Vistara is an in-person, hands-on AI experience built specifically for digital agencies. It focuses on how AI fits into real agency operations, delivery, and client services, not theory or trends. The goal is to help agencies understand where AI adds real value today and how to apply it in practical, sustainable ways.

Do I need AI experience to attend Vistara?

No. You do not need a technical background or prior AI experience. Vistara is not a coding event. The focus is on understanding, decision-making, and practical application rather than building models or learning complex technical concepts.

Can I attend Vistara with my team?

Yes. Agencies are encouraged to attend with key team members such as COOs, operations leads, or heads of delivery. Attending together helps teams align in real time and return with a shared plan.

Is Vistara beginner-friendly or advanced?

Vistara is designed for agencies at all stages of AI adoption. Beginners gain clarity and confidence, while more advanced agencies gain depth, structure, and better decision frameworks.

Vistara takes place from May 11 to May 13, 2026, beginning with a welcome reception on May 11 followed by two full working days on May 12 and 13.

Vistara Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who organizes Vistara?

Vistara is organized and led by E2M Solutions, a global growth partner with over 13 years of experience supporting more than 400 digital agencies across delivery, operations, and scale.

Q: Will I learn how to offer AI services to clients?

Yes. Vistara covers how agencies are packaging, positioning, and delivering AI-enabled services using real-world examples, with an emphasis on responsible delivery, realistic expectations, and services that fit existing agency workflows.

Q: What topics does Vistara cover?

Topics include AI in agency operations and delivery, real AI automations improving margins, packaging and selling AI services, tools that are working (and not), leading AI adoption inside teams, and building a realistic AI roadmap.

Quick answers to common questions about Vistara, the in-person AI event for digital agencies in Austin, Texas (May 11-13, 2026).

About Vistara

What is Vistara?

Vistara is an in-person, hands-on AI event for digital agencies. It’s designed to help agency owners and teams understand how AI actually fits into agency operations and how to apply it in real, practical ways including client-facing services.

Is Vistara only for agencies?

Yes. Vistara is intentionally built only for digital agencies and agency teams. It is not open to freelancers, solo consultants, vendors, or non-agency businesses. This agency-only focus is what allows for honest conversations, shared context, and practical problem-solving throughout the event.

Who organizes Vistara?

Vistara is organized and led by E2M Solutions. E2M is a global growth partner that has spent over 13 years supporting more than 400 digital agencies across delivery, operations, and scale. The same practical agency experience E2M brings to client work is brought directly into the Vistara experience.

Who Should Attend

Who should attend Vistara?

Vistara is designed for people responsible for making and executing decisions inside agencies. This includes:

Web design agency owners
Full-service digital agency owners
SEO and performance marketing agency owners
Agency leaders involved in operations, delivery, systems, or growth

If you run or help lead a digital agency and want to understand how AI fits into your business, Vistara is built for you.

Is Vistara good for web design agencies?

Yes. Web design agencies are a core audience for Vistara, alongside agencies focused on SEO, paid media, content, eCommerce, and full-service digital delivery. The content is designed to apply across agency models because the core challenges around AIefficiency, delivery, margins, and servicesare shared.

Do I need AI experience to attend?

No. You don’t need a technical background or prior AI experience. Vistara is not a coding event. The focus is on clear understanding, practical application, and better decision-makingnot on building models or learning complex technical concepts.

Can I attend with my team?

Yes. Many agencies attend with key leaders such as a COO, operations lead, or head of delivery. Attending together enables real-time alignment and ensures your team leaves with a shared plan, not disconnected takeaways.

To support this, Vistara offers an Agency VIP Pass. It admits up to three attendees from the same agency for less than the cost of two Individual Passes.

Should I bring my team or attend alone?

Both options work, but bringing your team creates a clear advantage. When owners and operators attend together, you can make decisions in real time, align on priorities during sessions, and skip the usual post-event bottleneck where good ideas stall. If you can only send one person, it should be the person directly responsible for implementing AI inside your agency.

To make team attendance easier, Vistara offers an Agency VIP Pass. It admits up to three people from the same agency for less than the cost of two Individual Passes.

What You'll Learn

Will I learn how to offer AI services to clients?

What topics does Vistara cover?

Vistara covers practical AI applications for digital agencies, including:

How AI fits into agency operations and delivery workflows
Real AI automations agencies are using to save time and improve margins
How to package and sell AI services to clients
Which AI tools and approaches are working (and which aren’t)
How to lead AI adoption inside your team without overwhelming them
Building a realistic AI roadmap for your agency

Is this beginner-friendly or advanced?

Vistara is designed for agencies at all stages of AI adoption. You don’t need to be an AI expert, but you should be ready to engage seriously with how AI applies to your business. The content balances clarity for beginners with depth for agencies already experimenting with AI.

Event Format

Is Vistara a conference or a workshop?

Vistara is best described as a working experience. There are structured sessions and expert-led discussions, but a significant portion of the event is interactive and hands-on. Attendees work through ideas, review real workflows, and apply what they’re learning directly to their own agency context. The goal is to leave with decisions made and a clear plan, not just inspiration.

Is Vistara a sales or vendor event?

No. Vistara is not a sales-driven or vendor-led event. There are no sponsored pitches and no tool demos disguised as sessions. An optional AI-related offer may be shared by the E2M team, but it’s not the focus of the experience, and there’s no pressure to buy.

What makes Vistara different from other AI events?

Vistara is different because:

It’s agency-only (everyone speaks the same language)
It focuses on real implementation, not trends
It avoids hype and futurism
It’s built around real agency workflows and decisions
It’s designed for clarity, alignment, and execution

The experience is intentionally small, practical, and community-driven.

How is Vistara different from general AI conferences?

Most AI conferences are broad by design. They cover AI across many industries, roles, and theoretical use cases.

Vistara is built exclusively for digital agencies. Every session is grounded in agency realities: client delivery, margins, team structure, pricing, and how to responsibly package AI into services clients will actually trust and pay for.

Because everyone in the room operates in the same context, conversations go deeper, examples stay relevant, and takeaways translate directly into decisions you can implement inside your agency.

Event Details

When is Vistara?

Vistara runs from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Monday, May 11:
- 2 PM: Optional pre-event kayaking
- 6 PM: Welcome reception
Tuesday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 13:
- Full working days
- Vistara concludes at 5 PM on Wed., May 13

Where is Vistara held?

Vistara will take place at Hotel Van Zandt, 605 Davis St, Austin, Texas.

Attendees have access to a discounted hotel block at Hotel Van Zandt. The hotel reservation link is included in the Vistara confirmation email.

How long is the event?

Vistara is a two-day conference, with optional arrival-day activities.

The core event runs Tuesday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 13.

Monday, May 11 includes:

An optional pre-event kayaking experience on Lady Bird Lake at 2:00 PM
The official Vistara Welcome Reception at 6:00 PM, where the community comes together before the main sessions begin

This structure lets you settle in, make meaningful connections early, and start the conference fully engaged.

How many people will attend Vistara?

Attendance is intentionally limited. Vistara is designed as a small, focused experience with approximately 250 agency leaders, so conversations stay useful, sessions remain interactive, and everyone has space to participate.

Is the Vistara event recorded?

Sessions will be recorded. However, Vistara will not offer a livestream option, since the experience focuses on in-room discussion

Logistics & Registration

How do I register for Vistara?

You can register directly through the Vistara website at www.joinvistara.com. Passes are available while space lasts. Because attendance is limited, registering early is recommended.

Reserve Your Vistara Pass

Is there a group discount for agency teams?

Yes. Vistara offers an Agency VIP Pass that admits up to three attendees from the same agency for less than the cost of two Individual Passes.

Many agency leaders choose this option so AI strategy and implementation knowledge doesn’t live with just one person, and teams can align and move faster once they’re back at work.

What's included in the ticket price?

Your Vistara ticket includes:

Full access to all sessions on May 12–13
Lunch on both conference days
A Welcome Reception on May 11
A Sponsor Reception on May 12
Hands-on working sessions focused on practical AI automations
Direct access to speakers and the E2M AI leadership team
Meaningful connection with agency owners and operators

Are accommodations included?

Accommodations are not included in the ticket price.
We have secured a discounted room block at Hotel Van Zandt, the Vistara host venue. The booking link is included in your Vistara confirmation email.

What should I prepare before attending?

No formal preparation is required. Bringing context about your agency, your services, team structure, current challenges, and questions about AI will help you get more value from the experience. Come ready to engage, ask questions, and work alongside other agency leaders.

Audience Fit

Is Vistara worth it for small agencies?

Yes. Vistara is designed around readiness and willingness to apply AI, not agency size. Small agencies often benefit significantly because they can move faster once they have clarity. If you’re actively serving clients and want to improve efficiency, margins, or service offerings, Vistara is relevant regardless of team size.

Who should NOT attend Vistara?

Vistara is not designed for:

Freelancers or solo consultants
Non-agency businesses
Vendors or tool sellers looking to pitch products
Anyone looking for passive, sit-and-listen conference content
Those chasing AI trends without interest in real implementation
Attendees unwilling to engage openly or share honestly

Is Vistara right for my agency if we're just getting started with AI?

Yes. You don’t need prior AI experience to attend. Vistara is designed for agencies at all stages from just getting started to actively experimenting. The focus is on practical understanding and decision-making, so you can apply AI in ways that make sense for your agency, regardless of where you’re starting.

Can vendors or service providers attend Vistara?

Vistara is designed exclusively for digital agency owners and agency team members. This focus keeps conversations practical, peer-driven, and grounded in real agency operations.

Vendors and service providers are not able to attend as general participants. Those interested in sponsoring Vistara may reach out to julia@e2msolutions.com.

Additional Questions

Will I get recordings or materials after the event?

Some materials may be shared with attendees, but Vistara is designed as an in-person, experiential event. The primary value comes from being present, engaging with speakers and other agencies, and building your AI plan during the working sessions.

Can I get a refund if I can't attend?

We have a simple refund policy:

Full refund within 24 hours of purchase
After 24 hours and up to 10 days before the event, we’ll gladly offer you a credit toward a future Vistara or E2M event
Within 10 days of the event, we’re unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits.

Is there a virtual attendance option?

No. Vistara is designed as an in-person experience. The hands-on working sessions, small-group format, and community focus require physical presence to deliver full value.

How do I stay updated on Vistara news and speakers?

Follow Vistara on social media or subscribe to updates through the website. Speaker announcements, agenda details, and event updates will be shared as we approach May 2026.

Choose Your Experience

Priority Access pricing available through March 14!

Priority Access VIP Pass

Join us for the full Vistara AI Agency event experience.

$1099$999

per ticket

(savings of $100)

Priority Access pricing available through March 14

Priority Access Agency
VIP Pass

Best value for teams ready to move fast—together.

$3297$1,749

Total (for up to 3 tickets)

(savings up to $1,548!)

Space is limited. This is an implementation-focused event, not a mega-conference.

For any questions regarding VIP Pass purchases, or if you’re looking to buy more than 3 passes,
please reach out to us directly at julia@e2msolutions.com

Still Have Questions?

If you don’t see your question answered here: