Top AI conferences in 2025
Attending an AI conference can help you learn about advances in AI and expand your professional network. Discover the top AI conferences to attend in 2025.
By: Amanda Phagan, Edited by: Marie Custodio Collazo
Published: June 5, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we live and work over the past few years. This year, companies have built entire strategies around the technology, apps have integrated more AI features than ever before, and people have begun to grapple with the implications of AI misuse.
AI is here to stay, and there's never been a better time to learn about the ways it may impact your organization. Read on to learn about the top AI conferences to attend in 2025 and beyond.
Benefits of attending industry conferences
If you work in tech, marketing, or even healthcare, attending an AI conference can arm you with the knowledge you need to understand this rapidly evolving technology and how it may transform your career. Conferences may be in person, hybrid, or streamed online. Most are 2-3 days long and offer ample opportunities to listen, learn, and network with like-minded professionals.
Attending an AI conference can help you:
- Learn about the latest AI updates and innovations.
- Understand how AI may impact your business and industry.
- Test different types of AI in hands-on workshops.
- Connect with other professionals who have similar interests and goals.
- See how other organizations are using AI to their advantage.
AI conferences to attend in 2025
The AI Conference
San Francisco, CA | Sept. 17-18, 2025 | In person
The AI Conference is an annual gathering of researchers, executives, startup founders, venture capitalists, and engineers. The goal of the AI Conference is to drive innovation in the AI space by bridging the gap between AI theory and practice. Ticket prices range from $850 to $2,600. Highlights of the AI Conference include:
- A focus on the future of AI
- 100+ speakers from companies like Meta, Nvidia, Google, Pfizer, and Salesforce
- Four tracks to choose from: AI Frontiers, AI Developers, AI Strategy, and Applied AI
Databricks Data + AI Summit
San Francisco, CA | June 9-12, 2025 | Hybrid
The Databricks Data + AI Summit claims to be the largest data, analytics, and AI conference with 20,000+ annual attendees. This global event brings data scientists, researchers, executives, product managers, and entrepreneurs together for three days of inspiration, learning, and training. In-person ticket prices range from $948 to $1,895. It's free to attend online, but virtual access is limited to keynotes and breakout sessions. Highlights of the Databricks Data + AI Summit include:
- A focus on machine learning, open source code, and data lakehouse architecture
- 700+ (in-person) breakout sessions
- Eight tracks to choose from: Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence, Data and AI Governance, Data Engineering and Streaming, Data Lakehouse Architecture and Implementation, Data Sharing and Collaboration, Data Strategy, and Data Warehousing
World Summit AI
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Oct. 8-9, 2025 | In-person
World Summit AI's 2025 theme is "Back to the Future." It aims to reflect on the past, confront the present, and shape the future of AI. The annual gathering includes tech executives, startup founders, scientists, and academics. Past keynote speakers have represented Apple, Meta, Amazon, Google, NASA, and IBM Watson. Ticket prices start at €349 (about $400). Highlights of World Summit AI include:
- A focus on AI's industry impacts and societal shifts
- 4,000+ annual attendees
- A mix of keynotes, panel discussions, and case studies
Can't make it to an AI conference? Explore options on edX
If you have the opportunity to attend an AI conference in 2025, you absolutely should — but if a conference isn't in the budget, you can still learn the ins and outs of AI from right where you are.
Enroll in an AI course or executive education program through edX today to discover what you need to know about AI in 2025. You can even earn a certificate in AI to add to your résumé and stand out in your field.