Oxford Gen AI Summit 2026

Two days. 200+ leaders from enterprise, startups, government, academia, and the frontier of AI in the heart of Oxford, UK.

The Oxford Generative AI Summit (#OxGen26) returns 15–16 October 2026, convening the people building, deploying, and governing AI — for two days of world-leading keynotes, fireside chats, and expert panels.

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Tracks & Themes

The full agenda drops in the coming months. Two core tracks:

Track 1: The state of AI Adoption — Pilots to Production & Agentic AI

• How enterprise leaders unlock real value and stay ahead of AI developments

• Discussions about AI in practice, agentic workflows, business transformation, and insights from top-tier founders and investors

Track 2: The Societal Impacts of AI

• How AI is shaping our society, economy, and global macro shifts

• Sessions on hot-button themes, including but not limited to: AI & work, AI sovereignty, regulation, privacy, geopolitics, and many more!

The Venue

The Summit is hosted at the state-of-the-art Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, University of Oxford.

The VIP & Speakers' Dinner is held at Exeter College — the university's fourth-oldest college, with over 700 years of history in the heart of Oxford. An evening of traditional grandeur, cutting-edge conversation, and exceptional dining.

Speakers

Early tentatively confirmed speakers — with many more to come:

• Sir Nigel Shadbolt — Incoming Chair of AI Research, University of Oxford

• Sir John Lazar — President, Royal Academy of Engineering

• Carl Benedikt Frey — Leading Oxford Economist on AI & Work

• Daniele Magazzeni — Group Chief AI Officer, UBS

• Rebecca Finlay — CEO, Partnership on AI

Sponsors

Our #OxGen26 sponsors will be announced soon. A limited number of sponsorship packages remain — Submit a Sponsorship Inquiry Here

Tickets — subject to limited availability

General Admission

Full two-day access to all keynotes, panels, and networking. Lunch and refreshments both days, the Thursday evening drinks reception, and a Summit swag bag.

General Admission + On-Demand Replay

Everything in General Admission, plus post-event access to session recordings and presenter slide decks.

VIP

All GA + Replay benefits, plus priority seating, a VIP name badge, the OxGen attendee list, and the VIP lounge. Includes an exclusive invitation to the VIP & Speakers' Dinner at Exeter College on Thursday 15 October.

VIP — OxGen Supporter Ticket

All VIP benefits, plus an exclusive limited-edition gift bag. A portion of this ticket helps fund our scholarship programme, opening the Summit to talented individuals who could not otherwise attend.

On-Demand Replay Pass

Post-event access to session recordings and presenter slide decks, available 24–48 hours after the Summit. Does not include in-person attendance.

Application Programmes

We offer a limited number of complimentary and subsidised places. All application programmes are highly competitive.

Press Pass — Complimentary passes for media professionals. Apply for a Press Pass Here.

Scholarship — For highly motivated individuals who could not attend without financial support. Covers the Summit registration fee. Apply for a Scholarship Pass Here

Day-Of Volunteer — Join the team bringing the Summit to life. Apply to Volunteer Here

You may apply for both the Scholarship and Volunteer programmes. Successful scholarship applicants attend without volunteering; applicants not selected for a scholarship may still wish to volunteer.

Policies & Inquiries

For general questions, visit the Summit's FAQ Page.

Ticket changes & refunds — contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

• Ticket type changes are available until 1 September 2026. Downgrades are refunded the difference; upgrades pay the difference.

• Cancellations before 1 September: 100% refund.

• Cancellations 1 September – 1 October: 50% refund.

• Cancellations on or after 1 October: nonrefundable.

• Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

The Oxford Generative AI Summit is produced by OxGen AI Ltd.