​Picture this: Seattle's brightest AI minds, groundbreaking research reveals, and the conversations that will shape the next decade of artificial intelligence—all happening in one room, on one incredible day.

​The #SeattleAIWeek Summit brings together AI leaders from Seattle's top companies, researchers, and the visionaries exploring how AI will reshape industries across every sector, from technology and business to art, research, and creative expression.

​Run of Show

​For a full list of speakers and talks click here.

​Morning Sessions

• ​AI and the Wealth of Nations

• ​Algorithms of Influence: AI, Media, and Public Opinion

• ​What’s the Next Wave? Founders on Building the Future of AI

• ​The Human in the Loop: Ethics & the AI Experience

• ​Upskilling in the Age of AI: How to Prepare Your Team (and Yourself)

​Afternoon Sessions

• ​The New Browser War: Your Data is the Battlefield

• ​Creative Intelligence: AI in Art, Storytelling & Interactive Worlds

• ​The Edge of Discovery: AI Research Shaping the Future

• ​A Candid Conversation about Data, Infrastructure (Cyber), and Power

• ​AI and Society: War, Work and Free Will

​Startup Alley & Upskill Pavilion
Between sessions, wander through Startup Alley where emerging AI companies show off their latest creations and check out the Upskill Pavilion where you can level up your AI skills with hands-on training! Get your hands dirty at experiential stations where you can play with the newest AI tools yourself.

​Networking Happy Hour
Great ideas need great company. Wrap up the day with food, drinks, and conversation alongside AI innovators, thought leaders, and fellow attendees. As you mingle, explore Startup Alley and the Upskill Pavilion for hands-on AI experiences, and discover live art that blurs the line between creativity and technology. With a DJ, networking across both floors, and plenty of surprises, this is where the day’s insights turn into lasting connections.

​Why This Summit Matters

​The Summit is where conversations that usually happen behind closed doors come into the open. It’s where brilliant technical minds meet creative visionaries, and where you’ll grapple with the questions that matter most: navigating ethical minefields, staying ahead of accelerating change, and shaping AI that truly serves people.

​What makes this gathering unique is its mix of perspectives — tech leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and community voices all in one room. Together, they’ll explore not just the breakthroughs and opportunities AI is creating, but also the challenges we can’t afford to ignore. Expect candid discussion, lively debate, and fresh ideas that push beyond the hype.

​From algorithms reshaping media to the startups poised to make waves next year, the Summit spans the full spectrum of AI’s impact on our lives and work. This is more than a conference — it’s a chance to be part of a movement, helping chart a future where AI innovation and human creativity move forward together.

​Who Should Be Here

​AI Founders & Entrepreneurs - Connect with peers, investors, and potential collaborators shaping the industry

​Product & Business Leaders - Discover how AI is reshaping industries and gain actionable insights for your organization

​Researchers & Academics - Share breakthrough work and collaborate with industry leaders

​Creative Professionals - Explore AI's intersection with art, storytelling, and interactive media

​Investors & VCs - Scout emerging opportunities and understand the next wave of innovation

​Policy Makers & Civic Leaders - Engage with AI's societal impact and responsible development

​Anyone AI-Curious - Get answers about how AI will actually change your industry, work, and life.