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.
3rd Edition | May 6-7 2026 | Civic Hall, 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 3rd 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.
Speakers Taking The Stage
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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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Scott Zoldi
Chief Analytics Officer
Fico
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Sai Sharanya Nalla
Director of AI/ML
Nike
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Scott Likens
Global Chief AI Engineer
PwC
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Kathleen Peters
Chief Innovation Officer
Experian
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Pawan Verma
Chief Data Officer
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
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Thor Schaeff
Developer Relations
DeepMind - Google Gemini
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Dean Barr
ex-MD & Head of AI
Carlyle Group -
Vikram Nair
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Meet the Industry Leaders Shaping AI Adoption
The AI Hot 100 Summit convenes senior leaders shaping how AI is deployed across enterprise.
A curated, in-person environment designed for real conversations, real decisions, and real outcomes.
Themes & Tracks Designed to Diffuse
AI into Industry with a ROI-First Philosophy
2026 Sponsors
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.
