Destination AI revealed that its third annual hospitality summit will take place Sept. 29–30, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event is expanding to a 1.5-day format to provide attendees with more opportunities to connect, collaborate and explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of hospitality, according to DAI. Founded in 2024, the organization brings together hoteliers, technologists, investors, researchers and innovators to exchange practical insights and accelerate the future of AI in hospitality.
“The energy and growth we’ve seen over the past two years of DAI has been incredible and the feedback from attendees, speakers and sponsors is that they want more ways to connect and discuss the unlimited growth opportunities that AI offers,” Nazpari Aydin, co-founder and managing director of the Destination AI Forum, said in a statement.
The 2026 summit will open on Sept. 29, with afternoon programming followed by an evening reception. The second day will feature a full schedule of keynotes, panels, demos and discussions offering a detailed look at how AI is shaping the future of hospitality. Past speakers have included leaders from Marriott International, Hilton, Hyatt, Microsoft, Oracle and many other innovators in AI and travel technology.
More than 80 percent of attendees of DAI serve in senior roles that guide technology decisions and investment. The event draws participants from global hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, hospitality technology providers, investors and private equity firms, consulting organizations, media and industry associations.
Registration for DAI 2026 is now open at www.destinationforum.com with early-bird pricing available through July 31, 2026.