AI Marketing World 2026: The Complete Guide to Dallas, October 21 to 24

Epic Marketing Events Team October 10, 2026

Key Takeaways

• AI Marketing World 2026 runs October 21 to 24, 2026 at the Fairmont Dallas in the Dallas Arts District.
• The event is in person only, with a VIP workshop on Wednesday afternoon and General Admission starting Thursday at 9:00am.
• Austin Armstrong, CEO and Founder of Syllaby, is a co-founder of AI Marketing World, and Russell Brunson gives the 2026 keynote.
• The program follows a Protect, Automate, Multiply framework, and the event site says attendees leave with a written blueprint.
• General Admission was listed at $1,397 on the official site on October 10, 2026, and prices can change.
• Austin Armstrong, Alicia Lyttle and Jonathan Montoya speak at AI Marketing World 2026 and at Epic Marketing Summit 2027.
• Epic Marketing Summit 2027, January 19 and 20 in Miami, is a natural next stop to put your AI Marketing World blueprint into action.

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TL;DR

AI Marketing World 2026 takes place October 21 to 24, 2026 at the Fairmont Dallas in the Dallas Arts District. It is an in-person event for established business owners who want AI working inside their business, built around a "Protect, Automate, Multiply" framework with hands-on sessions and a written blueprint you take home. The event is co-founded by Austin Armstrong, CEO and Founder of Syllaby, and the 2026 keynote is Russell Brunson, Founder of ClickFunnels. Tickets are sold on the official AI Marketing World site, with VIP starting Wednesday afternoon and General Admission starting Thursday at 9:00am.

AI Marketing World 2026 at a glance

What is AI Marketing World?

AI Marketing World is a multi-day, in-person conference where business owners learn to put AI to work in practical, hands-on sessions. It grew out of Video Marketing World, which ran in 2022, and Austin Armstrong, the CEO and Founder of Syllaby, is described as a co-founder of the event. That lineage shows in the programming: it is a room full of creators, marketers and operators who love building audiences and businesses with modern tools.

The 2025 edition ran October 9 to 11, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Frisco in the Dallas area. According to a published recap of that event, the 2025 hosts were Austin Armstrong, Scott Simson of Raffiti Media, Marley Jaxx and Steve J. Larsen, with Chad Peterson as emcee. For 2026 the event moves to the Fairmont Dallas in the heart of the Arts District.

The heart of AI Marketing World 2026 is its three-part framework:

• Protect the parts of your business that AI could take.
• Automate by turning routine work into software.
• Multiply by selling what you built to others.

Sessions are designed as working sessions, and the event site says attendees leave with a written blueprint. That is a wonderful promise for any owner who wants to walk out with a plan they can start on Monday.

Who should attend AI Marketing World

AI Marketing World is made for established business owners, and a technical background is optional. If you already run a business and you want AI to take on real work, this is your room. The framework speaks directly to owners who want to protect what they have built, automate the routine, and turn their systems into new revenue.

It is a natural fit for:

• Coaches, consultants and course creators who want AI handling content and follow-up.
• Agency owners looking to turn their internal processes into products.
• Founders and operators who want a written AI blueprint for the year ahead.
• Creators and video marketers who loved Video Marketing World and want the AI chapter of that story.

If you are a startup building AI marketing or go-to-market technology, there is a special path for you too, covered below in the Startup Pitch Competition.

What you will learn

The event site lays out a clear arc across the days, moving from mindset to systems to scale. Here is what to expect:

• Protect, Automate, Multiply. The core framework of the event: defend the parts of your business AI could replace, convert routine work into software, then package and sell what you built.
• AI As the Ultimate Employee. The event site lists this as the Day 2 theme, focused on putting AI to work inside your team and operations.
• Scaling With AI Automation. The Day 3 theme, focused on growth through automated systems.
• Hands-on working sessions. Sessions are built for doing, so you build as you learn.
• A written blueprint. The event site says attendees leave with a written blueprint for their business.
• The AI Playground. A vendor and tech zone where you can explore tools in person.
• The AIMW Startup Pitch Competition. Ten AI martech and go-to-market startups each get a free booth and a live demo. Founders can apply at aimwpitch.com.

2026 speakers

The 2026 lineup is stacked with operators, founders and AI educators. Three of them, Austin Armstrong, Alicia Lyttle and Jonathan Montoya, also speak at Epic Marketing Summit 2027, which we love to see. Speaker titles below are as listed on the official site.

Main lineup

• Russell Brunson, Founder of ClickFunnels, keynote.
• Austin Armstrong, CEO and Founder of Syllaby, and co-founder of AI Marketing World. Austin is also a speaker at Epic Marketing Summit 2027, and we are thrilled to share the stage with him.
• Jonathan Mast, Founder of White Beard Strategies.
• Scott Simson, CEO and Founder of Raffiti Media.
• Austin Carroll, CEO of Warrant.
• Molly Mahoney, AI and Business Growth Strategist.
• Jeff Hunter, CEO of AICopyTools.
• Angie Norris, CEO of MarketersFM.
• Rachel Miller, CEO of Pagewheel.
• Alicia Lyttle, Founder of AI Experts Club. Alicia also speaks at Epic Marketing Summit 2027. Read more in our Alicia Lyttle profile.
• Nipun Syal, Founder of AI Success Circle.
• Chris Luck, Founder of AIville.com.
• Chas Wilson, Business Founder and Strategist.
• Jonathan Montoya, CEO of Jonathan Montoya AI. Jonathan is also an Epic Marketing Summit 2027 speaker. See our Jonathan Montoya profile.
• Rachel Pedersen, CEO, Author, Speaker.
• Julia McCoy, Founder of First Movers.
• Zach Hesterberg, Founder of PaidEvents.com.
• Marjorie Aviso, CEO and Founder of Telework PH.
• Steve J Larsen, Titans Of Industry.
• Keenya Kelly, Video Marketing and Social Media Strategist.
• Robin Alex, Co-founder of GoHighLevel.

Day 2 featured speakers

• Chris McKinzie, Brand Butler.
• Jeremy Vest, Creator Unlock.
• Mark Lebrun, Digital Influencer Co.
• Marley Jaxx, Legacy Game.

Day 3 featured speakers

• Angie Callen, Business Coach.
• Jase Souder, World Class Speaker Academy.
• Erin Athene, MINT C.R.O.
• Logan Fields, Theappguys.

Opening performance

• Michael King, executive coach, recording artist and creator of the TEAMS Method.

Tickets and what is included

Here are the ticket details as listed on the official site on October 10, 2026. Prices change, so always confirm on the AI Marketing World ticket page before you buy.

General Admission: $1,397 (shown reduced from $1,997). General Admission starts Thursday, October 22 at 9:00am and runs through the close of the event on Saturday, October 24 at 6:00pm.

VIP (see the official site for current VIP pricing) includes:

• VIP Lounge and priority seating.
• Meet-and-greet and fast-track entry.
• VIP dinner and lunches, October 22 to 24.
• The half-day VIP workshop on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 1:00pm.
• Replays, available 45 to 60 days after the event.

The official site also lists sponsorship opportunities for brands that want a presence at the event, and its FAQ covers the refund policy.

Venue and travel tips

AI Marketing World 2026 is held at the Fairmont Dallas, 1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201, in the Dallas Arts District. The event offers a discounted hotel block through Passkey, which you can find through the official site.

A few practical tips:

• Book the hotel block early. Staying on site makes it easy to keep conversations going between sessions and after hours.
• Arrive Wednesday. Registration opens at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 21. Picking up your badge the night before means you can walk straight into Thursday's 9:00am start.
• VIPs, plan for an early Wednesday. The VIP workshop begins at 1:00pm on October 21, so aim to land in Dallas by late morning.
• Plan your Saturday departure for the evening. The event wraps at 6:00pm on Saturday, October 24, and the final hours are often where great connections happen.
• Pack layers and comfortable shoes. Conference rooms can run cool and you will be on your feet in the AI Playground.

How to get the most out of AI Marketing World

Four days of working sessions is a lot of value. Here is how to capture all of it.

1. Pick one business outcome before you arrive. Choose the single area where you want AI to protect, automate or multiply, and filter every session through it. Our guide on how to get the most out of a conference walks through this in detail.
2. Treat the blueprint as your main deliverable. Bring your numbers, your offers and your current workflows so your written blueprint is specific to you.
3. Spend real time in the AI Playground. Seeing tools live and asking vendors questions face to face can save you weeks of testing at home.
4. Watch the Startup Pitch Competition. Ten startups demoing live is a fast way to spot the tools that will matter next year.
5. Meet people on purpose. Set a goal of a handful of meaningful conversations a day. Our guide on how to network at a conference has simple scripts that work.
6. Follow up within 72 hours. Momentum fades fast once you are home. Use our playbook on how to follow up after a conference to turn new contacts into partners.
7. Block implementation time on your calendar now. Reserve a few hours the week after the event to start building from your blueprint.

If you love AI Marketing World, you will love Epic Marketing Summit 2027

AI Marketing World gives you the framework and the blueprint. Epic Marketing Summit 2027 is the perfect next stop to keep that momentum going into the new year. It takes place January 19 and 20, 2027 at The LAB Miami, 400 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127, in Wynwood, and it is built for the same people you will meet in Dallas: coaches, consultants, course creators, agency owners, software founders and creators who sell one-to-many and want AI doing the heavy lifting.

You will also see some familiar faces. Austin Armstrong, co-founder of AI Marketing World, leads AI content at volume on Day 2 of Epic. Alicia Lyttle shows where AI creates leverage, and Jonathan Montoya joins the lineup too. Epic is hosted by Stefan Ciancio, co-founder of WebinarKit, and Zach Schleien of Press Pitch, alongside speakers Travis Stephenson, Aleric Heck, Kaci Brown and Kristine Mirelle.

Think of January in Miami as the place to put your AI Marketing World blueprint into action. Day 1 is about building your AI-powered sales system: Stefan builds a high-converting AI webinar live on stage from a blank page, plus vibe coding on the main stage, low-ticket funnels, call funnels, one-to-many selling and Travis Stephenson's ascension model. Day 2 is about scale with AI, traffic and automation, closing with a bonus session where you write your 90-day plan.

You leave Epic with:

• An AI-powered sales system built.
• A webinar and low-ticket funnel mapped.
• Your own AI app started, with no coding background needed.
• Traffic playbooks for YouTube ads and AI ads.
• A written 90-day plan and new partners to build with.

VIP guests also get a VIP Speaker Dinner on January 19 and The Entrepreneur Yacht on January 20 aboard the Opus, a 110 ft luxury yacht. Spots are limited. Book your ticket for Epic Marketing Summit 2027.

More upcoming events like AI Marketing World

• HighLevel LevelUp 2026: October 26 to 29 in Dallas, a great way to extend your Texas trip, and AI Marketing World speaker Robin Alex is a HighLevel co-founder.
• WebinarCon 2026: November 12 to 14 in Orlando, a wonderful room for anyone who sells with webinars.
• AI Bot Summit 2027: January 4 to 6, 2027 in Orlando, a strong start to the new year for AI-minded entrepreneurs.
• Upcoming marketing events calendar: our full calendar of event guides so you can plan your year.

Final thoughts

AI Marketing World 2026 brings together a generous lineup, a clear framework and a promise every owner wants: walk out with a written blueprint for putting AI to work. Congratulations to Austin Armstrong and the whole AIMW team on a fantastic 2026 edition, and if you can get to Dallas this October, go. Then keep the momentum rolling at Epic Marketing Summit 2027 in Miami on January 19 and 20, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is AI Marketing World 2026?

AI Marketing World 2026 runs Wednesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 24, 2026. The VIP workshop starts at 1:00pm on October 21 and registration opens at 5:00pm that day, General Admission starts Thursday, October 22 at 9:00am, and the event ends Saturday at 6:00pm.

Where is AI Marketing World 2026?

AI Marketing World 2026 is at the Fairmont Dallas, 1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201, in the Dallas Arts District. A discounted hotel block is available through Passkey via the official site.

How much are AI Marketing World 2026 tickets?

As listed on the official site on October 10, 2026, General Admission was $1,397, shown reduced from $1,997. VIP pricing is on the official site. Prices change, so check aimarketingworld.co before you buy.

Who is AI Marketing World 2026 for?

It is built for established business owners who want AI working inside their business, with a technical background optional. Coaches, consultants, course creators, agency owners, founders and creators will all find sessions that fit.

Who is speaking at AI Marketing World 2026?

Russell Brunson, Founder of ClickFunnels, gives the keynote. The lineup also includes co-founder Austin Armstrong of Syllaby, Jonathan Mast, Scott Simson, Molly Mahoney, Alicia Lyttle, Jonathan Montoya, Rachel Pedersen, Julia McCoy, Robin Alex of GoHighLevel and many more.

What event should I attend after AI Marketing World 2026?

Epic Marketing Summit 2027 is a great next step. It runs January 19 and 20, 2027 at The LAB Miami in Wynwood, features AI Marketing World speakers Austin Armstrong, Alicia Lyttle and Jonathan Montoya, and helps you build your AI-powered sales system and write a 90-day plan. Tickets are at epicmarketingsummit.com.