AI for Agencies Summit 2026

Agencies Reinvented at our Virtual AI Summit

The future of your agency is AI or obsolete.

Implementing AI at marketing agencies offers unparalleled opportunities to boost efficiency, enhance creativity, and deliver greater client value.

Failing to adopt AI-driven agency transformation strategies may render your agency obsolete in a rapidly evolving market.

The choice is yours.

AI for Agencies Summit 2026, presented by Screendragon, is designed for:

Agency founders, partners, and executive leaders
Strategy, operations, and growth leaders at agencies
Agency teams responsible for AI adoption and client delivery
Agency practitioners feeling pressure from clients to “move faster with AI”

This agenda is designed to help agency leaders understand where AI is heading, how it’s already changing client expectations, and what practical steps agencies can take in 2026 to stay competitive.

This is the single most practical and effective summit on AI content that anyone in the realm of smaller consultancies and agencies could ever find. Hats off to Marketing AI Institute and SmarterX for an exceptional program.

Mark Wagner

Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Horizontal Digital

The AI for Agencies Summit was a no-nonsense cornucopia of everything AI you should either be deploying in your agency or be knowledgeable about to protect its flank. The presentations were full of up-to-date information on best practices, taught by experts who are either currently in the space or have lived in it as agency owners.

Kevin Schrandt

President/CGO, KYBREE

What Attendees Learned at the AI for Agencies Summit:

How agency leaders are using AI to drive innovation—not just efficiency
Real-world AI workflows agencies can deploy immediately (research, onboarding, automation)
What AI agents actually look like inside agencies today
The legal, IP, and risk issues agencies must address now
How AI is reshaping brand–agency relationships—and what clients expect next
How to evaluate AI tools without wasting time or budget

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

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The AI for Agencies Summit is made possible by the support of sponsors who are developing the next generation of technologies and services to advance the industry.

Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how Marketing AI Institute can help you meet your brand awareness and lead generation goals. Standard and custom packages are available.

Thank you to our media sponsor

FAQ

Troubleshooting/Day-Of Questions

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I have to leave today's event early. Will I get access to the recordings?
- Recordings are available if you purchased the on-demand bundle. If you haven't, you can still do so! VIsit our on-demand page.

General

What date is the event?
- Today, Feb. 12, 2026. Please join us!
When are the recordings available?
- Within two weeks post-event.
Who is this event for?
- Marketing agency practitioners and leaders who are ready to reinvent what’s possible for their business with AI.
I’m not at an agency. Would I find value in this event?
- Yes. If you work with a valued agency partner, are a consultant/freelancer, or are interested in learning more about AI-forward agencies, you should attend.

Registration

Will I get access to the full Summit with a sponsored pass?
- Yes, you'll have access to the entire live event on Feb. 12. The sponsored pass does not include on-demand recordings.
Do you offer a nonprofit/education discount?
- Yes. We do have discounted passes for our sponsored pass, on-demand add-on, or AI Mastery Memberships for qualified employees of nonprofits or educational institutions. To obtain the discount, nonprofits will need to provide valid 501(c)(3) documentation. Educational institutions will be required to send us an email from their .edu email address. Only one discounted pass will be extended per organization/institution. Please contact us (insider [at] smarterx.ai) for details.
Are there group discounts for your paid offerings?
- Yes. Please reach out to insider [at] smarterx.ai.
I need a copy of my receipt or an invoice. Whom should I contact?
- Please contact us at insider [at] smarterx.ai.

Programming

Can I download the presentations?
- Yes. You can download the presentations after each session under the resources tab in the virtual event platform.