Overview
The AI Summit New York is a two-day, in-person conference for enterprise leaders focused on commercial artificial intelligence. Organized by Informa, it takes place at the Javits Center in New York, NY, on December 9 and 10, 2026. The page presents the summit as a place where AI moves from boardroom discussion to measurable business impact, with a focus on what is working now, the people building it, and practical paths forward. The page states that the event has been running for over a decade.
Who should attend
The summit is aimed at executives, data and AI leaders, technology strategists, architects, risk and governance professionals, and practitioners responsible for turning AI ambitions into results. Testimonials on the page come from people in security engineering, data enablement, digital innovation, and AI and analytics roles.
Agenda and tracks
The page describes 11 stages of content and refers to 12 tracks. Sessions focus on real-world deployment, measurable ROI, governance frameworks, and scaling from pilot to production. The page does not publish a detailed session-by-session schedule.
Speakers
The page lists more than 350 speakers, described as global executives from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and AI-first organizations. Featured speakers include Arsh Arora (McKesson), Ashley Scott (PepsiCo), Christie Mealo (Medical Knowledge Group), Christophe Rougeaux (TD Bank), Eric Petajan (AT&T), Ipshita Chakraborty (HelloFresh), Iwao Fusillo (New York Jets), Jennifer Yang (Global Bank), Pamela Gupta (Trusted AI), Shekar Ramanathan (Atlantic Health), Wayne Filin-Matthews (The Walt Disney Company), and Vincent Perez.
The Ambassador Chapter includes senior leaders from JPMorgan Chase, The Walt Disney Company, Vanguard, Bank of America, IBM, PayPal, and the UN. Named ambassadors include Bijit Ghosh (Wells Fargo), Elise Neel (PwC), Jason Harvey (BET+, Paramount Global), Maryam Ashoori (IBM), Nitzan Mekel (eBay), Ryan Hefner (Vanguard), and Zach Golkhou (JPMorgan Chase).
Format
The program combines keynote and panel sessions with hands-on and networking formats. These include Masterclasses on implementation frameworks, The AI Clinic for working through deployment challenges, AI Demo Tours with live demos, Partner-led Meetups on industry topics, and The Networking Café. The page also lists a VIP Lounge, a Start-up and Investor Village, and an Expo with more than 200 exhibitors and solution providers. Event-week gatherings across New York, including AI Ecosystem events, happy hours, partner dinners, and networking events, extend the summit beyond the venue.
Tickets
The page lists three pass types. The VIP All Access pass is $2,999 (standard $3,499) and includes VIP Lounge access and senior-level content. The Delegate pass is $2,399 (standard $2,899) and covers expert sessions, hands-on learning, and strategic insights. The Expo pass is $129 (standard $199) and provides access to advanced AI applications and solutions without full conference access. The early pricing offer ends at 11:59 PM EDT on December 8, 2026.
Scale
The page cites an expected 7,500+ attendees, 350+ speakers, and 11 stages of content. It also highlights AI demos and a start-up and investor area.
Attendee feedback
Testimonials describe strong conversations, substantive sessions, and well-run networking. One attendee mentions a talk by Governor Kathy Hochul on responsible AI. Others highlight round-table discussions and the value of learning from peers facing similar challenges.
