AI has moved from a track at general tech shows to a full calendar of its own. Europe now hosts large enterprise AI expos, hands-on engineering events, research-heavy summits and small invite-only gatherings. Each draws a different crowd, so picking the right one matters.
This guide covers the AI conferences in Europe 2027 that we think are worth your time. We checked each organizer’s official site in November 2026 and list confirmed 2027 dates where they exist. Where an organizer has not yet published 2027 dates, we note the most recent edition.
Use the table to compare at a glance, then read each entry for who it suits and what sets it apart.
WAICF takes over the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes each February. The organizer reports more than 7,500 attendees, over 200 speakers and more than 200 sponsors and exhibitors. The program focuses on how companies and public bodies are putting AI to work, with strong representation from French and wider European industry.
It suits executives, strategy teams and vendors who want to understand AI adoption across sectors. The early-year slot makes it a useful place to set priorities for the months ahead. WAICF 2027 runs February 10-11, 2027, in Cannes.
AI Engineer Europe is the European edition of the AI Engineer conference series, aimed at people who ship AI products. Talks cover agents, evaluation, retrieval, inference and tooling, with an emphasis on what works in production. The organizer is moving the 2027 edition to ExCeL London to make room for a larger expo.
It is the best fit on this list for software engineers, ML engineers and technical founders. Expect code, demos and practical lessons rather than strategy slides. AI Engineer Europe runs February 17-19, 2027, in London.
AMLD (Applied Machine Learning Days) started at EPFL and now runs as the AMLD Intelligence Summit at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne. The organizer reports more than 18,000 participants and over 1,000 talks across its first ten years.
It is ideal for researchers, data scientists and technical leaders who want depth and a close link to academic work. Workshops and domain tracks make it practical as well as rigorous. The 2027 summit runs March 9-11, 2027, in Lausanne.
Data Innovation Summit brings together data, analytics and AI practitioners in Stockholm. Its program spans data engineering, machine learning operations, generative AI and data leadership, with many talks from Nordic enterprises sharing real implementation stories.
It suits data and AI teams in the Nordics and vendors selling into them. The focus on case studies makes it useful for practitioners comparing approaches. The 2027 edition runs May 18-20, 2027, in Stockholm.
5. Rise of AI — A Curated Berlin Gathering For Europe’s AI Community
Rise of AI was founded in Berlin in 2014 and keeps a deliberately small format. The organizer describes 300 curated guests, more than 40 speakers and a private dinner for 100 selected guests the evening before. The program covers business, policy, research and startups.
It suits founders, investors, policymakers and senior AI leaders who value conversation over crowds. Its size makes it easier to meet the people you came for. Rise of AI returns to Berlin in May 2027, with exact dates to be announced.
The AI Summit London focuses on AI in the enterprise and reached its tenth edition in 2026. The organizer reports more than 5,000 attendees, over 300 speakers and 10 stages. The 2027 edition is set for Tobacco Dock in Wapping.
It is a strong option for enterprise buyers, transformation leads and vendors who want to meet them. Its June slot falls in the same week as London Tech Week, so you can combine both trips. The AI Summit London runs June 9-10, 2027, in London.
7. GITEX AI Europe — A Large Berlin Expo Built Around The AI Stack
GITEX AI Europe is the Berlin edition of the GITEX brand, now positioned around AI. Themes include the compute and AI stack, secure infrastructure and cyber, deep tech and scale-up funding. The organizer reports more than 40,000 professionals from over 140 countries at its first edition in 2025.
It suits enterprise and public sector buyers, AI infrastructure vendors and startups seeking investors in a large expo format. Dates TBA (2026 edition: June 30 to July 1, Berlin).
8. RAISE Summit — Paris’s Fast-Growing Summit For AI Leaders
RAISE Summit gathers AI founders, investors and enterprise leaders in Paris each July. The organizer reports more than 15,000 attendees, over 300 speakers and 80% C-level executives and founders at the 2026 edition. The 2027 edition expands to three days across the Palais des Congrès and the Château de Versailles.
It is a good pick for founders raising capital, investors tracking European AI and executives setting AI strategy. RAISE Summit runs July 6-8, 2027, in Paris.
Big Data & AI Paris is a long-running trade show and conference for French enterprise data and AI programs. Its focus is on large organizations, and the organizer has set goals to grow delegations from major companies. Most content is aimed at data leaders, CIOs and the vendors who serve them.
It suits companies selling data platforms or AI services into the French market and teams benchmarking their own programs. Big Data & AI Paris runs September 29-30, 2027, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
10. World Summit AI — A Large Applied AI Summit In Amsterdam
World Summit AI brings researchers, enterprise teams, startups and vendors to Taets Art & Event Park in Amsterdam. The organizer reports more than 10,000 attendees, over 300 speakers and 10 tracks for its 2025 edition. Content runs from AI strategy and ethics to hands-on applications.
It is a sound choice for anyone who wants a broad view of applied AI in a single trip. World Summit AI runs October 6-7, 2027, in Amsterdam.
11. ai-PULSE — Scaleway’s Conference On AI Infrastructure And Open Models
ai-PULSE is a one-day conference hosted by French cloud provider Scaleway at Station F in Paris. Its program centers on AI infrastructure, compute, open models and European AI sovereignty. Scaleway announced the 2026 edition as the event’s fourth.
It suits engineers, infrastructure leads and founders who care about where and how models run. It is also a useful window into the French AI ecosystem. Dates TBA (2026 edition: October 13, Paris).
AI & Big Data Expo Europe runs at the RAI in Amsterdam as part of the TechEx Europe group of co-located events. The organizer reports more than 8,000 attendees across TechEx Europe, with over 250 speakers and more than 200 exhibitors.
It is a practical choice for enterprise teams moving AI from pilot to production, and for vendors selling tools to them. One pass also covers neighboring tracks such as cybersecurity and cloud. The 2027 edition runs October 19-20, 2027, in Amsterdam.
How To Choose An AI Conference In Europe
Are You Building AI Or Buying It?
Builders should look at AI Engineer Europe, AMLD and ai-PULSE, where the content is technical. Buyers and transformation leads will get more from The AI Summit London, AI & Big Data Expo Europe and Big Data & AI Paris, where the focus is on vendors and implementation.
Do You Need Scale Or Access?
Large events such as GITEX AI Europe, RAISE Summit and World Summit AI offer many speakers and exhibitors in one place. Smaller formats such as Rise of AI make it easier to have real conversations with senior people. Think about which matters more for your goals this year.
Which Market Matters Most To You?
AI policy, procurement and buyer habits vary by country. Paris events give you the French ecosystem, Stockholm covers the Nordics, and London draws UK enterprise buyers. Pick events in the markets where you want customers or partners.
How Will You Measure Success?
Set a target before you book, such as a number of qualified meetings, hires or partnership leads. Book meetings ahead through the event app and plan side events. The best AI conferences reward preparation more than presence.
Conclusion
Europe’s AI conference scene now covers every need, from technical deep dives in London and Lausanne to enterprise expos in Amsterdam and leadership summits in Paris and Cannes. The right choice depends on whether you build, buy or invest in AI, and which market you want to win.
Lock in the events with confirmed 2027 dates first, and watch the official sites of GITEX AI Europe, ai-PULSE and Rise of AI for their announcements.
