AI BuildCon 2026
Airtribe & Replit
📌About the Event
AI BuildCon 2026 is an elite, technical, one-day conference organized by Airtribe in title partnership with Replit.
Positioned explicitly as an execution-first forum rather than a theoretical seminar, the event targets deep-tech engineers, startup founders, product leaders, and enterprise decision-makers. The summit features live software demonstrations, investor panels, and Builder’s Labs—three parallel, hands-on development tracks where attendees are required to bring their laptops to write code, configure workflows, and deploy live AI applications.
ℹ️ Event Overview
- Category: National AI & Software Engineering Conference / Builder’s Summit.
- Title Sponsor & Organizers: Airtribe & Replit.
- Venue: On-Ground / In-Person Event.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Official tech-hub venue details dispatched to pass holders).
- Target Audience: Engineers, Product Managers, Founders, AI Researchers, and CXOs.
- Entry Requirement: Paid Event Pass / Registration Approval.
📅 Event Schedule & Timings
The conference operates as a single-day, full-stack agenda on Saturday, May 9, 2026:
| Time Slot | Session Type | Topic & Track Details |
| 09:00 – 10:00 AM | Onboarding | Registration, Breakfast, Networking & Expo Floor Launch |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Kickoff | Founder’s Note (Airtribe): The Vision for AI-First Work |
| 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Keynote | Replit’s Corporate Leadership Keynote Address |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Trend Scan | Lightning Talk: Rapid-Fire Look at the Future of AI |
| 11:15 – 12:00 PM | Fireside | Building in the AI Era: Hard Lessons from an AI-First Founder + Q&A |
| 12:00 – 01:00 PM | Main Panel | How We Actually Build with AI: Real PM, Dev, and Founder Workflows |
| 01:00 – 02:00 PM | Midday Break | Lunch, Sponsor Booth Demos & Open Networking |
| 02:00 – 03:15 PM | Build Hour #1 | Parallel Hands-On Workshops (Laptop Required): • PMs & Marketers: Build AI Applications via Replit • Engineers: Build Local AI Apps with Open-Source Tech |
| 03:30 – 04:30 PM | Build Hour #2 | The AI-Native Way Deep-Dives: • Separate tailored strategy/dev tracks for PMs, Marketers, and Engineers |
| 04:30 – 05:00 PM | Evening Break | Networking Snacks, Partner Showcases & Deeper Conversations |
| 05:00 – 06:00 PM | VC Panel | Where Founders & Investors Are Placing the Biggest Bets in AI + Live Q&A |
🛡️ Core Experiential Zones
- The Main Stage: The primary auditorium hosting high-velocity fireside chats, ecosystem predictions, and engineering deep-dives.
- The Exhibition Floor: A dedicated hardware and software showcase arena featuring live product demonstrations from India’s leading generative AI startups and enterprise vendors.
- Builder’s Lab: A specialized interactive room split into three parallel functional tracks (Product, Engineering, and Business) focused entirely on deploying functional software configurations.
⚖️ Rules & Delegate Guidelines
- Laptop Requirement: Attendees planning to enter the afternoon Builder’s Labs must carry a fully charged laptop and have active developer accounts set up on Replit to participate in the application-building tracks.
- Pass Access: Entry is strictly restricted to valid ticket holders. Passes must be secured online ahead of the event; on-spot registrations are subject to venue capacity limits.
- Networking Protocol: The expo area and dedicated curation hours are optimized for direct B2B matching, talent scouting, and co-founder sourcing.