MLcon in Amsterdam - The Event for Gen AI & ML Engineering

⌖ 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 · 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

⌖ New York

Hosted by IQT

IQT’s Quantum + AI 3.0 conference in New York City (October 25–27, 2026) brings together researchers, engineers, startup founders, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This three-day, multi-track event showcases how quantum technologies can accelerate AI innovations and how AI can drive practical use of quantum hardware, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact across multiple industries. What to expect: - 3 days of talks, panels, and case studies with 80+ speakers from academia and industry - A broad program covering the quantum stack and AI applications, plus dedicated coverage of post-quantum cryptography through the PQC+IQT track on Oct 26 - Daily mentoring sessions to help attendees advance research, product ideas, or business development - An enhanced networking experience designed to connect researchers, startup founders, corporate executives, investors, and policymakers - An informal greeting & Meet event on Oct 25: New York Harbor Dinner Cruise, offering a relaxed setting to connect with peers while taking in the city views - A focus on tangible use cases across pharma, supply chain, defense, cryptography, finance, and other industries - A look at how quantum-enabled AI can unlock new capabilities and how AI strategies influence quantum research and deployment Why this matters: - IQT’s flagship Q+AI conference is a leading global gathering for the AI + quantum community, expanding each year with more exhibitors, speakers, and networking opportunities - Attendees will gain insight into both AI up, down, and around the quantum stack and how quantum computing can enable AI breakthroughs - The event includes a post-quantum cryptography focus, highlighting security considerations as quantum capabilities grow Audience and format: - Target audience includes researchers, engineers, startup founders, corporate executives, investors, and policymakers - In-person conference with multiple tracks, plus dedicated mentoring and networking components - The program is designed to foster collaboration, partnerships, and practical knowledge transfer that attendees can apply in their own projects Key speakers and leadership: - Program coordinated by Bob Sutor and Brian Siegelwax, with a displayed roster including leaders such as Yonatan Cohen, Russ Fein, Isaiah Hull, Mike Jennings, Troy Jensen, and many others from academia, industry, and legal/venture backgrounds Logistics