Oxford · Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
Hosted by University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education
The Oxford AI Summit 2026 explores how to design and prototype applications with AI assistance,and how individuals and organisations can build the skills to do it. Taking place from 9:00am on 14 September 2026 at the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education in Oxford, this third-year summit connects the practical work of AI-assisted development with the wider challenge of skills and reskilling. What to expect The summit focuses on using AI as an active part of the application-development process. Rather than treating artificial intelligence only as a subject for discussion, the event is designed to help participants understand how AI assistance can support the creation and prototyping of applications. Its core themes include: - AI-assisted development and the changing process of building software - Designing and prototyping applications with help from AI - The skills people need to work effectively with AI-assisted workflows - Reskilling in response to new development methods and capabilities - Connecting practical application building with longer-term professional learning This combination gives the event a broader perspective than a narrowly technical development session. It brings together the immediate question of what people can build with AI and the strategic question of how existing skills, roles and learning pathways may need to evolve. Who should attend? The Oxford AI Summit is relevant to people who want to develop a practical understanding of AI-assisted application creation, as well as those responsible for helping others adapt to AI-enabled work. That may include developers, aspiring builders, technical professionals, educators, learning and development teams, organisational leaders, and professionals considering how to update their capabilities. It should be particularly useful for attendees interested in both sides of the transition: building with AI now and preparing people for the skills that AI-assisted development requires. The emphasis on teaching participants to design and prototype applications also makes the summit relevant to those seeking a more applied perspective on AI, not simply a high-level overview of the technology.… Register for this event

