Berlin Memex Conference 2026 | Attention in the Age of AI

⌖ Berlin · C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin

Hosted by BLISS AI Speaker Series 2026/2027

Hear Anthropic researcher Pavel Izmailov explore AI reasoning from pretraining to post-training on 10 November 2026 at TU Berlin in Berlin. Izmailov, a Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic, will present “Understanding Reasoning from Pretraining to Post-Training” in an approximately 45-minute research talk. Afterwards, attendees can continue the discussion, exchange questions and meet fellow AI enthusiasts over free drinks and pizza. Who it’s for The event is open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research, with a particular focus on: - Students and PhD candidates - Academic researchers - Machine learning professionals - Industry practitioners with a research focus Organised by BLISS e.V., the talk forms part of its winter 2026/2027 in-person AI speaker series. Time: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 7:00–9:00pm CET Venue: C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Chemiegebäude, Str. des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin Doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. An RSVP on Meetup is strictly required to guarantee entry. Attendees should also note that photography will take place during the event. RSVP for the event on Meetup

⌖ Berlin

Hosted by Data Demystified Summit

Data Demystified Summit Berlin brings data, analytics and customer leaders together in Berlin on 25 February 2027 to turn fragmented customer data into trusted, privacy-conscious, AI-driven growth. From customer data chaos to measurable value This in-person, English-speaking summit explores a timely challenge for European organisations: how to build useful customer intelligence while maintaining privacy, trust and commercial focus. Its theme,“From Customer Data Chaos to Trusted AI-Driven Growth”,frames the day around a European playbook for customer intelligence, privacy and value creation. Attendees can expect sessions covering the strategic and practical overlap between data, analytics, machine learning, product, marketing, engineering and customer experience. The programme is especially relevant to senior data and analytics leaders, product managers, growth and marketing analysts, data-platform teams, AI strategists, digital performance specialists and decision-makers responsible for converting customer insight into business outcomes. Cross-industry perspectives The 2027 speaker line-up is still being developed, but previous editions have featured practitioners from major technology, retail, financial services, healthcare, travel, education and consumer brands. Previous speakers include: - Marie Fenner, Global Senior Vice President of Analytics at Piano - Gabriela Georgieva, Head of Data, Revenue & Growth at Babbel - Priyanka Purkayastha, Global Digital Marketing & Analytics at Volkswagen Passenger Cars - Valentin Marenich, Vice President of Data, Analytics and Machine Learning at Finom - Boyan Angelov, Principal for Data & AI Strategy at Exxeta That breadth gives participants an opportunity to compare how different sectors approach customer-data platforms, analytics leadership, digital performance, product insight, machine learning and responsible AI strategy. What to expect… Register for this event

⌖ São Paulo · Distrito Anhembi

AI Brasil Experience 2026 brings two days of practical artificial intelligence, immersive experiences and business networking to São Paulo on 28–29 October. Held at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, the conference is designed for people who want to move beyond AI hype and understand how the technology can create real value in business, careers and everyday life. It brings together leaders, companies, specialists, creators, startups and professionals who are actively navigating AI-driven change. What to expect The 2026 programme will combine main-stage content with demonstrations, practical learning and opportunities to meet others working across technology and business. Topics will explore the application of AI in: - Business strategy, leadership and innovation - Marketing, sales and productivity - Education and the future of work - Organisational transformation and competitiveness - Real-world markets and industries across Brazil Alongside talks and case studies, attendees can expect immersive environments created to help them test, experience and understand AI in practice. The event places particular emphasis on applicable knowledge, informed decisions and genuine use cases rather than abstract theory or whichever tool happens to be trending. Who should attend? AI Brasil Experience is aimed at entrepreneurs, executives, technology professionals, marketers, educators, innovation teams, creators and anyone seeking a clearer view of AI’s practical impact. It should also appeal to companies looking to build internal understanding and prepare teams for adoption. Networking is a central part of the format, connecting attendees with business owners, corporate leaders, specialists, startups and professionals undergoing their own AI transformation. The event describes itself not as a generic technology fair or a sequence of disconnected talks, but as a meeting point for content, community, business and transformation. The scale of the previous edition offers a sense of the wider experience: in 2025, the event reported more than 17,000 participants, 300 speakers, 180 talks, 100 exhibition stands and 60 startups. Previous stages have hosted figures from business, technology, education and public life, although those names do not represent confirmed speakers for 2026.… Register for this event

⌖ Barcelona

Mozilla Festival 2026 brings a three-day conference on AI, the open web and digital rights to Barcelona, Spain, from 28–30 October 2026. Why this event matters As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in online products and services, questions about who controls technology, and how it affects the people using it, are increasingly important. Mozilla Festival 2026 places AI, open-web principles and digital rights within the same conversation, making it a relevant event for anyone interested in the future of the internet. The conference’s stated focus spans three closely connected areas: - Artificial intelligence, including its growing role in the digital world - The open web, and the principles that keep the internet accessible and open - Digital rights, covering the relationship between people, technology and online power Bringing these themes together creates space to consider AI as more than a standalone technical development. The festival’s scope points towards the wider implications of intelligent systems for the web and for the rights of those who use it. Who should consider attending? Mozilla Festival 2026 will be particularly relevant to developers, technologists, AI practitioners, open-web advocates and people working in or exploring digital rights. It may also appeal to product builders, researchers, policymakers and community organisers whose work intersects with internet technology. No specific experience level is listed, so prospective attendees should consult the Mozilla Festival website as further programme information becomes available. The scraped listing does not yet provide details of speakers, individual sessions, workshops or networking activities, and a specific Barcelona venue has not been announced there. Event details - Dates: Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October 2026 - Location: Barcelona, Spain - Format: Three-day conference - Core themes: AI, the open web and digital rights… Register for this event

⌖ Singapore · Lorong AI @ One-North

Hosted by Lorong AI

Explore how AI-powered robots move beyond controlled labs at this technical session in Singapore on 28 October 2026, covering embodied AI, VLA models and edge intelligence. Part of Lorong AI’s weekly AI Wednesdays series and presented with IMDA, this in-person event brings together researchers, practitioners and innovators for three research-to-deployment talks: - Soujanya Poria, Associate Professor at NTU, will examine what generalist physical agents still need beyond better actions. Drawing on GE-Act 2.0, MemBodied and RoboQuest, he will discuss fast control, persistent memory, evidence gathering, planning and verification. - Raphael Yee, Director of Griffin Labs, will explain how his team built Griffin Alpha, an open-weight vision-language-action model developed in Singapore, why it was open-sourced and how Alpha-S performs across robotics benchmarks. - Dr Ernest Tan, Assistant Professor at SIT’s Infocomm Technology Cluster, will explore edge intelligence for responsive, reliable robotics. Topics include 5G/6G communications, distributed AI, inference-aware offloading and applications in facilities management, public safety and the built environment. Event details Wednesday 28 October 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM GMT+8 Lorong AI @ One-North, Vidacity Building, Level 3, The Collider (Entrance B), 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139961. Registration requires host approval. Learn more about Lorong AI, then request to join the event.

⌖ Bangkok

Digital Transformation Summit Thailand 2026 brings enterprise and government technology leaders to Bangkok on 28 October for a day of AI and digital strategy. Taking place from 09:00 to 17:00 in Bangkok, this executive conference focuses on unlocking speed, measurable value and competitive advantage in the next phase of enterprise transformation. It is the 50th edition of a global event series that has reached audiences in more than 12 cities across multiple continents. What to expect The summit’s agenda is built around the practical decisions leaders face when moving from isolated technology projects to organisation-wide change. Discussions will explore how businesses can improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital culture and use emerging technology to deliver better outcomes for customers. Featured themes include: - Moving from technology adoption to business-led transformation with measurable impact - Using AI, automation and data to create competitive advantage - Taking AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide adoption and demonstrable ROI - Balancing AI investment with governance, privacy and responsible deployment - Closing technology skills gaps and preparing teams for AI-enabled work - Modernising legacy systems and building resilient, scalable infrastructure - Aligning IT investment with business priorities and long-term transformation goals - Cybersecurity, cloud modernisation, IoT, Web 3.0, quantum computing and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies The format combines leadership panels, executive roundtables, curated networking sessions and a networking luncheon. Rather than concentrating only on technical implementation, the programme connects technology choices with leadership, workforce readiness, customer experience, smart manufacturing, digital banking and sustainable growth. Who should attend? This is an invitation-led forum designed for senior decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, C-level executives, directors, heads of technology, digital transformation leaders, policymakers and enterprise innovators. It will be particularly relevant to people shaping AI adoption, Thailand 4.0, digital government and Industry 4.0 initiatives across enterprises, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies and digital-first organisations.… Register for this event

Sponsors: ISC2 ID Jakarta Chapter