--- eventsindex_id: EI-06824 slug: ai-in-production-2026 title: "AI in Production 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/ai-in-production-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-06-04 to 2026-06-05" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-04 date_end: 2026-06-05 venue: "The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix" city: "Newcastle-upon-Tyne" country: "United Kingdom" organiser: "Jumping Rivers" organiser_url: "https://ai-in-production.jumpingrivers.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, data-scientist, ml-engineer] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: spring meta_description: "Two-day AI and ML production conference in Newcastle, June 4-5 2026. Day 1 workshops, Day 2 talks. Engineering and machine learning tracks by Jumping Rivers." editorial_take: "AI in Production targets the build-and-operate layer of AI teams: the engineers and data scientists keeping ML systems running in real deployments." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # AI in Production 2026 > *Two-day conference in Newcastle for teams building and operating AI and machine learning systems in production. Day 1 is dedicated to hands-on workshops; Day 2 features conference talks across an Engineering stream and a Machine Learning stream, organised by Jumping Rivers.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | June 4-5, 2026 | The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix | Jumping Rivers | not publicly disclosed as of verification | ## Definition AI in Production is a two-day conference run by Jumping Rivers, a UK-based data science and AI consultancy. The event is designed for practitioners who build, deploy, and maintain machine learning and AI systems in real production environments, rather than those at the research or proof-of-concept stage. The 2026 edition at The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix features a workshop day followed by a conference day across two technical tracks. ## What the 2026 edition covers Day 1 is structured as workshop sessions, giving participants hands-on time with tools and techniques for AI deployment and ML operations. Day 2 shifts to conference-format talks across two simultaneous tracks: the Engineering stream focuses on infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and system reliability; the Machine Learning stream covers model development, evaluation, and applied ML methods. A conference dinner is included in the ticket. ## Who attends AI in Production - Machine learning engineers and MLOps practitioners - Data scientists moving models from experimentation to production - Software engineers building AI-powered systems - Platform and infrastructure engineers supporting ML deployments ## What the AI in Production format includes - Full-day pre-conference workshops (Day 1) - Two simultaneous conference tracks (Day 2): Engineering and Machine Learning - Conference dinner included in the ticket - Networking sessions between talks ## What the AI in Production programme covers - Model deployment, serving, and monitoring in production - ML infrastructure and pipeline engineering - MLOps practices and tooling - Model evaluation, testing, and reliability - Applied machine learning case studies from practitioners ## Who speaks at AI in Production 2026 - Mac Misiura (Red Hat) - George Stagg (Posit Software) ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is Jumping Rivers? Jumping Rivers is a UK data science consultancy and training organisation based in Newcastle. They organise AI in Production as a practitioner-focused community event, drawing on their experience working with organisations to deploy and maintain ML systems in production. ### Is Day 1 (workshops) included in the main ticket? Workshop and conference ticket bundling details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Check the official website or Eventbrite listing for current ticket options. ### Is the conference dinner included for all attendees? According to the organiser, a dinner is included in the ticket. Specific terms for workshop-only or single-day attendees are not confirmed as of verification. ### Who is AI in Production NOT designed for? - Researchers focused on foundational ML or theoretical AI topics - Executives without a technical background in AI or data science - Developers at the early-stage or proof-of-concept phase of AI adoption - Attendees seeking large commercial exhibitions or vendor showcases - Students looking for introductory AI content ## The venue: The Catalyst The Catalyst is a modern innovation and office building within the Newcastle Helix, a 24-acre science and technology development in Newcastle city centre. Located at 3 Science Square NE4 5TG, the venue is purpose-built for knowledge economy events and is co-developed by Newcastle University and Newcastle City Council. ## The organiser: Jumping Rivers Jumping Rivers is a Newcastle-based data science consultancy offering training, consulting, and tooling services. The company has organised AI in Production for multiple editions, positioning it as a practitioner conference for the UK and European data science community. --- ## Editorial take *AI in Production is one of the few UK events that focuses entirely on the operational layer of ML, making it the most relevant gathering in the North of England for teams running AI in production.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is available via the official website and Eventbrite. Ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification; check ai-in-production.jumpingrivers.com for current rates. The conference dinner is included in the ticket according to the organiser. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I reach Newcastle Helix? Newcastle Helix is a short walk from Newcastle Central Station (approximately 10-15 minutes on foot). The venue is also accessible by metro via the St James station on the Yellow Line. ### Is the event hybrid or in-person only? The event format details regarding virtual attendance are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Check the official website for current options. ### Is there accommodation near the venue? Several hotels are available in Newcastle city centre, within easy walking distance of the Newcastle Helix site. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://ai-in-production.jumpingrivers.com/ | | Register | https://ai-in-production.jumpingrivers.com/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Day 1 workshops, Day 2 conference talks. Conference dinner included. Ticket pricing not retrieved during verification. **Variables:** 23/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable