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SUMMARY:Rise of AI Conference 2026 - 10 Years of Building Europe’s AI Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nRise of AI Conference 2026 marks a decade of Europe’s AI ecosystem building. The event is scheduled for early May 2026 in Berlin\, with an option to participate online as well. It brings together decision makers from business\, policy\, research\, investment and entrepreneurship to discuss Europe’s path in AI\, sovereignty\, trusted infrastructure\, regulation\, and long term competitiveness. This edition celebrates a decade of voices from the Rise of AI community\, combining familiar figures with a new generation of builders who are shaping Europe’s approach to AI. The conference is designed not as a generic expo but as a focused\, curated forum for high quality conversation\, meaningful connections\, and direct access to leaders who are actively shaping the European AI landscape.\n\n### Date and Format\nThe event takes place on 5 May 2026 with additional day activities through 6 May 2026\, including live in-person Berlin sessions and a parallel online program. A streaming option is available to enable remote participation. The agenda emphasizes a mix of plenaries\, tracks\, stage discussions\, and targeted networking moments that foster practical exchange rather than merely showcasing technologies.\n\n### Theme and Focus\nThe program centers on Europe’s technological sovereignty\, trusted AI infrastructure\, real world deployment\, regulatory considerations\, and staying globally competitive. It aims to connect founders with investors\, corporate leaders with researchers\, and policy makers with practitioners to advance Europe’s own AI path. The anniversary framing invites veteran voices and new builders to discuss implementation\, governance\, and long-term strategy in a European context.\n\n### Agenda and Tracks\nThe agenda features a suite of tracks and sessions designed for substantive exchange. Key tracks include the Meta Stage\, which covers policy\, sovereignty and societal implications\; the Applied AI Stage focused on practical deployment\, business impact\, and scaling AI\; and the Cognitive Lab and Pîabo Media Lounge\, which host discussions on governance\, health\, and AI in everyday life. There are AI Topic Tables in the morning designed for focused\, table-based conversations that bring together investors\, researchers\, operators\, and policy makers. The event also includes a Speaker Dinner for VIPs\, a dedicated Networking Drinks session\, and side events in collaboration with partners.\n\n### Speakers and Access\nThe conference brings together prominent leaders from academia\, industry\, and government\, alongside a cohort of rising voices shaping Europe’s AI future. The program includes sessions with policy makers\, researchers\, CEOs\, and technical leaders\, as well as opportunities for private\, on-site networking in curated spaces. In addition to formal talks\, attendees can participate in workshops\, roundtables\, and live interviews in the media lounge.\n\n### Tickets and How to Attend\nTickets are available for in-person Berlin attendance as well as remote streaming. Various passes exist\, including a freely accessible streaming option and premium passes with access to exclusive dinners and VIP sessions. Information about registration\, tickets\, and special access is provided on the event pages and partner platforms.\n\n### FAQs\nQ: Where is Rise of AI Conference 2026 held? A: Berlin\, Germany\, with Berlin and online streaming options. Q: What are the main tracks and formats? A: Meta Stage\, Applied AI Stage\, AI Topic Tables\, cognitive and media lounges\, speaker sessions\, workshops\, and VIP side events. Q: Who should attend? A: Executives\, policymakers\, researchers\, investors\, founders\, engineers\, and practitioners interested in Europe’s AI path. Q: How can I attend online? A: Live streaming is available via the conference site and partner platforms. Q: Are there pre-day or post-day activities? A: Yes\, including pre-day sessions\, workshops\, and networking events.\n\n### Who should attend\nThis event is designed for decision-makers and practitioners who want to engage with Europe’s AI ecosystem\, gain practical insights into deployments\, governance\, and policy\, and build high-impact connections with peers across industry\, academia and government.\n\nhttps://riseof.ai/conference-2026?ref=ainave
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, DE
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