Wharton Human-AI Research presents the Business & Generative AI Conference 9/9 - 9/10

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry experts exploring the future of generative AI. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Business & Generative AI Conference
September 9–10, 2026 | Wharton San Francisco

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry experts exploring the future of generative AI.

Registration is now open for the Business & Generative AI Conference, hosted by Wharton Human-AI Research at Wharton San Francisco on September 9–10, 2026.

Join us for two days of thought-provoking discussions, emerging research, and networking opportunities focused on how generative AI is transforming business models, industries, and global economies. The conference will bring together experts from academia and industry to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of AI-powered innovation.

Stay tuned for additional conference updates, including the full agenda, speakers, and programming announcements. We hope you will join us.

Hosted by Wharton Faculty 

Kartik Hosanagar

John C. Hower Professor
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions
Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Human-AI Research

Stefano Puntoni

Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing
Professor of Marketing
Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Human-AI Research

Lynn Wu

Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions,
The Wharton School

— Agenda at a Glance —

Two days of keynote presentations, research sessions, networking, and discussions with leaders in business and generative AI.

Day 1 — September 9, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Registration Check-In and Breakfast
• 8:45 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Keynote Speaker
• 10:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and Discussions
• 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking
• 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and Discussions
• 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Poster Session
• 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Reception

Day 2 — September 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

• 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Registration Check-In and Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
• 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and Discussions
• 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Lunch and Networking
• 1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and Discussions
• 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Plenary
• 4:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks