In 2026, the AI landscape continues to explode with innovation, from generative models and agentic systems to ethical governance and enterprise deployment. This comprehensive calendar compiles must-attend events worldwide, organized by quarter for strategic planning. Whether you're a researcher, business leader, or event organizer specializing in AI agendas, these gatherings offer unparalleled networking, keynotes, and actionable insights. Events are hyperlinked to official sites where available; dates and details are verified as of February 2026. To suggest additions, email ai@nextbusinessmedia.com.
| Quarter | Event Name | Dates | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence | Jan 20-27 | Singapore | aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26 |
| Q1 | India AI Impact Summit | Feb 15-20 | New Delhi, India | impact.indiaai.gov.in |
| Q1 | ETSI AI and Data Conference | Feb 9-11 | Sophia Antipolis, France | etsi.org/events/2591-etsi-ai-data-conference-2026 |
| Q1 | GEN AI Conclave & Awards | Feb/Mar (4th Ed.) | India (TBD) | generativeaisummit.in |
| Q2 | NVIDIA GTC | Mar 16-19 | San Jose, CA, USA | gtc.nvidia.com |
| Q2 | HumanX | Apr 6-9 | San Francisco, CA, USA | humanx.co |
| Q2 | Radar: Hybrid Human-AI Teams | Apr 1 | Online | radarconf.com |
| Q2 | IEEE CAI | May (Granada) | Granada, Spain | cai.ieee.org |
| Q2 | DSCNext Awards & Conference: Data Science and ML | May 7-8 | Park Plaza Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands | https://www.dscnextconference.com |
| Q2 | PharmaXNext Awards & Conference: AI in Pharma | May 11-12 | NH Ventas Hotel, Madrid, Spain | https://www.pharmaxnext.com |
| Q2 | AINext Awards & Conference: Gen AI in Business | May 21 | JW Marriott Hotel, Las Vegas, USA | www.ainextconference.com |
| Q2 | Future Leader Conclave: AI, Healthcare, Energy | May 29 | Toronto, Canada | futureleadersconclave.com |
| Q2 | SANS Dubai (AI/Cyber focus) | May | Dubai, UAE | sans.org/cyber-security-training-events/dubai-may-2026 |
| Q2 | Global AI, Cyber & Privacy ConfEx | May 20 | Dubai, UAE | events4sure.com/ai-cyber-privacy-dubai-may2026 |
| Q2 | GISEC Global | May 5-7 | Dubai, UAE | gisec.ae |
| Q2 | Data + AI Summit | Jun 15-18 | San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | databricks.com/dataaisummit |
| Q2 | SuperAI | Jun 10-11 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | superai.com |
| Q2 | AI Summit London | Jun 10-11 | London, UK | london.theaisummit.com |
| Q2 | AI World Congress | Jun 23-24 | London, UK | aiworldcongress.com |
| Q3 | Machine Learning Week | May/Jun | San Francisco (Hybrid) | machinelearningweek.com |
| Q3 | AI Con USA | Jun 7-12 | Seattle, WA, USA | aiconusa.com |
| Q3 | CDAO Government | Sep 23-24 | Washington, D.C., USA | cdaogovernment.com |
| Q3 | Ai4 2026 | Aug 4-6 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | ai4.io |
| Q3 | World Congress North America | Sep 23-25 | San Jose, CA, USA | worldcongress.ai |
| Q3 | The AI Conference SF | Sep 30-Oct 1 | San Francisco, CA, USA | aiconference.com |
| Q3 | Coalesce | Sep 15-18 | Las Vegas, NV (Hybrid) | coalesce.getdbt.com |
| Q4 | World Summit AI | Oct 7-8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | worldsummitai.com |
| Q4 | Big Data Conference Europe | Nov 25-27 | Vilnius, Lithuania (Hybrid) | bigdataconference.eu |
| Q4 | NeurIPS | Dec | Vancouver, Canada | neurips.cc |
| Q4 | Second Edition AINext Awards & Conference | Dec 3 | Dubai, UAE | dubai.ainextconference.com |
| Q4 | ICML (Tentative) | Jul/Aug (TBD) | Global (TBD) | icml.cc |
Conclusion
This 2026 global AI calendar equips you with 30+ events spanning research breakthroughs, industry applications, and sector-specific innovations—from Singapore's AAAI to Dubai's AINext and Las Vegas powerhouses. Prioritize based on your focus, like Next Business Media's lineup for business AI awards. Book early for hybrid options, and submit your event suggestions to ai@nextbusinessmedia.com to keep the calendar dynamic.