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Five AI events for the business calendar.

An attendance decision has a cost, an audience and a purpose. This shortlist puts those three things beside the published programme.

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The Summit Business Case
Decision lens
Business relevance, ticket scope and attendance planning
Scope
5 editorial selections

Executive note

The ticket is only part of the commitment. Our buying notes ask what the event can reasonably help a team investigate, without promising a financial return.

01 / THE SELECTION

The procurement shortlist

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Archived audit · 22 September 2026. Rankings count verified planning details at that cutoff within this shortlist, with equal weights and shared ranks for ties. They do not represent current booking availability. Business Case and Open Summit share common ownership. These publications reuse one research dataset; they are not independent votes. Read the ten criteria
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Big Data LDN

8 of 10Verified planning information · tied rank

Big Data LDN 2026 · 2026-09-23 to 2026-09-24 · archived 2026-09-22

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8 checks verified; 2 not established, conflicting, inaccessible or historical. This is not a quality or satisfaction rating. Rank 1 (tied) among 5 rated editions in this shortlist.

  1. Edition and datesVerified

    23–24 September 2026.

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.
    Source 1 ↗
  2. Delivery locationVerified

    In-person at Olympia London.

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.
    Source 1 ↗
  3. Programme exampleVerified

    The opening session describes a review of industry developments and themes for the current conference.

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.
    Source 1 ↗
  4. Daily timetableNot established

    Opening hours are shown, but the explicit programme time-zone convention is not established.

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.
    Source 1 ↗
  5. Named contributorVerified

    Mike Ferguson is named as conference chair and CEO of Intelligent Business Strategies in the programme.

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.
    Source 1 ↗
  6. Audience and eligibilityVerified

    Professional/business visitors with a relevant industry interest may attend.

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.
    Source 1 ↗
  7. Standard admission costNot established

    Visitor Pass is GBP49 excluding VAT; a complete payable total is not established.

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.
    Source 1 ↗
  8. Pass inclusionsVerified

    Visitor access is described; Plus benefits and the separate Data Driven LDN event are distinguished.

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.
    Source 1 ↗
  9. Refunds and transfersVerified

    Admission policy states non-refundable and non-transferable purchases.

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.
    Source 1 ↗
  10. Organiser and contactVerified

    Reed Exhibitions Limited is named with a public event telephone/contact route.

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.
    Source 1 ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. Earliest ongoing or future organiser-run edition established for this listed series at the review date. Separately branded events and independent community events are excluded. Publisher research desk; internal evidence review, not independent certification.

A London data and AI exhibition with detailed sessions and public admission rules. The complete ticket total and timetable zone need checking.

Official event details 		Suitable forData strategy and enterprise technologyDue diligence

Opening hours are shown, but the explicit programme time-zone convention is not established. Visitor Pass is GBP49 excluding VAT; a complete payable total is not established.

Rationale and sources

Why it is on the list

23–24 September 2026.

In-person at Olympia London.

The opening session describes a review of industry developments and themes for the current conference.

What to check

Opening hours are shown, but the explicit programme time-zone convention is not established. Visitor Pass is GBP49 excluding VAT; a complete payable total is not established.

  • Does this specific edition match your purpose?
  • Have the organiser’s details changed since this dated audit?
Read the official source Source checked 22 September 2026
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Open Summit AI

8 of 10Verified planning information · tied rank

Open Summit AI Adelaide 2026 · 2026-10-29 · archived 2026-09-22

Inspect the criteria & evidence

8 checks verified; 2 not established, conflicting, inaccessible or historical. This is not a quality or satisfaction rating. Rank 1 (tied) among 5 rated editions in this shortlist.

  1. Edition and datesVerified

    Adelaide edition: 29 October 2026.

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.
    Source 1 ↗
  2. Delivery locationVerified

    In-person attendance at Adelaide Town Hall.

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.
    Source 1 ↗
  3. Programme exampleNot established

    Session titles appear, but substantive session descriptions are not established; the full programme is forthcoming.

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.
    Source 1 ↗
  4. Daily timetableNot established

    An afternoon window is stated; an explicit time-zone convention is not.

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.
    Source 1 ↗
  5. Named contributorVerified

    Toby Walsh is listed as an Adelaide speaker and UNSW professor.

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.
    Source 1 ↗
  6. Audience and eligibilityVerified

    Founders, operators and senior decision-makers; public individual tickets.

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.
    Source 1 ↗
  7. Standard admission costVerified

    Regular admission is AUD185 per ticket, explicitly including GST.

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.
    Source 1 ↗
  8. Pass inclusionsVerified

    Regular includes keynotes, panels and networking; VIP drinks are identified as a separate tier benefit.

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.
    Source 1 ↗
  9. Refunds and transfersVerified

    Non-refundable tickets, free pre-event transfers, and organiser cancellation/postponement remedies are published.

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.
    Source 1 ↗
  10. Organiser and contactVerified

    Number.com.au Pty Ltd is named with team@opensummit.ai for event questions.

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.
    Source 1 ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. Earliest ongoing or future organiser-run edition established for this listed series at the review date. Separately branded events and independent community events are excluded. Publisher research desk; internal evidence review, not independent certification.

A business-focused afternoon with published admission and transfer terms. Session descriptions and a time-zone convention remain unestablished.

Official event details 		Suitable forFounders, operators and business decision-makersDue diligence

Session titles appear, but substantive session descriptions are not established; the full programme is forthcoming. An afternoon window is stated; an explicit time-zone convention is not.

Rationale and sources

Why it is on the list

Adelaide edition: 29 October 2026.

In-person attendance at Adelaide Town Hall.

Toby Walsh is listed as an Adelaide speaker and UNSW professor.

What to check

Session titles appear, but substantive session descriptions are not established; the full programme is forthcoming. An afternoon window is stated; an explicit time-zone convention is not.

  • Does this specific edition match your purpose?
  • Have the organiser’s details changed since this dated audit?
Read the official source Source checked 22 September 2026
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HumanX

7 of 10Verified planning information · tied rank

HumanX Amsterdam 2026 · 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-24 · archived 2026-09-22

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7 checks verified; 3 not established, conflicting, inaccessible or historical. This is not a quality or satisfaction rating. Rank 3 (tied) among 5 rated editions in this shortlist.

  1. Edition and datesVerified

    22–24 September 2026; ongoing on the review date.

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.
    Source 1 ↗
  2. Delivery locationVerified

    RAI Amsterdam is the physical venue.

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.
    Source 1 ↗
  3. Programme exampleNot established

    Session names and participants are visible; substantive descriptions were not established in the reviewed agenda.

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.
    Source 1 ↗
  4. Daily timetableNot established

    Session times appear, but no explicit zone or local-time convention was established.

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  5. Named contributorVerified

    The current roster lists Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks.

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.
    Source 1 ↗
  6. Audience and eligibilityVerified

    Enterprise leaders, builders and investors; public All Access and application-based discounted passes.

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.
    Source 1 ↗
  7. Standard admission costNot established

    All Access is EUR2499 excluding VAT; the complete payable total is not established.

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.
    Source 1 ↗
  8. Pass inclusionsVerified

    All Access lists sessions, expo and networking; VIP benefits and application-only programmes are distinct.

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.
    Source 1 ↗
  9. Refunds and transfersVerified

    Attendance terms disallow refunds and badge sharing/transfers.

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.
    Source 1 ↗
  10. Organiser and contactVerified

    Intelligent Events is named; an event contact form is public.

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. Earliest ongoing or future organiser-run edition established for this listed series at the review date. Separately branded events and independent community events are excluded. Publisher research desk; internal evidence review, not independent certification.

An ongoing enterprise AI meeting with clear pass tiers. Timetable zone and final admission total remain unestablished.

Suitable forEnterprise leadership and strategic AI questionsDue diligence

Session names and participants are visible; substantive descriptions were not established in the reviewed agenda. Session times appear, but no explicit zone or local-time convention was established.

Rationale and sources

Why it is on the list

22–24 September 2026; ongoing on the review date.

RAI Amsterdam is the physical venue.

The current roster lists Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks.

What to check

Session names and participants are visible; substantive descriptions were not established in the reviewed agenda. Session times appear, but no explicit zone or local-time convention was established.

  • Does this specific edition match your purpose?
  • Have the organiser’s details changed since this dated audit?
Read the official source Source checked 22 September 2026
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The AI Summit

7 of 10Verified planning information · tied rank

The AI Summit New York 2026 · 2026-12-09 to 2026-12-10 · archived 2026-09-22

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7 checks verified; 3 not established, conflicting, inaccessible or historical. This is not a quality or satisfaction rating. Rank 3 (tied) among 5 rated editions in this shortlist.

  1. Edition and datesVerified

    9–10 December 2026.

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.
    Source 1 ↗
  2. Delivery locationVerified

    In-person at Javits Center, New York.

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.
    Source 1 ↗
  3. Programme exampleSource inaccessible

    The agenda shell loaded, but individual session descriptions did not.

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.
    Source 1 ↗
  4. Daily timetableSource inaccessible

    The agenda did not expose a complete daily timetable during review.

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.
    Source 1 ↗
  5. Named contributorVerified

    Arsh Arora is named with a McKesson AI/cyber operations role in the current speaker section.

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.
    Source 1 ↗
  6. Audience and eligibilityVerified

    Business and technical leaders; public passes with an over-18 rule.

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  7. Standard admission costNot established

    Published pass prices do not establish the complete applicable tax/fee total.

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  8. Pass inclusionsVerified

    Delegate access is itemised against Expo and VIP; masterclass access is distinguished.

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.
    Source 1 ↗
  9. Refunds and transfersVerified

    Terms specify cancellation deadlines, deductions and employee substitution rules.

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  10. Organiser and contactVerified

    Informa is identified with aievents@informa.com.

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.
    Source 1 ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. Earliest ongoing or future organiser-run edition established for this listed series at the review date. Separately branded events and independent community events are excluded. Publisher research desk; internal evidence review, not independent certification.

An enterprise AI programme with differentiated passes and public booking terms. Detailed agenda content was inaccessible in the audit.

Suitable forEnterprise adoption and transformationDue diligence

The agenda shell loaded, but individual session descriptions did not. The agenda did not expose a complete daily timetable during review.

Rationale and sources

Why it is on the list

9–10 December 2026.

In-person at Javits Center, New York.

Arsh Arora is named with a McKesson AI/cyber operations role in the current speaker section.

What to check

The agenda shell loaded, but individual session descriptions did not. The agenda did not expose a complete daily timetable during review.

  • Does this specific edition match your purpose?
  • Have the organiser’s details changed since this dated audit?
Read the official source Source checked 22 September 2026
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Databricks Data + AI Summit

3 of 10Verified planning information

Data + AI Summit 2027 · 2027-06-21 to 2027-06-24 · archived 2026-09-22

Inspect the criteria & evidence

3 checks verified; 7 not established, conflicting, inaccessible or historical. This is not a quality or satisfaction rating. Rank 5 among 5 rated editions in this shortlist.

  1. Edition and datesVerified

    21–24 June 2027.

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.
    Source 1 ↗
  2. Delivery locationVerified

    Moscone North, West and South are named for the 2027 physical conference.

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.
    Source 1 ↗
  3. Programme exampleHistorical evidence only

    On-demand sessions coexist with the next-edition banner; no 2027 session description is established.

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  4. Daily timetableHistorical evidence only

    A 2027 daily timetable is not established in the reviewed material.

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  5. Named contributorHistorical evidence only

    The displayed roster accompanies on-demand material; 2027 participation is not established.

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.
    Source 1 ↗
  6. Audience and eligibilityNot established

    Audience roles are described, but 2027 registration eligibility is not established.

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  7. Standard admission costNot established

    No complete 2027 standard admission total was established.

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  8. Pass inclusionsNot established

    General all-access inclusions appear, but 2027 training/add-on conditions are not established.

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  9. Refunds and transfersHistorical evidence only

    Edition-specific refund dates in the FAQ still refer to 2026.

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.
    Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
  10. Organiser and contactVerified

    Databricks is named, with the public event contact dataaisummit@regsvc.com.

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.
    Source 1 ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. Earliest ongoing or future organiser-run edition established for this listed series at the review date. Separately branded events and independent community events are excluded. Publisher research desk; internal evidence review, not independent certification.

The next San Francisco edition has dates and a venue; much of the supporting content still describes the previous event.

Suitable forData platforms and the Databricks ecosystemDue diligence

On-demand sessions coexist with the next-edition banner; no 2027 session description is established. A 2027 daily timetable is not established in the reviewed material.

Rationale and sources

Why it is on the list

21–24 June 2027.

Moscone North, West and South are named for the 2027 physical conference.

Databricks is named, with the public event contact dataaisummit@regsvc.com.

What to check

On-demand sessions coexist with the next-edition banner; no 2027 session description is established. A 2027 daily timetable is not established in the reviewed material.

  • Does this specific edition match your purpose?
  • Have the organiser’s details changed since this dated audit?
Read the official source Source checked 22 September 2026

THE SAME CHECKS, SIDE BY SIDE

Put the details
side by side.

ConsiderationBig Data LDNBig Data LDN 2026Open Summit AIOpen Summit AI Adelaide 2026
Verified planning information8 of 10Count of documented facts, not event quality.8 of 10Count of documented facts, not event quality.
Edition and datesVerified23–24 September 2026.VerifiedAdelaide edition: 29 October 2026.
Delivery locationVerifiedIn-person at Olympia London.VerifiedIn-person attendance at Adelaide Town Hall.
Programme exampleVerifiedThe opening session describes a review of industry developments and themes for the current conference.Not establishedSession titles appear, but substantive session descriptions are not established; the full programme is forthcoming.
Daily timetableNot establishedOpening hours are shown, but the explicit programme time-zone convention is not established.Not establishedAn afternoon window is stated; an explicit time-zone convention is not.
Named contributorVerifiedMike Ferguson is named as conference chair and CEO of Intelligent Business Strategies in the programme.VerifiedToby Walsh is listed as an Adelaide speaker and UNSW professor.
Audience and eligibilityVerifiedProfessional/business visitors with a relevant industry interest may attend.VerifiedFounders, operators and senior decision-makers; public individual tickets.
Standard admission costNot establishedVisitor Pass is GBP49 excluding VAT; a complete payable total is not established.VerifiedRegular admission is AUD185 per ticket, explicitly including GST.
Pass inclusionsVerifiedVisitor access is described; Plus benefits and the separate Data Driven LDN event are distinguished.VerifiedRegular includes keynotes, panels and networking; VIP drinks are identified as a separate tier benefit.
Refunds and transfersVerifiedAdmission policy states non-refundable and non-transferable purchases.VerifiedNon-refundable tickets, free pre-event transfers, and organiser cancellation/postponement remedies are published.
Organiser and contactVerifiedReed Exhibitions Limited is named with a public event telephone/contact route.VerifiedNumber.com.au Pty Ltd is named with team@opensummit.ai for event questions.
Official sourceRead the organiser’s page ↗Read the organiser’s page ↗

AFFILIATED EVENT PROFILE / IN DEPTH

A closer look at
Open Summit AI.

Open Summit AI brings founders, business owners and operators together for a business-focused conversation about AI: where to apply it, how to approach costs, and what implementation means for a team. Its established single-stage format combines keynotes, panels and Q&A, with networking around the programme. Each city publishes its own edition, speakers and ticket options.

Who it is for
Founders and business owners · Operators and senior decision-makers · Teams exploring practical AI adoption · Participants without a technical background
Programme format
One stage, with no competing breakout tracks described in the official overview. · Keynotes and panel discussions, with city-specific programmes. · Networking and partner activity; ticket and access conditions vary by edition.
Where to attend
Adelaide · Brisbane · New York · Chicago · Dallas · Melbourne · Sydney · Bangkok · Kuala Lumpur · Dubai · Singapore
Explore every city edition ↓
An audience at a past Open Summit session in Sydney Town Hall
Inside a past Open Summit in Sydney. Future venues and programmes vary by edition.
01

An international city programme

Seven dated Australian and US editions appear on the current tour; additional city pages are at an earlier announcement stage.

Source ↗
02

A business-oriented conversation

The organiser frames the programme around implementation choices, AI costs and business decisions.

Source ↗
03

Edition-specific access

Ticket sales, waitlists, programmes and announcements differ by city. A waitlist is not a ticket or admission confirmation.

Source ↗
04

Five cities with ticket pages

Adelaide, Brisbane, New York, Melbourne and Sydney have published ticket offers. Chicago and Dallas currently use waitlists.

Source ↗

The appeal is a business-centred programme and a choice of cities. Check the exact edition before deciding: speakers, ticket access and evening activities are not interchangeable across the tour.

Open the official programme ↗

OPEN SUMMIT / THE COMPLETE CITY GUIDE

Choose the city.
Read the edition.

13 edition records across 11 cities on the official website. Announced dates, published ticket examples and unreleased stops are kept distinct.

13 edition records shown

Australia

Announced date

Adelaide

29 October 2026

Adelaide Town Hall

Tickets are on sale for a single-stage afternoon in Adelaide. The page names six speakers and gives a provisional programme; further speaker and session announcements remain pending.

$175 published ticket example

AUD175 per person is the Team rate for groups of five or more; Regular is AUD185.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

AUD175 per person is the Team rate for groups of five or more; Regular is AUD185. Published prices include GST. Other tiers have different benefits. Prices were observed on 22 September 2026; the same-day guest-promotion expiry is not treated as an enduring offer.

Programme on the city page

  1. Arrival and registration

    Networking and partner exhibits are described before the main programme.

  2. AI business programme

    Published themes include capital, AI discoverability, operator perspectives and future developments. Individual sessions remain subject to confirmation.

  3. Evening networking and pitch activity

    Networking drinks, VIP activity and an AI pitch night are listed. Check which activities and access are included in the selected ticket.

People listed for this edition

Official Adelaide page ↗

Australia

Announced date

Brisbane

11 November 2026

Brisbane City Hall

The Brisbane page offers tickets and an afternoon programme. Its speaker section mixes past-event voices with three explicitly identified Brisbane additions; that distinction is retained in this profile.

$175 published ticket example

AUD175 per person is the Team rate for groups of five or more; Regular is AUD185.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

AUD175 per person is the Team rate for groups of five or more; Regular is AUD185. Published prices include GST. The page and structured offers carry a 22 September promotion deadline; recheck pricing and eligibility before purchase.

Programme on the city page

  1. Arrival and registration

    Networking and partner exhibits are described before the main programme.

  2. AI business programme

    Published themes include capital, AI discoverability, operator perspectives and future developments. Individual sessions remain subject to confirmation.

  3. Evening networking and pitch activity

    Networking drinks, VIP activity and an AI pitch night are listed. Check which activities and access are included in the selected ticket.

People listed for this edition

Official Brisbane page ↗

United States

Announced date

New York

18 February 2027

The Town Hall

The New York page sells tickets for The Town Hall and labels seven people for 18 February 2027. Its FAQ still says the lineup is unannounced and historical: the named list below reflects the speaker section, with this unresolved contradiction. Full sessions and times remain pending.

USD 459 published ticket example

Regular and Team (5+) are USD459 per ticket; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are USD719; VIP is USD1429.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

Regular and Team (5+) are USD459 per ticket; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are USD719; VIP is USD1429. Tax or fee inclusion was not established on the inspected page. No guest promotion was shown.

Programme on the city page

  1. AI business talks and conversations

    The date and venue are published. A detailed New York agenda and session times have not yet been released.

People listed for this edition

Official New York page ↗

United States

Announced date

Chicago

25 March 2027

Chicago Theatre

The city page announces the date and venue while leaving the programme, session times, speaker lineup and ticket release pending. Its displayed speaker roster is explicitly from past Australian events and is not assigned to this edition.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

Tickets are not on sale. Regular, Premium and VIP waitlists are offered with prices to be announced; joining makes no charge or booking.

Programme on the city page

  1. Programme announcement pending

    The page describes AI business talks in general terms but publishes no session schedule.

Official Chicago page ↗

United States

Announced date

Dallas

8 April 2027

Majestic Theatre

The city page announces the date and venue while leaving the programme, session times, speaker lineup and ticket release pending. Its displayed speaker roster is explicitly from past Australian events and is not assigned to this edition.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

Tickets are not on sale. Regular, Premium and VIP waitlists are offered with prices to be announced; joining makes no charge or booking.

Programme on the city page

  1. Programme announcement pending

    The page describes AI business talks in general terms but publishes no session schedule.

Official Dallas page ↗

Australia

Announced date

Melbourne

29 April 2027

Melbourne Town Hall

Tickets are on sale for Melbourne Town Hall on 29 April 2027. Six speakers are named for the 2027 programme. The page publishes the main attendance window while leaving individual sessions and further additions pending.

$185 published ticket example

Regular and Team (5+) are AUD185 per paid ticket including GST; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are AUD399.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

Regular and Team (5+) are AUD185 per paid ticket including GST; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are AUD399. A guest offer is displayed with a 1 November deadline but no year stated. VIP displays AUD599 and a two-seat/guest inclusion; do not interpret that as a verified per-attendee price. Recheck conditions and checkout.

Programme on the city page

  1. Doors and registration

    Arrival and networking precede the main programme.

  2. AI business programme

    Individual sessions and additional speaker announcements are still to come.

  3. Networking before and after

    Check ticket-specific access, including any speaker or VIP drinks.

People listed for this edition

Official Melbourne page ↗

Australia

Announced date

Sydney

27 May 2027

Sydney Town Hall

Sydney returns to Town Hall on 27 May 2027 with tickets on sale and eight named speakers. Doors, main programme hours and networking are described; detailed session titles and additional announcements remain pending.

$185 published ticket example

Regular and Team (5+) are AUD185 per paid ticket including GST; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are AUD399.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

Regular and Team (5+) are AUD185 per paid ticket including GST; Premium and Premium Team (5+) are AUD399. A guest offer is displayed with a 1 November deadline but no year stated. VIP displays AUD599 and a two-seat/guest inclusion; do not interpret that as a verified per-attendee price. Recheck conditions and checkout.

Programme on the city page

  1. Doors and registration

    Arrival and networking precede the main programme.

  2. AI business programme

    Individual sessions and additional speaker announcements are still to come.

  3. Networking before and after

    Check ticket-specific access, including any speaker or VIP drinks.

People listed for this edition

Official Sydney page ↗

Thailand

Not yet released

Bangkok

Not released yet — date not announced

The live Bangkok page is an unreleased city announcement with an updates form. No year, date, venue, programme, speaker lineup or ticket release is published.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

No ticket price or currency is announced. The public form requests interest in future city updates; it is not ticket checkout.

A full programme and speaker list have not been established for this edition in this guide. Check the city page for announcements.

Official Bangkok page ↗

Malaysia

Not yet released

Kuala Lumpur

Not released yet — date not announced

The live Kuala Lumpur page is an unreleased city announcement with an updates form. No year, date, venue, programme, speaker lineup or ticket release is published.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

No ticket price or currency is announced. The public form requests interest in future city updates; it is not ticket checkout.

A full programme and speaker list have not been established for this edition in this guide. Check the city page for announcements.

Official Kuala Lumpur page ↗

United Arab Emirates

Not yet released

Dubai

Not released yet — date not announced

The live Dubai page is an unreleased city announcement with an updates form. No year, date, venue, programme, speaker lineup or ticket release is published.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

No ticket price or currency is announced. The public form requests interest in future city updates; it is not ticket checkout.

A full programme and speaker list have not been established for this edition in this guide. Check the city page for announcements.

Official Dubai page ↗

Singapore

Not yet released

Singapore

Not released yet — date not announced

The live Singapore page is an unreleased city announcement with an updates form. No year, date, venue, programme, speaker lineup or ticket release is published. The route is present in the sitemap and city-page footers but absent from the current homepage tour.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

No ticket price or currency is announced. The public form requests interest in future city updates; it is not ticket checkout.

A full programme and speaker list have not been established for this edition in this guide. Check the city page for announcements.

Official Singapore page ↗

Australia

Past edition

Melbourne

2026 — historical edition; exact date not verified

The current Melbourne page explicitly identifies a photograph of the panel and audience from its 2026 event. Other city pages also identify Melbourne and Sydney as past 2026 events. This is a historical reference, not a reconstructed programme archive.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

A historical ticket price was not verified. Current Melbourne ticket figures describe the 2027 edition.

A full programme and speaker list have not been established for this edition in this guide. Check the city page for announcements.

Official Melbourne page ↗

Australia

Past edition

Sydney

July 2026 — historical edition; exact day not verified

Sydney Town Hall

The official deck index identifies Sydney in July 2026 and names three past presentations. Current city-page photo captions independently identify the 2026 Sydney Town Hall event. The deck downloads require an email unlock; only the public index was inspected.

Programme, speakers & ticket details+

No historical ticket price was verified. The present Sydney city checkout concerns May 2027.

Programme on the city page

  1. AI as an operating advantage

    Clayton Cross: a published deck description concerning operating choices, model costs and agent infrastructure.

  2. Enterprise AI development

    John McGiffin: a published deck description concerning enterprise maturity, adoption and architecture.

  3. Business discovery in an agent economy

    Jack Bear: a published deck description concerning agent-led search and business discoverability.

People listed for this edition

Official Sydney page ↗

Checked 2026-09-22. A listed city with no released date is not an event booking. Open the official city page for the latest status and ticket inclusions.

PUBLISHED CRITERIA / planning-information-1.0

What the rating measures.

This selection considers business relevance, ticket scope and attendance planning. It draws on official event information and the editorial questions shown beside each entry.

A snapshot of verifiable planning information on 2026-09-22.

One verified checkpoint equals one point; ten points are available. Every eligible edition receives the same checks. A higher count means more planning details were established in the reviewed sources. It does not establish better speakers, networking, value, attendee satisfaction or business results.

The ten equally weighted checks +
  1. Edition and dates

    A named edition, explicit year, and start and end dates. An explicitly single-day event qualifies.

  2. Delivery location

    An attendance mode and a named venue with city, or an identified online platform or access route.

  3. Programme example

    At least one edition-specific session title with a substantive description. Broad themes alone do not qualify.

  4. Daily timetable

    The main programme has start and finish times for every advertised day, with a time zone or explicit local-time convention.

  5. Named contributor

    At least one contributor is assigned to this edition with a name, affiliation or professional role, and event or session role.

  6. Audience and eligibility

    The intended audience and public, application-based or invitation-only attendance rules are stated.

  7. Standard admission cost

    The individual non-member standard pass has an amount, currency, mandatory fees and tax treatment. Explicit free admission with eligibility qualifies; group rates do not substitute.

  8. Pass inclusions

    The same pass lists main-programme access and the treatment of advertised separately ticketed components.

  9. Refunds and transfers

    Applicable public terms explain both attendee cancellation or refunds and ticket transfers, including restrictions.

  10. Organiser and contact

    A named organiser provides a public route for event or booking questions.

We reviewed the next dated organiser-run edition of each listed series, including an ongoing edition, at the cutoff. Separate sub-brands and independently run community events are excluded. The underlying cohort has 21 series; this publication selects 5 for business relevance, ticket scope and attendance planning. It is not an exhaustive world ranking. Selection itself is editorial and includes the affiliated event.

Order follows verified counts, highest first. Equal counts share a competition rank (1, 1, 3); alphabetical display order does not break a tie. Unverifiable or conflicting edition dates mean “not rated”, not zero. No ownership or payment adjustment enters the calculation.

Research scope and limitations +

Each audit uses up to five substantive official pages, prioritising edition, programme, contributors, admission and linked terms/contact information. Embedded widgets form part of their parent page. We made a follow-up attempt where dynamic content did not load. A missing point means evidence was not established within this review, not that the organiser does not provide it elsewhere.

Only verified checks earn a point. Missing, inaccessible, historical and conflicting evidence is identified separately. Organiser statements establish what is published, not whether promises were delivered. Future editions often have less complete information; lead time and the fixed source budget limit comparisons. We did not collect comparable attendee-review or outcome data.

This dated snapshot is not a live ticket feed. Check the official source before booking. Evidence should be refreshed within 30 days, or seven days when an event is within 30 days, before issuing a new current rating. Corrections require updating the assessment and every affected publication.

Publisher relationship and shared research +

The Summit Business Case and Open Summit share common ownership. These publication brands reuse one assessment dataset, so matching results are not independent corroboration. This is an internal publisher audit, without independent certification. Open Summit’s additional city guide is an affiliated commercial profile; it contributes no extra rating points.

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