WTC BUILDATHON - Nov 26

⌖ Amsterdam · Equals Amsterdam

Hosted by AI 4 ALL

Learn how to apply your existing professional skills to AI at this practical, non-technical meetup in Amsterdam. AI4ALL’s “Where skills meet AI” is designed for people who want to explore AI adoption without a background in coding, machine learning or data science. Speaker Nelly Lund will explain how an unexpected career moment led her to experiment with AI, identify a gap in how people understood it and build a role helping others use the technology confidently. The talk focuses on three practical ideas: - Finding the point where your current skills meet AI - Starting with genuine problems rather than technology - Taking action before you feel completely ready Nelly leads AI Experience & Adoption at Philips Healthcare Informatics. Drawing on nearly 20 years in business transformation, employee experience, operations and change, she works to bring AI into the everyday workflows of thousands of people. Her work has included helping to build an AI Hub, a network of more than 130 AI Catalysts and company-wide learning and adoption programmes. This two-hour, in-person event takes place from 17:00 to 19:00 on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Equals Amsterdam, 316 Keizersgracht, 1016 EZ Amsterdam. Bring curiosity and a willingness to participate. Tickets are non-refundable, and photography or filming may take place for future AI4ALL training and event marketing. Get tickets

⌖ 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

⌖ Amsterdam · Hotel Casa Amsterdam

Hosted by Amsterdam Chemistry Network

Explore AI’s role in chemistry and materials at ChemAI 2026 Day 2, a full-day science conference in Amsterdam on 13 November 2026. Hosted by Amsterdam Chemistry Network, ChemAI x Science brings together a programme of presentations, panel discussions, an innovation market and a poster session. The conference focuses on what the organisers describe as “the fifth paradigm for chemistry and materials”, offering a dedicated setting for examining the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, molecular science and materials research. What to expect The second day of ChemAI 2026 runs from 9:00 to 18:00 at Hotel Casa Amsterdam in Amsterdam, with doors opening at 08:30. Across nine hours of in-person programming, attendees can expect: - Presentations exploring AI for chemistry, materials and molecules - Panel discussions featuring perspectives from across the field - An innovation market showcasing new ideas and developments - A poster session for discovering and discussing research - Opportunities to meet researchers, innovators and other members of the chemistry ecosystem The announced headline lineup includes Dr. Heike Riel, Prof. Tonio Buonassisi, Prof. Aron Walsh, Dr. Thibault Géoui and Dr. Alexander Hammer. Consult the conference programme for the latest scheduling information, or visit the ChemAI website for wider event updates. Who should attend? This science-focused conference is particularly relevant to researchers, scientists, students, technical professionals and innovators interested in applying AI to chemistry and materials. The page does not specify a required experience level, making the event potentially useful both for established practitioners following current work and for attendees seeking a broad view of developments across the field. ChemAI 2026 is a two-day event, but this ticket covers Day 2 only. Day 1, “ChemAI x Builders”, takes place on 12 November as a separate gathering for corporates, startups, investors and ecosystem participants discussing the business of AI for materials and molecules; its registration opens separately.… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam · NH nhow Amsterdam RAI

Hosted by The Software House

Explore what a year of AI-driven fintech delivery really taught software teams at this expert breakfast in Amsterdam on 17 November 2026. Hosted by The Software House and The Financial News Network, this morning event combines candid technical insights, a fintech leadership panel and informal networking over breakfast. It runs 09:00–12:00 at NH nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, in Amsterdam. What to expect Marek Gajda, COO and co-founder of The Software House and its former CTO, will present “One Year of Building with AI: What Worked, What Didn’t.” Drawing on projects for banks and fintech companies, he will share the wins, setbacks and new challenges encountered through a year of AI-driven software delivery. A panel titled “One Year In: How Fintech Teams (Don’t) Build with AI” features: - Sendil Nellaiyapen, Engineering Manager II at Uber - Koen van Gilst, Principal Engineer at Rabobank - Dmitry Ivanov, CTO at Finom - Marek Gajda, COO and co-founder at The Software House Registration and breakfast begin at 09:00, followed by the presentation at 09:30, a prize quiz at 10:00 and the panel at 10:05. Coffee, food and networking continue until noon. The event is particularly relevant to fintech technology leaders, engineering managers and software professionals assessing how AI performs in real delivery environments. Register for Amsterdam Fintech Breakfast

⌖ Amsterdam · StartDock Coworking Prins Hendrikkade

Hosted by AI Builders

Technical meetup for AI engineers & founders sharing AI devtools, APIs, RAG, Agent frameworks, demos and networking. Pizza provided. Recommended: basic LLM knowledge to get the most from talks and demos.

⌖ Amsterdam · The Amsterdam AI Summit 2026

Hosted by Startup Network Europe

The Amsterdam AI Summit 2026 brings 500 business, innovation, product and technology leaders together in Amsterdam on 18 November for an expert AI panel and structured networking. Organised by Startup Network Europe, this in-person evening summit is designed for leaders working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business strategy, product development, data and digital transformation. It runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, combining a focused panel discussion with an extended networking session for attendees from across the Netherlands. Demand is expected to be high: the January 2026 edition reached its full capacity of 300 attendees, while this November edition will expand to accommodate 500 people. AI leadership panel Following registration and an introduction from Adam Fulham, Founder of Startup Network Europe, four senior technology and transformation leaders will take part in a 45-minute panel discussion: - Iman Koster , CIO and Director IT at ERIKS - Daniel Gebler , Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Picnic - Dr. Simon Oster , Global Director of Data Science & AI at Arcadis - Joy van Baren , Director Portfolio & AI Transformation at Sopra Steria The speaker line-up brings together perspectives from IT leadership, company building, data science and AI-led portfolio transformation. The event page does not specify individual panel topics, but the roles represented make this especially relevant to decision-makers responsible for adopting, developing or scaling AI within established organisations and technology businesses. Evening agenda - 6:00pm–6:25pm: Registration and networking - 6:25pm–6:30pm: Introduction from Adam Fulham - 6:30pm–7:15pm: Panel discussion - 7:15pm–9:00pm: Networking, with drinks available to purchase Networking is a central part of the format rather than an informal add-on. A dedicated networking app and high tables will help facilitate hundreds of pre-arranged meetings, giving attendees time and structure to connect with peers, potential partners and other AI leaders. Who should attend?… Register for this event