BeyondConf 2026 - Moving Beyond the AI Hype

BeyondConf is a one-day working AI conference in Detroit for leaders, technologists and practitioners who want to focus on what works in production rather than hype. Practitioner talks run across four tracks (Ethics & Sustainability, How It Works, From Experience and Looking Forward), with speakers including Eric Heikkila of Ford Motor Company, Erik Wesslen of Meijer and Dave Todaro, CEO of Ascendle. Passes include breakfast, lunch and an evening reception, and the event is produced in partnership with Agile & Beyond.