Festival
An annual international festival of AI-era advertising
Atlanta AI Ad Fest (AIAF) is an annual international festival and competition organized by SouArt Alliance, a Georgia-registered nonprofit organization.
Based in Atlanta and open to creators worldwide, AIAF brings together human creativity, artificial intelligence, advertising, film, brands, and emerging creative culture.
Born in Atlanta. Open to the World.
It’s not just about AI. It’s about how we create the future.
AIAF 2026 · Inaugural Edition
Organized by
SouArt Alliance
Founding Organization
a Georgia-registered nonprofit organization
About SouArt →The Road to AIAF 2026
August 2026
Festival Launch
Atlanta AI Ad Fest officially launches its inaugural edition.
August–September 2026
Founding Partners Announced on a Rolling Basis
Inaugural brand, institutional, and founding partners will be announced as confirmed.
August–September 2026
2026 Jury Announced on a Rolling Basis
The inaugural international jury will be announced as members are confirmed.
September 15, 2026
AIAF 2026 Registration Opens
Registration opens worldwide on September 15, 2026. Registration is not yet open.
Late September 2026
Official Brand Exclusive Tracks Launch
Four official Brand Partners and their creative briefs are announced — three Featured Brand Partners and one Inaugural Presenting Brand Partner.
October 25, 2026
Entries Close
AIAF 2026 global call for entries officially closes.
November 10, 2026
Finalists Announced
AIAF 2026 Official Selection and Finalists officially announced.
November 22, 2026 · Atlanta
AIAF 2026 Awards Night
Finalist Screening · Awards Ceremony · Best of Festival Live Vote
Red Carpet · Jury · Creators · Brands · Industry Guests
Venue to be announced
All dates in US Eastern Time (ET).
AIAF 2026 Awards Night · November 22, 2026 · Atlanta · Finalist Screening · Awards Ceremony · Best of Festival Live Vote · Red Carpet · Jury · Creators · Brands · Industry Guests · Venue to be announced.
The first edition only happens once.
AI is the medium. Creativity is the standard.