TEDAI Vienna 2026
TEDAI Vienna 2026 brings together AI thinkers, researchers, technology leaders, business professionals and innovators at Hofburg Palace from October 28–30 for TED Talks, expert panels, workshops, live demonstrations and curated community experiences.
About the Event
TEDAI Vienna 2026 takes place from October 28–30, 2026, at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, bringing together people from across artificial intelligence, technology, business, science, research and creative fields for three days of talks, discussions, workshops, demonstrations and community experiences.
TEDAI is part of TED's Insight Series and is described by TED as Europe's official TED conference dedicated to artificial intelligence. The Vienna programme combines TED Talks with hands-on workshops, expert panels, live demonstrations, speaker meet-ups and other curated experiences.
What to Explore
TEDAI Vienna goes beyond traditional conference presentations, offering multiple ways to explore the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence.
The programme includes:
- 20+ TED Talks covering emerging ideas and developments in AI
- Spotlight panels featuring AI experts and industry leaders
- Hands-on workshops and interactive experiences
- Live demonstrations of emerging technologies and research
- Speaker meet-ups and networking opportunities
- Curated AI dinners built around specific themes
- Ideas Adventures taking participants to locations around Vienna
- An Opening Gala and Closing Celebration
The programme covers topics including AI safety, AI agents, digital labour, AI policy, AI and culture, AI and medicine, AI and open science, neuroscience, AI systems and the broader social and economic implications of artificial intelligence.
Event Dates & Programme
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Opening Day
Registration and community mingle activities take place from 14:00–17:00, followed by free time and the Opening Gala from 20:00–23:00.
The Opening Gala provides an opportunity for attendees and speakers to meet and connect before the main conference programme begins.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 — Discovery Day
Discovery Day includes coffee and networking from 09:00–10:00, followed by discovery sessions from 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00.
The programme includes spotlight panels, workshops and Ideas Adventures. The evening includes themed AI dinners from approximately 18:00–21:00, with individual activity times subject to programme arrangements.
Friday, October 30, 2026 — TED Talks Day
The final day features the main TEDAI Talks programme, beginning with coffee from 08:30–09:30 and continuing through four TED Talk sessions throughout the day.
The programme concludes with the Closing Celebration from 19:00–23:30.
Main Themes
The TEDAI programme explores a broad range of artificial intelligence topics, including:
- AI & Safety
- AI & Agents
- AI & Brain
- AI & Digital Labor
- AI & Policy
- AI & Culture
- AI & Medicine
- AI & Open Science
These themes provide different perspectives on the technological, scientific, business, cultural and societal dimensions of artificial intelligence.
Venue
Hofburg Palace
Heldenplatz
1010 Vienna
Austria
Hofburg is located in the heart of Vienna and forms the historic setting for TEDAI Vienna 2026.
Attendance
TEDAI Vienna is a ticketed conference. The official TEDAI website provides ticketing and attendee information through its own registration system.
Some activities require advance sign-up, including selected workshops, Ideas Adventures and AI Dinners. states that the Opening Gala, Discovery Day panels, TED Talks and Closing Celebration do not require separate activity sign-up.
Official Organizer
TEDAI Vienna is curated and organized by Dr. Alina Nikolaou and team, in collaboration with TED. TED lists TEDAI Vienna as an Insight Series event. TED Conferences
Official Event Website
TEDAI Vienna — Official Event Website
Biskoon Editorial Note
This event is listed by Biskoon Editorial as part of its global event discovery platform. Biskoon is not the organizer of TEDAI Vienna 2026.
Event dates, schedules, programme details, speakers, registration requirements, activity availability and other information may change. Please check the official TEDAI Vienna website for the latest information before making travel or participation arrangements.
Itinerary
Opening Day — TEDAI Vienna 2026
14:00 - 23:00
Registration and community mingle take place from 14:00–17:00, followed by free time and the Opening Gala from 20:00–23:00. The opening day welcomes attendees and begins the three-day TEDAI Vienna programme.
Discovery Day — AI Ideas & Experiences
09:00 - 21:00
Discovery Day features coffee and networking, discovery sessions, spotlight panels, workshops and Ideas Adventures throughout the day, followed by themed AI Dinners from approximately 18:00–21:00.
TED Talks Day — Main Stage & Closing Celebration
08:30 - 23:30
The final day features coffee and networking followed by four TED Talk sessions exploring artificial intelligence and related topics. The programme concludes with the Closing Celebration from 19:00–23:30.
FAQ
TEDAI Vienna 2026 is an official TED Conference dedicated to artificial intelligence, bringing together AI thinkers, researchers, technology leaders, builders and other professionals for talks, panels, workshops and interactive experiences. TEDAI is not a TEDx event.
TEDAI Vienna 2026 takes place from October 28–30, 2026, at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria
The programme includes 20+ TED Talks, speaker meet-ups, spotlight panels, workshops, live demonstrations, Ideas Adventures, curated AI Dinners, networking opportunities, an Opening Gala and a Closing Celebration.
The programme covers themes including AI & Safety, AI & Agents, AI & Brain, AI & Digital Labor, AI & Policy, AI & Culture, AI & Medicine and AI & Open Science.
No. TEDAI is one of the official TED Conferences and is distinct from TEDx events, which are independently organized by local communities.
Advance sign-up is required for workshops, Ideas Adventures and AI Dinners. The Opening Gala, Discovery Day panels, TED Talks and Afterparty do not require separate activity sign-up.
Yes. TEDAI Vienna is an 18+ event, and children, including infants, are not permitted within the conference areas.
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