Register for Vespa.ai Live 2026

Join the Vespa and retrieval community in London for a full day dedicated to building better AI search and retrieval systems.

Vespa.ai Live 2026 brings together engineers, developers, and AI practitioners to share ideas, learn from real-world deployments, and connect with others shaping the future of AI-powered search.

Interested in giving a talk? Our Call for Papers is open until midnight on April 30th - submit your talk here! Selected speakers will receive a free ticket to the conference (or a refund if you have already bought a ticket).

What to expect

• Practical talks from teams building AI applications in production
• Real-world lessons on search, retrieval, ranking, and RAG
• A lively panel discussion with industry experts
• An interactive unconference barcamp session
• Plenty of time for networking, conversations, and great food
• A drinks reception after the conference ends

Event details

Main event: September 10, 2026
Location: Lumiere London Underwood, nearest Tube station is Old Street

The full agenda is now available - expect a day packed with useful insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.

Optional pre-event training: September 9

Get hands-on with Vespa the day before the event, at the same Lumiere London Underwood venue:

• Vespa 101: Ideal if you're getting started. Topics covered:
  • Introduction to Vespa and its APIs
  • Lexical Search
  • Vector Search
  • Hybrid Search
  • Result Grouping

• Ranking 202: A deeper dive into improving retrieval quality. Topics covered:
  • Boosting and personalization
  • Evaluating embedders
  • Learning to rank
  • Chunking
  • Recommendations

Training spots are limited, so be sure to add this when registering if you'd like to attend. You will need a laptop with an updated browser.

Who should attend?

• AI and ML engineers
• Search and relevance teams
• Developers building RAG applications
• Technical leaders exploring scalable AI systems

You don't have to be a Vespa customer to join. Whether you're new to Vespa or already running AI search in production, this is a great opportunity to learn from others and meet the community.

Save your spot today — we look forward to seeing you in London!