AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2026

⌖ Oxford · Ship Street Centre Lecture Theatre

Explore practical AI applications and future-shaping projects at Mindstone’s free monthly meetup in Oxford on 28 October 2026. Taking place at the Ship Street Centre Lecture Theatre from 18:00 on Wednesday 28 October, the Mindstone Oxford AI Meetup offers an opportunity to see how artificial intelligence is moving beyond theory and being applied to real projects. The gathering focuses on advances in AI, the technology’s cutting-edge practical uses and the work redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. What to expect This October edition continues Mindstone’s monthly Oxford meetup series. Rather than concentrating on a single named platform or narrowly defined discipline, the event takes a broad look at the evolving world of artificial intelligence and the projects helping to shape its future. Attendees can expect the programme to centre on: - Practical AI applications and how the technology is being put to use - Emerging advances across the artificial intelligence landscape - Projects that demonstrate new possibilities for technology and people - Insights from people working in and thinking deeply about the field The organiser describes the meetup as a chance to get “up close and personal” with boundary-pushing AI projects and learn from bright minds in the field. No individual speakers or detailed session timings have been announced on the published event page, so attendees should check the booking page for any programme updates. Who should attend? The meetup is relevant to people interested in understanding where AI is heading and what practical applications look like today. It may be particularly useful for builders, technologists, founders, researchers, students and curious professionals who want exposure to real AI work and fresh perspectives. The available listing does not specify a required experience level, making this best approached as a general AI community gathering rather than a formally described technical workshop. View the event and registration details

◎ Online

Hosted by OxGen AI

Access 28 recorded sessions from the Oxford Generative AI Summit 2026, covering practical AI adoption, governance, security and AI’s wider impacts. The OxGen26 On-Demand Programme brings up to 20 hours of content online from the summit held at Jesus College’s Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub in Oxford on 15–16 October 2026. The on-demand listing runs from 29 November at 10am to 1 December 2026 at 12pm; no timezone is specified. What you’ll explore - Practical approaches to adopting AI within organisations - The geopolitical, economic and investment landscape surrounding AI - Governance, security and trust in agentic and multi-agent AI - Implications for jobs, skills, critical thinking and information integrity The programme features 28 recorded keynotes, fireside chats and panels, with contributors including Kevin Rudd, Baroness Kidron, Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Danielle Belgrave of GSK, Sir John Lazar, Angie Ma, Rebecca Finlay and Professor Philip Torr. It is suited to professionals across government, industry and research who want a broad, policy-and-practice-focused view of generative AI; no required experience level is stated. A ticket includes 12 months of access through a secure viewing portal, speaker slides where sharing permission was granted, and a certificate of attendance listing the learning outcomes. After booking, OxGen AI will email your portal password, allowing you to watch on any device at your own pace. Team rates and invoicing are available by contacting info@oxgensummit.org. Tickets are non-refundable. Get on-demand access

⌖ New York

Hosted by Crescendo

Crescendo Live San Francisco 2026 brings together customer experience leaders for a full-day exploration of AI's real-world impact on CX operations. Taking place on May 21, 2026 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST) in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, this operator-focused conference cuts through AI hype to showcase what's actually working in customer support, automation, and team design. What You'll Gain This isn't another vendor-heavy conference. Crescendo Live delivers practical insights from experienced CX operators who are successfully deploying AI in production environments. You'll get clear on the new CX standard — understanding how speed, consistency, and trust have fundamentally reset customer expectations and where many organizations quietly fall short. The event tackles critical questions facing CX leaders today: how to move AI from experimentation to execution without breaking customer trust, how to pair automation with human expertise for faster decisions, and how to build smarter teams that leverage AI while maintaining the judgment and empathy that define exceptional service. Speaker Lineup Hear from leaders at the forefront of AI-powered customer experience, including James Green (Chief Customer Officer, Squire), Hemant Taneja (CEO, General Catalyst), Morgan Donaldson (Chief Commercial Officer, CNTRL+), Jaqueline Andre (Sr. Director CS Production & Support, BentoBox), Chris Jocson (Chief Operating Officer, Good Eggs), and executives from TaskRabbit, POLYWOOD, and Crescendo itself. These practitioners share real stories, honest challenges, and proven strategies from teams facing the same operational pressures you navigate daily. Event Format The day blends main stage content with interactive breakout sessions and workshops. Morning sessions (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) dive into foundational shifts in CX, followed by lunch and networking. Afternoon breakouts (1:30 – 2:30 PM) offer hands-on exploration of specific topics, with additional main stage content (2:30 – 4:30 PM) before an awards ceremony and cocktail reception that extends networking into the evening. Who Should Attend This conference is designed for CX leaders, customer support directors, automation strategists, and anyone responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality customer experiences. Whether you're evaluating AI tools, refining automation strategies, or redesigning team structures around AI capabilities, you'

⌖ 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

⌖ Madrid

API & AI Addicts Day is a one-day Madrid conference on 28 October 2026 for enthusiasts and professionals interested in APIs and artificial intelligence. APIs and AI in one focused event Taking place in Madrid, Spain, API & AI Addicts Day brings two closely connected areas of modern technology into the same room. The conference is designed for people who want to explore the relationship between APIs,the interfaces that allow software and services to communicate,and the rapidly evolving field of AI. As AI becomes embedded in more products and workflows, APIs play an important role in connecting models, applications, data and external services. By focusing on both subjects, this event offers attendees a dedicated setting in which to consider the technologies together rather than as separate disciplines. Who is it for? The conference brings together enthusiasts and professionals, making it relevant to anyone with an active interest in APIs or artificial intelligence. That may include software developers, technical practitioners, product builders and other technology professionals, as well as curious community members following developments across these fields. No specific experience level or prerequisites are stated on the event page. Likewise, detailed information about speakers and individual sessions has not yet been published, so prospective attendees should check the registration page for future programme updates. What to expect API & AI Addicts Day is presented as a one-day conference, giving participants a concentrated opportunity to engage with its dual focus. Its defining feature is the combination of API and AI communities: a useful meeting point for people interested in how intelligent capabilities connect with software products, platforms and wider technical systems. Key event details: - Date: 28 October 2026 - Location: Madrid, Spain - Format: One-day conference - Focus: APIs and artificial intelligence - Audience: Enthusiasts and professionals If APIs, AI or the overlap between them forms part of your work or interests, this Madrid conference offers a focused date for your 2026 calendar. Register or view the latest event details.