Overview of Big Technology AI Summit
Alex Kantrowitz announces the first-ever Big Technology AI Summit, a live event in San Francisco on June 18, 2026, designed to bring the Big Technology audience together for intimate, high-signal conversations about the future of AI. The event will feature a limited crowd, notable industry leaders, networking, and a rooftop wine reception overlooking the bay.
Event Details
- Date: June 18, 2026
- Location: The Commonwealth Club, San Francisco
- Attendance cap: Roughly 200–250 people
- Format: A small, intimate summit rather than a large trade-show style conference
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- After-event: Rooftop wine reception and networking
Featured Speakers
Confirmed speakers include:
- Greg Brockman — President and Co-Founder, OpenAI
- Aravind Srinivas — CEO, Perplexity
- Aaron Levie — CEO, Box
- Lauren Goode — Senior Correspondent, Wired
Alex also says more speakers will be announced soon.
What to Expect
Live Conversations
The summit will consist of 30–45 minute on-stage conversations between Alex and the guests, similar in style to the podcast’s interview format.
Intimate Networking
The event is intentionally small so attendees can:
- Feel more present in the discussions
- Network with other audience members
- Have more direct access to the ideas and leaders shaping AI
Rooftop Reception
After the sessions, attendees will gather on the rooftop for:
- Wine reception
- Bay and Bay Bridge views
- Casual networking and conversation
Ticketing and Access
- Tickets are being priced reasonably and accessibly
- Alex emphasizes this is not a $700+ premium conference ticket
- The room is expected to sell out
- Tickets and more details are available at summit.bigtechnology.com
- The signup link is also in the show notes
Main Takeaway
This announcement is both a launch of Big Technology’s first live summit and a call for early ticket purchases. The event is positioned as a high-quality, intimate AI gathering focused on meaningful conversations, audience access, and community building—with the hope of making it an annual event if the first one succeeds.