| Event Name | AI Engineer World’s Fair |
| Event Type | Technical Conference |
| Dates | June 29 – July 2, 2026 |
| Duration | 4 Days |
| Venue | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| Organizer | AI. Enginner |
| Theme/Focus | AI Engineering, LLMs, MLOps, AI Agents |
| Official Website | https://www.ai.engineer/worldsfair/2026 |
| sponsorships@ai.engineer |
AI Engineer World’s Fair 2026 is back in SF for the 4th year in a row, and will take place from June 29 to July 2, 2026, at the Moscone Center (Moscone West) in San Francisco, California.
About AI Engineer World’s Fair 2026
The only #technical conference in the world, where the global AI engineering community comes together – CTOs, VPs of Engineering, VPs of Software Development, Chief AI Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, founders, and CEOs to explore the future of AI.
The AI Engineer World’s Fair is organized by AI Engineer (operated by Software 3.0 Inc) and expects to bring together over
- 6,000 AI engineers, researchers, founders, and VPs of AI
- Top 300 industry speakers
- Top 100 AI Companies and labs
- 30 + side events around SF
AI Engineer is one of the largest and most influential technical conferences for AI engineers, with over 10 million views.
Key Event Highlights
→ 45+ workshops on day 1
→ Core technical tracks that will cover foundation models, agentic AI, coding agents, MLOps, and a dedicated leadership track on the main days.Private, closed-door tracks, sit-down meals, and high-level networking spaces specifically designed for CTOs and VPs of AI running scaled engineering organizations
→ Over 100 expo partners from startups to enterprises will showcase live platforms. From foundation models to domain-specific products & services, meet the best engineers working on cutting-edge technologies
→ New for 2026! Featuring top industry papers in partnership with ACM CAIS 2026
→ World Cup Quarterfinal VIP Suite (July 1, Levi’s Stadium — invite only, sponsorships available)
→ No afterparties July 1 & 2 — side events encouraged, especially for the World Cup quarterfinal!
Day-Wise Schedule at AI Engineer World’s Fair
| Day 1 | Workshop Day + Expo/Reception Workshops + expo reception and networking |
| Day 2 | Keynotes + 10 Parallel Engineering Tracks 90min keynotes + 9 breakout tracks + 4 expo tracks + afterparty |
| Day 3 | Keynotes + Breakouts + World Cup No afterparty — we encourage side events! World Cup quarterfinal day |
| Day 4 | Final Day + Expo Stage Debates, demos, performances — no afterparty, side events encouraged! |
BUY YOUR TICKETS
Hurry up! Book your tickets in advance before the price hike; group discounts are available if you have a team of 5+
- 5+ tickets (10% off)
- 10 + tickets (15% off)
- 15 + tickets (20% off)
- Teams of 30+ can email info@ai.engineer for custom packages
Select the registration type that suits you the most
| Expo Explorer – $299 Access to the Welcome Reception, academic poster presentations, hallway discussions, and more than 100 exhibit partners throughout the expo hall for 3.5 days |
| Engineering – $1499 Complete access to all engineering tracks’ technical sessions from June 30 to July 2. |
| Engineering + Workshops – $1999 Everything in the Engineering pass, plus a full day of hands-on technical workshops on June 29 |
| AI Leadership (All Access) – $2399 For Fortune 500 engineering leaders, CTOs, VPs of AI, and founders who need both the executive track and the technical depth |
Who Should Attend AI World Fair 2026
The conference is ideal for:
- AI Product Managers
- AI Engineers
- Machine Learning Engineers
- MLOps Teams
- Startup Founders
- CTOs and AI Leaders
- Software Developers
- Data Scientists
Venue and Location
The conference will take place at the famous Moscone Center, specifically in Moscone West. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the venue has hosted several world-renowned technology conferences and developer events.
Final Thoughts
For anyone serious about AI infrastructure, AI agents, LLM deployment, and scalable AI systems, this conference could provide the insights, connections, and tools needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Mark your calendar and join us at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
For official updates and registration, visit the AI Engineer Official Website and Moscone Center Event Page.
