ACM Conference on AI and Agentic Systems – ACM CAIS 2026 (www.caisconf.org)

The ACM Conference on AI and Agentic Systems (CAIS 2026) will take place from May 26-29 in San Jose, featuring prominent keynote speakers including Andy Konwinski from Laude, Thariq Shihipar from Anthropic, and Percy Liang from Stanford University. This year's conference emphasizes the advancement of agentic AI systems, with a focus on augmenting software development and enhancing performance benchmarks. Konwinski's backing of open-source AI research and Shihipar's work on the widely adopted Claude Code interface highlight the significant strides being made in building effective tools and standards within the AI community. With over 115 participating institutions and collaborations like the AI Engineer World's Fair, CAIS 2026 presents a unique opportunity for researchers to gain visibility and engage with industry experts. The conference aims to push the envelope on reliable deployment, system optimization, and evaluation methodologies for compound AI systems. It promises rigorous discussions on the architectural patterns, engineering challenges, and benchmarking standards that are increasingly essential as AI technologies mature and become more integrated into real-world applications. This platform not only showcases cutting-edge research but also allows interactions that will shape the future of AI development and deployment practices.