AIDataTech Connect: Global Virtual Networking Event for AI, Data & Tech Pros

⌖ Amsterdam · EDGE Workspaces Olympic

Hosted by Ladies Build With AI

Explore the environmental, social and economic cost of AI in a hands-on World AI Week workshop in Amsterdam on 5 October 2026. Part of World AI Week 2026, this practical four-hour session looks beyond AI hype and productivity gains to ask a more difficult question: what does using AI actually cost? Attendees will examine the energy, water, data, governance and social consequences behind AI systems, and learn how to make more informed decisions when building or using AI products at work. What to expect Rather than framing responsible AI as an abstract debate, the workshop combines awareness-building, practical examples and a hands-on building exercise. It is designed to help participants understand the systems they rely on without making them feel guilty for using AI. During the session, you will: - Develop a clearer picture of AI’s environmental, social and economic costs - Explore simple tracking tools, comparisons and discussion prompts that make AI usage more tangible - Learn to use AI more efficiently, including the practical skill of context-window management - Build a solution during the hands-on portion of the workshop - Leave with approaches you can continue applying and share within your organisation The exact programme will be announced closer to the event. Pizza and drinks will be provided, creating space to continue the discussion and meet others interested in responsible AI, sustainability and practical product building. Who is it for? The workshop takes an accessible, practical approach and is relevant to people who use or build with AI and want to understand its wider impact. This is a “ladies first” event: everyone is welcome, but women will receive priority to attend. The event is organised by Marta from Ladies Build With AI, a community helping women gain practical AI skills by building real-world projects, together with Madalina Buzdugan, a sustainability director who helps fast-growing companies turn sustainability and AI from buzzwords into strategy. Venue and practical details… Register for this event

⌖ Bangkok · Hotel Nikko Bangkok

The MarTech Summit Bangkok brings 300+ senior marketing, digital and CX leaders to Hotel Nikko Bangkok on 6 October 2026 for a full day of MarTech strategy, AI insights and high-value networking. Now in its fifth flagship edition, the summit focuses on scaling marketing impact, sharpening strategy and using technology to create better customer experiences. Rather than delivering broad introductory content, it is designed as a closed-door, curation-first gathering where senior decision-makers can discuss practical challenges, compare approaches and form relevant business connections. Four themes shaping marketing in 2026 The full agenda is organised around four areas: - Future Trends & Consumer Evolution , understanding changing customer expectations and the forces reshaping modern marketing - Insights & Personalisation , turning customer and business data into more relevant experiences - Technology & AI in Marketing , exploring how AI, automation and emerging MarTech capabilities can support marketing strategy - Brand & Creative , examining the relationship between technology, creativity and brand-building Sessions feature senior leaders from regional and global organisations including Agoda, UOB Thailand, Adobe, True Corporation, Lotus’s, Mastercard and Krungthai Bank. The emphasis is on real-world strategy rather than theory, with contributors sharing practical experience from established brands and businesses. A full day of discussion and connection Attendees can expect a varied conference format featuring case studies, panel discussions, fireside chats and one-to-one meetings. Networking runs throughout the day, beginning with morning registration and continuing through to an evening drinks reception. This structure gives participants multiple ways to exchange ideas, discover potential partners and hold more focused conversations outside the main sessions.… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam · TBA

Hosted by SourceHive

Explore how to build fast, secure AI systems powered by real-time data at this World Summit AI side event in Amsterdam. Taking place on Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 GMT+2, Intelligence in Motion brings SourceHive to Europe for the first time. The session tackles a pressing technical and organisational question: how can teams develop intelligent systems at speed without losing control of the data behind them? Affiliated with World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026, this two-hour event combines candid panel discussion, a live technical demonstration and audience-led conversation. The Amsterdam venue is still to be announced. What to expect The programme begins with a 30-minute, fast-moving panel debate examining secure, real-time data intelligence from three distinct perspectives: - The Visionary will unpack the architecture behind real-time data intelligence and explain why security should be designed into a system from day one rather than added later. - The Practitioner will address operational realities including data leakage, compliance pressure and the cost of getting AI governance wrong. - The Ecosystem Connector will connect current technical work with the direction the wider industry needs to take. Speaker profiles for the full panel are due to be announced. Following the debate, Hood Khizer, Chief Science Officer at AHOY Technology, will lead a live, on-stage demonstration showing how secure data intelligence moves from an abstract concept to a working system in real time. The final part of the session opens the floor to attendees. Rather than limiting participation to a short, formal Q&A, the organisers want the room to challenge assumptions, raise difficult questions and share what is happening inside their own projects and organisations. Who should attend? This event is designed for people already working deep within AI and data architecture as well as those beginning to navigate real-time data systems. It will be particularly relevant to developers, architects, technical leaders, AI practitioners, governance and compliance professionals, founders, creators and technologists interested in building responsible intelligent products.… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hosted by Datacove

EARL 2026 brings three days of practical R, Python and AI/ML insight to Brighton, helping organisations turn advanced data capabilities into real-world impact. Running 6–8 October 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00 each day, this cross-sector international Data Intelligence conference explores how organisations are transforming decision-making, products and services through data. It takes place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront, a seafront venue near Brighton Pier and The Lanes in Brighton. What to expect EARL stands for Enterprise Applications of the R and Python Language. While the conference retains its strong roots in the R and Python communities, its 2026 programme broadens the conversation to reflect the fast-changing data intelligence landscape. Abstracts span R, Python, SQL, Rust and modern AI/ML tooling, with a consistent emphasis on practical applications and commercial impact. Across the three-day programme, attendees can expect: - Presentations demonstrating data intelligence in practice - Workshops covering relevant methods, platforms and techniques - Keynotes addressing developments across data, analytics and technology - Sessions focused on R, Python, analytics and AI/ML tooling - Dedicated opportunities to meet practitioners, technology leaders and data-driven organisations The complete agenda and speaker line-up are still to be announced, making this an early opportunity to secure a place before the detailed programme is published. Who should attend? The conference is designed for a broad professional audience, from members of the R and Python communities and hands-on data practitioners to senior data and technology leaders. It will also be relevant to organisations already applying data-driven innovation,or seeking practical examples of how advanced analytics and AI can improve decisions, services and products. Its cross-sector and international focus should make EARL particularly valuable for attendees who want to compare approaches beyond their own industry, discover how different teams are deploying modern data capabilities, and build relationships across the wider analytics community. Tickets and venue… Register for this event

⌖ Birmingham · NEC Campus

Hosted by Venture Marketing Group Ltd

Explore AI technologies, blended learning and practical L&D solutions at World of Learning 2026, at the NEC in Birmingham on 6–7 October. Designed for learning and development professionals, this two-day event combines a large, free-to-attend exhibition with a paid conference programme for senior L&D practitioners. It offers a focused opportunity to compare suppliers, examine new approaches to workplace learning and discuss the issues shaping the profession. Explore the exhibition More than 150 learning and development suppliers will showcase solutions spanning AI technologies, blended learning services and other areas of the L&D market. Beyond the exhibition stands, visitors can access over 70 free seminars, making this a practical way to gather ideas and hear different perspectives without purchasing a conference pass. The exhibition programme also includes: - Roundtable sessions for collaborative discussion - Interactive zones and special features - A dedicated Mental Wellbeing Zone - The Life Skills Lounge - An Exhibition Keynote fireside chat on day two This mix of supplier discovery, seminar content and interactive activities should suit L&D professionals looking to research technologies, benchmark possible solutions or build their knowledge across multiple areas in one visit. Upgrade for the L&D Conference Alongside the free exhibition, the paid World of Learning Conference provides a comprehensive two-day programme addressing the vital issues facing senior L&D professionals. Conference delegates can expect engaging seminars, interactive panel sessions and collaborative roundtables, supported by enhanced networking opportunities and exclusive delegate perks. The conference format is particularly relevant to L&D leaders and senior practitioners who want deeper discussion and peer exchange, while the exhibition remains accessible to the wider learning and development community. Early Bird offers are available for conference places secured by 5 July 2026. Further programme and visitor information is available on the official event website. Venue and times The event takes place in Hall 19 at the NEC Campus in Birmingham: - Tuesday 6 October 2026: 9am–5pm - Wednesday 7 October 2026: 9am–4pm… Register for this event

⌖ Leeds · Elland Road Stadium

Hosted by Cyber News Group

A one-day cyber security conference at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds on 6 October 2026, helping CISOs and IT leaders confront AI scams, deepfakes and ransomware. The Future of Cyber Security brings its established UK conference series to Leeds for the first time in 2026. Running from 9:00am to 5:00pm, this physical event offers a full day of expert insight, practical discussion and professional networking for people responsible for protecting organisations against a rapidly changing threat landscape. Speakers and programme Headline speakers include broadcaster and BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan and Joe Tidy, BBC Cyber Correspondent at BBC News. They will be joined by a growing line-up of industry voices working at the frontline of cyber security, with further speakers still to be announced. Across keynotes and practical sessions, the programme will examine major risks currently facing businesses and technology teams, including: - AI-powered scams and the changing role of artificial intelligence in cyber threats - Deepfake impersonation and its implications for organisational security - Supply chain attacks and exposure through connected partners - Ransomware and the continuing operational risk it creates - Practical steps organisations can take in response to evolving threats Rather than focusing only on high-level predictions, the conference is designed to give delegates a clearer understanding of the current cyber landscape alongside useful actions they can take back to their own organisations. Who should attend? The event is aimed at CISOs, senior cyber security leaders, IT professionals and business decision-makers from across the North and beyond. It will be particularly relevant to attendees who influence security strategy, manage technology risk, oversee organisational resilience or need to understand how emerging threats could affect their teams and operations. The combination of expert talks, applied sessions and peer-to-peer networking creates opportunities to compare approaches with fellow professionals, learn from experienced practitioners and build new connections across the regional cyber community.… Register for this event

Sponsors: CGI