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The Top AI Conferences To Attend In 2025

Artificial Intelligence has continued to revolutionise industries across the globe, and 2024 was no exception. 

Over the past year, we witnessed groundbreaking advancements in AI technologies, including more efficient large language models, new generative AI applications, and innovations in autonomous systems. AI's integration into healthcare, finance, education, and even creative fields has accelerated, making it a central force shaping our future.

With these rapid developments, staying ahead of the curve has never been more critical. Attending industry conferences offers professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts an opportunity to connect with thought leaders, explore the latest trends, and gain insights into emerging technologies.

Whether you're focused on deep learning research, business AI strategies, or ethical considerations in AI deployment, the right conference can spark new ideas and collaborations. 

In this article, we've compiled a list of the top AI conferences to attend in 2025, where you'll find the best opportunities to network, learn, and inspire your next big innovation.

The AI Summit 

11 - 12 June 2025 | London, UK

Back for its ninth year, the AI Summit London is the headline event of London Tech Week. Its goal is to convert theoretical discussions surrounding AI into profitable and practical applications.

It’s an event that, at its core, wants to enhance collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge between AI technologists and business professionals within this sector will help further propel artificial intelligence and its real-world applications.

There will be five stages, 250+ speakers, 100+ sponsors & exhibitors and over 4500 attendees, so it shouldn’t be missed with plenty of opportunities to network and view the latest AI trends and displays.

The AI Summit presents a carefully curated agenda tailored for industry leaders. It emphasises practical AI applications and focuses on ethics, governance, and regulatory frameworks. 

Attendees can look forward to keynote speeches from global AI pioneers, expert-led panels, and hands-on workshops, with the summit delivering unparalleled insights for those seeking to harness AI to drive business growth, foster innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

The agenda for 2025 hasn’t been released yet, but for further information and to buy tickets, please visit The London AI Summit 2025's website.

The 39th Annual AAAI Conference in Artifical Intelligence

25 Feb - 4 March 2025 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

One of the original conferences on artificial intelligence is still going strong, and in its 39th year, it has more to offer than ever before.

The AAAI week-long conference aims to promote AI research and encourage the exchange of scientific research between researchers, scientists, practitioners, engineers, and students from across the AI disciplines.

The conference itself will play host to:

  • Technical paper presentations

  • Invited speakers

  • Special tracks

  • Tutorials

  • Workshops

  • Poster sessions, competitions

  • And more

The agenda and confirmations of presenters have yet to be finalised, but please visit their website to stay up to date with their latest developments.

The Data + AI Summit 2025

9 - 12 June 2025 | San Francisco & Virtual, USA

Databricks organises this incredible conference, which is one of the premier and sought-after events on artificial intelligence.

Key AI information, such as global data and analytics, will be shared amongst the AI community, helping to explore the latest advancements within this sector.

There are comprehensive and many topics that will be discussed, including:

  • Data Lakehouse Architecture

Insights into implementing unified data platforms for analytics and AI workloads.

  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)

Strategies to streamline the deployment and management of machine learning models.

  • Generative AI Applications

Exploration of generative AI use cases across various industries.

  • Data Governance and Security

Discussions on maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.

  • Real-Time Data Processing

Techniques for handling streaming data for immediate insights and decision-making.

There are many reasons to attend this conference. It features expert-led sessions—in fact, there will be over 500 for you to choose from, on topics such as machine learning, open-source technologies, data engineering, and more.

Practical workshops will help you enhance your skills in data engineering, machine learning, and AI analytics while you discover the latest tools, technologies, and solutions showcased by world-leading tech companies.

Of course, there will be networking opportunities aplenty, with the chance to explore collaboration opportunities with data engineers and scientists, analysts, and industry experts.

Like most AI conferences, The Data & AI Summit will have an expo hall for exploration, showcasing big tech companies' latest solutions and products.

The full agenda, speaker lineup, and number of exhibitors have yet to be announced, so to stay up to date, check their website.

Super AI 

18 - 19 June 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

The SuperAI Conference aims to define the future of artificial intelligence by bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, heads of state, AI researchers, scientists and enthusiasts from around the world; to unpick and define the future of artificial intelligence while getting to grips with the next wave of transformative AI.

There’s a diverse agenda to immerse yourself in, with the following topics delving into AI's latest advancements and applications across many sectors.:

  • Robotics

    • Robotics Renaissance: AI’s Role in Automating the Physical World

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Inside China’s AI Revolution

  • Space Exploration

    • AI Beyond Earth: the Role of Artifical Intelligence in Space Exploration

  • AI’s impact on the economy and society

    • The Rise of AI Agents: A Glimpse Into

    • The AI-Driven Financial Revolution: Redefining Fintech and Beyond

    • East vs West: Competing Paradigms in AI Development

    • Unlocking the Potential of AI in the Next Decade

    • AI-Powered Cities: Blueprint for the Smart Societies of Tomorrow

With over 7,000 attendees from more than 90 countries, there will be ample opportunity to network and produce future collaborations with industry leaders, AI professionals, scientists, and C-level executives.

Thanks to the hundreds of exhibitors on site, ranging from leading AI companies to new start-ups, cutting-edge AI technologies will be on show. Over 150 speakers from across the sector, including prominent figures in the AI Community, will also be present.

If you’re a start-up business in AI, Super AI has a programme where you can enter and hopefully be selected to pitch and impress a panel of judges and the SuperAI community.

Genesis, the world's leading AI start-up competition, is back for 2025. Picking ten of the most innovative early-stage AI startups to be in with a chance to win the Genesis Prize Pool, which in 2024 was $200K. 

For more information and to get your tickets, take a look at their website.

Ai4 2025 

11 - 13 August 2025 | Las Vegas, USA

In its seventh year, Ai4 2025 is an immense AI event. Right at the heart of the global AI ecosystem, it’s North America’s largest AI industry event.

With over 8000 attendees, 600+ speakers and over 250 exhibitors, it really is the place to be for all things artificial intelligence.

The conference will feature the latest developments and advancements in AI, including generative AI and AI agents, with content tailored for technical and business leaders across multiple sectors.

This year's main focus is on allowing attendees to explore the practical applications and best practices shaping the future of artificial intelligence, with a focus on responsible human-machine collaboration.

The following topics will be discussed at the event:

  • AI Transformation Tracks

Discover how executives at top organisations are building and scaling AI across their organisations for business success.

  • Industry Tracks

Topics and use cases specific to different industries, designed for executive-level attendees in non-technical roles.

  • Job Function Tracks

Focus on how AI relates to specific roles in enterprise settings across multiple industries.

  • Society Tracks

Explore the impact of AI on societal structures, human interactions, and global challenges.

  • Summits

Unite special interest groups with content sessions and networking to build communities among like-minded individuals.

  • Technical Tracks

Explore innovations in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, robotics, and more.

You can expect to hear from the following speakers:

  • Geoffrey Hinton - “Godfather of AI” - University of Toronto

  • Matt Wood - Vice President of AI Products - AWS

  • Rebecca Hadi - Senior Data Scientist - Nordstrom

  • Manoj Saxena - Founder & Chairman - Responsible AI Institute

  • Ellie Graeden - Chief Data Scientist, Technology Partner - Luminous.Law

  • Nina Kottler - Associate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical AI - Radiology Partners

  • Plus hundreds more

To find out more and purchase your tickets, take a look at their website.

The World Summit AI 2025

8 - 9 October 2025 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

An ever-popular conference to attend is the World Summit AI event, this year being hosted in Amsterdam.

After the success of last year's event, attendees can anticipate an array of speakers and opportunities to build up their network with fellow like-minded AI enthusiasts while experiencing and learning what is going on at the core of Artifical Intelligence right now.

The World Summit AI events will explore the AI sector in depth through Tech Talks, Moonshots, Responsible AI, the Metaverse, and, of course, much more.

Topics that are set to be discussed include:

  • Enterprise AI Use Cases

    Insights into how companies leverage AI to enhance efficiency, processes, and productivity, including implementation challenges and successes.

  • Responsible AI and Governance

Strategies to navigate governance and compliance challenges in AI without hindering innovation.

  • Human-AI Convergence

Exploration of the integration of AI into various aspects of human life, including healthcare, education, work, and entertainment.

  • AI Innovations 

Presentations on groundbreaking AI developments and their applications across different industries.

  • Money and AI 

Discover how these two are merging, aiming for a new era of financial empowerment, with a nod to more streamlined services and building a more secure and transparent financial system/future. 

Not forgetting how AI will impact the economy, employment, and equity, how can the future be attained in a way that AI benefits everyone, boosting markets, and how will it positively impact the workforce of the future?

  • Managing Cyber Security, Privacy and Risk

How will AI defend itself from cyber-attacks and data breaches? 

  • Explore the Mediaverse

Learn where the lines between digital and physical are blurring and how future content delivery and connection with others are set to be revolutionised.

  • Plus, much more.

If that hasn’t piqued your interest, there will be opportunities to witness the latest pioneering start-ups and scale-ups pushing the AI boundaries and helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Learn more and get your tickets for The World Summit AI 2025 here.

The Big Data Conference Europe 2025

18 - 21 November 2025 | Vilnius, Lithuania & Virtual

In its ninth year, the Big Data Conference Europe will be held in the beautiful city of Vilnius, focusing on AI, Cloud, and Data. 

This year it is dedicated to exploring the realms of Big Data, High Load, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. 

The event has been devised to inform, educate, and inspire all those who are passionate about Data Exploration, AI, and Big Data. It will have over 700 attendees and 60+ talks over four days.

With experts convening from across the globe, IT professionals, industry leaders, and developers will attend the event, sharing their knowledge, discussing best practices, and showing the real-world applications that drive success in data-driven industries.

Topics will be covered in workshops, tracks and panel discussions with the following subjects being discussed:

  • Big Data Technologies

  • Data Science

  • Machine Learning

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • High Load Systems

  • Data Engineering

  • Analytics

For more information and to get your tickets, take a look at their website.

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