Where AI Visionaries Meet Industry Leaders
The Exclusive Forum where Fortune 500 Executives connect and meet the World’s Top Tech Leaders, AI Labs and Founders to Shape the Future of AI.
4th Edition | May 27-28, 2027 | New York
500+
Hand Picked Attendees
50+
C-Suite Speakers
76%
Enterprise AI Leaders & Senior Decision Makers
20+
Case Studies
The Most Powerful Applied AI Summit in the World
Back for its 4th Edition, the AI Hot 100 Summit is a curated gathering where Fortune 500 decision makers learn from peers, meet AI Labs, and connect with CEOs of the Top 100 Enterprise Ready Startups curated by Furnace Group Media.
A platform for driving AI transformation in enterprise - build strategic partnerships, see the latest tech showcases, validate AI strategies with decision makers and position frameworks to get ROI from AI projects.
2026's Most Influential AI Leaders
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Andrew Reiskind
Chief Data Officer
Mastercard
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Ron Lefferts
Divisional CEO, Co-Head of Data & Analytics
London Stock Exchange -
Bhaumik Sharma
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Haleon plc
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Sai Zeng
Global Head of AI, Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology
Morgan Stanley
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Hanna Helin
SVP of Data, AI and Emerging Technologies
NBC Universal
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Tsvi Gal
CTO & Head of Enterprise Technology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Arun Nandi
Chief Data & AI Officer
Carrier
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Danielle Schmelkin
Chief Information Officer
J. Crew
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Vikram Nair
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals -
Kathleen Peters
Chief Innovation Officer
Experian
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Scott Zoldi
Chief Analytics Officer
Fico
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Scott Likens
Global Chief AI Engineer
PwC
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Pawan Verma
Chief Data Officer
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
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Dean Barr
ex-MD & Head of AI
Carlyle Group -
Ajit Naidu
EVP, CIO - Retirement and Insurance Solutions
TIAA -
Thor Schaeff
Developer Relations
Deepmind - Google Gemini
50+ C-SUITE SPEAKERS
76% ENTERPRISE LEADERS
500+ ATTENDEES
20+ CASE STUDIES
3 STAGES OF CONTENT
VIP EXPERIENCES
CUTTING EDGE AI DEMOS
START-UP & INVESTOR VILLAGE
50+ C-SUITE SPEAKERS 76% ENTERPRISE LEADERS 500+ ATTENDEES 20+ CASE STUDIES 3 STAGES OF CONTENT VIP EXPERIENCES CUTTING EDGE AI DEMOS START-UP & INVESTOR VILLAGE
Meet the Industry Leaders Shaping AI Adoption
The most valuable conversations don't happen in crowded expo halls or endless video calls. AI Hot 100 Summit is designed to connect you directly with the executives, practitioners, and innovators deploying AI at scale. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas with industry peers, and forge relationships that lead to partnerships, customers, and growth.
CEO
Chief Al & Data Officer
CTO
Chief Information Officer
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
COO
Direction of Al Transformation
Director of Data Engineering
EVP and Chief Technology & Operations Officer
The Summit in Pictures
Why Join The AI Hot 100 Summit?
AI is moving fast.
2025 was the year of shipping, pilots and experimentation.
2026 is the year of deploying AI for real ROI.
At every edition this event helps enterprise leaders and innovators cut through the noise to:
Meet and exchange insights with peers building at the forefront in closed and open door sessions
Shape the perspective on AI playbooks, roadmaps, and buy vs build decisions
Connect and see tech showcases from top AI labs and enterprise-ready startups and build strategic partnerships
What Enterprise Leaders are saying about the Summit
Shaped by Titans
Behind The AI Hot 100 Summit is our Innovation Advisory Board
A powerhouse group of AI Executive Leaders driving innovation, execution, and shaping the future of AI in enterprise.
The 2026 AI Hot 100 List & Report
In partnership with The AI Furnace and Furnace Group Media, the AI Hot 100 Summit curates the AI Hot 100 List of AI startups that are innovating for industry and that are enterprise ready.
An elite cohort of enterprise ready teams and solutions that enterprise leaders need to keep on their radar.
Applications are still open. If you’re an enterprise-ready start up, submit your application.
STAY IN THE LOOP
The biggest moments happen before the event.
Speaker reveals, agenda drops, early-registration windows, and discount codes go to our list first — usually weeks before they hit the wider AI press.
✅ First Look at Speaker Lineups ✅ Early Bird Registration Windows ✅ Exclusive Subscriber Discount Codes ✅ On-Demand Session Releases