SaaStr AI 2026, the premier event for AI in Business-to-Business (B2B) software, is experiencing significant growth, with attendance and sponsorship up 132% compared to the previous year. The conference, scheduled for May 12-14 in the San Francisco Bay Area, highlights the profound shift towards AI-native solutions across the B2B landscape. The event will feature a robust lineup of industry leaders, including executives from Databricks, Replit, Vercel, Anthropic, and Cloudflare.
The official SaaStr.ai social media account announced the event, stating, > "Join the Best of the Best in AI + B2B at https://t.co/wumhAyDLbA 2026 May 12-14 in SF Bay!! CTO Databricks CEO Replit COO Vercel CEO Lovable CEO Gamma CAIO Atlassian CSO Cloudflare CEO Owner SVP Anthropic CTO Abridge CEO Relevance AI EVP Agentforce CTO Glyphic + 100s more!" This tweet underscores the high-caliber participation expected at the conference.
The surge in interest reflects a broader industry trend where traditional B2B software vendors are being supplanted by AI-first companies. SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin noted that the event effectively lost almost 100% of its non-AI sponsors from previous years, with new sponsors almost exclusively being AI companies. This shift indicates a re-allocation of budgets towards AI transformation initiatives within enterprises.
Attendees are also increasingly from AI-native companies and those actively exploring AI integration, rather than traditional B2B buyers. The conference agenda is packed with tactical sessions on deploying AI agents at scale, shipping AI products, and restructuring organizations around AI-native operating models. Databricks, a leader in data and AI, continues to be a pivotal player in enabling enterprises to build and deploy AI solutions. Replit, known for its collaborative coding platform, is at the forefront of AI-powered development, while Vercel focuses on accelerating web development with AI-driven tools. Anthropic, a prominent AI safety and research company, is also contributing to the B2B AI discussion, emphasizing responsible AI deployment.
The event will delve into critical topics such as AI agents in production, AI-orchestrated Go-To-Market (GTM) playbooks, and new pricing models for AI solutions. It also features CXO Summits tailored for Chief Revenue Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, and other C-suite executives navigating the AI transition. The focus on practical implementation and real-world case studies highlights the maturity of AI applications in the B2B sector.
