AI Rising 2026
AI Rising is a conference about applying AI within organizations.
The Ohio Union, Columbus, OH
- Date
- October 19, 2026
- Venue
- The Ohio Union, Columbus, OH
TL;DR
- AI Rising 2026 starts October 19 at The Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio.
- The two-day program focuses on practical organizational uses of AI.
- The event also presents itself as a professional community for sharing ideas and building connections.
About
The event pairs conference programming with opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas and form connections. Its program centers on practical lessons for putting AI to work in organizations.
Who you'll find in the room
Business leaders
The organizer lists business leaders among the intended audience.
Innovators
The organizer lists innovators among the intended audience.
Practitioners
The organizer lists practitioners among the intended audience.
Technologists
The organizer lists technologists among the intended audience.
Featured speakers
4 listedRyan Frederick
Melanie Kolp
Susan Carroll-Boser
Nada Aried
Venue & travel
Venue
The Ohio UnionQuestions people ask
5 answeredAI Rising 2026 starts October 19, 2026.
AI Rising takes place at The Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio.
The organizer identifies business leaders, innovators, practitioners, and technologists as audience groups.
It is most useful for business leaders, technologists and practitioners who want to hear how peers apply AI in real organizations, since the two-day program stresses practical sessions and candid lessons over hype. Researchers after deep technical content or attendees wanting a large national show will likely get less from a regional conference held at The Ohio Union in Columbus, though the community angle suits those building local contacts.
Attendees at business-focused AI and technology conferences usually wear business casual, with many in neat jeans and sneakers and some leaders in blazers.
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