AI Festival 2027 is a two-day event that brings together industry leaders, developers, start-ups, policymakers and investors to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries.

Through keynote talks, sector track sessions, panel discussions, live demonstrations and networking sessions, the festival focuses on the real-world deployment and future impact of AI technologies.

Last year, AI Festival 2026 welcomed over 300 attendees across two days, with 22 start-ups exhibiting and 19 sponsoring organisations.

AI Festival 2027 returns for year two, bringing together leaders from enterprise organisations, start-ups, academia, government and the investment community, combining a conference programme with technology demonstrations, start-up showcases and networking experiences.

AI Festival 2027 takes place over two days:

• Day One: Wednesday 17 February 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Day Two: Thursday 18 February 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Attendees can purchase tickets for either individual day or both days, depending on which sessions and experiences they want to attend.

Tickets can be purchased online through the official event page: Get tickets for AI Festival 2027.

You can choose a Day 1 ticket, a Day 2 ticket, or a Both Days ticket at checkout. Tickets are issued digitally after registration.

• Day 1 ticket: £50 (+ £2.30 booking fee)
• Day 2 ticket: £50 (+ £2.30 booking fee)
• Both Days ticket: £90 (+ £3.90 booking fee) — the best-value option if you want the full two-day experience.

Prices shown are before the early bird discount.

Yes. Early bird tickets are 20% off with code EARLY, ending 31st December 2026.

Yes. At checkout you can choose a Day 1 ticket, a Day 2 ticket, or a Both Days ticket, depending on the sessions and experiences you wish to attend.

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event.

Your ticket provides access to:

• Keynote presentations
• Sector track sessions and panel discussions
• Start-up exhibitions and technology showcases
• Networking sessions
• AI demonstration zones
• PitchFest investor pitching sessions

The ten 2027 sector tracks are already confirmed (see below). Speaker announcements are being released through autumn 2026 — follow the ticket page for updates as they're confirmed.

Day One, Wednesday 17 February: Healthcare and Life Sciences · Cyber Security · Robotics and Manufacturing · Funding and Investment · Energy · Environment and Infrastructure · PitchFest

Day Two, Thursday 18 February: AI and Quantum Computing · Agriculture and Food · Creative and Media · XR and AI · PitchFest

Most tracks run across both Main Stage and XR Labs, so you won't have to choose between them.

Keynote Talks
Industry leaders and technology pioneers discuss the future of artificial intelligence, innovation and global industry transformation.

Sector Track Sessions
Practical sessions focused on real-world AI deployment, infrastructure decisions and industry use cases.

Seminars
To be announced.

Yes. The festival includes physical and virtual demo zones where attendees can experience AI tools and software, robotics and automation systems, real-time applied AI demonstrations, and start-up technologies and prototypes.

Yes. Networking is a core part of the festival experience, with structured networking sessions, curated roundtable discussions, meet-the-speaker opportunities and informal networking across the venue. Over 80% of last year's attendees made meaningful connections.

PitchFest is a dedicated session connecting AI start-ups with venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate innovation teams and funding organisations — supporting founder-investor introductions, capital strategy discussions and start-up discovery.

Typical attendees include enterprise technology leaders, AI start-ups and founders, venture capital investors, developers and data scientists, public sector leaders and policymakers, and researchers and educators.

Yes. Start-ups can showcase their technology within the exhibition zones and pitch at PitchFest, connecting with enterprise buyers, investors and collaborators.

Apply to exhibit or pitch

Companies interested in sponsoring or partnering with the festival can apply through the Become a Partner page. Partnership benefits include speaking opportunities, exhibition space, brand exposure, media coverage and networking access to senior industry leaders.

Sponsors can gain visibility to a national and international audience, opportunities to present keynotes or seminars, dedicated exhibition space, sponsorship of an individual sector track, brand placement across the event venue and digital channels, and direct access to industry leaders and investors. Learn more on the Become a Partner page.

This year's sponsors and partners are listed on the AI Festival 2027 homepage, with full profiles on the Meet Our Sponsors page.

The festival takes place at West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Full address: STEM Centre, West Suffolk College, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TB.

The venue hosts keynote stages, seminar rooms, exhibition areas, networking spaces and demonstration zones designed to create an immersive AI event experience.

Yes. Free parking is available at nearby locations on a first-come, first-served basis. Locations include:

A. University & Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3SPA.
B. West Suffolk College Sixth Form Parking, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TT.

Yes. There is an onsite Costa coffee shop at the venue, and water refill stations are located throughout the event space.

Yes. The venue provides facilities designed to support accessibility for visitors.

Media professionals interested in covering the festival can contact the organisers to enquire about press access.

Yes — a selection of videos from past speakers and sessions is available on the AI Festival 2027 homepage.