Innovate, Ignite, Thrive
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers.
Join them Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Open to all professionals, this three-day event is your opportunity to connect with over 2,500 leaders from around the world and explore the future of innovation. From cutting-edge breakthroughs to conversations that spark global impact, IIT2026 is where ideas take flight. Dive into four powerful tracks - Artificial Intelligence, Health & Sustainability, Investment, and Global Connect - plus keynotes from world leaders, hands-on sessions, and immersive networking.
The AI Journey: Transforming business, shaping the future
This dynamic track will explore the evolution and future of AI, tracing its 75+ year journey from early Expert Systems to today’s breakthroughs in Machine Learning and advanced Artificial Intelligence. They’ll examine how AI is transforming enterprises, reshaping consumer experiences, and driving innovation across public and private sectors worldwide.
They’ll offer a bold glimpse into the future, discussing how Agentic AI, Physical AI, AGI/ASI (Artificial General/Super Intelligence), and Quantum AI will redefine industries, societies, and everyday life. Attendees will gain invaluable insights through interactions with AI pioneers, visionary startup founders, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists at the forefront of this transformation. Whether you're building, funding, or deploying AI, this track offers a rare opportunity to learn from the ecosystem shaping the global AI landscape. The track will feature visionary keynotes, spirited panel discussions, real-world case studies, and provocative debates.
Health & Sustainability: Innovating for impact & the planet
This track explores how breakthroughs in AI, biotechnology, and scalable medical solutions are redefining health and well-being worldwide. From early advances in medical tech to today’s precision therapies and digital diagnostics, they’ll trace the evolution of innovation aimed at saving lives and expanding access to care.
Looking ahead, sessions will dive into high-impact ideas - from AI-powered patient monitoring and biotech therapies to medical devices built for scale in both advanced and underserved markets. They’ll also examine how sustainability is reshaping healthcare delivery, with a focus on ethical innovation, environmental responsibility, and global resilience.
Investment: Capital, Catalysts & Company Building
The Investment track at IIT2026 brings together top venture capitalists, corporate investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs to decode the capital strategies shaping the future of innovation. In a fast-evolving funding landscape, this track offers essential insights into early-stage fundraising, private equity, corporate venture arms, and emerging investment vehicles.
Through expert-led sessions, attendees will explore what it takes to scale, pivot, or exit—with real-world advice on valuation metrics, founder frameworks, and deal-making strategies that drive growth. Whether you're raising your first round or preparing for acquisition, these conversations will help you navigate the capital stack and unlock new momentum.
Global Connect: Bridging Ideas Across Borders
As innovation ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, this track examines the transformative power of international collaboration in advancing technology, entrepreneurship, and policy. From diaspora-led ventures to returnee founders and global partnerships, they will explore the expanding impact of cross-border innovation in shaping industries worldwide.
Sessions will feature real-world case studies and insights from startup leaders, investors, and policymakers who are actively building bridges across markets. Participants will discover how tech diplomacy, regulatory harmonization, and global networks are accelerating collective progress and redefining the future of innovation.
In addition to the four tracks, the Women in Leadership event at IIT2026 is a powerful, high-impact session created to equip current and aspiring leaders with the clarity, confidence, and strategies they need to lead boldly. Whether you’re stepping into your first management role, pivoting toward a new path, or building something of your own, this conversation is designed to meet you at your inflection point—and help you rise with intention.
Beyond the conference, enjoy exclusive evenings with cultural celebrations, musical nights, and curated local experiences in vibrant Long Beach.
It’s more than a conference... it’s where innovation meets inspiration.
Learn more at https://www.iit2026.org/
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