Rise of AI · Partnerships · 2027

Partner with
Rise of AI.

Europe’s curated AI Conference & Community — connecting selected leaders from business, policy, research, startups and investment since 2014.

As a partner, you become part of a trusted European AI conversation — with curated access to decision makers, relevant visibility and meaningful relationships at the centre. Not a mass event. Not a logo wall.

10+ Years
300 Curated guests
30,000+ Community
From €10,000
Selected past partners & ecosystem collaborators
Siemens IBM Deloitte SAP HPE Dell Microsoft Meta NVIDIA

300 decision makers. One room. The question Europe needs to answer right now.”

Rise of AI brings together the full AI value chain — from research and infrastructure to enterprise adoption, investment, policy and public debate. Partners don’t surround the event. They are part of it.

10+
Years building
Europe's AI ecosystem
300+
Curated on-site guests
Berlin 2026
30k+
Community members
across Europe
1,500+
Online participants
in 2026
2,000+
Partner-event
contacts
280M
Amplified media
reach

Why Partner

Built for organisations that want more than visibility.

We work with partners who bring substance to Europe’s AI ecosystem: technology companies, enterprise AI leaders, infrastructure providers, consulting firms, research institutions, investors, public sector organisations and ecosystem builders.

Rise of AI gives partners access to a highly curated AI environment — intimate enough for real conversations, relevant enough for strategic business development and trusted enough for long-term relationship building.

You meet people who are not just interested in AI, but responsible for building, funding, regulating, adopting and communicating it.

Partnership Benefits

Seven reasons the right partners come back.

Visibility at Rise of AI is not about volume. It is about relevance — and the relationships that follow.

01

Curated Access to Decision Makers

Meet selected executives, founders, investors, policy makers, researchers and AI leaders in a trusted environment designed for meaningful exchange. Rise of AI is intentionally limited in size to protect the quality of the room.

02

Executive Brand Visibility

Position your organisation in front of a highly relevant AI audience before, during and after the conference — through selected communications, on-site visibility, content formats and community touchpoints. Visibility at Rise of AI is not about volume. It is about relevance.

03

Relationship & Lead Generation

Use Rise of AI to identify new customers, partners, investors, talent and strategic relationships across Europe's AI ecosystem. We help partners move beyond passive sponsoring into real conversations with the right people.

04

Exclusive Networking Formats

Take part in carefully curated networking moments, topic tables, private formats and selected evening gatherings that create space for deeper exchange. Many of the most valuable Rise of AI conversations happen between sessions, over dinner or through direct introductions.

05

Category Relevance & Partner Fit

We protect the quality of the partner environment. Rise of AI is not an overcrowded sponsor marketplace. We work with a selected group of partners whose expertise, products or perspective add genuine value to the community.

06

Thought Leadership with Substance

Partners can contribute to the programme through relevant insights, panels, keynotes, workshops or curated formats — when their contribution adds substance. No empty pitches. No generic AI claims. We look for real expertise and perspectives that help the community move forward.

07

A Personal Partnership Experience

Rise of AI is run by Veronika and Fabian Westerheide with a strong focus on quality, trust and long-term relationships. Partners value the personal support, thoughtful curation and attention to detail that make Rise of AI feel different from large-scale trade shows or anonymous tech events.

The Audience

Who you meet at Rise of AI.

Rise of AI brings together the full AI value chain. Our audience includes leaders from every corner of the ecosystem.

42%
C-Level, Founders, Partners, VPs & Board Members
24%
Heads, Directors & Senior Functional Leaders
11%
Professors, Researchers & AI Labs
9%
AI Engineers, Data Scientists & Technical Architects
5%
Venture Capital, Investors & Startup Ecosystem
5%
Media, Editors, Journalists & Authors
4%
Policy, Public Sector & Governance

Full delegation list available upon request

Partner & Attendee Voices

What people say about Rise of AI.

From sponsors to speakers to first-time attendees — this is what they say, in their own words.

Having sponsored several conferences this year, Rise of AI stands out as the most organised and well-structured event we've been part of. The attention to detail and thoughtful preparation make a real difference to sponsors.

Annelise Loyens
ClickHouse — Partner 2026

For me it was — like last year — the best AI conference I have been to this year. What I liked most: it felt focused, thoughtful and practical. Ambitious, relevant and grounded.

Arik Ott
Digital Strategy & AI Leader

I arrived curious but held my expectations open. The people in that room were thinking seriously about the right things. And it showed in every conversation.

Dr. Eva-Maria Hempe
Commercial & GTM Leader — Rise of AI 2026

From the Rise of AI community · 2026

“What impressed me most were the earnest, direct, no-BS conversations — 1:1 or in small groups. An impressively friendly, thoughtful and smart community.”

Ben Kimura-Gross · CEO, Catalyne

“An exceptionally well-prepared, well-run and well-followed-up event. I had great conversations and will be doing my follow-ups here.”

Christian Winterfeldt · Partner, 2026

“What made it special was the openness of the conversations. When founders meet investors, research meets industry, and policy meets business — that's where the ideas happen that move the future.”

Markus Trost · IP Head GSA, Rise of AI 2026

Partner & Attendee Voices

What people say about Rise of AI.

From sponsors to speakers to first-time attendees — this is what they say, in their own words.

Premium Partner

Premium Partnership

Maximum visibility, stage presence and executive access for partners who want to position themselves at the heart of Europe's AI conversation.

  • Speaking slot on the main stage — keynote, panel or curated format
  • Prominent brand presence across all conference touchpoints
  • Invitation to the exclusive Speaker Dinner
  • Dedicated partner communication to 30,000+ community members
  • Curated executive introductions & networking support
  • Category exclusivity — one partner per sector
  • Personal onboarding & partnership management
Individual packages · Pricing on request
Request Premium Partnership
Community Partner

Community Partnership

Targeted access and meaningful visibility for organisations who want to contribute to Europe's AI community and reach a focused, senior audience.

  • Off-stage content formats: masterclass, discussion round or workshop
  • Community visibility across selected channels
  • Conference passes for your team
  • Logo placement on partner communications
  • Access to curated networking formats
  • Post-event reporting and introductions
Starting from €10,000 · Packages designed individually
Request Community Partnership

All partnerships are curated individually. We do not offer generic logo packages. If your organisation has specific objectives, we are happy to design something together.

Who Should Partner

Rise of AI is especially relevant for organisations in:

AI Infrastructure

Cloud, compute, chips, data centres, HPC and GPU infrastructure providers

Enterprise AI

Applied AI, automation, AI transformation and large-scale deployment

AI Software & Platforms

Agents, data platforms, developer tools, LLM applications and AI software

Consulting & Implementation

Transformation, strategy consulting and AI implementation partners

Trust & Governance

Cybersecurity, AI regulation, compliance, ethics and responsible AI

Research & Education

Universities, research institutes, education providers and public sector innovation

Investment & Ecosystem

Venture capital, accelerators, startup programmes and ecosystem builders

Media & Public Debate

Publishers, media organisations and communicators shaping Europe's AI narrative

Become part of the next chapter.

Rise of AI 2027 is already in preparation. We are speaking with selected partners who want to position themselves inside Europe’s AI conversation and contribute to a high-quality conference experience. If your organisation wants curated access, executive visibility and meaningful relationships — we would be happy to talk.

Start the Conversation

Tell us about your goals.

Partnerships are curated individually. Please share a few details about your organisation, your objectives and how you would like to contribute to Rise of AI. We will review your request and get back to you personally.

Prefer to write directly? contact@riseof.ai