AI for Science Big Sky 2026

Sunday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Montage in Big Sky, Montana

2026 AI for Science Retreat is an invite-only gathering hosted by Edison Scientific, bringing together scientists, AI researchers, industry leaders, philanthropists, and investors to discuss how AI can accelerate scientific discovery.

Over two and a half days, the program will include talks, focused sessions, breakout conversations, outdoor activities, and unstructured time, set in Big Sky.

Talks and discussions with researchers, builders, and practitioners working on AI for science
Sessions focused on key opportunities, challenges, and open questions in the field
Time with other attendees, including scientists, AI researchers, funders, and company builders
Outdoor activities and Western-themed dinners. Cowboy boots and hats are encouraged

A detailed agenda will be shared with confirmed attendees closer to the gathering.

Sunday, October 4
Guest arrivals
Welcome drinks + dinner
Monday, October 5
Optional morning activity
Breakfast
Morning programming
Lunch
Afternoon programming
Optional afternoon activity
Offsite dinner
Tuesday, October 6
Optional morning activity
Breakfast
Morning programming
Closing lunch
Guest departures
Timing
The gathering begins with welcome drinks at 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 4 and concludes after lunch at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6.
Venue
Montage Big Sky
995 Settlement Trail
Big Sky, MT 59716
Hotel Accommodations
Edison has reserved a block of rooms at Montage Big Sky and will handle hotel accommodations for all confirmed attendees. Rooms will be reserved for check-in on October 4 and check-out on October 6, unless you indicate on the RSVP form that you will not be attending the full event.

If you confirm your attendance, you will automatically be assigned a room. There is no need to contact the hotel directly to book your stay. Additional hotel details will be shared with confirmed attendees closer to the event.
Flights
Guests are responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights. To make travel as straightforward as possible, we have secured optional group flights from San Francisco (SFO), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS).

You may book your own travel or opt into one of the group flight options.

If you are travelling from another city, or would prefer different flight times, our travel coordinator, Donna Eldred, will be happy to assist with arranging the most suitable itinerary for you. For any travel enquiries, please contact Donna at edisonscientific@volare.travel.

Complimentary ground transfers will be provided between Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) and Montage Big Sky on the main arrival and departure days.

We strongly recommend selecting one of the group flights where possible. Bozeman is a small regional airport with limited flight availability, particularly on direct services. The selected flights have been chosen to arrive comfortably before the start of programming, depart after the event concludes, allow guests to travel alongside fellow attendees, ensure your arrival and departure align with the scheduled shuttle transfers, and enable us to provide support should travel disruptions occur.
Booking a Group Flight
If you would like to reserve a seat on one of the group flights, please indicate your preference in the RSVP link.

As group flight reservations must be confirmed together and availability is limited, we kindly ask that you register your interest as soon as possible. Our travel team expects to finalise all group bookings within the next 10 days, after which availability cannot be guaranteed.

Once you have registered your interest, the travel team will contact you directly, on the email address you have provided, to confirm your reservation, answer any questions and arrange secure payment before your ticket is issued.

If the group flights do not suit your plans, or you miss the booking deadline, we would still be happy to assist with arranging alternative flights from anywhere in the world. Please contact Donna on our travel team at edisonscientific@volare.travel for assistance.
Group Flight Options
San Francisco (SFO)
Outbound: United UA562 — departs SFO 12:00pm, arrives BZN 3:19pm, Sun Oct 4
Return: United UA1702 — departs BZN 4:22pm, arrives SFO 5:59pm, Tue Oct 6

New York (EWR)
Outbound: United UA297 — departs EWR 7:45am, arrives BZN 10:25am, Sun Oct 4
Return: United UA4669 + UA1209 — departs BZN 4:24pm, arrives EWR 12:57am, Wed Oct 7*
*Return involves a Tuesday evening connection through Chicago, arriving Wednesday 1am

Boston (BOS)
Outbound: United UA2348 + UA513 — departs BOS 9:30am, arrives BZN 3:28pm, Sun Oct 4 (connection through Denver)
Return: United UA4669 + UA1779 — departs BZN 4:24pm, arrives BOS 12:59am, Wed Oct 7*
*Return involves a Tuesday evening connection through Chicago, arriving Wednesday 1am
Airport Transfers
Edison will provide transportation between Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Montage Big Sky for confirmed attendees. To help us coordinate airport transfers, please share your flight details with bigsky2026@edisonscientific.com once your travel is booked.
Attire
Montage Big Sky has a down-to-earth but elegant style. Smart, comfortable attire is appropriate throughout the gathering, including collared shirts, blouses, nice jeans, slacks, and comfortable layers.

Bring your cowboy boots, hats and other western-themed attire. They'll be right at home for our Western-themed dinners and activities.
Arrival
Hotel check-in begins at 4 pm. The gathering will begin with welcome drinks at 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 4.
Departure
Programming will conclude with lunch on Tuesday, October 6 at 1:00 PM.

Please confirm your attendance

RSVP
For questions about the gathering, travel, or logistics, please contact Lauren Jaeger and the Edison Scientific events team at:
bigsky2026@edisonscientific.com