1. About CAIN 2026
CAIN is the flagship conference on AI Engineering, bringing together researchers and practitioners working on software engineering for AI (SE4AI) and the engineering of AI-enabled systems. The 2026 edition will be held in Rio de Janeiro and co-located with ICSE 2026, the premier conference in Software Engineering. This co-location provides strong visibility and access to a broad and diverse community of researchers, engineers, tool builders, and technology leaders.
We look forward to partnering with you to support and grow this community at CAIN 2026.
2. Why Sponsor CAIN 2026?
Sponsoring CAIN provides access to a growing global community focused on the practical engineering of AI systems. Benefits include:
- Visibility to researchers and professionals at the front line of AI engineering.
- Engagement with decision-makers from academia, industry, and government.
- Brand exposure through the conference website, proceedings, and venue.
- Recruitment potential across SE, AI, and data-centric talent pools.
- Opportunity to showcase tools, platforms, products, and case studies.
- Proximity to ICSE 2026, significantly increasing exposure and foot traffic.
CAIN is rapidly becoming a central venue for organisations interested in the engineering of AI-enabled systems.
3. Sponsorship Levels
CAIN offers a flexible range of sponsorship levels suitable for different budgets and engagement goals. All levels include logo placement on the CAIN website and acknowledgment during the conference.
Sponsorship Benefits Overview
| Benefit | Bronze (Euro 1000) | Silver (Euro 2000) | Gold (Euro 3000) | Platinum (Euro 4000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on conference website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo in proceedings | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Social or networking event branding | – | – | – | Optional |
| Acknowledgement during opening/closing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom engagement options | – | – | Optional | Optional |
4. Expected Audience and Impact
CAIN 2026 will attract a wide range of participants:
- Researchers in AI Engineering and Software Engineering
- Practitioners building AI-enabled systems
- Architects and engineering managers
- Developers and infrastructure engineers
- Policymakers and regulators
- Tool makers, platform providers, and startups
Because of co-location with ICSE, sponsors benefit from significantly increased exposure and potential foot traffic from thousands of attendees.
5. Important Dates
- Early sponsorship confirmation is recommended for inclusion in printed materials.
- Deadlines for logo submission, exhibitor details, and promotional materials will be communicated upon confirmation.
6. Contact Information
For sponsorship enquiries, customised packages, or confirmation details, please contact:
Xavier Franch: xavier.franch@upc.edu
Qinghua Lu: qinghua.lu@data61.csiro.au
7. Terms and Conditions
- Sponsorship benefits are activated after payment confirmation.
- Cancellation and refund policies will follow the main ICSE/CAIN event guidelines.
- Logos and promotional materials must be provided in required formats by stated deadlines.