Frequently Asked Questions

The AI Summit London is where commercial AI comes to life. And it's the Headline AI Event of London Tech Week.

It brings together the people building, deploying and scaling AI in real-world business environments. 

Across two days, the agenda explores how organisations are unlocking value from AI - from operational efficiency to new revenue opportunities and long-term transformation.

The AI Summit London is designed for anyone shaping or scaling AI in business.

Whether you're building, buying, or deploying AI, you’ll be in good company. 

Our audience includes:

• Business leaders and decision-makers
• Product and unit leaders
• Technical specialists and data teams
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Investors and civil society leaders
• Academics and researchers 
• The world's press

It’s a place to move from AI curiosity to real-world impact.

The AI Summit London 2026 will take place at Tobacco Dock.

• Wednesday 10 June 2026 | 08:00 – 18:00
• Thursday 11 June 2026 | 08:00 – 17:00

📌Tobacco Dock, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF

Entrances:

For Delegates and Tobacco Dock Campus Pass holders, please use the East entrance on Pennington Street.

For Speakers, Exhibitors, Press and VIPs, please use the West entrance on Pennington Street.

Expect a mix of practical insight, real-world case studies and high-value networking.

Across the agenda you’ll find:

• Enterprise AI in action
• Interactive sessions and live demos
• Strategic and technical deep dives
• Curated networking opportunities

This is not theory-led AI. 

It’s applied, commercial and focused on outcomes.

Registration is open now. 

You can secure your pass via the Passes & Pricing page on the website.

No. A Delegate Pass gives you access to the full conference programme, including all main stage sessions and expo experiences, unless otherwise stated.

Some sessions - such as workshops, roundtables and masterclasses - have limited capacity and often require advance booking via the event ap (which is why we recommend downloading the app in advance and planning your agenda!). 

Yes. We offer discounted rates for groups of 3 or more attendees from the same organisation.

Group attendance is a great way to divide across content tracks and maximise both learning and networking impact. 

Please contact the team for tailored pricing.

We offer a limited number of complimentary passes for eligible attendees:

Charity passes

Available to verified charity professionals. Applications are reviewed for eligibility.

Press passes

Available to active journalists and analysts with recent relevant published work. Commercial, marketing and consultancy roles are not eligible.

All applications are subject to approval.

Yes. Tickets can be cancelled, transferred or substituted in line with our terms and conditions.

• Refunds are available up to 57 days before the event (minus an administration fee)
• Substitutions within your organisation are permitted at any time before the event
• Cancellations within 56 days of the event are non-refundable

For changes, please contact: aievents@informa.com

No. Discount and promotional codes must be applied at the time of registration and cannot be added afterwards.

There’s no formal dress code, but most attendees choose business casual.

Think smart, practical and comfortable, with enough flexibility for a full day of sessions, meetings and networking.

As the venue includes both indoor and open-air spaces, we recommend dressing in layers (or having them available). British weather has its own agenda!

Comfortable footwear is strongly advised.

No. The AI Summit London is strictly an 18+ event.

We are unable to admit anyone under the age of 18, including infants in prams or pushchairs, due to health, safety and licensing requirements.

Unauthorised photography, audio recording and video recording are not permitted during sessions.

Official event photography and filming may take place across the venue and may be used for future marketing purposes.

Please contact our PR team if you are interested in filming or recording onsite. 

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all attendees.

We expect all participants to behave professionally and treat others with respect at all times. Any form of harassment, discrimination or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

You can read our Code of Conduct in full here. 

Yes. Tobacco Dock is an accessible venue, and we’re committed to ensuring all attendees can move through the event comfortably.

Step-free access is available via Wapping Lane, with lift access to the Vault level for those who require it.

The accessible toilet facilities (green) and lifts (purple) are detailed on the map below. 

Our on-site team will be available throughout the event to support wayfinding, access routes and any mobility requirements.

For further and more detailed accessibility information, please refer to the Tobacco Dock website.

To help manage arrival flow:

• Delegates and Tobacco Dock Campus Pass holders: East entrance (Pennington Street)
• Speakers, Exhibitors, Press and VIPs: West entrance (Pennington Street)

📍Tobacco Dock is well connected via public transport:

• Wapping Overground (8–9 min walk)
• Shadwell DLR & Overground (step-free DLR access available)
• Tower Hill Underground (approx. 15–20 min walk)
• Local bus routes including 100 and D3

We recommend using public transport where possible.

There is no on-site parking at the venue.

If you need to drive, there is a car park opposite the venue’s Wapping Lane entrance with a capacity for 615 vehicles (under 2.2m) plus Blue Badge parking with accessible lifts. 

The car park is owned and run by an external company - the YellowPark - and spaces can be booked and paid for through the YellowPark website.

Yes. We’ve partnered with HotelMap to offer discounted hotel rates near the venue for attendees.

The AI Summit London is built for organisations actively developing and deploying AI solutions at scale.

We typically work with:

• Enterprise technology providers
• AI and data platform companies
• Infrastructure and cloud providers
• High-growth start-ups and scaleups
• Consultant firms
• International government organisations 

Exhibiting gives you direct access to senior decision-makers who are actively investing in AI adoption.

If your goal is to showcase real-world capability and connect with buyers shaping AI strategy today, this is your audience

We offer a range of partnership opportunities designed around visibility, engagement and commercial outcomes.

Our team will work with you to tailor a package aligned to your objectives - whether that’s brand positioning, lead generation, product demonstration or executive engagement.

Get in touch to explore opportunities for The AI Summit London

At this point, we are no longer accepting speaker submissions for 2026. 

If you are interested in speaking at the event in 2027 or at The AI Summit New York, please get in touch.

We are particularly interested in:

• Real-world AI implementations
• Lessons from scaling AI in enterprise environments
• Practical outcomes and measurable impact