AI Council 2026 — San Francisco

⌖ Bangkok

Digital Transformation Summit Thailand 2026 brings enterprise and government technology leaders to Bangkok on 28 October for a day of AI and digital strategy. Taking place from 09:00 to 17:00 in Bangkok, this executive conference focuses on unlocking speed, measurable value and competitive advantage in the next phase of enterprise transformation. It is the 50th edition of a global event series that has reached audiences in more than 12 cities across multiple continents. What to expect The summit’s agenda is built around the practical decisions leaders face when moving from isolated technology projects to organisation-wide change. Discussions will explore how businesses can improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital culture and use emerging technology to deliver better outcomes for customers. Featured themes include: - Moving from technology adoption to business-led transformation with measurable impact - Using AI, automation and data to create competitive advantage - Taking AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide adoption and demonstrable ROI - Balancing AI investment with governance, privacy and responsible deployment - Closing technology skills gaps and preparing teams for AI-enabled work - Modernising legacy systems and building resilient, scalable infrastructure - Aligning IT investment with business priorities and long-term transformation goals - Cybersecurity, cloud modernisation, IoT, Web 3.0, quantum computing and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies The format combines leadership panels, executive roundtables, curated networking sessions and a networking luncheon. Rather than concentrating only on technical implementation, the programme connects technology choices with leadership, workforce readiness, customer experience, smart manufacturing, digital banking and sustainable growth. Who should attend? This is an invitation-led forum designed for senior decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, C-level executives, directors, heads of technology, digital transformation leaders, policymakers and enterprise innovators. It will be particularly relevant to people shaping AI adoption, Thailand 4.0, digital government and Industry 4.0 initiatives across enterprises, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies and digital-first organisations.… Register for this event

Sponsors: ISC2 ID Jakarta Chapter

⌖ 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

⌖ Dublin · Croke Park

Hosted by Business Post

Ireland’s Economic Outlook Forum returns to Croke Park, Dublin, on 5 November 2026 for high-level debate on AI, investment and national competitiveness. Organised by Business Post, this annual summit brings together 400 influential business leaders, policymakers and senior economists to examine the forces shaping Ireland’s economy. Scheduled immediately after the national Budget announcement, the forum is designed to turn fiscal developments and macroeconomic signals into useful context for corporate planning, investment and long-term strategy. Economic strategy in the age of AI Advanced technology and AI form a central lens for the day, with discussions moving beyond experimentation to consider implementation, commercial scalability and national productivity. The wider programme will explore: - Technology and AI: practical adoption, scalable commercial applications and their contribution to productivity - Ireland and the EU Presidency: how the country can help shape the European agenda - Trade and tariffs: Ireland’s economic positioning amid changing international conditions - Infrastructure: building the foundations required for economic resilience - Energy and defence: security, data-centre capacity and the commercial realities of the green transition - Capital markets, corporate tax and FDI: strategic issues affecting investment and growth Speakers and perspectives Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will place Budget 2026 in context through the themes of national competitiveness and strategic investment. Business Post Editor Daniel McConnell is also among the highlighted speakers, while Denis O’Brien will contribute to a session focused on “The Ireland of Tomorrow.” Together, these perspectives connect immediate policy decisions with the longer-term transformation of Ireland’s economy. This is a conference-style forum built around keynote contributions and strategic discussion rather than a technical workshop. It is particularly relevant to senior executives, founders, investors, economists, advisers, policymakers and technology leaders who need a clearer view of Ireland’s fiscal direction and the role AI and innovation could play in future growth. Grant Thornton is listed as the event partner. Venue and access… Register for this event

Sponsors: Grant Thornton

⌖ Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Hosted by Tech Show Paris

Data & AI Leaders Summit Paris brings data and AI decision-makers together on 18–19 November 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris. Part of the 10th-anniversary edition of Tech Show Paris, this two-day conference and exhibition is designed for CDOs, CTOs, data managers, data scientists and innovation leaders. Attendees can explore solutions, compare approaches with peers and identify trends likely to shape high-impact data, AI and digital transformation projects. What to expect - 130+ conference sessions across a range of technology themes - 268+ exhibitors and solution providers showcasing products and services - Networking with an audience of 4,339+ technology professionals and industry leaders - A meeting platform that has facilitated 761+ visitor–exhibitor appointments - Access to the wider Tech Show Paris ecosystem, with co-located events covering cloud and AI infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity and data centres The wider show also highlights diversity and inclusive leadership through its Women & Diversity in Tech initiative, alongside a start-up area focused on emerging technologies and partnerships. The detailed 2026 agenda and speaker lineup have not yet been published on the event page. Register for Data & AI Leaders Summit Paris

⌖ London

The AI in Business Conference comes to London on 19 November 2026, helping enterprise leaders turn AI strategy into measurable impact. Built for organisations moving beyond experimentation, this content-rich conference examines how AI can be scaled responsibly, integrated into everyday workflows and embedded at the heart of business operations. Delegates will hear practical lessons from people leading enterprise AI programmes, alongside cross-industry perspectives on implementation, adoption and transformation. What to expect The programme combines strategic keynotes, practical case studies and enterprise-led discussions with an exhibition and dedicated networking opportunities. Its core focus areas include: - AI strategy and transformation: embedding AI into strategy, operations and decision-making - Competitive advantage: using generative AI to improve productivity, customer experience and commercial performance - Innovation and the future enterprise: preparing teams and organisations for workforce transformation and AI-driven change - AI solutions and partnerships: meeting technology providers, platforms and consultancies supporting enterprise adoption The November 2026 speaker line-up will be announced in the coming months. Previous contributors include Natalia Konstantinova, Lead Enterprise Architect for AI at NatWest Group; Ricky Bartlett, UK Lead for AI & Automation at CBRE; Stefania Bona, Senior Director of Open Banking Products at Visa; Akhil Bhardwaj, Associate Professor at the University of Bath; Abdul Khaled, Head of Digital, Customer Experience at E.ON Next; and senior figures from AstraZeneca, Checkatrade and John Lewis Partnership. Who should attend? This event is aimed at senior leaders and practitioners working across technology, strategy, operations, transformation and customer experience. It will be particularly relevant to decision-makers responsible for AI adoption, enterprise architecture, digital products, automation or organisational change, as well as suppliers helping businesses implement AI at scale.… Register for this event

⌖ Lagos

Quantum Africa Summit is a Lagos conference on 28 November 2026 exploring quantum computing and AI in an African context. It brings two transformative fields into one focused event. Quantum computing meets AI Taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, Quantum Africa Summit is designed around the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The conference provides a dedicated setting for exploring technologies that are reshaping how people think about computation, intelligent systems and the future of digital innovation. The event’s distinctive focus is its African setting. Rather than treating quantum technology and AI only as global trends, the summit places the conversation in Lagos,one of the continent’s major technology and business centres. It should be particularly relevant to people who want to follow the development of advanced computing while connecting that discussion to Africa’s growing technology ecosystem. Who is it for? The summit is likely to appeal to a broad technology audience, including: - Developers, engineers and technical leaders interested in quantum computing or AI - Researchers, students and educators following emerging computing fields - Founders and product builders assessing the direction of advanced technology - Innovation, business and policy professionals seeking a clearer view of quantum and AI - Members of Nigeria’s wider technology community looking to meet others with similar interests The listing does not specify an experience requirement, so prospective attendees should consult the registration page for any technical prerequisites. It also does not yet publish named speakers, a session timetable or details of individual talks. Those planning to attend should check the event page for programme updates as the date approaches. Event details - Date: 28 November 2026 - Location: Lagos, Nigeria - Format: In-person conference - Core themes: Quantum computing and artificial intelligence For attendees, the central value is the opportunity to spend a focused day around two fast-developing areas of technology, within an event explicitly framed around Africa. Whether you already work in AI, are beginning to investigate quantum computing, or want to understand where these fields may converge, the summit offers a clear thematic entry point.… Register for this event