CMX Summit 2026: An Immersive Experience for the Future of Community

CMX Summit is back for its 12th year, and 2026 is different.

Community is evolving fast. AI is reshaping discovery and engagement. Leaders are asking harder ROI questions.

And the expectations on community teams are higher than ever.

So we’re reshaping the Summit to reflect this moment.

CMX Summit 2026 isn’t just a conference you attend. It’s a two-day, fully immersive experience built for community leaders who want to stay relevant, credible, and impactful in an AI-influenced world.

What to Expect✨

High-impact, rapid-fire keynotes

Focused. Practical. Energizing. No filler — just real frameworks and measurable impact.

🔥 Spicier hot takes + live breakout discussions

Bold ideas. Real debate. Audience participation built in.

🛠 Hands-on workshops

Tactical sessions you can apply immediately — from AI to events to knowledge strategy.

🎤 A new debate format on where community is headed

Big questions. Different perspectives. No safe answers.

💬 An (also brand new!) unconference session

Because some of the most important conversations can’t be scripted.

🍽 Shared meals + on-site experiences

We’re keeping the group intentionally intimate and the conversations flowing — lunch and dinner together, no disappearing into the city between sessions.

🎉 Evening celebrations (yes, karaoke will be making a return!)

This Year’s Focus

CMX Summit 2026 is centered around the themes shaping our industry right now:

• AI and the future of discovery

• ROI and measurable business impact

• Trust, credibility, and influence in an AI-mediated world

• Redefining the role of community teams inside modern organizations

This isn’t about vanity engagement metrics. It’s about building communities that drive real business outcomes, and proving it.

Why CMX Summit

CMX Summit brings together the most thoughtful operators, builders, and leaders in community.

If you care deeply about:

• Demonstrating impact

• Navigating AI without losing trust

• Evolving beyond outdated metrics

• And shaping what community becomes next

This is where you need to be.