Envisioning the future of AI @ ICML 2026 sponsored by Upstage

​About the Event

​Hosted by KAIST, this is an evening of food, drinks, and ICML energy for envisioning the future of our society with AI everywhere. The venue is a short walk from COEX, fully embedded within the Gangnam vibes. Stop by, say hello, and spend the evening with the researchers, engineers, and founders in town for the week.

​ICML is in Seoul for the first time, a dynamic and future-embracing city. It's a rare chance to get everyone in the same room: the people pushing the research forward, and the people putting it to work in real products. Come share your visions and imaginations of how we can steer the direction of AI research for a better world. Most importantly, meet people from corners of the field you don't usually cross paths with.

​What to expect
A quick welcome to start, then the night is yours. Open networking over food and drinks, with our team around to introduce you to people worth meeting.

​Who's in the room
Academic and industry researchers, students, AI founders and leaders from Korea and around the world, including Alice Oh (Professor, KAIST) and Kyunghyun Cho (Professor, NYU). We mixed the guest list on purpose, so you'll meet people outside your usual circle.

​📅 July 7, 2026 (Tue), 7:00 PM
📍 Gangnam, Seoul (exact venue shared once your spot is confirmed)

​Sponsored by Upstage, supporting researchers gathering in Seoul.

​How to Join
Fill out the short form to request a spot. Space is limited, so we'll follow up by email to confirm and share the venue.