AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026

⌖ Barcelona · Auditori l'Illa

Hosted by The AI Conf

The AI Conference 2026 returns to Barcelona on November 3–4, 2026, bringing together 300+ practitioners, engineers, and product leaders building AI-first systems at scale. This isn't a conference about AI hype — it's about production-ready strategies from teams already shipping intelligent products. Hosted at Auditori l'Illa, this two-day event features 16 expert talks delivered across a single track, ensuring every attendee experiences the full depth of content without missing critical sessions. The program focuses on applied AI and LLMs, with real-world playbooks covering how teams design AI-first experiences, evaluate and iterate on prompts, build data and evaluation pipelines, and maintain safe, fast, and reliable systems at enterprise scale. What You'll Learn The conference spans the complete AI development lifecycle across eleven core tracks: - Machine Learning & Deep Learning — foundational ML/DL for classification, forecasting, and stable deployment strategies - Generative AI and LLMs — building safe, reliable systems that create, synthesize, and reason across vast datasets beyond basic API calls - Data Strategy for AI — making data quality, architecture, and lineage strategic assets that enable AI success - AI Infrastructure & MLOps — bridging POCs and enterprise-grade systems with model CI/CD, GPU optimization, and monitoring - AI-Powered Search & Information Retrieval — implementing semantic search, RAG systems, vector databases, and grounded generative outputs - Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Systems — deploying autonomous agents that plan, execute, and collaborate with minimal intervention - Robotics and Embodied AI — handling real-time control, safety protocols, and fleet management for physical world interactions - Computer Vision and Perception — optimizing models for edge devices and automating manual inspection tasks - AI Ethics, Governance, and Regulation — building compliant systems aligned with EU AI Act requirements - AI and Quantum Computing — exploring hybrid architectures and quantum-inspired optimization solutions - AI in Social Impact — addressing global challenges in health, climate, and education with high-value applications Event Format Each day delivers 8 talks from industry experts, sponsor-led sessions in dedicated rooms, and structured networking opportunities. Day 1 includes morning coffee breaks, networking breakfast, a

Sponsors: Codurance · LIDR.co +1

⌖ Barcelona

The AI Conf is a two-day artificial intelligence conference taking place in Barcelona, Spain, on 3–4 November 2026. About the conference The AI Conf provides a dedicated event for exploring artificial intelligence in Barcelona. Running across two consecutive days, it offers attendees the opportunity to set aside focused time for the subject rather than trying to cover AI within a broader, general-purpose technology event. The published listing currently confirms the event’s title, location and dates. It does not yet provide a detailed agenda, speaker line-up or breakdown of conference sessions. Specific topics, activities and session formats have therefore not been announced on the available event page. Prospective attendees should check the registration page for future programme updates before making plans. Who should consider attending? No formal audience profile or experience requirements are currently stated. The conference may be relevant to people tracking developments in artificial intelligence, but the listing does not specify whether its programme will be aimed at beginners, experienced practitioners, business leaders, developers, researchers or another particular group. Likewise, there is no published information yet about prerequisites, required software or advance preparation. If you are deciding whether the event matches your background, look for forthcoming announcements covering session levels and intended audiences. Event details - Event: The AI Conf - Dates: Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 November 2026 - City: Barcelona, Spain - Theme: Artificial intelligence - Duration: Two days A specific Barcelona venue, daily schedule, ticket options, accessibility information and organiser details are not included in the available listing. The page also does not confirm whether the programme will feature talks, panels, workshops, demonstrations or structured networking. These practical details will be important for anyone arranging travel or accommodation, so review the source page for the latest information as the conference approaches. With the event scheduled for November 2026, there is time for further programme information to be released. Save the dates now and use the official listing to monitor registration and event updates. Register for The AI Conf

◎ Online

Node-RED Con 2026 is an online conference dedicated to Node-RED and low-code automation, taking place on 3 November 2026. The event is relevant to developers, automation practitioners and builders interested in using Node-RED to create connected workflows and applications. It will be hosted online, making it accessible from anywhere; however, the event page does not currently specify a timezone. No agenda, speaker line-up, session format or experience-level requirements have been published yet. Check the event listing for programme and attendance updates as the conference approaches. Register for Node-RED Con 2026

⌖ Frankfurt · Kap Europa

Hosted by ServiceNow

ServiceNow AI Summit Frankfurt is a one-day conference on 3 November 2026 showing how organisations can apply AI to real operational challenges. Taking place from 8:30am to 6:00pm at Kap Europa, Convention Center Messe Frankfurt, the summit is designed to turn AI curiosity into practical capability. Attendees will explore how ServiceNow can act as an AI control tower, bringing AI, data and workflows together across different parts of a business. What to expect The programme combines strategic insight with practical learning, giving attendees several ways to understand and evaluate ServiceNow’s latest AI capabilities: - Innovation showcase: Explore recent ServiceNow platform developments and watch live demonstrations of AI-powered solutions. - Expert insights: Hear industry leaders, certified experts and ServiceNow customers share transformation stories, lessons and best practices. - Hands-on learning: Build technical knowledge through interactive workshops, breakout sessions and practical labs. - Networking: Meet peers, ServiceNow professionals and partners during dedicated sessions and informal meetups. Rather than focusing only on AI concepts, the summit aims to show how organisations can use the technology to address real problems. Sessions will examine how a unified platform can connect AI, enterprise data and workflows, with dedicated insights for service-oriented industries and examples of organisations using AI to drive operational transformation. The goal is for attendees to leave with strategies they can begin applying at work the following day. Who should attend? The event welcomes people at different stages of their AI journey, from those beginning to investigate enterprise AI to teams already implementing it. It is specifically aimed at ServiceNow customers, prospective customers and sponsoring partners. The mix of demonstrations, expert-led content and hands-on labs should be particularly relevant to business and technology leaders, transformation teams, platform professionals and practitioners responsible for workflows, services or AI adoption. Attendance details The organiser currently displays a registration-closed notice. Check the official page for any change in availability before making plans. Check availability and registration

⌖ Barcelona · Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya

Hosted by UBIQ Events

The 6th Digital Health Conference brings pharma, MedTech and health-tech leaders to Barcelona on 3–4 November 2026 to examine AI, data and digital medicine. Held at Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, this two-day industry conference is designed for professionals working across digital health, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, regulation, investment and patient-centred innovation. Its programme combines 20+ sessions, more than 15 keynotes, two group stand-up discussions and networking, including a cocktail night. Attendees will also have access to a dedicated event app. Topics The programme explores the strategic, clinical and commercial questions shaping digital healthcare, including: - AI and data-driven healthcare in pharma - Patient experience and patient-centric digital health - Regulation affecting digital medicine and digital therapeutics - Digital tools in drug development and clinical trials - Remote patient monitoring and evidence of solution performance - Digital biomarkers in neuroscience - AI-powered diagnosis and medical image intelligence - Hybrid care and open, integrated digital ecosystems - Digital transformation within pharma operations Announced speakers include digital health and product leaders from Medtronic, Bayer, Evinova, Abbott, Philips, Roche, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Otsuka and other healthcare organisations. Among them are Roberto Strino, AI Translator and Digital Health Innovation Manager at AstraZeneca; Irenee Colin, Digital Health Director at Medtronic; Ghaith Sankari, Director of Digital Health at Bayer; and Alexandra Kalpadaki-Smith, Associate Director of Digital Science at Evinova. Further speakers are due to be announced. Register for the 6th Digital Health Conference.

⌖ Birmingham · PwC, Birmingham

Hosted by Constructing Excellence Midlands

Explore how AI could reshape construction and business at this in-person debate in Birmingham on 3 November 2026. The CE Midlands Big AI Debate brings opposing perspectives together to examine whether artificial intelligence is a genuine game changer, or whether its risks could outweigh its rewards. Organised by Constructing Excellence Midlands and supported by the University of Wolverhampton, this thought-provoking morning event will move beyond one-sided AI hype. Industry experts will make the case for AI-driven innovation and efficiency while also confronting questions around governance, sustainability, ethics and risk. What to expect The event uses a structured debate format rather than a conventional conference agenda. Attendees will hear short arguments from speakers on both sides before contributing questions and perspectives during an open audience debate. Slido questions and a concluding audience vote will make the room part of the discussion rather than a passive observer. Confirmed contributors include: - Barrie Diffin, speaking on AI risks, governance and sustainability through The Next Excavator: Leadership in the Age of AI - Alistair Wilson, presenting the benefits and advantages of AI - Jessica Southworth, addressing AI risks, governance and sustainability - Further speakers and closing contributors are still to be confirmed The programme begins at 8:00am with registration, tea, coffee, pastries and fruit. Audience questions start at 8:30am, followed by the main speaker arguments from 8:45am. The open debate begins at 9:25am, with closing remarks, an audience vote and further networking from 10:00am. The event concludes at 10:30am. Who should attend? This debate is relevant to construction and business leaders, project teams, innovators and other professionals considering AI’s impact on their organisations. It is designed for both people already using AI at work and those only beginning to explore its potential. No particular level of technical expertise is specified; the focus is on practical perspectives, responsible adoption and informed industry discussion. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: University of Wolverhampton