VentureBeat’s Transform 2026 event, scheduled for July 14–15 in Menlo Park, is seeking the ten most groundbreaking autonomous agent technologies currently reshaping enterprise AI. This year’s focus shifts beyond basic generative AI towards sophisticated, self-operating agents capable of complex business workflows.
The Shift to Autonomous Agents
The AI landscape is rapidly evolving. While generative AI excels at content creation, the next frontier lies in agentic AI : systems that can independently reason, plan, and execute tasks to deliver measurable business value. Transform 2026 is dedicated to showcasing the most advanced solutions in this space, including:
- Enterprise Agentic Orchestration: Managing and coordinating multiple AI agents for complex operations.
- LLM Observability & Evaluation (LLMOps): Monitoring and refining large language model performance in real-world applications.
- RAG Infrastructure: Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems for enhanced AI accuracy and relevance.
- Inference Platforms & Optimization: Efficient deployment and scaling of AI models.
- Agentic AI Security & Identity: Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of autonomous agents.
Why This Matters
The move towards autonomous agents isn’t just technical—it’s driven by growing demand for AI that delivers tangible ROI. Companies want solutions that do work, not just talk about it. The event seeks to highlight technologies that are ready to move beyond proof-of-concept and into enterprise-scale deployment.
Opportunity for Innovators
Selected companies will present their agentic AI solutions to an audience of hundreds of industry leaders, receiving live feedback from a panel of top tech experts. Beyond the stage, VentureBeat will provide exclusive editorial coverage to millions of readers, giving selected technologies maximum exposure.
Who Should Apply?
The event welcomes companies building agentic AI in two categories:
- Seed to Series A Startups: (Raised $50M or less) – Companies with early-stage but promising autonomous agent technologies.
- Series B+ Startups & Corporate Units: (Raised/Allocated over $50M) – More established players with mature solutions.
The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT.
“The goal is to identify technologies that aren’t just innovative, but demonstrably valuable to enterprises. This isn’t about potential; it’s about impact.”
Submit your application here.
