DAY ONE AI Festival 2026

About the Event

Welcome to DAY ONE of the AI Festival 2026 at the award-winning XR Labs, West Suffolk College. Experience a full day of cutting-edge AI tech, interactive workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, designed to give you practical insights and networking opportunities across the AI ecosystem.

Whether you’re a developer, founder, or enterprise innovator, this festival gives you the tools, knowledge, and connections to stay ahead in AI innovation.

What to Expect

🤖 Visionary AI Leaders
Hear from founders, researchers, and industry pioneers shaping the future of AI, robotics, and automation.

💡 Deep-Dive Industry Sessions
Practical, sector-specific talks exploring real-world AI applications across energy, infrastructure, robotics, finance, and emerging technologies.

🔥 Intimate Fireside Conversations
Unfiltered discussions with AI innovators on scaling startups, building AI products, and navigating the future of intelligent systems.

🖥️ Live AI Demonstrations
Experience AI tools, robotics, and immersive XR technologies through hands-on demonstrations throughout the festival.

🤖 Robotics & Applied AI Showcase
See cutting-edge robotics and applied AI technologies in action from leading startups and innovators.

🚀 Startup Pitch Stage
Watch emerging AI startups pitch breakthrough ideas to investors and industry leaders, showcasing the next generation of AI innovation.

💰 Investment Village
Connect with venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners looking to fund AI startups and scale innovative solutions.

🎛️ Interactive Exhibitions
Explore AI platforms, robotics systems, and emerging technologies from startups and industry pioneers in an interactive setting.

🛠️ Live Build & Hack Sessions
Observe developers and AI builders demonstrate how real AI systems are created, deployed, and scaled in real time.

🤝 400+ Delegate Networking
Meet founders, developers, investors, and enterprise leaders, building meaningful connections across the AI ecosystem.

Here’s the lineup for DAY 1:

AI in Energy, Environment & Infrastructure

AI & Quantum Computing

AI in Robotics & Automation

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry experts, learn from top AI researchers, and explore the endless possibilities of AI technology. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience!