TED AI 2026
April 30 - May 1, 2026
TED’s dedicated AI conference - shorter talks, broader audience, and a focus on the societal and human implications of AI rather than technical depth. TED AI is deliberately different from the technical AI...
TED’s dedicated AI conference - shorter talks, broader audience, and a focus on the societal and human implications of AI rather than technical depth.
TED AI is deliberately different from the technical AI conference circuit. The format follows TED’s core model: short, well-crafted talks that prioritise clarity over depth. Speakers include AI researchers, ethicists, policymakers, artists, and business leaders. If you want to understand what AI means for society, education, creativity, and governance rather than how to build it, this is the right room. The 2025 edition sold out quickly. The talk recordings go on TED.com after the event.
Best for
Business leaders, policymakers, educators, communicators, and anyone who wants a broad, humanistic perspective on AI without drowning in technical content.
Who should skip
Engineers and researchers looking for technical depth. This is a big-picture event, not a technical workshop.
Pricing
Varies; historically $500-$2,000+ for in-person attendance