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⌖ 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

◎ Online

Hosted by Platypus Digital

This two-hour online GEO training helps charities adapt their content strategies for AI-powered discovery. It runs on 20 October 2026, 9–11am UTC. Led by Platypus Digital, the session explores how tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews are changing how people find information. Attendees will see real-world data and examples of shifts in search behaviour, learn why charities may have a natural advantage in AI search, and identify practical ways to improve their organisation’s visibility. What you’ll learn - How AI-powered search differs from traditional search engines - How AI search is affecting charity traffic, visibility and user behaviour - How generative search systems source, evaluate and surface content - How to balance audience-first writing with structures AI platforms can understand - Practical approaches spanning content, technical optimisation and brand strengthening - How to identify opportunities for greater discoverability across AI platforms The training is aimed at charity digital and content teams, SEO specialists, and people responsible for website content, thought leadership or supporter journeys. It is also relevant to organisations looking to future-proof their content strategy. The event is online and has a no-refunds policy. Platypus Digital offers discounts for customers buying multiple training sessions and for group bookings of more than six people; contact the organiser before booking to arrange group pricing. Get tickets for the GEO training

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⌖ Birmingham · Innovation Depot Inc

Hosted by Birmingham AI

Explore practical AI use cases and tools for managing and using company data at this free Birmingham, Alabama meetup on 20 October 2026. Hosted by Birmingham AI, this 90-minute Data Breakout brings together local professionals interested in applying artificial intelligence to data workflows. The programme combines informal networking, lunch and a speaker-led talk or demo. What to expect - Welcome and networking with Birmingham’s AI community - Lunch, included with admission - A speaker talk or live demo focused on AI, data management and better use of organisational data The meetup is aimed at data analysts, trend trackers and operations leaders, as well as anyone looking to optimise how their company handles and uses data. No named speaker or more detailed session topic has been announced yet. The event runs from 11:30am to 1pm (GMT-5) on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in Innovation Depot’s Training Room, located in the large open atrium on the left. The venue address is Innovation Depot Inc, 1500 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets are free, but capacity is limited. The event is sponsored by KEYSYS, Sparkhound and C Spire. Reserve your free ticket

Sponsors: KEYSYS · Sparkhound +1

⌖ Glasgow · The Admiral Woods

Hosted by Glasgow Skeptics

A critical talk in Glasgow on 20 October 2026 examining why mainstream economics struggles to explain AI’s effects on productivity, wages and jobs. Economists frequently predict that artificial intelligence will raise productivity, improve employment and make society richer, but those promises are not yet clearly reflected in productivity data, wages or general wellbeing. At this free evening talk from Glasgow Skeptics, Dr Elena Papagiannaki will examine the gap between confident economic forecasts and the more complicated reality of AI adoption. What the talk will explore Rather than accepting claims of an inevitable “AI revolution”, the session will ask whether mainstream economics has the right concepts and methods to understand what is happening. Topics and questions include: - Why trillion-dollar investment in AI is not clearly appearing in productivity figures - Whether current job losses are genuinely caused by AI, or simply being “AI-washed” - How technology changes work, wages, value and the distribution of economic gains - The blind spots behind polished graphs and confident predictions about automation - Whether we need new ways to explain progress, labour and intelligence itself The talk should appeal to people interested in AI and society, economics, work, critical thinking and political economy. Its focus is not on building AI systems; instead, it offers a sceptical examination of the narratives used to describe their economic and social impact. About the speaker Dr Elena Papagiannaki is a Lecturer in Economics at Edinburgh Napier University and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Future of Work in London. Her research investigates class, AI and labour through a political economy lens, with particular attention to how technology reshapes work and value. She also brings this research to public audiences through her Edinburgh Fringe show. Format and practical details This is an in-person talk taking place from 7:30pm to 9:00pm BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at The Admiral Woods, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. Attendance is free and no ticket is required, but entry is first come, first served. The organisers recommend arriving early if the function room looks busy. View the event and registration details

⌖ Bangkok · Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit

Hosted by Fintech Revolution Series

Fintech Revolution Summit Thailand 2026 brings finance leaders, regulators, startups and technology providers to Bangkok on 21 October 2026. Hosted at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, this industry conference focuses on the technologies, policies and partnerships driving Thailand’s digital economy. It is designed primarily for senior decision-makers across banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance, capital markets, telecoms, payments, retail and investment firms. The organiser states that 88% of its audience consists of budget holders, buyers and decision-makers. What to expect The programme will explore areas including: - Artificial intelligence and banking automation - Digital payments, payment gateways and cross-border payments - Crypto, blockchain and embedded finance - Open banking, digital lending and financial inclusion - KYC/AML, biometrics, fraud prevention and RegTech - WealthTech, SaaS/BaaS, digitalisation and customer experience Alongside conference discussions, attendees can meet peers and potential partners through networking and visit a dedicated exhibition featuring more than 25 sponsors and exhibitors. The event is particularly relevant to C-suite leaders and heads of digital, technology, payments, cards, cybersecurity, data, compliance, risk, finance, operations and customer experience. The published page does not yet identify individual speakers or provide a detailed session timetable. Exhibition enquiries and ticket booking are open through the event website. Get tickets for Fintech Revolution Summit Thailand 2026