Popular Online Hack Week Remains Open for In-Person and Virtual Participants

The AI Conference, coming to Pier 48 in San Francisco on September 17-18, 2025, announced today its final roster of speakers across a distinguished group of leaders, researchers, and practitioners from the forefront of AI. With over 100 speakers across four tracks, the stage is set for an unparalleled gathering of talent shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Tickets for the live event have officially sold out, underscoring the intense interest in the AI community for this gathering. Limited access remains via the event waiting list.

This year’s exceptional speaker line-up includes visionaries and trailblazers such as:

• Dr. Rodney Brooks, Co-Founder & CTO (Robust.AI)
• Lin Qiao, CEO & Co-Founder (Fireworks AI)
• Ion Stoica, Professor, EECS Department, UC Berkeley
• DJ Patil, former U.S. Chief Data Scientist
• Christopher Kirchhoff, Founder of the Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Office
• Michele Catasta, President & Head of AI (Replit)
• Mark Sullivan, Senior Writer, Fast Company in conversation with Replit on AI-powered coding and the future of software creation

Many more leading voices across government, research, enterprise, ethics, startup innovation, and technology strategy.

“We’re grateful for the overwhelming demand for The AI Conference this year,” said Shon Burton, Founder of The AI Conference. “With thought leaders covering every corner of AI from governance and ethics to foundational models and industry applications, we believe attendees will leave energized and equipped for what’s next. For those unable to attend in person, Hack Week Online ensures no one is left out of the conversation.”

Four Tracks, Deep Insights

Attendees will explore sessions covering: AI frontiers (multimodal models, autonomous agents, etc.), technical developer skills, practical industry applications (healthcare, biotech, retail, etc.), and strategy/ethics/regulation.

Register for Hack Week Online

Even though the main conference is sold out, the 2025 AI Conference Hack Week: Online remains open for registration. This virtual event offers a chance to participate regardless of travel or capacity constraints. Whether you're a developer, student, startup founder, or AI enthusiast, Hack Week gives you:

• Lightning Talks by leading practitioners
• Hands-on Challenges & QuickStart Sessions to experiment with cutting-edge models & tools
• A Demo Challenge to showcase your creativity and technical chops
• Opportunities to connect with peers and leaders in AI globally

Don’t miss your chance to join the community, learn, build, and compete — all from wherever you are. Registration is limited and spots fill fast via luma.com.

For further information about The AI Conference, including registration details and the event agenda, please visit aiconference.com. For press inquiries, contact press@aiconference.com.

About The AI Conference

The AI Conference is a leading global event established in 2023, bringing together top AI professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to advance cutting-edge technologies. Held annually in San Francisco, the conference features expert speakers and discussions that bridge the gap between AI innovation and practical application. With a focus on fostering collaboration, the event covers key topics like healthcare, national security, and the ethical implications of AI. Founded by AI entrepreneur Shon Burton, the conference is dedicated to ensuring AI's advancement benefits society.

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With thought leaders covering every corner of AI from governance and ethics to foundational models and industry applications, we believe attendees will leave energized and equipped for what’s next, said Shon Burton, Founder of The AI Conference.