Open Source AI Summit
September 10-11, 2026
The Presidio • San Francisco
AI does not have to be controlled by corporations, opaque models, and black-box infrastructure.
The Open Source AI Summit explores an alternative ecosystem rooted in independence and decentralization, where individuals build, run, and own their intelligence.
For 1.5 days, the people deeply engaged in sovereign AI will discuss the technologies and ideas shaping that future, from open models and privacy-preserving infrastructure to confidential computing and digital rights.
Topics We'll Explore
The Open Source AI Stack
Open source AI is often discussed in terms of open models, but they're really just one part of the stack. Hardware, data, infrastructure, and protocols are equally important in determining how AI systems are built and controlled.
Local AI and Decentralization
Running a model locally is a step toward AI independence. Decentralized inference, confidential compute, and open payment rails all help reduce reliance on centralized control for both individuals and agents.
Power, Ethics, and Philosophy
If intelligence becomes a global commodity, what follows? We'll examine the big questions emerging alongside advances in AI. These include concentrations of power, individual rights, surveillance, and equitable access to intelligence.
Speakers
More coming soon
Tanya Verma
TinfoilCo-Founder & CEO
Jasper Hugo
SpiralDeveloper on Goose Development Kit
Mark Suman
MapleCo-Founder & CEO
Justin Moon
Human Rights FoundationAI Lead
Jesse Posner
VoraCEO
Michael Millerman
Millerman SchoolFounder
Dustin Dannenhauer
Delegance AIFounder
Ramez Naam
Investor & Award-Winning Author
Lance Vick
CautionCo-Founder & CTO
Nick George
VoraHead of Hardware
Get Involved
Apply to
Attend
If accepted, reserve your spot for $150. A limited number of complimentary passes are available for open source AI builders and academics.
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Speak
Propose a talk, panel, workshop, or discussion. We're shaping the program now and want your ideas. Accepted speakers attend free.
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Meantime
Join the community at Builder, a free monthly AI meetup in the Presidio that explores many of the same topics as the summit.
MeetupAbout the Host
The Open Source AI Summit is organized by Presidio Bitcoin, a hub for builders and startups working toward a more private and decentralized future across AI and bitcoin.
September 10-11, 2026
Specific venue, detailed schedule, and speakers announced closer to the event.
