The Global AI Conference is a global developer conference focused on AI, built by developers, for developers. It is part of the Global AI Community and provides hands-on learning, collaboration, and networking around AI frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.
Goals: empower developers to build and deploy real-world AI, showcase the latest innovations, and foster collaboration between local developer communities worldwide.
This guide is for Global AI Chapter Leads and organizers hosting a Global AI Conference. It covers rules and requirements, planning timelines, branding, logistics, communication, and practical execution tips.
By hosting, you commit to following the fixed format, upholding diversity, inclusion, and accessibility standards, using the branding provided by Global AI Community, and coordinating regularly with Global AI HQ.
Event Overview
The Global AI Conference follows a fixed format to ensure global consistency and quality.
| Attribute | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 or 15:00–21:00 |
| Tracks | Minimum 2 — one session track and one workshop track |
| Audience | 120 attendees |
| Venue | Any suitable venue that can safely and comfortably host at least 120 people |
| Fee | Must be free for all attendees |
| Registration | Managed via Global AI Community website |
| Call for Speakers | Required — use Sessionize |
| Branding | Provided by Global AI Community; please use the supplied assets |
| Lead Time | Minimum 8 weeks before event |
| Diversity | Must commit to the Global AI Diversity Pledge |
Core Requirements
- Tracks: Track 1 — speaker sessions (talks, demos, discussions on AI). Track 2 — hands-on workshops (e.g., Azure AI Agent Service, Copilot Studio).
- Registration: On the Global AI Community website; use the Global AI scanner to check people in.
- Call for Speakers: Add hq@globalai.community as a team member in Sessionize.
- Venue: Use any suitable venue that safely and comfortably holds at least 120 people. See Venue & Logistics.
- Inclusion and diversity: Ensure gender and background diversity in speakers, accessible venues, and avoid conflicts with major cultural or religious events.
- Branding: Global AI Community provides the event branding. Please use the supplied assets and do not modify the logos, colors, or fonts.