Welcome
In this hub, you'll find everything you need to ensure a seamless and successful experience at our event: from onboarding and logistics to media opportunities.
We're here to support you every step of the way!
Contents
01 Overview
02 Onboarding
03 Opportunities
04 Onsite
05 Logistics
01 Overview
As an accredited journalist, you get to enjoy these perks:
Event Access
Complimentary media ticket and a $150 discount code for general attendee tickets
Media Lounge Access
Interview pods, working desks, and press conference area
Marketing
Personalized promo kit
Logistics
Complimentary catering and discounted hotel rates
Networking
Enjoy all evening events
Coverage
Request interviews with our 300+ high-profile speakers, be included in our press list, record your podcast in our studio, access our press releases & media toolkit
Media Timeline
APRIL
All interview and meeting requests close
HumanX San Francisco
April 6-9, 2026
MARCH
Mobile app launch
Ultimate media guide sent
Press conference schedule live on our website
Media readiness group call
FEBRUARY
Full event schedule live on our website
Media interview requests open
JANUARY
HumanX Day
Who Attends
6,500+
Attendees (60% VP and above)
400+
Sponsors
300+
Speakers
350+
Journalists
2026 Tracks
Control Room
The Control Room track explores how AI is transforming the core of enterprise operations; from finance and HR to IT and procurement business operations.
Job Functions: Finance, Human Resources, & Business Operations
Command Desk
Command Desk uncovers how executive leaders turn AI into organizational leverage, aligning capital, policy, governance, and ethics with opportunity.
Job Functions: Corporate Strategy & Legal, Policy, and Compliance
Builders
Builders spotlights how AI gets made, from model training and experimentation to infrastructure and deployment.
Job Functions: Technology & Product
Customer Engine
Customer Engine examines how customer-facing teams–from marketing to sales to support–are using AI to engage smarter, sell faster, and deliver better service at scale.
Job Functions: Marketing, Customer Experience, & Sales
Ecosystem
Ecosystem brings together the architects of AI's future: startups that craft groundbreaking applications and the venture capitalists that fuel their growth.
Job Functions: Startups & Capital Providers
2026 Agenda
Check out the event agenda.
View Agenda
02 Onboarding
First Steps
Save the Date
HumanX is Monday, April 6 to Thursday, April 9 2026.
Join our WhatsApp Media Community
We've created a WhatsApp group exclusive to HumanX media attendees so you can connect with fellow experts and stay updated on conference details.
join
Check out our Media Toolkit
Press releases, past coverage, and official assets all in one place.
explore
Media Readiness Session
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT. We’ll walk through your pre-event checklist, registration, the venue, what to expect onsite, and how to make the most of the event. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A to cover any remaining questions.
Sign up
Invite your Team, Colleagues, Family, and Friends
We are delighted to offer a unique discount code for executives in your company and network, allowing them to receive $150 off their pass.
This code can be redeemed with no limit.
→ To find your exact discount codes: search your inbox for the email titled "[Onboarding] and scroll to the "Logistics" section.
register for humanx
Promote Your Attendance
SHARE THE NEWS
We would love as many people as possible to know you will be at HumanX in San Francisco next April, so please spread the word about the exciting discussions happening at HumanX!
You can find your personalized promotional assets in your registration email.
Remember to tag us @HumanX on LinkedIn so we can share your post on our page. Be sure to follow us as well to stay updated with our latest posts.
03 Opportunities
Media Opportunities
Host a Podcast While at HumanX
We offer a fully equipped audio recording space, perfect for podcasters to record episodes while at the event. The booth includes microphones, a sound mixer, and an onsite engineer. This is free of charge exclusively for our journalists.
If you're interested, select your preferred time here.
For further details, contact [email protected].
Schedule Interviews with Speakers
Interview speakers at HumanX - or let them come to you. Our format is fully two-way, so both media and speakers can request meetings.
Connect Portal
The Connect Portal is now live! It is your dedicated space to connect directly with speakers and fellow journalists.
Check your inbox for the email titled "Connect with speakers and journalists" to access it.
Inside the portal, you can:
- Browse the full directory of speakers and accredited media. The starred names highlight profiles we think you should meet.
- Filter by job role, country, or keywords
- Send connection requests
- Accept or decline incoming requests
Where to meet:
Once a request is accepted, you’ll receive an intro email with a link to book an interview pod.
Interview pods are located in the Media Lounge (sponsored by Alice) and are reservation-only - spots are limited.
Scheduling outside the portal? Book a pod directly here
Networking Opportunities
Media Lounge
Sponsored by Alice
The media lounge is THE ideal place to work, relax, and connect with industry professionals.
With spacious desks and dedicated wi-fi, it’s designed to support you throughout the event.
Private interview booths are available for speaker interviews. Our media experience team can help coordinate bookings (closer to the event, we will be in touch).
Plus, enjoy catered breakfast, lunch, and a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled all day long.
Happy Hours
Networking? Happy Hour? Now that we have your attention, make sure to clear your schedule on Tuesday from 4.30 to 6pm and Wednesday from 4.30 to 5.30pm.
The entire floor will transform into a vibrant mingling hour!
Evening Events
We’re pleased to share a series of events organized exclusively for accredited media during HumanX. These gatherings are designed to offer relaxed opportunities to connect with fellow journalists.
Space is limited, so we recommend arriving early - entry is first-come, first-served.
Media Events
Opening Media Reception
Sponsored by IBM
Monday, April 6
2:30 PM - 4:30 PMHall D 12, Exhibit Level (Moscone Center)
Media Reception
Sponsored by Visa
Tuesday, April 75:30 PM - 7:30 PM
303, Level 3 (Moscone Center)
Media Breakfast
Sponsored by Samsara
Wednesday, April 88:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Esplanade Ballroom 152, Upper Mezzanine (Moscone Center)
Closing Media Reception
Sponsored by Cedar
Wednesday, April 85:30 PM - 7:30 PM303, Level 3 (Moscone Center)
Shuttles will run between Moscone Center and City Hall to take you to the HumanX After Dark, our closing party.
Additional Networking Events to Look Forward To, Open to All:
Women @ HX Reception
All are Welcome
Tuesday, April 7
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 301 Level 3, Moscone Center South
HumanX After Dark Party
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
San Francisco, City Hall
Getting there: it’s a 5-minute drive from Moscone Center South. Shuttles will run between Moscone Center and City Hall.
Additionally, explore a variety of onsite partner events happening during HumanX. Visit our partner page here.
Become a Media Partner
A media partnership provides a range of advantages:
Enhanced Brand Visibility
Floorspace, logos, moderating opportunities
Media Coverage Support
Planning calls, priority access to exclusive announcements from top-tier speakers, early access to request interviews, additional media tickets
Networking Opportunities
Complimentary passes for your sales and marketing teams, invitations to VIP dinners, discounted rates for your network
Every partnership is customized to align with the specific goals and needs of your publication, email us at [email protected] for further information.
04 Onsite
Camera Guidelines
If you or your team plans to film at the event, they must follow HumanX's specific guidelines designed to ensure security and compliance with GDPR, while keeping filming as discreet as possible.
Please note that anyone accompanying you must be registered for the event. For more information about the guidelines, feel free to contact [email protected].
view guidelines
Recordings & Photography
Real-time transcriptions and AI summaries will be available on our app shortly after each talk. All recordings will be uploaded within 24 hours. They will be available year-round in the event app.
We’ll have photographers at the event, and the photos will be posted online. We’ll share the link with you in advance. While we aim to capture all talks, we can’t guarantee that every session will be photographed.
05 Logistics
We recommend arriving on Monday, April 6 for the opening day. Stay through the after-party on Wednesday evening, and plan to depart on Thursday afternoon, April 9, after the program wraps up.
Hotel
Our official Media hotel, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA, is a 4-star luxury stay just a 5-minute walk from the Moscone Center.
Rooms in San Francisco are filling fast, and rates will only go up. Secure your spot today to get our exclusive discounted rate.
Standard check-in is 3pm and checkout is 12pm.
book your hotel
Visa Application
If you’re traveling from abroad, please verify if you need a visa. We don’t liaise with embassies, but we’re happy to provide a participation letter. Complete the below form to request it, and we’ll email it to you. More details about visitor visa policies.
Please note: It is your responsibility to manage your visa requirements. It may take some time for your embassy to process your visa application. Processing times for visa applications can vary, so be sure to request your visa well in advance of your planned travel date. Your embassy can provide information on typical processing times.
request a letter
Tickets & Registration
Your Media Ticket
By now, you should have received an email from [email protected] (Subject line: your HumanX 2026 Registration is Confirmed) with your ticket confirmation, as well as an onboarding email from [email protected] (Subject line: [Onboarding]).
- If you have received both, your registration is complete and you are confirmed as a media attendee.
- If you have not received these emails, please contact us at one of the above email addresses.
Closer to the event, your ticket will be accessible in our mobile app.
Media Coverage Support
We are delighted to offer a unique discount code for executives in your company and network, allowing them to receive $150 off their pass.
This code can be redeemed with no limit.
→ To find your exact discount code: search your inbox for the email titled "[Onboarding] and scroll to the "Logistics" section.
Registration
Accredited media will have a dedicated check-in line in the South Lobby - just follow the signage to Registration.
Registration Opening Hours:
- Monday, April 6: 12 pm - 6 pm
- Tuesday, April 7: 8 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday, April 8: 8 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday, April 9: 8 am - 2 pm
The Venue
Directions to the Moscone Center South
The address of the Moscone Center South is:
747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
The Moscone Center does not have on-site parking. For information about parking around the venue, please click here.
About the Moscone Center South
HumanX 2026 will take place at the Moscone Center South, one of San Francisco’s premier convention facilities. Located in SoMa, the South Hall is centrally situated near the Financial District and Yerba Buena Gardens, making it easily accessible and surrounded by many hotels and restaurants.
Venue Map
Access it Here
Media Lounge
Sponsored by Alice
While all-inclusive breakfasts, lunches, and receptions will be available across the venue, you will also have access to our media lounge.
The place where you:
- Can work, relax, and connect with industry professionals
- Have access to desks and dedicated wi-fi
- Have interviews scheduled with speakers in private pods
- Attend press conferences
- Enjoy high-end catering served throughout the day
Opening hours:
- Tuesday, April 7: 8 AM - 6:15 PM
- Wednesday, April 8: 8 AM - 5:45 PM
- Thursday, April 9: 8 AM - 3:45 PM
On Monday, April 6, as the exhibition floor will be closed, a dedicated workspace will be available from 2:30 PM - 8 PM in Hall D12 on the Exhibit Level.