Festival
Atlanta AI Ad Fest is a quarterly international creative festival presented by SouArt Alliance, a Georgia-registered nonprofit organization.
Born in Atlanta and open to creators worldwide, the festival brings together creative talent, brands, filmmakers, designers, and emerging technologies to explore what advertising can become in the age of artificial intelligence.
It’s not just about AI. It’s about how we create the future.
Fall 2026 · Inaugural Edition
Presented by
SouArt Alliance
Presenting Organization
a Georgia-registered nonprofit organization
About SouArt →The Road to Fall 2026
August 2026
Festival Launch
Atlanta AI Ad Fest officially launches its inaugural edition.
August 2026
Founding Partners Announcement
Presenting organization and founding technology partner confirmed.
Late August 2026
2026 Jury Announcement
Inaugural jury members announced as confirmed.
September 8, 2026
Global Creator Call Opens
Worldwide entries open for the Fall 2026 challenge.
September 2026
Featured Brand Challenge Launch
Featured Brand Partner and official creative brief announced.
October 20, 2026
Entries Close
Submission deadline for the inaugural edition.
November 10, 2026
Finalists Announced
Shortlist published ahead of AIAF Awards Night.
November 21, 2026 · Atlanta
AIAF Awards Night
Finalist Screening · Awards Ceremony
Venue to be announced
All dates in US Eastern Time (ET).
AIAF Awards Night — Finalist Screening · Awards Ceremony. Atlanta, Georgia · Venue to be announced.
The first edition only happens once.
AI is the medium. Creativity is the standard.