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AINext Awards & Conference

Where the next era of AI takes the stage

What is AINext?

A global stage for AI leaders, builders and bold ideas

AINext Awards & Conference is a premier global platform bringing together AI leaders, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and technology decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data innovation and emerging technologies.

Each edition features keynote sessions, panel discussions, curated networking and the AINext Awards — recognising the individuals and organisations driving the future of AI and digital transformation.

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Upcoming AINext editions

Every edition, date and venue below is pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal, so this page always mirrors the latest programme.

AINext Awards & Conference Singapore 2026
AI & Tech

AINext Awards & Conference Singapore 2026

Nov 3, 2026

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG, 60 Airport Blvd., Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore

AINext Awards & Conference Las Vegas 2027
AI & Tech

AINext Awards & Conference Las Vegas 2027

Apr 8 — Apr 9, 2027

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, USA

AINext Awards & Conference Dubai 2027
AI & Tech

AINext Awards & Conference Dubai 2027

Apr 28 — Apr 29, 2027

Dubai

Who will you meet?

The room is the reason you come

A curated mix of global leaders and innovators driving change across industries — gathered for powerful ideas, meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.

01

Decision Makers

Boards, CXOs and transformation leads using AI-driven insight and automation to power smarter, data-informed strategy.

02

AI Builders

Engineers, architects and data scientists shipping scalable systems and solving hard problems in production.

03

Innovators & Startups

Founders showcasing bold ideas, meeting visionary investors and turning products into global impact.

04

AI Practitioners

Operators applying next-generation AI tooling to optimise processes, elevate engagement and scale every function.

What's in store

Three days that move your roadmap forward

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Awards & Recognition

Celebrating excellence across the AI ecosystem.

Learning Sessions

Keynotes and panels from global industry leaders.

Exhibit Booths

Showcasing next-generation AI products live.

Networking

Curated introductions with AI changemakers.

Core focus areas

The conversations on the agenda

Generative AI & Foundation Models

How large models, agents and copilots are being deployed responsibly inside real enterprises.

Machine Learning & Data Innovation

Predictive intelligence, MLOps and the data foundations that make AI dependable at scale.

AI Governance, Ethics & Trust

Transparency, accountability and regulation shaping how AI systems are built and audited.

Automation & Intelligent Operations

Human-machine collaboration redefining productivity across services, logistics and industry.

Cloud, Compute & Edge Infrastructure

The GPUs, pipelines and edge frameworks powering real-time AI workloads worldwide.

AI Security & Data Protection

Zero-trust models, model security and safeguarding critical data in an AI-first stack.

Testimonials

What attendees say

Feedback from leaders who joined previous AINext editions.

“AINext put us in the same room as the AI teams we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
RRana Al MarzouqiHead of Data & AI, Regional Bank
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
DDaniel ChenVP Engineering, SaaS Platform
“Winning an AINext Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
PPriya NairFounder, Applied AI Startup
“AINext put us in the same room as the AI teams we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
RRana Al MarzouqiHead of Data & AI, Regional Bank
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real deployments, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
DDaniel ChenVP Engineering, SaaS Platform
“Winning an AINext Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
PPriya NairFounder, Applied AI Startup

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Past event attendees

Teams that joined previous AINext editions.

Ad Hoc Communication Resources
Aequor
Affinity AI Pte Ltd
AI Praxis™
audax
Automate Social
Bitstric
Blackstone Data AI
Chemin AI
Cisco
Co-founder/Brand Architect
Ctrl-F GmbH
cynapse.ai
Easy-Peasy.AI
Futureaxis AI
Fuzzy AI
Glints
Google
Kaika AI
Kementerian Sekretariat Negara RI
LinkedIn
Metanoia Training and Consulting
Neuratrial-AI Pte Ltd
Next Business Media
Nexus Ocean AI
NiuPay
Oracle
ProPrompt
Queue Associates APAC
Rewired by Parul
Sigma Services
Snowflake
Sparsa AI
SpeakerRealm
Streamhost
Swizzy Pte. Ltd.
Temus
Wonder Services
Ad Hoc Communication Resources
Aequor
Affinity AI Pte Ltd
AI Praxis™
audax
Automate Social
Bitstric
Blackstone Data AI
Chemin AI
Cisco
Co-founder/Brand Architect
Ctrl-F GmbH
cynapse.ai
Easy-Peasy.AI
Futureaxis AI
Fuzzy AI
Glints
Google
Kaika AI
Kementerian Sekretariat Negara RI
LinkedIn
Metanoia Training and Consulting
Neuratrial-AI Pte Ltd
Next Business Media
Nexus Ocean AI
NiuPay
Oracle
ProPrompt
Queue Associates APAC
Rewired by Parul
Sigma Services
Snowflake
Sparsa AI
SpeakerRealm
Streamhost
Swizzy Pte. Ltd.
Temus
Wonder Services

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AINext Awards

Honouring the teams turning AI into impact

The AINext Awards recognise the organisations, products and people moving artificial intelligence out of the lab and into production. Winners are announced live on stage at every AINext edition, in front of the operators, investors and press who matter.

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20+
Award categories
3
Global gala nights
100%
Independent jury scoring
AINext Awards trophy

Stage time

Winners are announced in front of a full conference room, with photography and press coverage from each edition.

Credible benchmark

Entries are scored by independent practitioners against published criteria — no pay-to-win categories.

Buyer trust

A shortlist badge is a shortcut to credibility in enterprise procurement conversations.

Team morale

Public recognition for the engineers, researchers and operators who shipped the work.

Be part of it

Speak, exhibit, sponsor or be recognised

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is AINext Awards & Conference about?+

It is a global AI conference and awards programme covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, data innovation and emerging technology, combining keynotes, panels, exhibitions and recognition for outstanding work in the field.

When and where do the editions take place?+

AINext runs multiple international editions each year across Dubai, Singapore and Las Vegas. Exact dates, venues and pass prices for every edition are listed live on the events portal.

Who should attend?+

Decision makers, AI builders, founders, researchers and practitioners who want to learn from peers, meet partners and see production-grade AI in action.

How do I apply as a speaker or award nominee?+

Use the Get Involved section — speaking, award nomination, sponsorship, booth and media partner applications are all handled through the portal.

How do I buy a pass?+

Open the edition you want to attend on the portal and choose Reserve a spot. Pass tiers and pricing are shown on each event page.

Experience the next era of intelligence

Attend, speak or collaborate at AINext. Registration, passes and applications all run through the Next Business Media portal.