecosystems, security, and enterprise AI solutions. Networking opportunities and an exhibit hall will showcase cutting-edge technologies and service providers.
Shoptalk Spring 2026 gathers over 10,000 retail and e-commerce professionals, including executives, innovators, and technology providers. Featuring more than 200 speakers, the conference offers insights on customer-centric strategies, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Attendees will engage in networking opportunities, workshops, and interactive sessions designed to drive innovation across the retail ecosystem. This event provides a platform to connect, collaborate, and inspire bold ideas that will transform the future of retail.
Making retail future-driven; meet, learn and innovate.
HumanX is the most important AI event of its kind, designed to connect the most influential executives, innovators, and decision-makers in the AI industry. Launched by seasoned entrepreneurs and veterans of Fortune 5 enterprises like Google and Microsoft, HumanX is rewriting the conference experience by focusing on actionable insights and real-world applications of AI solutions.
DeepFest 2026 gathers the brightest minds and leaders in AI and emerging technologies for vital conversations and interactive demos on AI governance, ethics, sustainability, security, and robotics. Over four days in Riyadh, the event will feature talks, technical deep dives, and live demonstrations, fostering collaboration across multiple sectors.
A comprehensive preparation guide for first-time AI conference attendees — updated annually to reflect the latest formats, travel tips, and industry best practices.
A friendly expert’s guide to mastering networking at AI conferences — from pre-event preparation to post-event follow-ups — designed to help you turn conversations into collaborations.
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