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# What's new at World Summit AI 2026
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World Summit AI returns to Amsterdam in October 2026, marking 10 years at the forefront of global AI innovation.
As we prepare for this landmark anniversary edition, we’re raising the bar across every part of the experience. World Summit AI 2026 will be bigger, more focused and more globally connected than ever before — bringing the international AI ecosystem together on one stage.
### A Much Bigger Summit
### 
The 2026 edition will scale in every direction:
- **10,000+ attendees** from enterprise, big tech, startups, investment, academia and government
- **300+ speakers** shaping real-world AI models, deployment and governance
- **100+ exhibitors**, showcasing next-generation AI solutions live on the show floor
This is where global AI leaders meet to move from conversation to implementation.
### A More Structured, More Relevant Programme
To ensure depth and meaningful engagement, the 2026 programme will be clearly tiered for technical and non-technical audiences. Each stage is designed around specific groups — so whether you’re shaping AI strategy at board level or building AI applications hands-on, you’ll find content tailored to your priorities.
This sharper structure means more relevant sessions, more actionable insights and more valuable networking.
### More Hands-On Learning
### 
Every workshop in 2025 sold out. We heard you loud and clear — the demand for practical, applied AI learning is growing fast.
In 2026, we’re expanding workshops and masterclasses significantly:
- **40+ small-group sessions**
- Practical insight into how AI is built, deployed and governed at scale
- Applied learning — not just theory
We’re also introducing **peer-to-peer roundtable discussions**, giving you the opportunity to share perspectives and shape conversations around the AI trends that matter most to you.
### Sovereign AI in Focus
Amid growing geopolitical instability and increasing concerns around AI-related risk, **AI sovereignty** has emerged as a defining theme in global policy and technology discourse.
In 2026, we’re introducing a **dedicated Sovereign AI track**, creating space for policymakers, enterprises and technologists to engage in this critical global debate.
This is a unique opportunity to explore how nations and organisations are navigating governance, infrastructure, data ownership and strategic independence in the AI era.
[Find out more about the Sovereign AI track and how to take part.](https://worldsummit.ai/sovereign-ai-track/)
### Expanded World AI Week
Want to make a week of it?
World AI Week returns with **100+ fringe events** taking place across the city — from investor meet-ups and founder dinners to technical workshops and community gatherings.
Whether you’re looking to raise capital, hire talent, deepen technical knowledge or expand your network, there will be countless opportunities to connect beyond the main stage.
Do you want to learn more about World AI Week or host an event?
[Find out more here.](https://worldaiweek.ai/?__hstc=82997193.d1b0322a2cc05f49905fc5eeb94d3eb1.1768221684702.1771315828675.1771324376803.102&__hssc=82997193.4.1771324376803&__hsfp=897301c4eab7f077aeef301bc28d47a3)
### A Decade of Global AI Leadership
For ten years, World Summit AI has brought the brightest minds in artificial intelligence together. The 2026 anniversary edition will be our most ambitious chapter yet — uniting the global AI ecosystem in one powerful meeting point.
For a full overview of what’s expanding and how the programme is being shaped, [explore the event brochure](https://worldsummit.ai/eventbrochure/).
We look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam this October as we celebrate a decade of AI — and help define what comes next.
**What are you most excited to see at World Summit AI 2026? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you.**
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