Coming this March: All Things AI 2026 Conference will take place at the Carolina Theatre and Durham Convention Center!

About

All Things AI is a conference focused on emerging tech tools, processes, and the people that make open source possible. Geared towards an audience of designers, developers, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs of all skill levels, this is a conference you do not want to miss.

History

The AI conference took place in 2025 at the Carolina Theatre. Due to the resounding attendance, the conference has grown to include the Durham Convention Center allowing for additional tracks and expanded networking opportunities!

Parking/Hotel Details

For those driving, limited street parking is available in front of the convention center plaza. Expanded parking opportunities are available at the garage across the street. The Durham Centre Garage features a little over 700 parking spots, so coming early is recommended. The garage has two entrances – one on W Morgan St and another on Foster St. Find more information and directions here. If you are ADA and need to be dropped off, please use the Marriott Hotel Valet entrance.

If parking at the Durham Centre Garage is full, there are more parking garages to choose from. View them all on ParkDurham’s website here.

For overnight stays, the convention center is attached to the Durham Marriott City Center Hotel which offers valet parking for hotel guests and ADA attendees. The venue is also within walking distance to 4 more wonderful hotels. View the full list and book your stay here.