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⌖ London · ExCeL London

Hosted by Event Tech Live

Event Tech Live London 2026: Event Technology Conference & Exhibition Event Tech Live London 2026 is the world’s leading conference and exhibition dedicated to event technology, taking place at ExCeL London on 11-12 November 2026. The event brings together 3,000+ event professionals, buyers, and the world’s top event tech companies under one roof. Across four dedicated stages — Main Stage, AI & Innovation Stage, MarTech & Growth Stage, and Experiential & Engagement Stage — attendees gain direct access to cutting-edge education from the most respected voices in the industry. A curated Hosted Buyer Programme connects qualified buyers with leading suppliers through structured, pre-matched meetings. The exhibition floor showcases the latest innovations in event technology, event management software, and solutions from around the globe. Who should attend - Event professionals looking to discover new technology, benchmark strategies, or build relationships that move their business forward. Key details - When: 11-12 November 2026 - Where: ExCeL London - Organizer: Event Tech Live - Registration/More info: https://eventtechlive.com For ongoing updates and related industry insights, visit the event site. Register your interest today: https://eventtechlive.com

⌖ London · Excel London

Hosted by Fetch.ai

The Business Show London brings the world's leading business event to ExCeL London on November 11, 2026, and Fetch.ai is bringing the future of intelligent automation with them. This is where AI meets real-world business challenges, where founders, builders, and entrepreneurs converge to discover cutting-edge solutions that are transforming how companies operate. Fetch.ai will be showcasing their latest innovations at their dedicated Innovation Lab booth on the show floor. Whether you're an early-stage founder building from the ground up or scaling a fast-growing business, you'll get hands-on access to intelligent automation demos and see firsthand how AI agents are solving complex business problems across industries. The team will be on-hand throughout the day to discuss practical applications, answer technical questions, and explore how autonomous economic agents can streamline operations, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue opportunities. The Business Show London attracts thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators from across the UK and beyond. It's the perfect environment to make meaningful connections, discover emerging technologies, and get inspired by the people building tomorrow's businesses. From startup founders to enterprise leaders, the event draws a diverse crowd united by a shared drive to innovate and grow. Fetch.ai's presence at this flagship business event signals their commitment to making AI accessible to businesses of all sizes. The Innovation Lab booth will feature live demonstrations of AI-enabled business automation, showcasing real use cases where intelligent agents handle everything from supply chain optimization to customer service automation. These aren't theoretical concepts—these are production-ready solutions already transforming how forward-thinking companies operate. Whether you're curious about integrating AI into your existing workflows, exploring autonomous agents for the first time, or looking to understand how decentralized AI infrastructure can give your business a competitive edge, the Fetch.ai team will be ready to dive deep into your specific challenges and opportunities. This is a rare chance to engage directly with the experts building some of the most advanced AI agent technology in the market. Register for The Business Show London and ma

◎ London + online

Hosted by AI Signals

Explore computer vision, production machine learning and AI skills at this free hybrid AI Signals meetup in London on 11 November 2026. AI Signals shares practical stories from people building with AI across industry, research and personal projects. This edition combines two main talks with focused lightning talks: - Shradha Janib: “Traffic sign recognition using deep learning” - David Hughes, Stelia: “Lessons learned from running ML workloads in production” - Freeman Madudili: “Deterministic boundaries around AI actions” - Ozan Dagdeviren: “Why measuring AI skill is harder than it looks” Doors open at 6:00pm GMT at Civo Tech Junction, First Floor, 32–37 Cowper Street. Talks begin at 6:35pm, with a break at 7:20pm and lightning talks from 8:20pm. The advertised agenda closes at 8:50pm, followed by a social at The Angel. The event is hosted by Civo and sponsored by Daemon. Attendance is open to everyone, with both in-person and YouTube livestream options. The listing showed only six in-person seats remaining. RSVPs close 24 hours beforehand, and attendees must register using a name matching government-issued ID or a bank card. Do not arrive before 6:00pm. Registration must be completed through Luma, not Meetup. Register for AI Signals 36

⌖ London · Olympia

Hosted by Solana Foundation

Solana Breakpoint 2026 brings the global Solana ecosystem to Olympia London from 15–17 November for keynotes, workshops, debates and networking. Shape the next phase of the Solana ecosystem Hosted by the Solana Foundation, Breakpoint is a high-signal conference for the leaders, builders, investors, institutions and creators shaping Solana’s future. The curated programme is designed to surface new ideas, reveal products and technologies moving the network forward, and create meaningful connections between the people building and backing the ecosystem. Across three days, attendees can expect a varied programme featuring: - Keynotes exploring major developments and opportunities across Solana - Lightning talks delivering focused insights in a concise format - Debates bringing different perspectives into the conversation - Workshops offering a more interactive way to engage with ideas and technologies - Networking intended to spark collaboration across the global community - Product and technology unveilings showcasing work that could shape the network’s next chapter Rather than focusing on a single discipline or experience level, Breakpoint brings together the ecosystem’s commercial, technical, creative and institutional sides. It is particularly relevant to people already building on or investing in Solana, organisations assessing the network, and creators seeking collaborators, insight and distribution. The blend of talks, practical sessions and relationship-building also makes it useful for teams looking to understand where the ecosystem is heading. Why London? Breakpoint 2026 takes place at Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London. The organisers position the city as an intersection of global capital, bringing together family offices, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, commodity traders, private credit firms, insurers, and the legal and financial infrastructure connecting markets across continents. Its links across Europe, the Middle East and Africa make it a strategic setting for Solana’s continued growth.… Register for this event

⌖ London · Inspire St James

Hosted by Mindstone London AI Meetup

Explore practical AI building, productivity and future trends at Mindstone’s monthly meetup in London on 17 November 2026. Running from 6:00pm to 9:00pm GMT at Inspire St James in Clerkenwell, the event features three talk formats: - What I Learned Building With LLMs, a technical product demo with real-world lessons from building with AI. - How To Be More Productive Using AI, a practical, step-by-step demonstration of using AI to complete tasks faster and improve results. - What Does the Future Look Like With AI?, a theoretical look at AI’s potential impact on work, everyday life and society. The talks are followed by pizza, drinks and networking with AI builders, enthusiasts and others interested in practical applications of the technology. The published listing does not name individual speakers or specify an experience requirement; the full agenda is available through the Mindstone event page. Booking note: This meetup is advertised across multiple platforms. You must RSVP and obtain a ticket through Mindstone to guarantee your place; a Meetup RSVP alone is not stated as sufficient. View the event and register

⌖ London · London, United Kingdom

Hosted by The Principal Dev

A London masterclass on building AI that can perceive and interpret the physical world, taking place on 19 November 2026. Organised by The Principal Dev, this in-person session in London focuses on AI systems that can understand and respond to physical environments. The masterclass format makes it relevant to developers and technical leaders interested in real-world AI applications, although the organiser has not yet published the required experience level. Event details - Date: 19 November 2026 - Location: London, United Kingdom - Format: Masterclass - Organiser: The Principal Dev A detailed agenda, speaker line-up, timings and exact London venue have not yet been announced on the event page. View registration details