NI Fraud Forum Conference 2026

⌖ Belfast · Entrepreneurs Unleashed

Hosted by Entrepreneurs Unleashed

A one-day, in-person AI bootcamp in Belfast for business owners who want to build a practical AI toolkit and improve business and marketing workflows. Build a smarter way of working Hosted by Entrepreneurs Unleashed, this focused seven-hour bootcamp explores how AI can help make business and marketing faster, smarter and less stressful. The aim is to give attendees a clearer understanding of practical AI tools and how they can support day-to-day work, providing a concentrated alternative to trying to navigate the technology alone. The event takes place on Thursday 29 October 2026, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. It is an entirely in-person experience, giving participants a full day dedicated to developing their AI toolkit and considering where automation could make a meaningful difference in their business. What to expect The bootcamp focuses on using AI as a shortcut to more efficient business and marketing. Although the event page does not name individual platforms or publish a detailed session-by-session agenda, its core themes include: - Building a useful toolkit of AI-powered resources - Finding smarter and faster approaches to business tasks - Applying AI within marketing workflows - Reducing stress and friction in everyday operations - Exploring how automation can support business growth This is particularly relevant to entrepreneurs, business owners and marketers who want to move beyond general discussion of AI and spend a dedicated day examining its practical business value. No specific experience level or technical prerequisites are listed, making the event worth considering whether you are beginning to investigate AI or looking to organise your existing approach more effectively. Venue and practical details The bootcamp will be held at Entrepreneurs Unleashed, North Derby Street, Belfast BT15 3HN, in Belfast. The listing includes directions for driving, public transport, cycling and walking. View the event and registration details

⌖ Belfast · Ulster University

Hosted by Centre for Legal Technology

Explore how AI will reshape legal practice, education, justice and service delivery at this free two-day event at Ulster University in Belfast. Hosted by the Centre for Legal Technology with the International Future of Law Association and LawTech Ireland, the programme brings together the judiciary, legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, academics and students. Day 1, Vibeathon/Hackathon Thursday 5 November 2026, 1:30pm–5pm Student and industry teams will tackle a real-world AI and legal technology challenge, combining legal knowledge and technical ideas to develop and pitch a practical solution. Teams can include up to four people, with a £500 prize for the winner. The session concludes with pizza and beer. Registered teams must email clt@ulster.ac.uk with their team name, members and nominated contact. Day 2, Conference Friday 6 November 2026, 9am–5:30pm The conference will look beyond AI hype through keynotes, expert panels, practical technology demonstrations and audience discussion. Topics include: - The future of legal technology - AI-era skills and the law school of the future - New law firm and legal service delivery models - Judicial AI and appropriate-use boundaries - AI and access to justice - Risk, opportunity and governance The conference will be officially opened by a senior government figure. Lunch is included, followed by a drinks reception and networking. CPD is available. The Vibeathon and conference require separate tickets, so select the correct free ticket when booking. The event takes place at Ulster University’s Belfast Campus on York Street, BT15 1ED. Register for this event

Sponsors: Thomson Reuters · Allstate +2

⌖ Belfast · Assembly Buildings Conference Centre

Hosted by EPIC Futures NI

Explore how evidence, innovation and AI can support fairer, more inclusive employment in Northern Ireland at this free full-day showcase in Belfast. Taking place on Thursday 19 November 2026, from 9:00am to 4:30pm GMT, the EPIC Futures NI Final Showcase brings together policymakers, researchers, businesses, delivery organisations and community partners at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre. Registration, refreshments and networking begin at 9:00am, followed by the formal programme at 9:30am. What to expect The programme features 12 research and innovation presentations across four sessions, including findings from eight projects supported by EPIC Futures NI’s £440,000 Phase 2 Policy Commissioning Call. Topics include: - Economic inactivity and place-based interventions - Measuring progression through employment support - Inclusive recruitment for autistic jobseekers - Supported employment for under-represented groups - Youth work’s contribution to education, employment and training - Migrant entrepreneurship and inclusive enterprise support - Green skills and Northern Ireland labour-market intelligence - Three AI-powered resources: the Green Skills Navigator, Employer Skills Compass and Labour Market Observatory Professor Kristel Miller, Principal Investigator of EPIC Futures NI, will open the day with reflections on the programme and the role of place-based partnerships. A keynote address and presentations from academic, policy, business and community partners will follow, with an interactive Q&A during each session. A dedicated exhibition area will also feature research posters, reports, policy briefings, digital tools and other outputs developed across the programme. This English-language event is designed for anyone involved in creating a more inclusive, evidence-informed labour market in Northern Ireland. Free tickets are available. Register for the EPIC Futures NI Showcase

⌖ Belfast · International Convention Centre (ICC Belfast)

Hosted by Practitioners

NIDC 2026 brings Northern Ireland’s developer community to ICC Belfast on 21 November for a full day of technical talks, workshops and hands-on villages. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Northern Ireland Developer Conference is designed to broaden your technical knowledge while connecting you with people working across the technology industry. Organised by Practitioners and run by volunteers, NIDC combines serious learning with the welcoming community atmosphere summed up by its theme: “Technical talks, great craic, tech community.” What to expect The conference takes over the International Convention Centre in Belfast, with sessions spread across two halls, two rooms and a dedicated workshop space. The programme covers seven broad tracks: - Engineering - Product - Design and UX - Security - AI - Data - Wildcard topics That wide remit also extends to software, cloud, games, infrastructure and open source. It makes NIDC relevant to enthusiasts, students and experienced professionals alike, whether you want practical insight for your current role, exposure to adjacent disciplines or ideas to take back to your team. The day begins with registration at 08:30, followed by coffee and an opening session. Talks run in 30-minute slots across several parallel stages, while longer, one-hour workshops offer space for deeper exploration. Lunch and an afternoon break are built into the schedule, before closing remarks and prizes at 16:15. A four-hour after-party begins at 18:00, extending the opportunity to meet speakers, volunteers and fellow attendees. The full session agenda is due to be published in September. Community-led, hands-on and open to new voices NIDC’s community villages set it apart from a conventional multi-track conference. These themed, hands-on spaces are run by local community members and may focus on making, children’s coding, cyber, games and more. Anyone with an idea can propose a village. The event is also inviting practitioners to share work that broadens the community’s collective knowledge. Proposals can cover any technology-industry subject, with options for both talks and workshops. Prospective contributors can submit a session.… Register for this event

⌖ Santiago

Hosted by University of Notre Dame / Universidad de los Andes

RISE AI Latin America Summit brings academia, industry and government to Santiago on 20–21 October 2026 to advance responsible AI across the region. Co-created by Universidad de los Andes and the University of Notre Dame, in partnership with institutions across Latin America, this two-day conference focuses on a defining question: how should AI be built, governed and shared so that it serves communities and the common good? It offers a regional forum for perspectives that can influence both Latin American priorities and the wider global conversation. The RISE AI framework The programme is organised around four connected principles: - Responsible: establishing accountability throughout the AI lifecycle, from data and model training to deployment and use, while aligning systems with human values and community needs. - Inclusive: reflecting different communities, languages, cultures, disciplines and lived experiences,and giving people affected by AI meaningful opportunities to shape it. - Safe: creating reliable, secure and robust systems that actively reduce harm, prevent misuse and address unintended consequences. - Empowering: using AI to expand human capability, strengthen communities, improve access to opportunity and augment rather than diminish human agency. These principles provide a practical basis for discussing innovation, governance and institutional change in a region where questions of access, sustainability and development are already urgent realities. Themes and perspectives The summit will convene contributors from universities, companies and public institutions across three highlighted tracks: - Education: skills development and institutional transformation - Health & Biotech: innovation spanning health and engineering - Business: AI adoption and governance models The wider context includes Latin America’s research capabilities, entrepreneurial momentum and public-sector demand. Attendees can expect a cross-sector conversation that connects technical progress with accountability, social impact and the realities of implementation. The event page also includes a call for abstracts, creating an avenue for relevant work to contribute to the summit discussion. Who should attend?… Register for this event

Sponsors: Data Observatory · LarrainVial

⌖ Berlin

Explore sustainable AI factories, sovereign European infrastructure and energy-efficient compute with Polarise at GTC Berlin, 20–22 October 2026. Polarise will exhibit at GTC Berlin 2026 in Berlin, presenting its approach to building the infrastructure behind responsible, high-performance AI services. Running from 20 to 22 October 2026, the event offers an opportunity to meet the Polarise team and discuss how sustainable digital infrastructure can support ambitious AI projects without losing sight of data sovereignty or environmental responsibility. What Polarise will showcase The company’s presence will centre on AI Factories backed by a first generation of sustainable digital infrastructure. Visitors can explore four connected areas: - AI Factories and the infrastructure required to deliver modern AI services - European AI sovereignty solutions - Green AI compute optimisation - More energy-efficient approaches to running AI workloads Together, these themes address a practical challenge for organisations adopting AI at scale: how to secure the computing capacity they need while retaining control over data and reducing the environmental impact of intensive workloads. Polarise positions its infrastructure as a foundation for responsible AI development, combining technical capability with European sovereignty and sustainability priorities. Who should visit the booth? Polarise’s exhibition will be particularly relevant to organisations evaluating AI infrastructure, teams delivering AI-powered services, and potential partners interested in sovereign or energy-conscious compute. It should also appeal to decision-makers exploring how infrastructure choices affect performance, data governance and environmental goals. The format is centred on the exhibition booth and pre-arranged conversations rather than a published talk or workshop programme. Attendees can schedule dedicated time with the Polarise team to explore partnership opportunities and discuss how its infrastructure could support the delivery of cutting-edge AI services. The booth number has not yet been announced. For a focused conversation during the event, book a meetup with the Polarise team at the booth.… Register for this event