AI Loves Data 2026
About AI Loves Data (formerly Data Science Salon)
AI Loves Data is the rebranded Data Science Salon, a series of conferences on enterprise AI and data science held in US technology hubs; the organiser states: 'Formerly Data Science Salon, AI Loves Data has been bringing together the enterprise AI community since 2016.'
AI Loves Data New York 2026
AI Loves Data New York, themed "The Future of Agentic AI in Finance and Banking", is on Friday, December 11, 2026 in New York. The venue for this year is not clearly stated yet, so check the event page before travelling.
What it is
AI Loves Data is the new name of Data Science Salon. The New York event is an annual one-day conference on using artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning in finance, banking and insurance. The organiser describes it as limited to vetted attendees and aimed at senior managers, C-suite executives and local AI and ML researchers, with a curated mix of use cases, technical talks, workshops and Q&A sessions.
What the programme covers
- Deploying generative AI, LLMOps and intelligent agents in complex enterprise environments.
- Real-world case studies and technical walkthroughs from people building and governing AI systems in banking, fintech, healthcare and cloud infrastructure.
- Topics such as agentic system design, retrieval architecture, cost-efficient scaling, evaluation frameworks and governance.
Before you register
- Apply to attend. The organiser calls the New York event invite-only and asks people to apply.
- Refunds and transfers. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event, and tickets can be transferred to another attendee up to 48 hours before.
- Multi-event discounts. Registering for two or more AI Loves Data events earns a discount.
Other AI Loves Data events
The organiser's next event after New York is the Enterprise AI Awards Showcase in Miami on February 3, 2027.
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Key Topics
- Agentic AI in finance and banking
- Generative AI and LLMOps
- AI governance and evaluation
- Machine learning in insurance
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