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AI Festival 2027

Where AI, XR and real-world impact come together

Coming 2027
★★★★✦

AI Festival 2026 experience was rated 4.5 stars (out of 5)

AI Festival 2026 — verified attendee data

What did people say about AI Festival 2026?

95%
rated the event valuable
85%
said they'll return
80%
made meaningful connections
70%+
left thinking differently about AI
"Fantastic event — enjoyed attending. Thanks to the organisers and looking forward to next year."
— Jason Parkes, Transformation Professional
From deep-dive keynotes to hands-on demos — every session was built to matter.

What Attendees Valued Most

Keynotes at AI Festival 2026
Keynotes
Networking at AI Festival 2026
Networking
Panels & discussions at AI Festival 2026
Panels & discussions
AI tools & platforms at AI Festival 2026
AI tools & platforms
XR demonstrations at AI Festival 2026
XR demonstrations

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AI Festival 2026

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

Tech East
Suffolk Economy
Stowmarket Innovation Gateway
Health Innovation East
Creative East
Eastern Education Group
Birketts
Connected Innovation
AWS
Barclays Eagle Labs
University of Suffolk
University of East Anglia
University of Essex
Virtturi

Straight from the room.

"Events like this are a really undervalued yet such important stepping stone for startups."

— Murray Dare, Boone

"I left genuinely inspired."

— Virginia Planas De Lathauwer, Healthcare Partnership Manager

"The networking was genuinely valuable — we met so many brilliant people."

— Jonathan Laker, Marketing & Digital Operations Leader

"Brilliant event. Had some great discussions there!"

— Himanshu Sahni, AI/ML Specialist
This is where things actually happen.

Why AI Festival 2027?

Ideas become prototypes

Hands-on demo zones and innovation labs mean you leave with more than inspiration — you leave with momentum.

Conversations become collaborations

Over 80% of 2026 attendees made meaningful connections. Structured networking sessions are built into every session.

Insight becomes action

Keynotes and panels are built around real-world application — not theory. Every session is designed to change how you work.

Community-driven innovation

AI Festival is built by its community — speakers, exhibitors and attendees who are actively shaping the future of AI across every sector.

If AI intersects with your work, this is your room.

Who is AI Festival 2027 for?

AI builders & engineers
Startup founders
Researchers & academics
Public sector leaders
Educators & students
Investors & innovators
We listened. Here's what's changing.

What's New for 2027

  • More hands-on demos

    Expanded demo zones so you can interact directly with the latest AI tools and platforms — not just watch them on screen.

  • More space for connection

    Dedicated networking lounges and structured meet-ups designed around your role and industry — not just a room to wander.

  • More real-world applications

    Every session anchored to practical outcomes — case studies, live builds and applied AI across healthcare, education, finance and beyond.

  • More voices across industries

    A broader speaker programme bringing in perspectives from sectors where AI is making the biggest difference right now.

There's more than one way to show up.

Get Involved

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The future is being built now.

AI Festival 2027 — be part of it.

Register Interest for AI Festival 2027

92% of 2026 attendees said they'd return. Don't miss your spot.