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MIT AI Conference 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- October 17, 2026
- Where
- Mountain View, CA, United States
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- AI · also Data, Machine Learning, Data Science
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- No deadline on record — see the official site
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on October 17, 2026
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About
The MIT AI Conference is a one-day artificial intelligence event organised by MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS), a network connecting MIT alumni founders with the wider startup and research ecosystem. It targets executives, founders, researchers, investors and technical product and engineering leaders who are building with or investing in AI, machine learning and data-driven products. The 2026 edition takes place on 17 October at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, under the theme "AI: The Age of Agency". The event is strictly in person and is not livestreamed. According to the organisers, it brings together more than 500 attendees and over 50 speakers across a full day of programming, and earlier editions have sold out, making it one of the more prominent alumni-run AI conferences in Silicon Valley. The agenda mixes keynotes, fireside chats, panels and talks with hands-on workshops, live product demos, startup pitches, an AI hackathon, awards and a research slam focused on trust and safety in AI. Networking runs through breaks and an evening reception. For the Bay Area AI community, the conference offers a meeting point where academic research, startup execution and enterprise adoption are discussed side by side.
Location
FAQ — MIT AI Conference 2026
When and where does MIT AI Conference 2026 take place?+
MIT AI Conference 2026 takes place October 17, 2026 in Mountain View, CA, United States.
Is MIT AI Conference 2026 in-person or online?+
MIT AI Conference 2026 is an in-person event.
How do I register for MIT AI Conference 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, mitaiconference.org. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked October 17, 2026.
What topics does MIT AI Conference 2026 cover?+
MIT AI Conference 2026 covers AI, Data, Machine Learning, Data Science. The MIT AI Conference is a one-day artificial intelligence event organised by MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS), a network connecting MIT alumni founders with the wider startup and research ecosystem.
Is there a next edition after MIT AI Conference 2026?+
No later edition has been announced on the organizer's site yet. This page is kept as the archive of the 2026 edition.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Mountain View
Contains sponsored linksMountain View sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, and a single-day AI conference here comes with an unusual amount of context on the doorstep: Google's campus, the Computer History Museum and NASA Ames are all within a few kilometres. Mid-October is the region's finest weather, dry and around 24C by day with cool evenings. Castro Street provides the walkable restaurant strip that the surrounding low-rise sprawl otherwise lacks.
Getting there & around
San Jose (SJC) is the closest airport at about 20km, while San Francisco (SFO) is roughly 40km north with far more international routes. Caltrain runs from San Francisco to Mountain View station in around an hour and drops you at the top of Castro Street. From SFO, connect via BART to Millbrae then Caltrain south. Ride-hailing is the practical alternative for door-to-door trips.
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Staying connected
Coverage across the Peninsula is excellent, though building interiors can be patchy. Visitors from outside North America should load a travel eSIM before departure, since US roaming rates are among the steepest anywhere. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Computer History Museum. The definitive collection covering computing from mechanical calculators through to early neural network hardware, sited a short drive from central Mountain View. The restored PDP-1 and IBM 1401 demonstrations are the highlights. Check demo schedules before visiting. Two to three hours does it justice.
Shoreline Park and Bay Trail. Wetland trails on the bay edge behind the Shoreline Amphitheatre, good for birdlife and flat cycling with views across the water to the East Bay hills. October light in the late afternoon is exceptional. Bring layers, as bay wind picks up sharply. Ninety minutes on foot.
Stanford University campus. Fifteen minutes north in Palo Alto, the sandstone quadrangle, Hoover Tower and Rodin sculpture garden are open to visitors. The Cantor Arts Center charges no admission. It is an easy half-day and pairs well with University Avenue for lunch. Parking is difficult; arrive by Caltrain or rideshare.
Good to know
Which airport should I fly into?
San Jose (SJC) is closest at around 20km, but San Francisco (SFO) has far broader international service. From SFO, Caltrain or a rideshare covers the 40km south in 45 to 70 minutes depending on traffic.
Do I need a rental car?
Not for a single-day conference near Castro Street, which Caltrain serves directly. A car helps if you plan to visit multiple Valley sites, but parking and traffic on the 101 corridor are significant drawbacks.
What should I pack for October in the Bay Area?
Layers. Days are warm and dry, often around 24C, but evenings drop sharply and coastal fog can arrive without warning. A light jacket is essential after sunset.
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