KZN AI Summit 2026 (22 Oct, Durban)
A full-day summit on how businesses in KwaZulu-Natal can put artificial intelligence to work, with speakers across several tracks, live demos and panels, and hands-on workshops after the main programme.
| When | Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 07:30–18:00 |
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| Where | Durban. The ticket page lists the Durban ICC and the organiser’s site lists the Royal Palm Hotel, Umhlanga, so check the venue on your ticket before you go |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | From R950 (limited tickets) |
| Organiser | KZN AI Foundation |
Who it’s for
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, marketers and anyone in KZN curious about using AI at work.
What you’ll get
- 20+ speakers across 7 tracks
- Live demos and panel discussions
- Hands-on workshops and networking after the summit
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