Get Involved
Boston AI Week is for everyone — find your way to join in.
Core Festival Week
September 24 – October 2
Boston AI Week 2026 runs six weeks, September 16 – October 28, 2026, across Massachusetts. Core Festival Week draws the biggest crowds; the surrounding weeks give your event more room to stand out.
Why six weeks?
Boston AI Week runs six weeks so the festival works for the people in it. Spreading events across September 16 through October 28 means you can actually attend them, instead of a hundred events stacked into five days. Hosts put real work into their events and deserve full rooms. Venues get used well across the season. And partners whose events were already on the calendar can join the official program without moving them. Core Festival Week, September 24 through October 2, is where the crowds concentrate; the surrounding weeks give every event room to stand out. (Six weeks is 42 days. Douglas Adams would approve.)
How to Participate
From attending to hosting or volunteering — we welcome all levels of participation.
Attend Events
Join the events of Boston AI Week — conferences, meetups, workshops, and networking sessions throughout the week.
Browse EventsHost an Event
Organize your own AI-focused event during the week. We'll help promote it to our community — 15,000+ people took part in 2025 across the Massachusetts AI ecosystem, and 2026 already has 231 events approved.
Submit EventBecome a Sponsor
Support Boston's AI ecosystem and gain visibility among leading AI professionals and entrepreneurs.
Contact UsVolunteer to Help
Help make Boston AI Week a success by volunteering at events, assisting with logistics, or supporting outreach.
Volunteer with UsApply to Speak
Interested in speaking? Submit a proposal to be considered if speaking spots open up at events we run.
Submit a ProposalTypes of Events
Diverse formats to match your learning style and schedule
Conferences
Full-day events featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops from industry leaders and researchers.
Example formats:
• The Boston AI Summit
• GAI World 2026
• AI Blueprint for Massachusetts
• AI in Massachusetts Workforce Development & Career Fair
Meetups
Casual networking events with lightning talks, demos, and community discussions.
Example formats:
• Boston Generative AI Meetup
• Opening Party
• Community Happy Hour
Workshops
Hands-on learning sessions with practical applications and skill-building exercises.
Example formats:
• AI Blueprint for Massachusetts
• Technical Deep Dives
Networking
Social events designed to foster connections and collaboration within the AI community.
Example formats:
• Opening Party
• Closing Party
• Industry Mixers
Career Events
Professional development opportunities including job fairs, resume workshops, and career panels.
Example formats:
• AI in Massachusetts Workforce Development & Career Fair
• Career Panels
• Professional Development
Academic
Research presentations, academic discussions, and university-hosted events showcasing cutting-edge AI research.
Example formats:
• Research Presentations
• Academic Paper Sessions
• University-Hosted Discussions