2026 AI Summit at Avant South
Where Leaders Shape the Future of Applied AI
The 2026 AI Summit at Avant South will convene a select group of the nation’s leading AI executives, innovators, and investors for a day of strategic discussions focused on Applied AI developments and Atlanta’s growing leadership role in the future of Applied AI. Hosted in Tech Square, one of Atlanta’s leading innovation districts, the Summit will serve as a catalyst for collaboration among Fortune 100/500 companies, emerging AI startups, world-class universities, government leaders, and investment firms.
Why Attend
This is not a traditional conference – it’s a series of interactive roundtable discussions among AI leaders. The AI Summit is designed to bring the right people into the room for candid conversations, meaningful connections, and actionable insights.
Attendees will engage with:
- Fortune 100/ 500 executives leading enterprise AI transformation initiatives
- Founders and CEOs of innovative AI companies
- Federal, State, and local leaders shaping the policy environment for AI innovation
- Venture capital, private equity, and strategic investors focused on AI opportunities
- Leading researchers and academic experts advancing AI technologies and applications
- Peers from across the AI ecosystem interested in partnerships, investment, talent, and new opportunities
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in executive roundtables that will inform an Applied AI Trends Analysis, capturing insights from leaders across industry, investment, academia, and government about where AI is headed next.
Who Will Be in the Room
Confirmed speakers include leaders from Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Drive Capital, The Duke Endowment, Fulcrum, Georgia Tech, Gunderson Dettmer, The Home Depot, OpenAI, Paladin Group, Truist, City of Atlanta, Inverness Graham, Raymond James, and The Coca-Cola Company.
The AI Summit is supported by organizations across Atlanta and the national technology ecosystem, including Amazon, BCG, BlackRock, Cisco, Cox Enterprises, Experian, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Research Alliance, Georgia Tech Foundation, Google Cloud, Google.org, Google Public Policy, Honeywell, Hyundai, JP Morgan, Kia, KPMG, Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI, PwC, Qcells, Salesforce, Schnider Electric, Siemens Energy, Southern Company, Uber, UPS, and Wellstar.
The Conversations Shaping Applied AI
Throughout the day, sessions and executive discussions will explore the most important questions facing AI leaders today, including: