What a truly unFURgettable experience Oracle AI World 2025 turned out to be! While some of the best and brightest minds gathered at The Venetian Conference and Expo Center from October 13–16 to chart the future of artificial intelligence, the real scene-stealers were the eight tiny ambassadors in the Puppy Love puppy park. The buzz around our furry crew was impossible to miss, and one lucky pup even scored a full-on moment in the spotlight, starring in an Oracle Live broadcast interview for all of AI World to see!
For busy conference-goers, the Puppy Love Party offered the perfect escape. Stepping off the bustling, high-energy expo floor, attendees strolled through white picket gates and found themselves in a world of soft fur, gentle puppy snores, and pure comfort. I overheard someone exclaim, “This must be what heaven is like!” as she passed under the puppy arch and into our cuddle zone.
This magical break from the world of bots and code was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Thomson Reuters. Known for leading innovation in legal and tax AI, the Thomson Reuters team brought unparalleled warmth to the event, spending real time with over 1,600 attendees, many of whom lingered to cuddle the sweetest Shepherd mix puppies you could ever imagine. Our partners at Wagging Tails Rescue ensured each pup was ready to be the new MVP of the show!
The Puppy Love puppy park rang out with laughter, sighs of relief, and, of course, birthday wishes for anyone who was lucky enough to celebrate with us that week. The martini-named pups, Olive, Cosmo, Tini, Gimlet, and more, delighted in endless fetch, group snuggles, and the occasional power nap on someone’s lap. Our crew quickly proved that while tech changes everything, nothing works quite as fast as a little puppy love to melt stress, spark connection, and recharge weary minds.
And this year’s party magic didn’t end there. Two of our event stars found their forever families right at Oracle AI World! Adoptions at huge conferences are rare, but the Puppy Love cuddles were simply irresistible: both Gimlet and Olive headed home to new lives after winning over their future humans right on the show floor.
It’s the ultimate workplace wellness secret, every time: just a few sweet moments with puppies can work wonders for nerves, morale, and heart. Throughout the event, smiles outnumbered spreadsheets, and laughter became the soundtrack in our corner of the conference center. If you heard cheers, it was as likely to be a puppy “zoomie” as it was a standing ovation for a keynote speaker.
A huge thank you to Thomson Reuters for your partnership and to everyone who took a breather at the Puppy Love puppy park, supported Wagging Tails Rescue, and made AI World 2025 the happiest hub in Las Vegas. Here’s to making fetch happen at the world’s smartest events, and to Gimlet and Olive for proving that every conference is better when you bring home a new best friend.