Future of AI
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Artificial intelligence has burst out of the realms of research labs and academia to become a core engine transforming industries, economies, and societies worldwide.
By 2026, the conversation has moved far beyond basic adoption; the focus is now on mastering large-scale integration and strategic scaling of AI across enterprises. Businesses now face complex decisions: from building governance and ethical usage frameworks that meet shifting global regulations, to preparing their workforces for long-term change and maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
The Future of AI Summit 2026 returns to explore the next frontier of this AI innovation. Our speakers will take a deep dive into practical examples of scaled AI investment and corporate implementation. Attendees will hear from global leaders across technology, business and policy, covering key themes for the year ahead: from AI regulation and the latest agentic systems to generative AI, edge computing, AGI and security.
Held over two days, the summit will bring together senior figures in strategy, technology, data and policy — the people leading the integration of AI into core business. It’s a chance to connect with peers facing similar challenges and questions, and to share lessons on turning AI into real-world value.
Sponsors
Leading speakers from previous edition
WHY ATTEND?
Discuss & Debate
how AI is being used to boost productivity and profits, and what business leaders can do to ensure their AI models are safe and compliant
Network
and forge valuable partnerships with the most influential players in the AI space
Learn
about exciting new use cases from a wide range of business sectors and hear how AI is being deployed to support business goals
KEY THEMES:
Geopolitics and Sovereign Infrastructure :
Assessing the global race for national AI infrastructure, the strategic role of open-source models, and the role of international cooperation
Product and Technology :
Developing the AI infrastructure and data strategy needed to build, train, and tune models that can deliver businesses a competitive edge
Strategy and Leadership :
Transforming businesses and achieving measurable ROI through the use of agentic tools and end-to-end workflow automation
Liability and Governance :
Establishing frameworks for accountability in autonomous systems, while balancing innovation with copyright protection and cybersecurity
Physical and Embodied AI :
Exploring the transition from chatbots and autonomous agents to embodied AI — including robotaxis and humanoid robotics
AI and the Workforce :
Exploring how AI is reshaping the world of work: changes to workforce strategy and organisational structures
WHO WILL YOU MEET?
The FT Future of AI Summit attracts a diverse range of senior decision makers from various sectors, including retail, health, manufacturing, finance, news and entertainment. The programme primarily targets:
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C-suite Executives
CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and other senior leaders driving AI strategy and innovation within their organisations
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Data and AI Leaders
Chief Data Officers, Heads of AI/ML, and senior data scientists responsible for developing and implementing AI solutions
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Technology Professionals
Engineers, developers, and IT managers focused on AI infrastructure and data management
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Policy Makers and Regulators
Government officials and representatives from regulatory bodies overseeing AI governance and ethics
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Venture Capitalists and Investors
Key players funding AI startups and technologies, seeking insights into the latest investment trends and opportunities
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Academic and Ethical Scholars
Professors and ethicists exploring the societal and ethical implications of AI
See who joined in 2025
View the calibre of companies who registered to attend in November 2025 to get insight into who you could meet at the event.
An in-person experience like no other
✓ A unique opportunity to mix with your peers, at one of the biggest AI industry events
✓ 900+ Delegates, speakers and sponsors will be able to attend networking breaks and lunches throughout the two days
✓ Be part of the conversation with the industry’s leaders sharing insights, knowledge and plans for the crucial period ahead
✓ Shake hands with CEOs, investors, innovators and government figures you can't meet anywhere else
✓ Kickstart new business deals ahead of time using the FT Live networking app
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It was great to be able to meet industry peers and others tackling the same challenges and to have the time to discuss in depth.
- 2025 event attandee
Speaking Opportunities
Yasmin Alsadoon
yasmin.alsadoon@ft.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Jack Austen
jack.austen@ft.com
Delegate Services
Phoebe Grant
phoebe.grant@ft.com