AI Impact Festival 2026

⌖ Amsterdam · Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkerkhof 72, 1011 WB Amsterdam

Hosted by Startup Network Europe

The Amsterdam AI Summit 2026 brings together 500 business, innovation, product, and tech leaders for an evening focused on practical AI implementation and strategic networking in the heart of Amsterdam. Building on the success of the January 2026 edition which reached full capacity with 300 attendees, this November event nearly doubles in size to meet overwhelming demand from The Netherlands' AI community. Hosted at the historic Zuiderkerk in central Amsterdam, this evening summit offers a focused format designed for senior decision-makers looking to navigate AI transformation. The event is organized by Startup Network Europe, which has hosted 280+ corporate, mid-market, and startup events across 50 European cities since 2021. Featured Panel Discussion The evening centers around a high-level panel discussion featuring three distinguished speakers bringing diverse perspectives on enterprise AI: - Daniel Gebler, Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Picnic, sharing insights on AI implementation in fast-growing tech companies - Dr. Simon Oster, Global Director of Data Science & AI at Arcadis, discussing AI strategy in global professional services - Joy van Baren, Director Portfolio & AI Transformation at Sopra Steria, exploring organizational transformation through AI The panel will be moderated by Adam Fulham, Founder of Startup Network Europe, who brings extensive experience hosting AI-focused events across Europe. Evening Schedule The summit follows a streamlined format that maximizes both learning and networking opportunities: - 6:00pm-6:25pm: Registration and initial networking - 6:25pm-6:30pm: Opening remarks and introduction - 6:30pm-7:15pm: Panel discussion with Q&A - 7:15pm-9:00pm: Extended networking session with bar service, high tables, and a dedicated networking app facilitating hundreds of pre-arranged meetings This format is specifically designed for busy professionals who want substantive content and meaningful connections without committing to a full-day conference. Who Should Attend This summit is ideal for business leaders, innovation directors, product managers, and technology executives from established companies looking to understand and implement AI strategies. The 500-person capacity creates an intimate atmosphere while still offering substantial networking scale — large enough for diverse connections, small enough for quality conversations.

⌖ Amsterdam · De Kromhouthal Amsterdam

Hosted by Emerce

Emerce EDAY 2026 brings digital leaders to Amsterdam on 5 November for 30+ sessions exploring AI, innovation, media, technology and digital business. Under the theme “Master the friction. Own the future.”, this one-day conference examines how organisations can navigate systemic disruption, autonomous technology and hybrid creativity. The programme combines concise updates with deeper sessions, alongside opportunities to meet peers and pioneers at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam. Programme highlights Sessions include: - The Spark and the Shield, Irina von Rosén on balancing AI’s creative potential with energy use, privacy, security and human values - Build What Matters, findings from Framna’s study of 13,750 users and more than 400 apps - Scale 10x Assortment, Without 10x Resources at Picnic, Job Seuren and PJ Utsi on composable product information systems and AI shopping agents - Talks covering organisational curiosity in the age of AI, travel technology, intrapreneurship, YouTube attention strategies and continuous digital innovation The speaker line-up includes Dimcha Aiwi, Pau Aleikum Garcia, Jo Caudron, Nicole Yershon, Musa Murchison, Clare Jones and Gerhard van der Bijl. The event is designed for brand builders, digital strategists, founders, marketers, innovators, creators and change-makers working across brands, scale-ups, agencies and established organisations. The venue is De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231 in Amsterdam North. The page lists regular tickets from €735, or €665 for Emerce subscribers, excluding 21% VAT; early-bird tickets are sold out and late-bird tickets are not yet available. Get tickets Register for this event

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⌖ Amsterdam · Quarter Podium

Hosted by AgileVisor B.V.

Build practical AI skills for product ownership at this in-person Scrum.org-certified course in Amsterdam on 6 November 2026. Hosted by AgileVisor B.V. at Quarter Podium, the interactive, hands-on training explores how Product Owners can use AI to discover, define, validate and deliver valuable products. It is designed for Product Owners, Product Managers and Business Analysts, while Scrum Masters and product leadership may also benefit. What you’ll learn - How to select AI tools that improve productivity and work quality - Ways to apply AI across the different stances of a Product Owner - Product discovery and validation practices supported by AI - Security risks in home and corporate environments - Ethical issues in AI development - Best practices shared with fellow product professionals Participants receive temporary access to widely used paid AI tools, including tools from OpenAI, Microsoft and Google. Course materials and lessons learned will be provided through a shared drive. The training is delivered by an official Professional Scrum Trainer; its original programme was created by Nils Oud. Time: Friday 6 November 2026, 9:30am–5pm Venue: Quarter Podium, Gatwickstraat, 1043 GL Amsterdam Price: €795, or €745 early bird. Eventbrite displays prices including VAT. The fee includes one attempt at the PSPO-AI Essentials assessment. A score of 85% is required; participants who attempt it within 14 days and do not pass receive a second attempt at no extra cost. Register for the PSPO-AIE training

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⌖ Amsterdam · NEMO Science Museum

Hosted by AppForce1

Do iOS 2026 brings Europe’s iOS developer community to Amsterdam for three days of hands-on workshops, technical talks and networking from 10–12 November 2026. The event opens on Tuesday with two full-day workshops: - Daniel Steinberg: on-device Apple Foundation Models, covering sessions, prompts, instructions, tools, private cloud compute, images, dynamic profiles and evaluations. Attendees need a Mac running Xcode 27 and an iOS 27 or macOS 27 deployment device. - Peter Friese: building a production-ready meal-planning and calorie-tracking app with Apple Foundation Models, Gemini and Firebase AI Logic. The conference follows on 11–12 November. Confirmed sessions explore scalable SwiftUI design systems, hybrid agentic apps using on-device and cloud models such as Claude and Gemini, FDA readiness for medical apps, iOS security testing, advanced App Intents, production visionOS use cases, adaptive interfaces, Object-Oriented UX and SwiftUI’s graph architecture. Douglas Hill will also introduce Rust through a Swift-shaped lens, while Ekaterina Volkova will discuss staying resilient as technical expertise evolves. Hosts Jeroen Leenarts and Daniel Steinberg lead a programme featuring Peter Friese, Raluca Bujor, Dharam Kapila, Alex Antonov, Cyril Cermak, Matvei Novoselov, Caitlin Steele, Mihaela Mihaljevic, Emanuele Agosta and others. The agenda remains preliminary, with some talk topics still to be announced. Workshop-only, conference-only and combined passes are available. Conference days include talks, lunch, community time and a walking dinner on Wednesday. The venue is NEMO Science Museum, Oosterdok 2, a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Get tickets for Do iOS 2026

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⌖ Amsterdam · Kon. Wilhelminaplein 2A

Hosted by COnext TECH events

Explore practical AI, agentic media, robotics and startup building with founders and experts in Amsterdam on 12 November 2026. Organised by COnext TECH events, this curated, in-person gathering brings founders, builders, innovators and tech professionals together for talks, an open discussion and networking. Speakers and topics - Chingiskhan Kazakhstan, Co-founder and CEO of SELANA and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree, discussing “Starting a Tech Company as a Non-Technical Founder.” - Sven Brookhuis, Co-founder of Oasy and former AI tooling and GTM operations specialist, presenting “Saving Digital Publishers in the Agentic Era.” - Ilan Lewin, Physicist, entrepreneur and robotics expert, explaining “How to Build a $100,000 Sensor Using $100 Worth of Hardware.” The wider conversation will examine AI hype versus real-world implementation, startup survival, small-team innovation, mobility, robotics, media and the challenges facing non-technical founders. An open discussion will focus on building the future in Europe across AI, hardware, mobility and digital innovation. Schedule and venue The event runs 6:00pm–9:30pm on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Berghaus Amsterdam, Koningin Wilhelminaplein 2A, 1062 HK Amsterdam. The published agenda includes welcome networking, speaker sessions, an open discussion, and networking with drinks. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Get tickets on Eventbrite

⌖ 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

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