TiEcon 2026 kicks off on April 29, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, California, running through May 1, 2026, under the theme "AI & You: Human Centered, AI Powered." Two Nobel Laureates are among the confirmed speakers — Dr. John M. Martinis (Nobel Prize in Physics) and Dr. Randy Schekman (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) — alongside leaders from OpenAI, Google, Morgan Stanley, and more. From angel investors and venture capitalists to startup founders and enterprise executives, Silicon Valley's who's who will converge under one roof.
On the agenda: keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions across 8 key tracks. Here's what to expect.
1) Applied AI: From Promise to Action
Enterprise AI has entered a decisive phase — where vision meets execution. Through a keynote and two panels, this track examines what it truly takes to move from pilots to production, covering ROI, go-to-market approaches, and the hard realities of scaling AI across large organisations.
2) Cybersecurity: Trust in a Human-Centered AI World
AI agents are no longer just productivity tools — they are autonomous "AI Coworkers" executing high-stakes decisions on behalf of humans. This track explores the new security paradigm that demands, covering intent-based security, identity governance, and how enterprises can maintain oversight of a growing non-human workforce.
3) Powering the Future: Where Nations, Academia & Deep Tech Converge
Innovation is now as much a function of geopolitics as it is of technology. Senior diplomatic leaders, academic pioneers, and deep-tech executives from the US, India, Japan, and Europe will discuss building trusted global alliances, AI governance standards, quantum and clean energy as strategic assets, and aligning policy with real-world impact.
4) Go-To-Market: Winning in the AI-Native Economy
The GTM playbook is being rebuilt in real time. Deal cycles are compressing, buyer expectations are shifting from features to outcomes, and the old SaaS rules no longer apply. Operators, innovators, and investors will share what's actually working — and what's not — across demand generation, pipeline creation, and customer expansion.
5) Healthcare & Life Sciences: Advancing Care Through Intelligent Innovation
AI is reshaping drug discovery, personalised medicine, and healthcare operations. Two sessions explore the AI revolution in biotech and the digital transformation of large health systems — from reducing operational friction to demonstrating measurable ROI in an increasingly connected world.
6) AI Infrastructure: Powering the Human-Centered AI Economy
The real race in AI is happening at the infrastructure layer. From semiconductors and data centres to energy supply and capital, this flagship track focuses on what is truly holding AI back today — and what is unlocking its next phase of growth. Expect candid perspectives from chip architects, hyperscaler operators, and infrastructure investors.
7) Media & Entertainment: Reimagining Storytelling in the AI Era
How is AI reshaping the way stories are developed, financed, and brought to global audiences? This track examines the evolving role of AI as a creative catalyst — from story development and market intelligence to workflow automation — while keeping the human voice and vision firmly at the centre.
8) Space Tech: Expanding the Intelligent Frontier
New to TiEcon in 2026, this track covers the booming aerospace economy — from reusable launch vehicles and LEO satellite constellations to eVTOL aircraft and AI-enabled airspace operations. Founders, operators, and investors will examine where the commercial space and advanced air mobility sectors are headed, and where entrepreneurs can create real value.
So there you have it — eight tracks, three days, one conviction: the future of AI is deeply human. Register at tiecon.org now. The event begins Apr 29 - don't miss it.
On the agenda: keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions across 8 key tracks. Here's what to expect.
1) Applied AI: From Promise to Action
Enterprise AI has entered a decisive phase — where vision meets execution. Through a keynote and two panels, this track examines what it truly takes to move from pilots to production, covering ROI, go-to-market approaches, and the hard realities of scaling AI across large organisations.
2) Cybersecurity: Trust in a Human-Centered AI World
AI agents are no longer just productivity tools — they are autonomous "AI Coworkers" executing high-stakes decisions on behalf of humans. This track explores the new security paradigm that demands, covering intent-based security, identity governance, and how enterprises can maintain oversight of a growing non-human workforce.
3) Powering the Future: Where Nations, Academia & Deep Tech Converge
Innovation is now as much a function of geopolitics as it is of technology. Senior diplomatic leaders, academic pioneers, and deep-tech executives from the US, India, Japan, and Europe will discuss building trusted global alliances, AI governance standards, quantum and clean energy as strategic assets, and aligning policy with real-world impact.
4) Go-To-Market: Winning in the AI-Native Economy
The GTM playbook is being rebuilt in real time. Deal cycles are compressing, buyer expectations are shifting from features to outcomes, and the old SaaS rules no longer apply. Operators, innovators, and investors will share what's actually working — and what's not — across demand generation, pipeline creation, and customer expansion.
5) Healthcare & Life Sciences: Advancing Care Through Intelligent Innovation
AI is reshaping drug discovery, personalised medicine, and healthcare operations. Two sessions explore the AI revolution in biotech and the digital transformation of large health systems — from reducing operational friction to demonstrating measurable ROI in an increasingly connected world.
6) AI Infrastructure: Powering the Human-Centered AI Economy
The real race in AI is happening at the infrastructure layer. From semiconductors and data centres to energy supply and capital, this flagship track focuses on what is truly holding AI back today — and what is unlocking its next phase of growth. Expect candid perspectives from chip architects, hyperscaler operators, and infrastructure investors.
7) Media & Entertainment: Reimagining Storytelling in the AI Era
How is AI reshaping the way stories are developed, financed, and brought to global audiences? This track examines the evolving role of AI as a creative catalyst — from story development and market intelligence to workflow automation — while keeping the human voice and vision firmly at the centre.
8) Space Tech: Expanding the Intelligent Frontier
New to TiEcon in 2026, this track covers the booming aerospace economy — from reusable launch vehicles and LEO satellite constellations to eVTOL aircraft and AI-enabled airspace operations. Founders, operators, and investors will examine where the commercial space and advanced air mobility sectors are headed, and where entrepreneurs can create real value.
So there you have it — eight tracks, three days, one conviction: the future of AI is deeply human. Register at tiecon.org now. The event begins Apr 29 - don't miss it.
