Apply AI Summit brings Europe’s push for real-world AI adoption to Brussels [Sponsored]
When it comes to AI, Europe is home to exceptional tech talent, innovation, and world-class research. However, while AI is increasingly being deployed across European businesses and the public sector,...
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The Apply AI Summit, hosted by the European Commission's AI Office on November 17, 2026, in Brussels, aims to bridge the gap between AI experimentation and widespread adoption, with a focus on real-world applications across various sectors. Nearly 900 attendees will convene in person, while up to 2,500 more will participate online.
The Summit will feature industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and public sector organizations, showcasing impactful European AI use cases. Key topics include investment, workforce preparation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI safety, and Frontier AI. The event marks the first anniversary of the European Commission's Apply AI Strategy, aiming to make Europe an "AI Continent" and a global leader in industrial AI.
The Summit also serves as the finale of the European AI Innovation Month, a four-week program focused on AI research, innovation, and deployment. The Apply AI Strategy provides funding, aligns national AI strategies, and fosters a European AI Innovation Ecosystem to support AI adoption. The event will spotlight emerging European AI companies through the Apply AI Startup Award, recognizing startups with strong technology and market traction in sectors such as healthcare, robotics, manufacturing, defense, mobility, energy, climate, and agrifood.
Prominent speakers include Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO of n8n, among others.
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