Programme

How the three days run

Day 1 opens the Expo and closes with the hackathon finals. Day 2 is the full summit alongside the exhibition. Day 3 ends with the Presidential Reception and the awards.

  • Dates24 to 26 September 2026
  • VenueGolden Tulip Airport Hotel & Spa

Day by day

What is on each day

Access differs by day. Ordinary and Student tickets cover days 1 and 2, and day 3 requires a VIP or Presidential Reception pass.

  1. Day 1

    Opening & Hackathon Finals

    Thursday 24 September

    Gates open, keynote programme begins, and the hackathon sprint ends with finals judged live on the main stage.

    • Doors and registration open, with badge collection at the desk.
    • Opening ceremony and the first keynote block.
    • Exhibition floor opens for the duration of the Expo.
    • Hackathon finals: the fifteen finalist teams present live and are scored by panel.
  2. Day 2

    Summit & Exhibition

    Friday 25 September

    Full-day conference track alongside the exhibition floor, startup village and workshop rooms.

    • Full-day conference track across the main stage and breakout rooms.
    • Workshops and hands-on sessions, subject to room capacity.
    • Exhibition floor and Startup Village open all day.
    • Scheduled networking around the pavilions.
  3. Day 3

    Presidential Reception & Awards

    Saturday 26 September

    The awards are revealed at the Presidential Reception. Entry requires a VIP or Reception pass.

    • Final sessions and the closing of the exhibition floor.
    • Presidential Reception in the evening.
    • The awards ceremony, where the winners in all ten categories are revealed.

    Day 3 entry requires a VIP ticket or a Presidential Reception pass. This is checked at the gate.

Not confirmed yetSession times, stage assignments and speaker line-ups are published here once the organizers finalise the agenda. If you need the detailed schedule for planning or travel, email byte@techaiexpo.com and we will tell you where it stands.

Plan your three days

Check which tier covers the days you want before you book, and sort travel early.