Events Directory

In-person AI Tinkerers Dublin meetup at Baseline on 2026-01-26 (Mon) 6:30PM–9PM. Builder demos and technical talks focused on LLMs, generative AI and agentic assistants, plus networking with local practitioners.

Real-time databases are integrating with data lakes to reduce storage costs and share data with AI and data science. Please join us to hear from a range of experts as they share current problems and solutions while navigating the transition from closed storage models to open table formats like Apache Iceberg.

Talk on energy-efficient photonic AI processors by Dr Giulia Marcucci (LumiAIres). Explores the environmental impact of AI and how optical chips can cut AI energy use by up to 90%. Open to those interested in sustainability and Greentech, with networking opportunities.

For the first meetup of 2026 we’ll discuss psychological trade-offs of the AI era—how outsourcing cognitive tasks to LLMs affects our brains. Topics include cognitive debt, erosion of critical thinking, and the shift from creators to verifiers. Casual discussion; no neuroscience expertise required.

An evening of talks on AI and data science including Sulaiman Ahmed on measuring plant growth with data-driven methods and Dr David Kane presenting on the state of AI. Lightning talk TBD. Sponsored by Rittman Analytics and supported by Silicon Brighton. New venue: Eagle Labs (Platf9rm, Tower Point, Brighton).

GDG Berlin presents Berlin AI Builders Meetup on 2026-01-29 — an in-person meetup at Ojin AIxHaus for builders, engineers, and AI enthusiasts. Talks cover multi-agent AI systems, AI in cybersecurity, and AI-assisted software verification. Registration via Luma.

In-person meetup for data science and AI professionals and enthusiasts. Networking with pizza/drinks followed by two talks: “An Introduction to Causal Cognition” (Stephanie Droop) and “10x Broken: Why AI Experiments Fail & How to Build an AI-Native Delivery Engine” (Dan Llewellyn). Hosted by CreateFuture at the Old Stamp Office.

Closing session of Kong's AI Gateway series (Developer Day). Covers the shift to autonomous, goal-oriented agents, multi-agent orchestration, gateway role in machine-to-machine reasoning, and Kong’s roadmap for secure, cost-controlled agentic transformation. Register via Kong's webinar page.

GBCC AI Academy: personalised, role-relevant AI training for SMEs – on-demand learning, hands-on masterclass, 12-month access and LinkedIn credentials. Covers writing & research with AI, advanced reasoning, agents and personalisation. First cohort live webinar: 30 Jan 2026, 2pm.

An evening conference gathering AI experts, founders and investors from across Ireland for talks and networking, hosted by Startup Network Europe.

AI is reshaping enterprise connectivity—turning it into a strategic lever for speed, cost control, and competitive advantage. Join Kong CEO Augusto Marietti and CTO Marco Palladino, with Reza Shafii and Alex Drag, to learn about unifying the AI data path and upcoming capabilities for 2026 (Agentic Trust Layer, Agent Gateway, AI‑native WAF, real‑time data monetization, AI cost governance).

Meetup on AI in robotics at the AMS Institute in Amsterdam. Features a panel discussion plus networking where Dutch robotics startups will showcase projects. Organised by AI on the Amstel (Grant Easterbrook). Sign-up via the linked post.

Monthly Birmingham AI meetup for anyone curious or experienced with AI — updates, networking, and free lunch. Held at Innovation Depot.

Hands-on workshop teaching AI-assisted app development using Lovable. Participants will turn prompts into full web apps, design UIs, auto-generate databases/APIs/auth, add forms/dashboards/workflows, and deploy applications. Led by Dr Stelios Sotiriadis at Birkbeck University. Requires a laptop with Python and a free Lovable account.

Monthly Practical AI Meetup in Barcelona featuring three talks: What I Learned Building With LLMs; How To Be More Productive Using AI; and What Does The Future Look Like With AI? Includes pizza, drinks and networking. Limited spots — get your ticket ahead of time.

A no‑BS Brighton meetup for business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs to learn how AI is actually used in the real world. Panel problem‑solving, lightning tips, optional 1:1 chats and networking over drinks. Ticket (£15) is loaded onto your bar tab.

Hands-on full-day workshop to build, deploy and operate production-grade AI agents — covering architectures, scaled deployment (blue-green rollouts), observability, analytics, monitoring, and safety. For developers, designers and AI-curious builders. Register via giveago.co.

AI Engineers weekly meetup in Chiang Mai hosted by Social Layer. Sat, Feb 07, 2026 — 10:00–12:00 GMT+7. Repeating weekly. Venue: Nomad Shop - Event Space.

Action-planning workshop for SMEs introducing business process automation using iPaaS platforms (Zapier, Make, Power Automate) and LLMs like ChatGPT. Includes live demos, guided discussion and a completed action plan to start or scale automations. Open to eligible SMEs in specified Derbyshire areas.

Ai CLUB is an open, after-hours community space in Belfast for anyone interested in learning about, discussing, and experimenting with generative artificial intelligence. Sessions feature a short local conversation followed by open discussion, sharing practical insights and building a welcoming community.

A focused, one-day, live, cohort-based workshop that teaches non-technical leaders how to use, build, and manage AI workflows with modern no-code tools.

Join the AI Innovation Challenges Showcase — participants from Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham present cutting‑edge venture ideas developed over recent months, demonstrating AI solutions to real‑world problems.

Morning event for Scottish SMEs exploring AI Agents: what they are, business value, real use cases, risks and opportunities, plus networking. Delivered by SilverCloud for business leaders seeking practical guidance on implementing AI Agents safely and strategically.

A relaxed seafront walk ideal for talking about workflows, automation opportunities, and AI tools. 9:00–10:00am. Meet: Brighton Pier — walk to Hove Lawns. Monthly community-led morning sessions for founders, operators and business owners (last Sunday of every month).

A week-long interdisciplinary residency exploring how AI (neuro-symbolic systems, graph neural networks, transformers) can support mathematical discovery, including conjecture generation, auto-formalisation, and automated theorem proving. Open to mathematicians, physicists, and computer scientists.

Evidence-based session on the real impact of LLM-powered coding assistants on developer productivity, code quality, workflows, ownership and maintainability. Expert speakers share practical findings and best practices for teams adopting AI coding tools. 5:30–8:15pm, 24 Feb 2026, Cambridge.

6-week intensive virtual AI bootcamp (Feb 24–Apr 2, 2026). Covers ML fundamentals, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Vibe Coding with AI, hands-on coding exercises and on-demand access. Paid event; registration via Luma.

Global AI Berlin meetup on Feb 26, 2026 (17:00–21:00 CET) focused on AI Memory and building memory-enabled applications. Sessions from teams at Neo4j, Cognee, MemVerge, Riverty, Google, Microsoft, AWS covering graph context, retrieval layers, architecture, performance and governance. Targeted at founders, engineers and product managers.

Panel discussion on Life Science and AI at a networking dinner in Cardiff city centre. The panel will explore AI-driven innovation in biotech, med-tech and diagnostics, predictive medicine and smart medical devices, and pathways for commercialising Welsh med-tech and pharma innovations.

Discover how data and AI combine to drive intelligent transformation at Big Data & AI World 2026, part of Tech Show London on 4–5 March 2026. Join Chief Data Officers, AI strategists and innovators exploring how responsible, transparent AI delivers measurable business value.

One-day in-person ServiceNow AI Summit in Dublin (2026-03-04). Learn how ServiceNow acts as an AI control tower, apply AI to business workflows, hear from ServiceNow experts, and network with peers. Event time listed as 09:00–17:00 at ServiceNow, 60 Dawson Street.

Network with fellow founders, investors, and AI enthusiasts at the Dublin AI & VC Meetup hosted by NexaTech Ventures.

Masterclass teaching practical AI strategies to accelerate sales — streamline outreach, personalise follow-ups, and build systems that do the heavy lifting. No tech background required. Includes live Q&A, real-world examples, and step-by-step actions. Tickets: Standard, Premium (2×1:1 sessions), and VIP Accelerator.

Hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs and professionals to build web/mobile apps and automate workflows without code. Includes live demos, Q&A, networking, a lifetime no-code tool license, 30-min 1:1 consulting, and a PDF certificate.

Two-day hybrid summit in Glasgow and online (16–17 March 2026) bringing together global leaders on AI standards, measurement, and assurance. Features keynote speeches, expert panels and interactive sessions; in-person attendance by invitation and sessions livestreamed.

Two-day hybrid summit (in-person in Edinburgh + virtual) on March 18-19, 2026 covering Conversational AI, Generative AI, AI agents, voice AI, LLMs, EU AI Act compliance, and data-driven strategies for business.

The IDC AI & Data Summit is a full-day conference for senior technology and business executives driving AI and data strategies across Germany. Designed for CDOs, Heads of Data and AI leaders, it delivers strategic insights, keynotes and practical frameworks on AI governance, data sovereignty, MLOps and scaling AI.

Databricks AI Day — a half-day, in-person event with keynote and deep-dive sessions to give practitioners hands-on skills to build and operate analytics, AI, and apps. Learn to get insights from data using natural language, develop quality AI applications while preserving data privacy, and simplify data engineering, governance and user experiences.

DevDay Da Nang is a major non-profit IT conference bringing thousands of engineers, entrepreneurs and students to explore AI, blockchain, cybersecurity and digital transformation. DevDay 2026’s theme is “AI x Human” with keynotes, technical sessions, exhibitions, a job fair and networking opportunities.

Summit for senior leaders in banking, payments and financial services exploring next‑generation AI for operational workflows, decision intelligence and customer experience. Focus areas include autonomous agents, generative intelligence, workflow orchestration, risk scoring automation, adaptive fraud controls, governance, data readiness and regulatory alignment. Includes keynotes, panels, tech showcases and networking.

A one-day summit in Frankfurt (23 April 2026) focused on Agentic AI, GenAI and intelligent automation for banks, insurers and financial institutions — covering autonomous workflows, risk, compliance, LLMOps and AI-led operational transformation.

AI Business Summit will gather 25+ industry speakers and 300+ AI innovators in Glasgow on 21 May 2026. One-day conference with keynotes, breakouts, exhibition and networking at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. Free to attend (criteria applies); earn 8 hours of CPD credits.

Hands-on workshop introducing AI agents (what defines them, types, how they work), live demos of real-world agentic AI, and interactive Q&A with Rewire’s AI consultants. Aimed at mid-senior leaders (C‑suite, innovation, data/AI leads).

Two-day workshop for legal scholars and technologists on designing agentic AI systems that reliably follow the law. Hosted by the Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) and the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. Apply by 6 March 2026.

At Tobacco Dock, London, 10--11 June 2026, The AI Summit London will unite 4,500 of the most forward-thinking technologists and business professionals to gain insights and strategies for AI transformation.

AI World Congress 2026 on June 23-24 in London UK Europe, brings together professionals from across the AI ecosystem. Connect with peers and learn about AI technology, business, and innovation.

Berlin AI Day — an event where forward-thinking companies share how they’re using AI and automation to accelerate growth and scale faster.

AI Con Belfast — conference scheduled for 23 September 2026 in Belfast. (Source: Aisling Events)