AI Engineer
AIEi Partner Program

Application tips

The strongest applications show us a team that knows its city, has run events before, and has a clear plan. Settle these basics before you apply.

Decide before you apply

  1. Your city or region. Where will the event happen, and why there?
  2. Your team. Who is the lead organizer, and who owns program, sponsorship, production, and marketing?
  3. Your target dates. Pick a window outside May and June, and check it against major regional events.
  4. Your audience. Who will attend, how many, and at what level of experience?
  5. Your budget. How will you fund the event before revenue arrives?

What strong applications include

  • Evidence of past events. Attendance numbers, audience breakdowns, sponsor lists, photos, or recordings.
  • Proof of local community. Meetups, user groups, or programs you already run in the region.
  • AI engineering depth. Talks, speakers, or content you've already produced on the topic.
  • A program point of view. What your event will offer that no other event in your region does.
  • A sponsorship plan. The companies you expect to approach and why they would invest.

What happens after you apply

  1. 01

    Review

    AIE reviews your application against program criteria.

  2. 02

    Conversation

    Shortlisted applicants meet with the partnerships team.

  3. 03

    Decision

    AIE leadership makes the final licensing decision.

  4. 04

    Agreement

    Approved partners receive full terms and sign the license agreement.

  5. 05

    Kickoff

    Onboarding begins once the agreement is signed and the deposit is paid.

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Questions before you apply? Email partnerships@ai.engineer.