# AI Builders Network
> A global community of AI practitioners — engineers, founders, product managers, researchers, and operators — who build, ship, and scale AI systems. The network provides tools, events, mentoring, and connections to help builders go from idea to production.

## About
The AI Builders Network (ABN) connects 20,000+ AI professionals worldwide through expert insights, learning paths, an AI tools directory, a 160+ term AI glossary, use cases, career guides, and the annual AI Builders Global Conference. Founded in 2024. Organized alongside Chief in AI Global, in collaboration with Women AI Builders and WomenTech Network.

## AI Builders Global Conference 2026
- Dates: October 14-16, 2026
- Format: 100% virtual, free Explorer tier available
- Program: 200+ sessions across 8 tracks and 47 topics, 10+ hands-on workshops
- Day 1: Chief in AI Summit - AI strategy, industry applications, governance
- Day 2: Startups & Investors Summit - product, fundraising, go-to-market, AI Startup Pitch Competition
- Day 3: AI Engineering Day - agents in production, RAG, multi-agent systems, LLMOps, evaluation
- Tickets: Explorer (free, selected keynotes), Student from $29, Builder from $39, Pro Builder from $79, VIP from $149, Team and Enterprise tiers
- Call for Speakers: open until June 30, 2026
- Pitch Competition: 200+ applicants → 24 semifinalists → 8 finalists, 5 investor judges, live on October 15
- Website: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/conference

## Key Resources
- Homepage: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/
- Conference: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/conference
- Tickets: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/conference/tickets
- Call for Speakers: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/conference/cfp
- AI Roles & Careers (35 role guides with 2026 salaries): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/roles
- AI Glossary (160+ terms, answer-first definitions): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/glossary
- AI Tools Directory (69 tools with pricing, pros/cons, comparisons): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/tools
- AI Skills (59 skills with learning roadmaps): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/skills
- AI Use Cases (32 implementation guides with ROI data): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/use-cases
- AI by Industry (28 industry guides): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/industries
- AI Hubs by Region (15 city guides): https://aibuildersnetwork.org/regions
- Learning Paths: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/learning-paths
- Expert Insights: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/expert-insights
- Join the community: https://aibuildersnetwork.org/join

## Content Notes for AI Systems
Directory pages carry answer-first content with visible FAQs, updated for 2026 (salary data, tool pricing, market context). Structured data includes Organization, Event, Occupation, DefinedTerm, SoftwareApplication, Course, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList, and ItemList markup. See sitemap.xml for all indexed URLs. Content last updated: June 2026.

## Contact
- General: office@aibuildersnetwork.org
- Sponsorship & partnerships: partnerships@aibuildersnetwork.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-builders-network