The 2026/2027 event program gives chapters a clear rhythm for the year. Seasonal events bring chapters together around a shared global theme, while Global AI Community Connect can run throughout the year. Partners and Global AI HQ also create additional opportunities for local communities.
Seasonal events 2026/2027
| Season | Event | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| September–October 2026 | Global AI On Tour | Take shared Global AI content around the world. |
| November 2026–January 2027 | Global AI Nights | Bring the community together for warm, local evening events during the winter season. |
| February–April 2027 | Global AI Bootcamp | Our flagship chapter event. Every chapter is encouraged to take part. |
| May–June 2027 | Global AI Connect | Connect people, chapters, speakers, and partners across the community. |
| July–August 2027 | Global AI Construct | Hack, build, and experiment with your local community. |
Each seasonal program will have its own content, branding, registration guidance, and organizer resources.
Year-round events
Global AI Community Connect
Global AI Community Connect is the year-round, chapter-organized conference format, previously called the Global AI Conference. Chapters can apply to host a full-day event with sessions, workshops, partners, and a broad AI developer audience.
Partner-led opportunities
Partners can collaborate with Global AI Community to bring focused programs to local chapters.
- GitHub Dev Day — a partner-led developer event delivered with participating communities.
HQ-organized events
Global AI HQ leads a small number of strategic event programs. Participation, locations, and local organizing teams are coordinated directly by HQ.
- Global AI Conference — an invite-only conference series focused on developers building with AI agents, previously known as AgentCon.
- Fly With Copilot
- Future of Work Summit
- MCP Community Days
Choosing an event
- Follow the seasonal calendar when you want to join a coordinated global chapter campaign.
- Apply for Global AI Community Connect when your chapter is ready to organize a larger conference at another time of year.
- Join partner-led or HQ-organized opportunities when your chapter is invited or when an application is announced.
Questions? Connect with the community on Discord or email hq@globalai.community. Slack is used for internal coordination; see the community and internal access routes.