Oracle AI World 2026: The complete Las Vegas guide

An Oracle AI World pass opens the door to keynotes, technical sessions, hands-on labs, and direct access to Oracle product teams. Getting the most from the week comes down to planning ahead. Booking a convenient hotel, scheduling customer and partner meetings before calendars fill up, and leaving time to explore the AI World Hub can help you return with answers, new connections, and a clearer path for your Oracle strategy.

What is Oracle AI World and who is it for?

AI World — formerly called Oracle CloudWorld — is Oracle's flagship enterprise conference for cloud infrastructure, AI, database, and Fusion applications. It's where practitioners and executives explore OCI, enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM), and enterprise AI roadmaps. The in-person event is Oct. 25–28, 2026, at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center on the Las Vegas Strip.[1][2]

Oracle reports attendance of more than 20,000 at recent flagship events, and the audience is a blend of strategy and implementation.[1] Think CIOs and cloud architects evaluating OCI and AI Database investments, ERP and HCM leaders planning Fusion upgrades, data platform teams exploring Oracle's AI capabilities, DBAs pursuing Autonomous Database certifications, and systems integrators supporting customer migrations.

Programming spans more than 2,000 sessions across infrastructure, applications, industry solutions, and hands-on learning.[1] Expect to see Oracle customers, partners, developers, and analysts exploring how Oracle's technology supports production AI workloads.

What makes Oracle AI World 2026 worth the trip

Oracle AI World is where product roadmaps meet the teams running Oracle in production. Rather than simply announcing what's next, the conference gives you opportunities to explore new capabilities, ask technical questions, and see how other organizations are deploying Oracle technologies. Whether you're responsible for cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, or databases, you'll find practical sessions and conversations you can take back to your team.

Plan your schedule around these experiences:

• Sunday kickoff (Oct. 25): AI World Orientation, Partner Experience, Oracle University hands-on classes, hackathons, product boot camps, and technical labs[1][2]
• Welcome Reception (Oct. 26): Food, drinks, and attendee networking
• Mainstage keynotes (Oct. 26–27): OCI and AI Database roadmaps, Fusion Applications updates, and industry announcements
• The Party (Oct. 27): Food, drinks, entertainment, and networking
• Partner Briefing Center (throughout the event): Executive briefings, partner programming, and customer meetings[3]
• Oracle University learning (throughout the event): Hands-on training, certification workshops, and technical learning
• Oracle AI World Hub (throughout the event): Product demonstrations, partner showcases, Hub Theater sessions, and networking[1][2]

What you bring back matters more than what you collect during the week. A validated OCI migration approach, a shortlist of implementation partners, or hands-on experience your team can apply immediately are tangible outcomes that justify the trip. Those results are much easier to achieve when flights, hotels, and your conference schedule are planned before you arrive.

Where to stay for Oracle AI World 2026

Your Strip hotel affects how much time you spend walking, whether you can reset between Hub sessions, and how late you can stay out after The Party without a long rideshare.

Hotels by distance to The Venetian Convention and Expo Center

Compare neighborhoods by walk time, Strip character, and typical AI World-week rates:

The Venetian and Palazzo put you closest to Sunday training, Monday keynotes, and the main conference activities. Central Strip hotels add more restaurant and nightlife options with a slightly longer walk. If you're staying farther north, compare the walk or rideshare time with your daily schedule before booking outside the official hotel block.

Oracle AI World hotel pricing

Navan analyzed anonymized booking patterns at hotels near The Venetian during the same conference week period in 2025.[6] Use these benchmarks to put pricing into context:

• Median hotel rate: During conference week, the median nightly rate was $290 — about 41% above a typical week in the same neighborhood ($206).[6]
• Stay length: Business travelers stayed an average of 2.7 nights.
• Booking windows: Booking 2+ months ahead typically landed around $235 per night; waiting until last minute (0–7 days) pushed medians to $307 — the steepest window.[6]
• Check-in pattern: Sunday was the most common check-in day, and Wednesday was the typical checkout day. For AI World 2026, plan a Saturday or Sunday check-in to match Sunday labs and a Wednesday or Thursday checkout after the conference closes.[6]
• Late bookings: Roughly 39% of bookings were made within two weeks of arrival.[6]

Oracle attendees often book through the event portal for the best available inventory, which includes room blocks at The Venetian, The Palazzo, Harrah's, The LINQ, The Cosmopolitan, Vdara, Encore, and Wynn Las Vegas.[2] Rates start at $369 per night at The Venetian and Palazzo, $229 at Harrah's and The LINQ, and $208 at The Cosmopolitan, plus additional resort fees and hotel taxes.[2]

Compare the official conference hotel block with public rates before booking, because the lowest price isn't always inside the block.

Oracle AI World 2026 flight trends

The primary airport serving Oracle AI World 2026 attendees is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Navan flight data from the October 2025 conference week in Las Vegas shows 3,131 business flights into Las Vegas, with 6.4% from international origins.[18] The busiest origin cities were San Francisco, New York, Newark, Chicago, and Boston.

How Navan Edge helps you book your conference travel

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Set your Las Vegas budget before traveling

Building a realistic budget before you book makes it easier to avoid surprises later. In addition to your AI World conference pass, plan for conference-week hotel rates, meals outside conference programming, airport transportation, client dinners, and other business travel expenses.

Federal per diem for Las Vegas

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets federal per diem rates by city and season. At the time of publication, the following FY2026 rates apply to Las Vegas:

• $212 per day combined: Includes $126 for nightly lodging plus $86 for daily meals and incidental expenses (M&IE)[4]
• M&IE breakdown: Includes $22 for breakfast, $23 for lunch, $36 for dinner, and $5 for incidentals (reduce your meal allowance for any catering at the event)[4]
• First and last travel days: Includes M&IE allowance of $64.50 (i.e. 75% of the daily M&IE rate)[4]

Updated rates for FY2027 (October 2026–September 2027) are expected to be published in mid-August 2026 at gsa.gov. During conference week, hotels on the Strip often exceed the federal lodging rate ($126 per night), so budget for the difference or confirm with finance before booking.

Additional expenses

Build these costs into your travel budget before booking so approvals, reimbursement, and expense reporting go smoothly.

• Conference registration: A general attendee pass starts at $1,999, a group pass for five or more attendees from the same company starts at $1,899 per person, and a public-sector pass starts at $1,399. Check the official event website for current rates.[1][5]
• Oracle University hands-on classes: These eight-hour, in-person classes on Sunday cost $795 and require advance registration.[2]
• Oracle University digital training: A full conference pass includes access to digital training and certification resources, which Oracle values at $4,995 annually.
• Conference food and drink: The Monday Welcome Reception and The Party on Tuesday include food and drinks, which may reduce your meal expenses on those evenings.[1]
• Airport transfer: The taxi zone fare from LAS to The Venetian is roughly $29 plus a $2.40 airport pickup fee. A rideshare costs $15–$40, depending on surge pricing.[7][8]
• Client dinners: Fine-dining and private dining rooms on the Strip typically run $85–$200 per person.
• After-hours networking: Plan a small budget for partner-hosted receptions, team outings, and other events not covered by your conference pass.

Add up these costs before you buy so approvals and your post-trip expense report stay clean. Read our guide on how to book a conference trip for more tips and guidance.

Plan your Oracle AI World agenda

The Oracle AI World 2026 catalog is live with more than 2,000 sessions spanning OCI, AI Database, AI Data Platform, Fusion Cloud Applications, industry solutions, and Oracle Customer Success Services.[1][5]

• Sunday (Oct. 25): AI World orientation, Oracle University eight-hour hands-on classes, hackathons, hands-on labs, and product bootcamps[1][2]
• Monday (Oct. 26): Mainstage keynote, Oracle AI World Hub sessions, technical learning tracks, and Welcome Reception[1]
• Tuesday (Oct. 27): Keynote, Hub programming, panel sessions, product showcases, and The Party in the evening[1]
• Wednesday (Oct. 28): Hub sessions and closing programming[1][3]

AI World features mainstage keynotes from Oracle executives Larry Ellison, Mike Sicilia, and Clay Magouryk, who will focus on AI-native databases, cloud infrastructure, and embedded business applications.

Build a plan based on priorities and flexibility

Start with the published agenda and flag the sessions most relevant to your current projects. Some sessions require registration, while others are first-come, first-served. Leave time between them for product demos, Hub conversations, coffee meetings, and the unexpected discussions that often prove just as useful as the sessions themselves.

Use these tips to plan your Oracle AI World agenda:

• Sessions: Save your must-attend technical sessions, product roadmaps, labs, and boot camps in the attendee portal. Popular hands-on sessions can fill quickly, and Sunday classes must be added during registration.[2]
• Meetings: Contact customers, partners, and colleagues about two weeks before the event, and suggest a specific 15- or 30-minute time and meeting place.
• Logistics: Download the Oracle AI World app, turn on schedule alerts, set your out-of-office message, and save The Venetian Convention & Expo Center address in your calendar.
• Contacts: Choose one method for exchanging details, such as LinkedIn, a QR code, or NFC, and add a quick note after each conversation so you remember the context.

For help with flights, hotels, and pre-trip planning, see our business trip planning guide.

What to pack and wear at Oracle AI World

Oracle AI World leans toward business casual. Collared shirts or polished blouses, slacks or chinos, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and a light layer are appropriate for keynotes, technical sessions, and meetings. If you're meeting with customers, Oracle executives, or implementation partners, you may want to dress one step more formally for those conversations.

Las Vegas stays warm during the day in late October, with afternoon highs around 85°F (29°C) and evenings that can dip to 55°F (13°C). You'll spend most of your time in heavily air-conditioned conference spaces but will likely walk between hotels, restaurants, and evening events, so pack lightweight clothing along with a sweater or blazer.

Conference essentials

You probably won't forget your laptop or phone, but these items can make your week much more comfortable:

• Comfortable shoes: You'll spend long days walking between keynotes, breakout rooms, the AI World Hub, and hotels around The Venetian campus.
• Portable charger: The Oracle AI World app, note-taking, messaging, and back-to-back meetings can drain your battery before the day is over.
• Reusable water bottle: Las Vegas's dry climate and hours of talking make it easy to get dehydrated.
• Hand sanitizer and throat lozenges: Four days of handshakes, meetings, and conversations can take a toll on both your immune system and your voice.
• Light sweater or blazer: Conference rooms and expo spaces stay cool, even when it's warm outside.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen: You'll likely spend more time outdoors between meetings, dinners, and evening events than you expect.

Getting from LAS to Oracle AI World

Attendees fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), which is around 4 miles from The Venetian campus.[11] If possible, fly in the day before the event so you can collect your badge ahead of opening events and get a jump on networking. There are a few options to get from LAS to the Strip:

For weekday business arrivals with checked bags, a taxi or rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door choice. The RTC Deuce works when you're staying on the Strip near a stop and aren't on a strict timeline.

Beyond sessions: Make time for Oracle AI World Hub and hallway conversations

Partner evaluations and architecture debates accelerate on the Hub floor — in product demos, Hub theater sessions, and queue-side conversations you won't find on the printed agenda.

• Oracle AI World Hub: Product showcases, Hub theater sessions, meetups, and partner demonstrations across the expo floor[1][2]
• Hands-on labs and bootcamps: Drop-in and scheduled technical environments for OCI, AI Database, and Fusion modules[2]
• Partner Briefing Center: Executive briefings and partner-led programming throughout the week[3]
• Welcome Reception and The Party: Monday and Tuesday evening events for registered attendees — badge required[1]

Leave gaps between back-to-back breakouts. A 20-minute walk through the Grand Canal Shoppes or a quiet coffee often produces a sharper afternoon partner conversation than chaining sessions without a reset.

Network like you're building pipeline

Approach Oracle AI World as an opportunity to validate ideas, compare implementation approaches, and build relationships you'll rely on long after the conference ends.

• Before Vegas: List high-value accounts like customers renewing OCI contracts, partners on your SI shortlist, internal execs evaluating Fusion upgrades. Send meeting requests a few weeks out.
• On the Show Floor: Open with the business problem instead of a feature pitch. Log one specific detail per contact before you walk to the next booth.
• Each evening: Draft two-sentence follow-ups while demos are fresh. Send within 48 hours with a specific next step — a technical diligence call, shared integration requirements, or intro to your product lead.
• Before you travel: Reserve time for replies before your flight, because response rates drop quickly the further you get away from the conference.

It's tempting to schedule every hour of the conference, but back-to-back meetings can leave you too drained for the conversations that matter most. Build short breaks into your calendar to recharge, review notes, or step outside before your next meeting. Protecting a little white space helps you stay sharp through four long days of networking.

What to eat at Oracle AI World 2026

Oracle covers key meals through the Welcome Reception and The Party, so you're not buying every dinner on the Strip.[1] Still, client dinners and team outings fill the gaps around provided service. You can reserve restaurants using Navan Edge in the same chat thread where you booked your hotel and flights.

For sit-down meals, these Strip venues fit different AI World moments:

• Client dinner: CUT by Wolfgang Puck at The Palazzo handles executive steakhouse dinners with private rooms steps from the expo halls.[10]
• Team meal: Bouchon at The Venetian works for group dining with Thomas Keller's bistro fare and semi-private options for larger teams.[11]
• Executive dinner near the venue: Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian suits classic steakhouse service for partner and customer conversations minutes from the convention center.[12]
• Quick fuel between sessions: Cañonita near The Venetian Expo Center offers Mexican small plates and bar seating for fast turnarounds between Hub appointments.[13]

Finish strong on departure day

Your time at AI World isn't over until you're through LAS and back to your normal day-to-day work. Here's what to do before checkout:

• Pack the night before: Charge your gear, lay out your travel clothes, check the room for swag, chargers, and anything else you may have left behind.
• Confirm late checkout: Whether or not you remembered to request late checkout when checking in, check with the front desk or have Navan Edge's human travel experts coordinate on your behalf.
• Arrive early at the airport: After the conference you can expect long lines at LAS, so allow at least two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international.
• Submit expenses early: Upload receipts before your time at the conference blurs together, and flag lodging above your per-diem cap when you file.
• Visit the airport lounge: Get quiet time to sort notes and receipts before boarding if your airline ticket includes lounge access.
• Calendar a debrief: Reserve an hour to message new contacts and summarize conference outcomes before regular work resumes.

Make your Oracle AI World 2026 trip count

Oracle AI World 2026 rewards attendees who arrive with a plan. Book the right hotel, set a realistic travel budget, prioritize the sessions, labs, and AI World Hub experiences that support your goals, and leave room for the conversations that happen between them. That preparation makes it easier to head home with new technical knowledge, stronger partner relationships, and clear next steps for your Oracle projects.

A little planning before you arrive makes it much easier to return home with new partnerships, stronger industry connections, and a clear list of next steps. If you're heading to Oracle AI World 2026, book your flights, hotel, and partner dinners in Las Vegas with Navan Edge.

Navan is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AI world or their organizers, and this guide is not an official Oracle publication. AI World and Oracle are a trademarks of their respective owners and are used here for identification and descriptive purposes only. All schedules, pricing, venue details, and program information are subject to change; verify current details with the official organizers before you travel.

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