From Prompts to Pre-Training: Quality, Scale, and the Road to AI Native

⌖ Amsterdam · JetBrains N.V. (Main Building)

Hosted by AI Tinkerers - Amsterdam

A technical AI demo night in Amsterdam for builders working with foundation models, generative AI and A2A systems. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, 18:00–21:00 CEST, this hands-on meetup at JetBrains N.V. (Main Building), Gelrestraat 16, Amsterdam prioritises working software over presentation slides. Expect live code, configuration walkthroughs and practical lessons from practitioners shipping AI systems in production. Demo programme Demos typically run for seven minutes, followed by community Q&A and technical discussion. The published lineup includes: - “LLM Answers to Website Fixes”, Tatiana Maes, Co-Founder and CTO at Far & Wide - “AgentsInTheCloud: On-Premise Lessons”, Lucas Meijer - “Zed: Building Delta’s Sync Engine”, Esther Trapadoux, Head of Community at Zed The evening schedule is: - 18:00: Doors open - 18:20: Live demos - 19:40: Networking, food and drinks - 21:00: Close This meetup is designed for experienced AI engineers, software engineers, data scientists, founders and other hands-on practitioners. Attendance is screened and space is limited to preserve the event’s technical depth. Sign-in and an application are required, so approval is not guaranteed. Zed is collaborating on the event, with JetBrains providing the venue. Builders can also submit a hands-on talk proposal. Sign in and apply to attend.

Sponsors: Zed · JetBrains

⌖ Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Build your first AI app at this AI4ALL masterclass in Amsterdam on 29 October 2026. Designed for people ready to move from exploring AI to creating an application, AI4ALL Masterclass: Build Your First AI App is an in-person learning event in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The published event page does not yet provide a detailed agenda, speaker line-up, experience requirements, timings or specific tools that will be used. Check the event listing for registration availability and further programme updates. Register for the AI4ALL Masterclass

⌖ Amsterdam · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Hosted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

AI for Education The Netherlands 2026 brings researchers, educators and policymakers to Amsterdam to turn AI research into responsible classroom practice. Hosted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on 29–30 October 2026, this two-day conference examines how evidence, emerging technology and educational practice can better inform one another. Its central theme,“Research meets Practice: Bridging the Gap between Research and Classroom Implementation”,sets the stage for interdisciplinary discussion across academic, professional and policy boundaries. Conference tracks The programme is organised around four complementary areas: - Teacher Professional Development & AI Literacy , frameworks and tools that can help educators develop practical AI literacy in pre-service and in-service settings. - Field Reports: Narratives of Adoption and Practice , candid accounts of classroom adoption, including real-world challenges, lessons and successes. - Ethics, Policy and Responsible Implementation , the ethical, legal and societal implications of educational AI, with a focus on translating principles into usable guidance for schools. - Future Horizons: Emerging Technologies in Education , research and high-potential technologies looking towards 2030 and beyond, including VR, AR and neuro-education. Keynotes and perspectives Keynote presentations will come from Dr Simon See, Global Head of the NVIDIA AI Technology Centre; Professor Eleni Mangina of University College Dublin; Professor Bert Bredeweg of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences; Dr Y. Cai of Nanyang Technological University; and Dr Ingrid Winkler, Head of the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Industrial Innovation Lab at SENAI University. Together, the tracks and keynote programme make this relevant to researchers, classroom practitioners, teacher educators, institutional leaders and policymakers seeking a grounded view of AI in education. Rather than treating educational AI purely as a technical topic, the conference connects implementation experience with research, governance, professional development and future-facing innovation. HackAStone announcement… Register for this event

⌖ 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

Sponsors: Abovomaxlead · Akeneo +1

⌖ San Francisco · Hyatt Regency Burlingame

Hosted by Open Data Science Conference (ODSC)

Learn to build production-ready AI systems in just seven weeks with the AI Engineering Accelerator bootcamp, a hands-on training program that bridges the gap between using AI and building it. Running from June 9 through October 29, 2026, this intensive program combines virtual instruction with a multi-day in-person capstone at the Hyatt Regency Burlingame during ODSC AI West 2026. Designed for professionals ready to move beyond tutorials, the Accelerator provides comprehensive training in the core disciplines of modern AI engineering: large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and production deployment. You'll gain practical experience with the latest tools and frameworks used by leading AI teams, learning not just how to use AI, but how to architect, build, and ship AI-powered applications. Program Structure The bootcamp follows a hybrid learning model that maximizes flexibility while ensuring hands-on engagement. Starting with the Summer Cohort on June 9, you'll participate in virtual training sessions led by experienced AI practitioners. The program culminates in an intensive in-person segment from October 27-29, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California, integrated with the main ODSC AI West conference. This dual-format approach allows you to build foundational knowledge remotely while maintaining your current work commitments, then apply those skills in collaborative, hands-on projects during the in-person sessions. You'll also gain full access to ODSC AI West's conference tracks, expo, and networking events. What You'll Learn The curriculum focuses on production-grade AI engineering, covering: - LLM development and deployment — Fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and optimization techniques - Agentic AI systems — Building autonomous agents and workflow automation - AI Engineering fundamentals — MLOps, model serving, monitoring, and scaling - Real-world implementation — Moving from prototype to production with confidence Organized by Open Data Science Conference, which has spent 11 years training thousands of AI engineers and data scientists, the Accelerator draws on ODSC's deep expertise in practical AI education. The program features specialization tracks tailored to different AI engineering domains, allowing you to focus on the areas most relevant to your career goals. Who Should Attend This bootcamp is designed for professionals who already work with AI tools and are rea