AI Engineer NYC 2026

Description

**AI Engineer NYC** returns to Manhattan for its flagship technical conference from October 12–14, 2026, bringing together the world's leading AI engineers, CTOs, VPs of AI, and founders building the next generation of intelligent systems. This isn't just another AI conference—it's where the global AI engineering movement converges on the East Coast for three days of cutting-edge technical talks, hands-on workshops, and high-signal networking. The conference focuses exclusively on **engineers who ship**—no theoretical fluff or promissory keynotes. You'll hear from practitioners at companies like Google DeepMind, Anthropic, [Cursor](https://www.createwith.com/tool/cursor), Netflix, OpenAI, and Meta, sharing real-world insights from the trenches of AI development. Past NYC conferences have featured technical deep-dives into agent engineering, advanced LLM techniques, production deployment strategies, and the latest breakthroughs in AI tooling. ## What to Expect **Technical Talks**: Learn from engineers and founders at the cutting edge of AI Engineering. Sessions cover practical implementations, architectural patterns, performance optimization, and lessons learned from production AI systems. **Cutting-Edge Expo**: AI engineering moves at breakneck speed. The expo floor connects you directly with the engineers and founders behind the most innovative companies pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. **World-Class Networking**: Every attendee is carefully curated—AI engineers, technical founders, CTOs, and VPs of AI. The hallway track buzzes with substantive conversations that educate and inspire. Build meaningful connections that extend far beyond the three days. **Hands-On Workshops**: Get your hands dirty with practical, technical workshops led by practitioners building production AI systems today. **Facilitated Discussions**: Engage in structured conversations about the challenges, opportunities, and technical trade-offs facing AI engineers in 2026. ## Who Should Attend This conference is designed for technical practitioners: AI engineers, machine learning engineers, engineering leaders (CTOs, VPs of Engineering, VPs of AI), technical founders, and anyone building production AI systems. Whether you're architecting agent frameworks, optimizing LLM inference, building AI-native applications, or leading AI engineering teams, you'll find your people here. The conference takes place in the heart of Manhattan, [New York](https://www.createwith.com/cities/new-york)—a g