By 2026, AI isn’t just a tool, it’s the fabric of how we work, learn, and create. Welcome to the Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2026, where GDAI becomes a truly AI-native conference! This year’s event, themed "AI, Data, and the Future of Innovation in the Metaverse" brings together data professionals, tech enthusiasts, business leaders, tech experts, AI enthusiasts, AI and data users, visionaries, as well as students and researchers from around the globe to explore the transformative power of emerging technologies. GDAI 2026 levels up into an AI-driven, metaverse-ready experience where you step into our spatial campus, design your personal avatar, and collaborate in 3D workspaces with real-time translation bridging different languages and AI-assisted networking matching you to the right people, sessions, and opportunities in moments.

Explore cutting-edge LLMs, multimodality, and automation; master enterprise strategy across governance, ROI, and security; and examine AI’s societal impact, workforce shifts, and policy. Expect keynotes, firesides, startup demos, hands-on labs, and AI-assisted networking that matches you with the right people and ideas, instantly. Build what’s next, at production scale, and build it responsibly

The conference is structured across three distinct tracks, each designed to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of our digital era:

• AI & Data Innovations: Uncover the latest breakthroughs in tech, from advanced large language models and automation to the exciting frontier of generative AI.
• Enterprise Data Strategy & Leadership: Delve into essential topics such as data governance, ROI, ethics, and data monetization, empowering you to lead with confidence in the digital age.
• The Future of Work & AI in Society: Engage with thought leaders on the evolving landscape of work, the impact of AI regulation, and the creative shifts driving today’s job market.

Enhance your summit experience with a series of high-impact sessions including keynote addresses by high-profile leaders and Data & AI pioneers, in-depth breakout panels and fireside chats, and live demos showcasing the latest AI innovations and startup showcases. Hands-on workshops and masterclasses will equip you with practical skills, while virtual networking sessions and VIP meetups offer exclusive opportunities to connect with industry influencers, executives, and investors.

What's New & Unmissable in GDAI 2026?

• Spatial campus with personal avatar design
• 3D collaborative workspaces
• AI-assisted networking that matches attendees to people, sessions, and opportunities
• Intelligent agents for learning and networking
• Real-time translation across languages
• Fully metaverse-ready, AI-driven experience

Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of the AI and data revolution in 2026. Join us to explore, learn, and shape the future of innovation!

This is an event you don't want to miss!

Industries

The event explores how AI is shaping diverse industries, including:

• Finance & Fintech
• Telecommunications
• Retail & E-commerce
• Transport & Logistics
• Consumer Goods & FMCG
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Media & Entertainment
• Education & EdTech
• Real Estate & Smart Cities
• Energy & Sustainability
• Travel & Tourism
• Technology & Cybersecurity
• Others

Conference Tracks:

The track categories are there to help us organize the event. If you are unsure of the right track for your talk, choose the one that best fits, and we will make adjustments if necessary. Before you make a submission ensure you assess whether your content is relevant to our event needs/participants. Given our AI centered theme, we are especially interested in how AI is shaping any of the categories within these tracks.

• AI & Data Innovations (Tech Breakthroughs, LLMs, Automation, Generative AI): Uncover the latest breakthroughs in tech, from advanced large language models and automation to the exciting frontier of generative AI.
• Enterprise Data Strategy & Leadership (Governance, ROI, Ethics, Data Monetization): Delve into essential topics such as data governance, ROI, ethics, and data monetization, empowering you to lead with confidence in the digital age.
• The Future of Work & AI in Society (Job Disruption, AI Regulation, Creative Industries): Engage with thought leaders on the evolving landscape of work, the impact of AI regulation, and the creative shifts driving today’s job market.

Conference Features:

• Keynote Sessions (High-profile leaders, visionaries, tech pioneers)
• Breakout Panels & Fireside Chats (Deep dives, expert insights)
• Live Demos & Product Showcases (AI innovations, startup showcases)
• Workshops & Masterclasses (Hands-on learning, skill-building)
• Virtual Networking & VIP Meetups (AI Influencers, executives, investors)
• Spatial campus with personal avatar design
• 3D collaborative workspaces
• AI-assisted networking that matches attendees to people, sessions, and opportunities
• Real-time translation across languages
• Fully metaverse-ready, AI-driven experience

Submission Types:

1. Talk + Q&A (30 mins)

Sample Title: From Data to Decisions: Leveraging AI for Business Growth

Sample Submission:

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing decision-making across industries. This session explores how businesses can harness AI-driven analytics to enhance operations, optimize marketing strategies, and improve customer experiences. We will discuss real-world case studies from finance, retail, and healthcare to demonstrate how AI-driven insights lead to smarter, faster business decisions. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into their data ecosystems while navigating challenges such as data bias and model explainability.

Sample Key Takeaways:

• How to implement AI-driven decision-making frameworks
• Real-world case studies on AI impact across industries
• Overcoming data bias and model transparency challenges

2. Lightning Talk (15 mins)

Sample Title: AI-Powered Creativity: How Generative Models are Redefining Content Creation

Sample Submission:

Generative AI is reshaping creative fields, from digital art and music composition to marketing content and storytelling. This talk explores cutting-edge generative AI tools like GPT, Midjourney, and Runway, discussing their impact on content creation, ethical implications, and the future of human-AI collaboration.

Sample Key Takeaways:

• Examples of how generative AI is transforming creative industries
• Ethical considerations in AI-generated content
• How businesses can leverage AI for creative automation

3. Workshop (45 mins)

Sample Title: Building AI-Powered Chatbots with Open-Source Tools

Sample Submission:

Chatbots and virtual assistants are becoming integral to customer service and business automation. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to build an AI-powered chatbot using open-source frameworks like Rasa and LangChain. We will walk through key concepts such as intent recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and chatbot deployment. No prior AI experience is required!

Sample Key Takeaways:

• Step-by-step guide to building a chatbot with open-source AI
• Understanding NLP and intent recognition
• Best practices for training and deploying AI chatbots

4. Panel Discussion (Moderated Session)

Sample Title: AI Ethics & Governance: Navigating the Challenges of Responsible AI

Sample Submission:

As AI adoption accelerates, ensuring ethical AI development is more crucial than ever. This panel brings together AI ethicists, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss key issues such as bias in AI models, regulatory challenges, and ethical AI governance. The panelists will share strategies for organizations to implement responsible AI frameworks while balancing innovation and compliance.

Sample Key Takeaways:

• How businesses can build fair, unbiased AI models
• The role of regulations in shaping AI deployment
• Best practices for AI governance and risk management

5. Fireside Chat

Sample Title: AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Diagnosis & Treatment

Sample Submission:

Join an exclusive conversation with AI healthcare pioneers as they discuss how AI is revolutionizing medical diagnostics, personalized treatments, and drug discovery. This intimate chat will delve into real-world applications of AI in healthcare, including AI-driven radiology, predictive analytics for disease prevention, and the ethical challenges of AI in medicine.

Sample Key Takeaways:

• Breakthrough AI applications in healthcare
• How AI is improving patient outcomes and treatment personalization
• Ethical considerations in AI-powered healthcare

Submission Length: 100–250 words. It should be clear and concise.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure high-quality discussions, each submission should answer the following:

• How does your talk align with the conference theme?
• What problem does your session address, and why is it relevant?
• What solutions, innovations, or insights will you provide?
• What are the key takeaways for attendees?

Click the "Submit" button only if you agree to the following speaker requirements and restrictions:

• Speaker cancellation: You certify that you have the means and opportunity to attend and present at the GDAI conference at which you are proposing to speak, and that you have attained any pertinent authorization, such as that of your employer, prior to submitting the speaker submission form. If your submission to speak at GDAI is accepted, cancellation subsequent to GDAI speaker registration for any reason (other than medical or family-emergency reasons) is against GDAI policy and is considered an infraction against meeting your professional obligations. If your submission is accepted, GDAI will rely on your participation and will turn away qualified speakers in favor of including your session. GDAI begins publicizing your session immediately upon confirmation in order to attract attendees to the event. If a medical condition or a family emergency precludes your attendance at GDAI, you agree to make best efforts to notify GDAI as early as possible; in such a case, while assistance finding a replacement speaker is requested and appreciated, GDAI must screen any prospective replacement speaker, and retains the right to find a replacement speaker on its own.
• Agents and PR staff: If the person completing the speaker submission form is not the speaker (e.g., an agent, assistant, or PR staff), you must enter both your email address as well as the speaker's, as indicated on the submission form. You certify that you are authorized as an agent to submit the speaker proposal form on her or his behalf, and that the speaker has been consulted regarding, and is willing to agree to, the provisions listed here; upon acceptance, the speaker her- or himself will be required to explicitly agree to these provisions via the GDAI Speaker Agreement.
• Co-presenters: If not included within your speaker submission, co-presenters may only participate at GDAI after attaining prior permission from GDAI, and after they have undertaken GDAI speaker registration.
• Session length: You agree to participate in a speaking slot ranging from 15 to 45 minutes, at the discretion of GDAI, as determined by its conference program constraints and requirements.
• Conference Ticket Responsibility: It will be 100% free 
• Time and day for your session: If you have scheduling constraints as to when you will be available during the conference speaking days – such as, "only on the afternoon of the second day" – you must stipulate them within your submission. Otherwise, you agree to the day and time assigned to your session if you are approved as a speaker.

Have any questions?

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