The Practical AI Conference

A one-day event powered by Maigrate AI. Walk out with the AI knowledge, tools & network to actually make money. Tracks for every level.
About this Event

We're bringing together 650 smart thinkers on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Staten Island, NY.

Choose your track (intro, mid, or pro) and spend the day learning, getting hands-on with the tools, and connecting with people who are growing their businesses with AI. Plus, enjoy a delicious catered kosher lunch.

This conference is about what AI can do for you, your career and your business right now.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Doors Open | Registration & Light Breakfast

Info: Grab a coffee, meet the people around you, and get settled in.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening Keynote: Benedict Evans
Host: Benedict Evans

Info: One of the sharpest minds in tech kicks off the day. You'll want to be in your seat for this one.

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Session 1 | Choose Your Track - Intro, Mid or Pro

Info: Beginner: Intro to AI (with Mendy Palace) • Intermediate: Perfecting Prompts (with Alex Carroll) • Pro: AI @ Google - Peeking Inside the Black Box (with Josh Herzberg)

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2

Info: Beginner: How to Talk to AI So It Actually Works • Intermediate: Build Your First AI Agent (with Zach Firestone) • Pro: Loop Engineering (with Meir Neiman)

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Delicious Catered Lunch + Networking & Booth Hopping

Info: A fully catered kosher lunch. Eat, connect and explore the booths.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Session 3

Info: Beginner: Get 5 Hours a Week Back with AI • Intermediate: The Secret Powers of Google’s Notebook (with Zevi Kaufman) • Pro: Running an AI Agent Team (with Zach Firestone)

🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:35 PM
Session 4

Info: Beginner: 10 AI Tools To Download & Use Today (with Zevi Kaufman) • Intermediate: How to Actually Implement AI in Your Biz (with Ilan Rosenrauch) • Pro: Mendy Palace: How to Become a Full-Time AI Consultant (with Mendy Palace)

🕑: 03:35 PM - 04:05 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Jason Feifer
Host: Jason Feifer

Info: A practical, energizing keynote on turning AI anxiety into momentum, helping your team embrace change, and knowing where to focus when the future feels noisy.

🕑: 04:05 PM - 07:00 PM
Scrumptious Food + Networking & Exhibitor Booths