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AI conferences 2026, October 2026

Real upcoming ai conferences events, soonest first, with links to official organiser pages.

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Looking for professional AI conferences and networking events? Prosotto lists real upcoming AI conferences and networking events on this page, soonest first, with links to official organiser pages. Members can see who else is going and message them privately before they arrive.

AI conferences now range from research gatherings and technical summits to business focused events about putting artificial intelligence to work. Many general tech conferences also run dedicated AI tracks, so AI conversations happen well beyond the events with AI in their name.

When choosing an AI event, look at the audience as much as the agenda: some are aimed at engineers and researchers, others at leaders deciding how to adopt the technology. Picking the right audience is what makes the networking worthwhile.

The listings below are real upcoming AI events from official event pages, soonest first, each linked to its source.

Upcoming ai conferences events

A selection from 20 upcoming events

  • External eventSummit

    UNLEASH Paris 2026

    Paris, France

    Software & Technology

    UNLEASH Paris 2026 is a global conference and exhibition focused on the future of work and human resources. Scheduled to take place in Paris, France, from 20 to 22 October 2026, the event serves as a meeting point for leaders in business, technology, artificial intelligence, and human resources. The gathering aims to address how work is currently being redesigned, governed, and scaled, providing a platform for decision-makers to explore new ideas and organizational strategies. The format includes a three-day conference agenda and a dedicated marketplace. The exhibition features technology providers, startups, investors, and analysts involved in workforce transformation. Key themes for the 2026 event revolve around the intersection of humanity and machines, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence, skills, operating models, and workforce strategy. Attendees can participate in a variety of programs, including exclusive leadership forums, summits, and curated experiences designed for senior professionals. The event facilitates the comparison of emerging technologies and the discovery of innovations shaping the next era of global work and HR reinvention.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens unleash.ai in a new tab)

    Source: unleash.ai

  • External eventConference

    Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress 2026

    Fira de Barcelona Gran Via (Hall 2.1), Barcelona

    Cybersecurity

    The Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC26) is the leading cybersecurity event in Southern Europe. The seventh edition is scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, specifically located in Hall 2.1. This gathering is co-located with the Smart City Expo World Congress, reflecting the critical role of security in hyperconnected urban infrastructures and digital transformation strategies. The event brings together a global ecosystem of defenders, innovators, and decision-makers, including C-level executives and technology experts. The format includes a comprehensive exhibition area for showcasing innovations, a multi-track congress, and a dedicated Hacking Village for hands-on challenges and simulations. Attendees can also access a showcase corner for solution demonstrations and the CISO Leadership Awards. Key themes for the 2026 edition cover a wide range of industry priorities, such as AI and machine learning, zero trust, and identity-centric security. Further topics include cloud and edge computing, IoT, 5G, quantum cryptography, supply chain security, and the evolving threat landscape regarding privacy and ethics.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com in a new tab)

    Source: barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com

  • External eventExpo

    360 Tech Industry

    Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, Lisbon

    Artificial Intelligence

    360 Tech Industry is a professional trade fair dedicated to the digital transformation of the industrial sector. Held at the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes in Lisbon on 26 November 2026, the event serves as a showcase for innovations related to Industry 4.0 and 5.0. It brings together a wide range of solutions and trends, including industrial automation, robotics, maintenance, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing. The exhibition also covers the digitalisation of processes, smart factories, software, the Internet of Things, and industrial cybersecurity, alongside sustainable energy efficiency solutions. The event is designed for technical professionals, engineers, decision-makers, and suppliers looking to explore technical solutions and plan investments. The format combines a commercial exhibition with practical demonstrations and conferences, providing a space for networking and knowledge sharing. Attendees can engage with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence applied to industry and tools for production monitoring. The programme also includes the HubTech initiative, which features startups within the technological ecosystem, focusing on making industrial processes more efficient and connected.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens exponor.pt in a new tab)

    Source: exponor.pt

  • External eventExpo

    GITEX Global 2026

    Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Software & Technology

    GITEX Global 2026 is scheduled to take place from 7 to 11 December 2026 at Expo City Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Recognised as a premier technology and artificial intelligence exhibition, the event serves as a comprehensive ecosystem network for the global tech industry. The format includes the one-day GITEX Summit on 7 December, followed by a four-day main exhibition. This international platform is designed for trade visitors, startups, and senior delegates from across the digital economy. The event focuses on diverse technological sectors, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, consumer electronics, and data centres. Key themes encompass the intelligent economy, quantum computing, and the integration of AI within mobility and energy sectors. By uniting thousands of companies, the exhibition explores breakthrough developments in robotics, health technology, and supercomputing. The gathering provides a professional environment for trade visitors and founders to engage with the latest advancements in digital innovation and industrial technology within the Middle East.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens gitex.com in a new tab)

    Source: gitex.com

  • External eventConference

    MWC Barcelona 2027

    Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, Barcelona, España

    Artificial Intelligence

    MWC Barcelona 2027 is a prominent connectivity and technology event scheduled to take place from 1 March to 4 March 2027 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. As a global platform for the mobile industry, the event brings together a diverse ecosystem comprising telecommunications companies, device manufacturers, and enterprise technology providers. It is designed for senior decision-makers, including directors and industry leaders, who aim to build partnerships and explore the technologies shaping various sectors worldwide. The event format includes a large-scale exhibition showfloor and a conference programme focused on digital transformation. The 2027 edition is organised around six core themes: Networks Reinvented, AI in Action, Autonomous Enterprise, AI of Tomorrow, Trust at Scale, and The Next Era. These themes address innovations in 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the event features a startup ecosystem and the GSMA Ministerial Programme, providing a forum for discussion on policy, global industry trends, and the future of global connectivity.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens mwcbarcelona.com in a new tab)

    Source: mwcbarcelona.com

  • External eventConference

    KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2027

    Barcelona, Spain

    Software & Technology

    KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2027 is the flagship conference organised by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 15 to 18 March 2027, this four-day event gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud-native communities. The gathering focuses on developers and technology companies working with tools such as Kubernetes and containers. Participants engage in collaboration and learning to drive the future of cloud-native computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The event serves as a central hub for CNCF graduated, incubating, and sandbox projects to unite and share innovations within the computing industry. The conference format includes various sessions such as keynotes, breakout presentations, and a solutions showcase. The schedule begins with pre-event programming, featuring co-located events and project lightning talks. Dedicated themes cover a broad range of technical areas, including platform engineering, observability, open-source security, and cloud-native AI. Additional specialised days focus on specific technologies like Argo, Backstage, and Cilium, as well as edge computing and sovereign AI. The event also incorporates a maintainer summit and attendee receptions.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens events.linuxfoundation.org in a new tab)

    Source: events.linuxfoundation.org

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Questions people ask

What are the best AI conferences in 2026?

It depends on whether you want technical depth or business adoption. The list on this page shows the real upcoming AI conferences and summits we have found, soonest first, each linked to its official page.

How do I find good networking events?

Start with your goal: hiring, clients, investors, or peers. Pick events built around that topic, check who the organiser is, and look at the format. Smaller breakfasts, roundtables and workshops usually lead to better conversations than large receptions. On Prosotto you can also see which members are going and message them before you arrive.

How can I meet people at an AI conference?

Decide beforehand who you want to meet and reach out early. On Prosotto you can see members going to the same event, filter by what they do, and message them privately before you arrive.