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⌖ Frankfurt · The Squaire

AI Week Frankfurt is a five-day applied AI conference in Frankfurt (The Squaire) running Oct 26–30, 2026, featuring Finance, Life Science, and Cross-Industry AI days. It brings together 5,000 visitors, 200+ speakers, and leaders from industry, policy, and technology to explore real-world AI applications, partnerships, and market-ready solutions. The event is designed for decision-makers, builders, and practitioners looking to translate AI strategy into tangible outcomes, with a strong emphasis on practical case studies and actionable insights. What to expect - A global stage hosting AI leaders, policymakers, and engineers focused on delivering measurable business impact - Industry-specific days (Finance, Life Science, Cross-Industry) to surface domain-relevant use cases and ROI - Keynotes, panels, and talks that translate research into practice, plus real-world demonstrations and live AI showcases - Hands-on workshops and training sessions to deepen skills in data, AI deployment, and governance - Substantial networking opportunities to form partnerships, explore pilots, and connect with potential vendors and customers Format and experience - Five days of programming at The Squaire, focused on practical outcomes, collaboration, and market-building strategies - A mix of keynote sessions, breakout tracks, and interactive exchanges designed for executives, product leaders, and technical practitioners - Ample time allocated for partnership discussions, demos, and peer learning across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond Who should attend - C-suite, VPs, and directors driving AI strategy and adoption - Data scientists, ML engineers, and AI product managers seeking real-world use cases - Government/regulatory professionals and researchers interested in AI policy and industry impact Logistics - Location: The Squaire, Frankfurt - Dates: October 26–30, 2026 - Registration: Site indicates a waitlist and ongoing updates; visit the official site for the latest details and registration information Why this matters AI Week Frankfurt aims to accelerate practical AI adoption by showcasing tangible outcomes, fostering partnerships, and highlighting scalable technologies. It’s a must for teams evaluating AI initiatives, vendors seeking pilots, and leaders wanting to stay ahead of industry shifts. Registration and full program details are available at the event site: https://ai-week-frankfurt.com

⌖ Frankfurt

Hosted by Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt

AI Week 2026 brings AI Hub Frankfurt and the Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt together for a three-hour evening meetup in Frankfurt on 29 October. About the event Taking place on Thursday 29 October 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00 CET, this AI Week meetup offers an opportunity to connect with Frankfurt and the wider Rhine-Main region’s artificial intelligence community. The event is presented with AI Hub Frankfurt, an organisation described as “a home for AI in Frankfurt and Rhine-Main”, and hosted by the Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt. The event page lists Gautam Kumar P. and four other hosts, with Danko N. identified as a Super Organizer. A detailed programme has not yet been published, so specific speakers, sessions and activities will be announced closer to the date. The current listing positions the gathering within AI Week 2026 and identifies the following related areas: - Artificial intelligence and AI programming - Deep learning - Neural networks - Data science Who should attend? This meetup is relevant to people interested in the technical and practical development of AI, including developers, data scientists, researchers, founders and others following advances in machine learning. It may also appeal to members of Frankfurt’s technology ecosystem who want to discover AI Hub Frankfurt and connect with the Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt community. No required experience level has been specified. Because the agenda is still to be confirmed, attendees should check the listing for updates on the expected depth of content and whether the final format will include talks, discussions, demonstrations or other activities. Venue and practical details The meetup will run for three hours, from 18:00 until 21:00. The precise venue remains TBA; the listing currently indicates a location near one of the train stations in Frankfurt. Check the event page before travelling for the confirmed address, programme and any attendance instructions. Register for AI Week 2026 with AI Hub Frankfurt

⌖ Frankfurt · Kap Europa

Hosted by ServiceNow

ServiceNow AI Summit Frankfurt is a one-day conference on 3 November 2026 showing how organisations can apply AI to real operational challenges. Taking place from 8:30am to 6:00pm at Kap Europa, Convention Center Messe Frankfurt, the summit is designed to turn AI curiosity into practical capability. Attendees will explore how ServiceNow can act as an AI control tower, bringing AI, data and workflows together across different parts of a business. What to expect The programme combines strategic insight with practical learning, giving attendees several ways to understand and evaluate ServiceNow’s latest AI capabilities: - Innovation showcase: Explore recent ServiceNow platform developments and watch live demonstrations of AI-powered solutions. - Expert insights: Hear industry leaders, certified experts and ServiceNow customers share transformation stories, lessons and best practices. - Hands-on learning: Build technical knowledge through interactive workshops, breakout sessions and practical labs. - Networking: Meet peers, ServiceNow professionals and partners during dedicated sessions and informal meetups. Rather than focusing only on AI concepts, the summit aims to show how organisations can use the technology to address real problems. Sessions will examine how a unified platform can connect AI, enterprise data and workflows, with dedicated insights for service-oriented industries and examples of organisations using AI to drive operational transformation. The goal is for attendees to leave with strategies they can begin applying at work the following day. Who should attend? The event welcomes people at different stages of their AI journey, from those beginning to investigate enterprise AI to teams already implementing it. It is specifically aimed at ServiceNow customers, prospective customers and sponsoring partners. The mix of demonstrations, expert-led content and hands-on labs should be particularly relevant to business and technology leaders, transformation teams, platform professionals and practitioners responsible for workflows, services or AI adoption. Attendance details The organiser currently displays a registration-closed notice. Check the official page for any change in availability before making plans. Check availability and registration

⌖ Frankfurt · INFOMOTION GMBH

Das Data & AI Meetup Frankfurt bringt am 4. November 2026 Fachleute zusammen, um AI Agents, Datenschutz und AI Readiness praxisnah zu diskutieren. Von 18:00 bis 21:00 Uhr treffen sich im INFOMOTION Innovation Lab, Westhafenplatz 1 in Frankfurt, Expert:innen, Praktiker:innen und Entscheider:innen aus Data, Analytics und künstlicher Intelligenz. Der kostenfreie Abend verbindet konkrete Einblicke aus Unternehmensprojekten mit fachlichen Diskussionen und viel Raum für neue Kontakte. Vorträge und Themen Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei zentrale Herausforderungen für Unternehmen, die generative AI und autonome Agenten produktiv einsetzen möchten: - Data & Privacy First. AI Ready – Andreas Mayer, Advisory Board Member bei U-KNOW.AI, zeigt, wie sich verteilte Unternehmensdaten sicher, datenschutzkonform und intelligent für AI nutzbar machen lassen. Der Vortrag beleuchtet damit eine wichtige Grundlage für echten Mehrwert durch generative AI. - AI Agents Everywhere – How Do You Manage Them? – Vincent Rijnbeek, Regional Vice President Germany bei Dataiku, spricht darüber, wie Unternehmen AI Agents zentral verwalten, transparent steuern und skalierbar governieren können – unabhängig davon, wo die einzelnen Agenten entwickelt wurden. - Ein dritter Speaker-Slot ist vorgesehen und wird noch bekannt gegeben. Das Meetup eignet sich sowohl für erfahrene Data- und AI-Fachleute als auch für Menschen, die gerade erst in diese Themen einsteigen. Besonders relevant ist es für alle, die sich mit Datenstrategie, Analytics, Datenschutz, generativer AI, Agent Governance oder der Einführung von AI in Unternehmen beschäftigen. Ablauf des Abends - 18:00 Uhr: Einlass, Pizza und Getränke - 18:30 Uhr: Offizieller Beginn - 18:35 Uhr: Fachvorträge - 20:15 Uhr: Networking und Austausch - 21:00 Uhr: Veranstaltungsende Nach den Präsentationen bleibt ausreichend Zeit, um Fragen mit den Speakern zu vertiefen, aktuelle Data-&-AI-Herausforderungen zu diskutieren und Kontakte zum INFOMOTION-Team sowie zu anderen Teilnehmenden aufzubauen. Wer selbst eine Success Story, einen Praxisvortrag oder Erfahrungen aus einem Data-, Analytics- oder AI-Projekt teilen möchte, kann sich außerdem über das LinkedIn-Profil des Organisators als Speaker für ein kommendes Meetup melden. View the event and registration details

⌖ Frankfurt · R3ASON, Westhafentower, Westhafenplatz 1

Hosted by ProductTank Frankfurt

Explore how GenAI changes product teams, not only their output, on 18 November 2026 at the Westhafentower in Frankfurt. GenAI can help teams generate more ideas, prototypes and code, but faster task completion does not automatically produce better products or healthier organisations. In this ProductTank Frankfurt talk, Prof. Dr. Lutz Göcke will move beyond the usual AI productivity narrative to examine what happens when AI shifts from being a tool to acting more like a teammate. The session will explore how that shift can reshape autonomy, ownership, trust and accountability across the product lifecycle. Expect a candid look at the potential fault lines: shrinking decision-making freedom, blurred boundaries between product management, design and engineering, concern about being replaced, and uncertainty over responsibility when “the AI did it”. What to expect - A practical view of where AI creates genuine leverage, and where it can quietly weaken a team - An exclusive preview of unpublished data from a live study on AI and product work in 2030 - Six bold theses designed to provoke debate rather than passive agreement - A talk, study preview, Q&A and group discussion - Informal networking over pizza and drinks The evening is particularly relevant to product managers, engineering leads and product leaders already encountering the organisational side effects of an “AI-first” approach. No specific technical experience level is stated; the focus is on product work, leadership and organisational design rather than a hands-on coding workshop. Schedule and venue Doors open at 18:30 for arrival and networking, followed by the talk, study preview and discussion from 19:00. Pizza, drinks and open conversations begin at 20:15. The Meetup listing runs until 20:30, while the published agenda notes an official end at 21:00. The event takes place at R3ASON GmbH & Vepa, Westhafentower, Westhafenplatz 1, Frankfurt am Main. Vepa is hosting the community at the venue, while R3ASON, an AI Business Studio, is providing pizza and drinks. Product development and consulting company codecentric AG is also listed as a sponsor. Places are limited. Register for the ProductTank Frankfurt event.

Sponsors: R3ASON · Vepa +1

⌖ Frankfurt · Messe Frankfurt, Hall 1.2, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main

Hosted by ITCS

ITCS Frankfurt brings together Germany's tech community for a one-day festival combining career opportunities, cutting-edge tech talks, and networking on 27 November 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Whether you're a student exploring your first tech role or a professional seeking your next challenge, this event offers direct access to over 75 exhibitors from Germany's leading tech companies, banks, and innovative startups. What to Expect The event spans three core experiences across a single venue. The Tech Conference features 5 stages hosting 50+ presentations covering AI, automation, software development, and emerging technologies. Past editions have attracted speakers from Deutsche Bank, Accenture, and BASF, delivering practical insights into real-world tech projects. The Job Fair component connects you directly with IT teams and hiring managers. Unlike traditional recruitment events, ITCS emphasizes informal conversations at exhibitor stands where you can learn about actual tech stacks, team cultures, and open positions. Confirmed exhibitors include financial services giants like ING Deutschland and KfW Bankengruppe, consulting firms such as msg and Materna, plus specialized tech companies like Yatta and statworx. The Festival Atmosphere ITCS deliberately breaks from corporate conference conventions. The noDresscode policy creates a relaxed environment where you can be yourself—jeans and trainers are the norm, not the exception. Throughout the day, gaming areas, table football, and table tennis provide natural networking opportunities between sessions. The event concludes with an after-party starting at 4pm, featuring a DJ, drinks, and casual networking in the chill-out zones. Who Should Attend This event serves both students exploring tech careers and professionals seeking new opportunities or staying current with industry trends. The mix of exhibitors—from Deutsche Bundesbank to startups—means opportunities exist across experience levels and s