Registration is now open for the 12th annual gathering, December 2–3 at Signia by Hilton Atlanta.
We’re excited to announce the theme for HOPE Global Forums 2026: Capitalism, Tech, and AI in a Human-Centric World. And we’re proud to share that registration is officially open.
This December 2–3, leaders from business, government, technology, faith, and community will return to Signia by Hilton in downtown Atlanta for the Forum’s 12th year. Together, we’ll take on one of the defining questions of our time: how do we make sure the rapid growth of AI and technology expands opportunity for everyone, and not just a few?
Why this theme, why now
AI is already reshaping how people find work, access credit, start businesses, and build wealth. The choices made in the next few years will shape who benefits for a generation. This year’s theme puts people at the center of that conversation, with a focus on working families, small business owners, and the communities too often left out of the last economy.
It builds on the momentum of HOPE Global Forums 2025, “Future Proofing,” which brought more than 5,000 delegates from over 30 countries to Atlanta and released the 2025 AI Ethics Council Annual Report. The AI Ethics Council, co-founded by Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, continues to advocate for equitable representation in how AI is built and deployed.
What to expect
- Main stage conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, technology, and economic inclusion
- Breakout sessions on AI, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and community investment
- HOPE in Action Commitments, the pledges delegates make to turn conversation into results; more than 2,000 have been made to date
- Connections with the leaders, partners, and changemakers who make this one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year
Registration is open
Over the past decade, HOPE Global Forums has grown into a global movement, with more people asking for a seat in the room every year. To keep raising the bar on the experience this community expects, we are all putting our hands to it, and you’ll notice a few changes to how registration works this year.
Speaker announcements begin next week. Delegates planning to attend in person are encouraged to book at Signia by Hilton Atlanta while the Forum rate lasts.
We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta.