World Summit AI 2026

Who: World Summit AI When: 7th & 8th October 2026 Time: 9 am – 6 pm Where: Taets Art & Event Park What: Conference Description: The world’s leading and largest AI Summit, 1000+ attendees, 300 speakers, 160+ countries, 10 tracks. Seen by tech leaders as the platform to launch their latest AI products and services and regarded as the world leading startup and investor network, WSAI gathers the global AI ecosystem of Enterprise, Big Tech, Startups, Investors, Science and Academia to set the global AI agenda, every October in Amsterdam.

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The True Cost of AI: A Hands-On Workshop for Building AI Products Responsibly

Who: Launchpads AI / Ladies Build With AI When: 5th October 2026 Time: TBC Where: TBC What: Networking event Description: This session tackles the true cost of AI through a practical, accessible lens, looking beyond hype and productivity gains to examine the environmental, social, and economic implications of AI use.

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Pre-World Summit AI: Pitch Night

Who: DutchBasecamp When: 5th October 2026 Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm Where: Singel 126, 1015 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands What: Networking event Description:​ Pitching to investors or corporates is like speed-dating: you’ve only got a few minutes to spark interest, answer tough questions, and leave them wanting more. DutchBasecamp is hosting a Pitch Practice Night before the World Summit AI. A safe and supportive space where founders practice with founders and get real feedback. The event isn’t just for founders: ecosystem players, investors, and anyone curious about Amsterdam’s AI innovation are invited to watch, learn, and support.

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VibeConf 2026

Who: craftingproduct.io When: 6th October 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Pathé Tuschinski, Amsterdam (VIP Room) What: Conference Description:​ A one-day conference for product builders, founders, and senior leaders on building with AI coding tools. Six expert sessions, networking, and drinks at one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues.

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AI Workflow Builder Workshop

Who: AI4ALL When: 6th October 2026 Time: 11 am – 6:00 pm Where: Raamgracht 6, 1011 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands What: Workshop Description:​ This full-day hands-on workshop is for intermediate AI users who are ready to move from experimenting with prompts to designing real, working AI workflows. You’ll spend the day designing and building an AI workflow around a real problem from your own work, using tools like n8n, monday.com, and Lovable — no coding required. By the end of the day, you’ll have a completed workflow and a custom playbook to take back to your desk.

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Vibe Coding vs AI-Driven Development

Who: Streamlogic When: 6th October 2026 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Where: StartDock Coworking Keizersgracht 482, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland What: Networking event Description:​ This side event explores the real difference between “vibe coding” — fast, AI-generated code driven by intuition — and AI-driven development with an expert in the loop, where AI accelerates delivery without sacrificing quality, security, or long-term value.

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The Next Computational Toolkit: Quantum Computing for Chemistry, Pharma and Material Science

Who:Quantum Delta Amsterdam When: 6th October 2026 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Where: TBC What: Networking event Description:​ This event unites experts across disciplines to explore breakthroughs in drugs, energy, and materials. Attendees will learn fundamentals, discover innovations, network, and identify practical real-world applications for industry and research today.

Women Building AI: What Holds Up in 2026

Who: Women in AI When: 6th October 2026 Time: 4:00 – 7:30 pm Where: TBC What: Networking event Description:​ This second edition of Women Building AI is a curated, invite-only gathering for people building, deploying, and operating AI systems. It is designed as a focused working room during World Summit AI week: less stage, more table. ​Expect one keynote, five guided roundtables, and practical exchange with peers working through similar decisions.

AI Salon Amsterdam World Summit AI Special

Who: AI Salon When: 7th October 2026 Time: 8:00 – 11:00 pm Where: Taets Art and Event Park What: Networking event Description:​ ​The Amsterdam AI Salon community will come together after the first conference day of World Summit AI 2026 with a special festive edition. Get rid of that suit and ready to mingle!