The Berlin AI Conference 2026

⌖ London · Excel London

Hosted by DTX Events

DTX London brings together 10,000+ technology leaders, innovators and decision-makers at Excel London for two days of practical insights into digital and business transformation. Taking place 14-15 October 2026, this flagship expo connects the people, platforms and processes that drive organisation-wide change across AI, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and automation. What to Expect DTX London is designed for teams at every stage of their transformation journey — whether you're optimising your IT stack, strengthening cyber and data strategies, or deploying AI solutions at scale. The event features multiple content stages addressing critical themes including Responsible AI, Holistic Security Foundations, Human-First Resilience, Agile IT, and Purpose-Led Tech Rollouts. Attendees from organisations including Network Rail, NHS, BBC, Booking.com, HSBC, Barclays, and John Lewis come to discover vendor-neutral insights, explore emerging solutions, and connect with peers facing similar challenges. The expo floor showcases hundreds of exhibitors across 12 technology areas, from IT infrastructure and cloud computing to unified communications and customer experience platforms. Content and Speakers The event programme is shaped by a dedicated Advisory Board of senior leaders in technology, operations, data, and cybersecurity. Expect keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case study sessions covering People-Powered Transformation, The Data Advantage, Leading Through Change, Next Generation Talent, Smarter Workspaces, and Elevated Customer Journeys. Co-located with Unified Communication EXPO, DTX London creates a comprehensive environment for exploring the intersection of technology, people, and operations. The agenda balances strategic vision with tactical implementation, ensuring you leave with actionable insights regardless of your role — CIO, CTO, CISO, Head of Data, DevOps Lead, or Transformation Manager. Technology Areas Covered The expo spans IT Infrastructure, Storage & Networks | IT Service Management | Cloud Computing | Cyber Security | Unified Communications & Collaboration | Video and Audio Visual | Data Management & Analytics | AI | Software Development & Engineering | Customer Contact & Experience. Register your interest for DTX London 2026

Sponsors: Network Rail · Comcast Sky Business +20

⌖ London · Bayes Business School - Finsbury Square Building

Hosted by CityVentures

Watch four early-stage startups pitch live, hear candid audience feedback and meet London’s founder community at this supportive in-person Demo Night. Hosted by CityVentures in partnership with Hatch Enterprise, the evening replaces over-polished presentations with five-minute demos, honest reactions and practical encouragement. Hatch Enterprise will bring two of the four startups taking the stage. The participating founders and startup lineup have not yet been published. What to expect - Four five-minute startup demos from early-stage founders - Live questions and constructive feedback from the audience - Time to meet the founders after their pitches - Networking with investors, industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs The event is designed for founders and funders, as well as anyone considering starting a business or looking to expand their professional network. No particular experience level is specified, and people who are simply curious about how startups begin are also welcome. CityVentures describes Demo Night as a safe, supportive and inclusive monthly space where founders can build confidence, test their ideas and connect with a diverse community. The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:30pm GMT+1 on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Bayes Business School’s Finsbury Square Building, 33 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG. Register for October Demo Night

◎ London + online

Hosted by London Agentics Foundation Meetups

Explore agentic engineering with Reuven Cohen (rUv) in London on 15 October 2026, with live collaboration and online streaming. This special Agentics Foundation London Chapter meetup examines a new generation of systems that can remember, coordinate, learn, perceive and act across software, enterprise infrastructure and the physical world. Running from 6:00pm to 9:00pm BST, the hybrid event offers an opportunity to learn directly from a pioneer in agentic AI while connecting with builders working on autonomous, proactive systems. The power of the Agentics ecosystem Reuven Cohen (rUv), creator of the Agentics Foundation and CAIO of Cognitum One, will introduce the ideas, infrastructure and community behind the ecosystem. According to the organisers, its open-source software has reached more than 51 million total downloads, with over 74 million npm package downloads during the past 12 months. Tools including the ruFlo agent harness and RuView spatial intelligence have accumulated more than 180,000 GitHub stars, while the frameworks support over 362,000 monthly active installations. The session will draw on Cohen’s experience across cloud computing, enterprise AI and edge-native systems. His work includes: - Building Cognitum One, a sovereign, edge-native operating platform designed to orchestrate Physical AI without cloud dependency - Founding cloud computing pioneer Enomaly, which went on to a $1.2B+ exit - Serving as Chief Cloud Advocate at Citrix - Architecting EY.ai, an enterprise AI platform used by more than 400,000 people - Coining the title “Agentic Engineer” for developers building proactive, autonomous systems Build, share and collaborate This is more than a conventional talk. The series creates a constructive setting for members to showcase projects, pair on demos, prototypes or code snippets, and collaborate live with other builders. It also brings the Foundation’s wider online community together with its London chapter, helping attendees exchange practical knowledge and co-create new ideas. View the event and registration details

⌖ London · London AI Hub

Hosted by AI Builders

Build a working AI-powered mobile app in one evening at London AI Hub on 15 October 2026. This free hackathon welcomes beginners and experienced builders. Hosted by AI Builders Club, London AI Hub and Bilt.me, App After Dark runs from 18:00–21:00 in London. Come with an idea, bring a team or find collaborators on arrival. Teams can include one to three people. The evening begins with a short introduction to building mobile apps with Bilt.me and a selection of optional challenges. You will then have time to build, test, break and improve your app, with practical support available if you get stuck. Strong projects may be invited to demo at the end of the night; prizes and judging details are yet to be announced. No development experience is required. Vibe coders, aspiring founders, designers, engineers, operators and complete beginners are all welcome. New builders will receive starter challenges, example prompts and guidance. Bring a laptop and, optionally, an idea or teammate. Entry is free, with Bilt.me credits, pizza and drinks included. The listing currently marks the hackathon as over, so check the official page for the latest registration availability. Check registration status for App After Dark

Sponsors: Bilt.me

⌖ London + online · The Cooperage

Hosted by AI Signals

AI Signals 35 brings practical talks on agent evals, guardrails, observability and human behaviour to London and online on 15 October 2026. This hybrid edition of the AI Signals meetup examines what it takes to move AI systems beyond impressive demos and into reliable real-world use. Across three specialist talks, attendees will hear about evaluating production agents, applying effective safeguards, observing self-improving systems and addressing the human behaviours that can determine whether AI adoption succeeds. Talks and speakers - Amy Kuner, Zoopla, “House-training an agent: evals and guardrails for prod” explores the evaluation and guardrail work involved in preparing an AI agent for production. - Armend Avdijaj, Founder and CEO of GlassFlow, “The missing observability layer for self-improving agents” focuses on the visibility required when agents can evolve and improve. - Adi Talmor, Blackmont Consulting, “AI Isn't the Hard Part. Human Behaviour Is.” shifts attention from the technology itself to the people and behavioural factors around it. The programme begins with doors opening at 6:00pm, followed by a welcome at 6:30pm and the first talk at 6:35pm. A break is scheduled for 7:05pm, with Armend Avdijaj speaking from 7:20pm. The published agenda lists Adi Talmor’s session at 8:00pm. Who should attend? This meetup is relevant to AI engineers, agent builders, data and machine-learning practitioners, technical leaders, consultants and product teams interested in dependable AI applications. It should be particularly useful for anyone thinking about production readiness, agent evaluation, safety controls, observability or the organisational realities of AI adoption. No specific experience requirement is stated. The in-person event takes place at The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH. Entry is not available before 6:00pm. Remote attendees can watch through the AI Signals YouTube channel, with the online link visible to attendees. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: GlassFlow · Daemon

⌖ London · Southbank Tower

AI Club Meetup 2 brings Latvian professionals together in London on 15 October 2026 to exchange practical AI ideas, lessons and project inspiration. Taking place at Southbank Tower in London, this informal, in-person meetup focuses on how professionals are applying AI and machine intelligence in their day-to-day work. Rather than concentrating on abstract trends, the evening is designed around real experiences, useful tips and candid discussion of what has, and has not, worked. Speakers and discussion The meetup will feature perspectives from two professionals working across insurance, operations, marketing and technology: - Austris Bahanovskis, Regional Operations Manager at AIG, one of the world’s leading property and casualty insurers - Oskars Killo, Founding Partner at marketing and technology studio Kindred After the speaker sessions, the floor will open to attendees. Participants are encouraged to share their own AI journeys, including key wins, practical lessons and ideas they would like to develop further. This community-led format makes the event particularly relevant for Latvian professionals who want to learn from peers, compare approaches and find inspiration for new AI projects. No specific technical experience level is stated, and the emphasis is on accessible professional exchange rather than a formal coding workshop. The event should suit people already experimenting with AI in their work as well as those looking for practical examples before starting a project of their own. Format and practical details The event runs from 7:00pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 15 October 2026 at Southbank Tower, 55 Upper Ground, London SE1 9EY. It will be conducted in Latvian, with a smart-casual dress code. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, and the programme combines speaker insights, open discussion and networking with fellow professionals. Refunds are available up to one day before the event. View the event and registration details