BECOME A SPONSOR

Upper Bound is the premier AI conference that connects business leaders, policymakers, researchers, founders, and funders to shape a positive AI future. The 2025 event SOLD OUT, attracting over 7,200 people engaging in over 132 hours of AI-focused learning, discussions, debates and collaboration. This year's event will take place May 19 - 22, 2026 at the Edmonton Convention Centre.

Why Sponsor Upper Bound?

Networking Access
Gain direct access to influential leaders, potential partners, and top AI talent. In 2025, 35% of all attendees were from business and industry, representing 765 different companies.

Brand Exposure
Position your organization in front of a targeted global audience of AI professionals and industry leaders. In 2025, Upper Bound received over 50 million global impressions, with a 166% increase in media coverage over the previous year.

Lead Generation
Capture qualified leads and facilitate valuable connections with our AI powered event app. In 2025, 78% of app users engaged with the networking features, and 567 users booked meetings directly through the platform.

Stage Time
Demonstrate your AI thought leadership and innovation to a  highly engaged audience by programming a session. 

Access to World-Class AI Talent
Build your talent pipeline and discover your next great AI hire. In 2025, hundreds of students and job seekers connected with 25 organizations at the Career Fair. The Talent Bursary program brought top emerging talent to Edmonton, receiving 1,426 applications from 26 countries.