Festival
An annual international festival of AI-era advertising
Atlanta AI Ad Fest (AIAF) is an annual international festival and competition co-organized by SouArt Alliance, a Georgia-registered nonprofit organization, and Atlanta International Art Academy (AIAA).
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
Atlanta International Art Academy (AIAA)
Co-Organizer
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 Opened
Registration opened worldwide on September 15, 2026 and remains open until November 15, 2026.
October 15, 2026
Brand Tracks Launch
Two Atlanta-born brands — The Home Depot and Chick-fil-A. Creators choose one for their AIAF 2026 entry.
November 15, 2026
Entries Close
AIAF 2026 global call for entries officially closes.
December 1, 2026
Finalists Announced
AIAF 2026 Official Selection and Finalists officially announced.
December 10, 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 · December 10, 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.