# The Cloud & AI Summit 2026

- Dates: 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
- Location: Ameristar Casino and Convention Center, St. Charles, United States
- Organiser: The Cloud & AI Summit
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning
- Expected attendance: 800

## About

A premier community conference focused on Microsoft Azure, AI, and the Microsoft technology stack. Three days of deep technical sessions for developers, IT pros, and technology leaders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.cloudandaisummit.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.cloudandaisummit.com/attend/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.cloudandaisummit.com/attend/schedule)

## Topics

- AI
- Cloud
- IT
- AI Summit
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## Speakers

- Aditya Rokade, Wolters Kluwer
- Annemarie Merchant, Microsoft
- Avindra Fernando
- Barret Blake, NimblePros
- Becky Bertram, Owner of Savvy Technical Solutions
- Benjamin Michaelis, IntelliTect
- Bodhisattva Das, Security Engineer - RUDRA Cybersecurity, RUDRA Cybersecurity
- Brendan Daly, NRI North America
- Brian Gorman, Microsoft Azure MVP, Author, Trainer, and .Net Developer
- Brian Haydin, Concurrency
- Chad Green, Jasper Engines & Transmissions
- Charles Lakes II, The II Lakes Group
- Chris Ayers, Microsoft
- Chris Cusumano, Microsoft
- Cory House, Author / Consultant
- David Dean, MicroAge, Principal Architect & Data Intelligence Technical Lead, MicroAge
- Donnie Taylor, MVP - Azure and Cloud/Datacenter Mgmt, GM
- Eldert Grootenboer, Microsoft
- Eric Boyd, Founder & CEO, responsiveX, Azure & AI MVP, Microsoft RD, responsiveX
- Freek Berson, Parallels

## Sponsors and partners

- ArchitectNow

## Ticket pricing

USD 900

## Where to stay

- **Country Inn & Suites, St. Charles, MO**: 1.4 km from the venue, 1190 South Main Street, Saint Charles, 63301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/country-inn-saint-charles-mo)
  - Phone: +1 636-724-5555
- **Ameristar Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue
- **Comfort Suites St Charles-St Louis**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1400 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles, 63301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/saint-louis/quality-inn-hotels)
  - Phone: +1 636-949-0694
- **Best Western Plus the Charles Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1425 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles, 63301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-saint-charles/best-western-plus-the-charles-hotel/propertyCode.26171.html)
  - Phone: +1 636-946-6936
- **Americas Best Value Inn & Suites St. Louis, St. Charles Inn**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue, 1310 Bass Pro Drive, Saint Charles, 63301

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-cloud-ai-summit-st-charles/