CNBC AI Forum 2026 Set for October 1

CNBC Events has locked in October 1, 2026 for its next AI Forum, running from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM ET. The gathering slots into CNBC's growing roster of business-focused summits, this time putting artificial intelligence squarely at the center of the agenda.

Who It's For

The forum targets business leaders, technologists, and investors tracking how AI is reshaping enterprise strategy. Given CNBC's typical programming for these events, attendees can expect a mix of on-stage interviews, panel discussions, and networking sessions built around the commercial and strategic implications of AI adoption, rather than deep technical workshops. Executives evaluating AI investment decisions, along with engineering leaders who need to translate boardroom priorities into technical roadmaps, are the likely core audience.

When and How

The event spans a single day, October 1, 2026, with an extended runtime of ten hours starting at 1:00 PM ET. That schedule suggests a full afternoon-to-evening format, likely combining daytime content sessions with an evening networking or reception component, a structure CNBC has used for prior industry forums.

Registration

Registration is open through the event's official listing page at eventbrowse.com. No pricing tiers, speaker lineup, or venue details have been published yet, so prospective attendees should check the registration link directly for updates as the date approaches. CNBC Events is listed as the organizer, though a physical venue or virtual format has not yet been confirmed.

Details beyond the date and organizer remain limited at this stage, but the confirmed scheduling gives enterprise and technology teams a concrete date to plan around for one of the more prominent AI-focused business events on next year's calendar.