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The InternationalAI Summit 26

When2 December 2026
WhereBrussels, Belgium
FormatIn person & online

Free to attend for EU institutions, national governments, intergovernmental organisations and accredited press.

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The 2026 edition

AI in a Multipolar World: Sovereignty, Scale and the Future of Global Cooperation.

A full day of discussions on the direction of AI and its broader impact — and on how geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics are shaping the way AI is developed, deployed and governed.

The International AI Summit 2026 will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators from around the world. The Summit provides a space to share perspectives, address real-world challenges, and explore how AI is reshaping economic systems, social dynamics and global partnerships.

Through a mix of keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats, participants will tackle some of the most pressing questions in AI today — from evolving regulation and infrastructure needs to fairness, access and global governance — alongside discussions on international standards and how to expand access and capacity across regions.

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Key themes

Seven threads running through the day.

01

AI Sovereignty & Strategic Interdependence

02

Geopolitics of AI & Global Cooperation

03

AI Regulation in Practice

04

AI Standards, Testing & Assurance

05

Infrastructure for Scalable & Sustainable AI

06

Agentic & Physical AI

07

Bridging the Global AI Divide

Who took to the stage

38 speakers at the 2025 edition.

The 2026 line-up is in development. This is the room the Summit convened last year — filter by where they sit, and select anyone for their full biography.

38
speakers on stage
10
national governments represented
9
keynotes, panels and fireside chats
6
plenary sessions, 43 questions put to them

The 2025 edition, in numbers.

Programme

Discover topics to be discussed.

The 2026 programme is published in full below, including the questions each session was built around.

Attend

Free for the public sector. €180 for everyone else.

Standard
€180
  • Corporate organisations
  • Trade associations
  • Law firms
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Reduced
€130
  • NGOs
  • Academic / student
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Complimentary
Free in person
  • European Commission / Parliament / Council
  • National government, regulators and agencies
  • EU Member State Permanent Representations
  • Diplomatic missions
  • Intergovernmental organisations
  • Accredited journalists
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Virtual attendance
Free online
  • Open to all
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Group bookingDiscount
5 – 9 delegates5%
10 – 14 delegates10%
15+ delegates20%

Fees do not include Belgian VAT at 21%, which is added to the total when you are invoiced.

Please note that if you require a visa to enter Belgium, you may use your registration confirmation email together with a paid invoice as proof of attendance for your visa application. We regret that we are unable to provide any additional supporting documentation or contact embassies on your behalf in relation to visa applications.

All registrations are subject to review by the organisers. The categories listed reflect the most common participant profiles from previous editions and may not cover every circumstance. If you are unsure which category applies, please get in touch before completing your registration — selecting an incorrect category may delay or prevent confirmation of your place.

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Networking opportunities

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Engaging and interactive format

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EU and global outreach

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Exhibition and demos area

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Media partner

MLex

Previous partner

EIT Community, funded by the European Union

Previous sponsors

MicrosoftAccentureAtlassianCrowdStrikeHPEIndeedJPMorgan ChaseAmazonCiscoSalesforceIntuitQualcommCentre for Future Generationsvera.ai and EU DisinfoLab
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Event venue
Steigenberger Wiltcher’s
Contact us
Karolina Stankiewicz
Event Manager, Forum Europe
+44 (0) 7845 645853
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