XPRIZE Visioneering

Region

US - Pacific West

Timing

October (Typically)

Dates

2026
Monday
Feb
16
- 02
Mar
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Tuesday
Feb
17
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Thursday
Feb
19
- 23
Feb

Overview

The XPRIZE Visioneering Summit brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and philanthropists to design prize competitions that tackle humanity’s grand challenges. Unlike a traditional conference, Visioneering is part think tank, part design sprint, and part global collaboration—where bold ideas are transformed into actionable prize concepts with real-world impact.

HIGHLIGHTS

🚀 Moonshot Thinking – Visioneers focus on audacious goals in areas like space exploration, AI, health, energy, climate, and education, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

🌍 Humanity’s Biggest Challenges – Each year centers on urgent issues, with teams working to define prize models that incentivize breakthroughs and accelerate solutions.

✨ Collaborative Innovation – Cross-disciplinary groups of experts, investors, and creatives co-design competition frameworks that can mobilize talent and capital worldwide.

💡 From Concept to Competition – Many of XPRIZE’s landmark prizes—including ocean cleanup, carbon removal, and AI safety—were first envisioned at Visioneering.

🤝 Global Network – The event convenes leaders from business, philanthropy, government, and science, fostering partnerships that extend far beyond the summit.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing
Annually held over 2 days in late September/early October. Starts on a Thursday. (Same Day of Week)
Event location is usually Los Angeles/Beverly Hills, but rotates based on sponsors/theme.
Invitation-only event; no public application.
Invitation-only event; no public ticketing.
No traditional Preview Day; first day is the official start.
The XPRIZE Visioneering Summit brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and philanthropists to design prize competitions that tackle humanity’s grand challenges. Unlike a traditional conference, Visioneering is part think tank, part design sprint, and part global collaboration—where bold ideas are transformed into actionable prize concepts with real-world impact.
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