Rise of AI Conference

Rise of AI is Europe’s influential platform for the artificial intelligence industry that connects the people shaping the continent’s AI future. Starting as a small meetup in 2014 with 10 people discussing the Singularity, it has grown into a major annual conference that brings together AI pioneers, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across Europe and beyond.

The conference serves as more than just a yearly gathering. It functions as a trusted platform where Europe’s AI ecosystem meets to exchange ideas and build meaningful momentum together. The event attracts leading voices from academia, industry, and government who are actively building, funding, regulating, and scaling artificial intelligence across the continent.

The 2026 edition marks the 10th anniversary of Rise of AI, representing a decade of ecosystem building in European artificial intelligence. The conference has evolved from its humble beginnings into a significant industry event that draws hundreds of live attendees in Berlin while simultaneously reaching thousands of online participants worldwide.

Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring keynotes and panel discussions from some of the most influential minds in AI. Past speakers have included leading academics like Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schmidhuber and Prof. Dr. Feiyu Xu, industry leaders like Jonas Andrulis from Aleph Alpha, and policy makers including parliamentary representatives and UN officials working on AI governance.

The event offers both in-person and online participation options, making it accessible to a global audience interested in Europe’s AI development. With over 30,000 community members and connections to hundreds of companies in their network, Rise of AI has established itself as a central hub for anyone involved in or interested in the future of artificial intelligence in Europe.