Conference 2026

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5 & 6 MAY 2026 | Berlin & Virtual

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Rise of AI Conference 2026 – 10 Years of Building Europe’s AI Ecosystem

For our 10th anniversary, we’re hosting a special edition of Rise of AI: a curated reflection on Europe’s progress in AI—and a forward-looking exploration of what comes next.

Since 2014, Rise of AI has connected the doers and decision-makers in European AI: founders, researchers, policymakers, and corporate leaders. Together, we’ve built a space for honest dialogue, long-term thinking, and cross-sector collaboration.

In 2026, we bring back the brightest minds of the past decade and invite a new generation of builders—committed to shaping Europe’s own path in AI.

“When Germany rises, it’s also thanks to people like Veronika and Fabian—who thoughtfully bring together the knowledgeable, the powerful, and the courageous, all complemented by excellent food.”

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Dr. Ramin Assadollahi

Chairman of the Board & Founder | ExB group

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Selected Speakers 2026

Rise of AI brings together the leading minds in AI —
visionary founders, top researchers, policymakers, investors, thought and industry leaders.

For our 10th anniversary, we will invite back the best of the best.
Over the past decade, more than 300 brilliant minds have taken the stage at Rise of AI.

Speakers for 2026 will be announced soon — stay tuned.

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PARTICIPATION

Become Part of Rise of AI 2026

SPEAKER

Speaker

We are currently curating the speaker lineup for Rise of AI Conference 2026. Our screening process runs until the end of 2025.
If you believe your work or perspective belongs on our stage, feel free to reach out.
We review every submission with care.

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Partnerships

Around 37% of our partnership slots for Rise of AI Conference 2026 are already confirmed.

We welcome final additions until the end of the year—and are always open to tailored, last-minute collaborations.
If you want to position your brand in front of Europe’s AI ecosystem, let’s talk.

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MEDIA

Press & Media

We are proud to once again welcome journalists from leading outlets like Handelsblatt, Capital, ZEIT, FAZ, WirtschaftsWoche, Manager Magazin and more.
To apply for a press pass or schedule interviews during the event, please contact our official PR team: riseofai@piabo.net.

Personal Contact

Want to speak directly with the hosts?
Reach out to Veronika or Fabian Westerheide—we personally read and answer every message: contact@riseof.ai 

 

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  • Exchange dynamic ideas
  • Foster influential partnerships
  • Join the real-life event in Berlin
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT – IN BERLIN OR ONLINE

Join the Rise of AI Conference 2026 and connect with the leading minds in AI. Attend in person for an exclusive, high-quality experience with only 300 seats available – or join virtually for free with unlimited access.

AI STREAM Pass

FREE
  • Live stream access to the Meta Stage & Applied AI Stage (10:00–19:00 CEST)
  • Virtual networking & live chats with other participants
  • Access to event recordings for pre-event replay
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Singularity Pass

€ 999
  • Full acess to all stages and content formats
  • Including Catering during the Conference Day
  • Access to event app and virtual networking
  • Full access to all recorded videos after the event
  • + VAT and payment fees
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Premium Pass

€ 1.300
  • One seat at the speaker dinner (Berlin | 5th May 2026)
  • Full access to all stages, workshops and networking
  • Including Catering during the Conference Day
  • Access to event app and virtual networking
  • Full access to all recorded videos after the event
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Special Ticket Requests

Press Tickets: Please write at riseofai@piabo.net

Partnerships & Sponsorships: Contact us at fabian@riseof.ai

AI Ecosystem Pass:
Discounted tickets for researchers, government officials & students – apply at contact@riseof.ai

Agenda: Highlights 2026

13 MAY

PRE-DAY

  • Speaker Dinner

    Private Dinner for speakers and selected guests.

  • Side Events

    Join Partner Events in Berlin.

  • German AI Month

    Join other events across Germany within the "Deutscher KI Monat".

14 MAY

CONFERENCE DAY

9 AM to 10 AM

AI Topic Breakfast

The best way to start a conference day: Meet like-minded people and discuss topics of your interest during a healthy breakfast.

10 AM to 7 PM

Meta Stage

Keynotes, panels, and live discussions about the state of AI in 2025 in terms of ecosystem, business, society, and regulation.

10 AM to 7 PM

Applied AI Stage

Applied AI demos, business pitches, sales, and strategy.

6 PM TO 8 PM

Networking Drinks

Enjoy the end of the conference day with an informal get-together.

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5 MAY

PRE-DAY

  • Speaker Dinner

    Private Dinner for speakers and selected guests.

  • Side Events

    Join Partner Events in Berlin.

  • German AI Month

    Join other events across Germany within the "Deutscher KI Monat".

6 MAY

CONFERENCE DAY

9 AM to 10 AM

AI Topic Breakfast

The best way to start a conference day: Meet like-minded people and discuss topics of your interest during a healthy breakfast.

10 AM to 7 PM

Meta Stage

Keynotes, panels, and live discussions about the state of AI in 2024 in terms of ecosystem, business, society, and regulation.

 

10 AM to 7 PM

Applied AI Stage

Applied AI demos, business pitches, sales, and strategy.

6 PM TO 8 PM

Networking Drinks

Enjoy the end of the conference day with an informal get-together.

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Rise of AI Partners 2026

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Our Guests for Rise of AI 2026

Following guests and attendees have confirmed their public presence at Rise of AI:

Michael
Michael Rabinovici
Key Account Manager | PNY Technologies
Andre
André Reitenbach
CEO | Gcore
Seva
Seva Vayner
Product Director Cloud & AI Gcore
Michael
Michael Vogt
CEO | George AI
Linda
Linda Jäck
Public Policy Europe | General Catalyst
Corinna
Corinna Visser
Redakteurin | Table.Briefings
Jakob
Jakob von Lindern
Stv. Leiter Digital | ZEIT ONLINE
Aldo
Aldo Faisal
Professor & Director | Universität Bayreuth & Imperial College London
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Why You Should Attend Rise of AI

Rise of AI Conference is hosted by and for the German AI Ecosystem:

  • Seek the exchange with like-minded entrepreneurs and people active in AI.
  • Extend your network with relevant personalities from the AI industry.
  • Understand the state of AI and field’s of use in 2026
  • Deepen your knowledge in sustainable AI, trustworthy AI, complying AI and secure AI.
  • Meet potential cooperation partners or multiplicators of the German AI ecosystem.
  • Win new contacts, leads and partners for your projects.
  • Join 40+ interactive formats from keynotes to roundtables
  • Receive exclusive invitations to partner events
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Your Network at Rise of AI

Rise of AI connects diverse stakeholders from across Europe. Here, you’ll encounter key representatives from business, society, and research within the German AI ecosystem.

At our conference, decision-makers are in the majority. Most of our attendees hold top-tier positions such as CEO, CIO, CTO, or Managing Partner. At Rise of AI, leaders converge.

We also facilitate vital interactions with innovation drivers. 21% of our guests are Heads of AI, Transformation Managers, or Heads of Digitalization, underscoring our commitment to fostering progress.

Research and development of AI are strongly represented as well, with 11% of our guests being esteemed professors and senior researchers. We champion knowledge exchange at the highest level.

In addition, key roles like Data Scientists, Developers, Engineers, and AI Architects make up nearly 10% of our participants, enriching our professional tapestry.

With our AI Ecosystem Pass, we open doors for promising young talents, offering them an opportunity to engage with potential future employers or project partners.

Moreover, AI startups and companies are presented with invaluable opportunities to network with reputed investors and economic influencers, making Rise of AI an essential hub for AI advancement.

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Perfect Mix Between Content and Networking

Your attendance at Rise of AI Conference 2026 paves the way to the frontline of European AI expertise, enabling direct interaction with leading speakers and key figures in the industry. We ensure you have ample private spaces, breaks, side events, and lounges for meaningful networking.

NETWORKING
Our focus is on fostering genuine and valuable connections. To facilitate optimal networking, we carefully design our conference with ample time and space for interactive dialogue. Instead of impressing with high attendance numbers, we value quality over quantity in interactions.

We believe in building lasting connections that fuel progress and collaboration. To maintain this intimate networking environment, we limit the participant count to 200.

WORKSHOPS
Experience the thrill of exploring vital topics in an informal, small-group setting. Our workshops, consistently a favorite among attendees, allow for hands-on exploration and learning. In 2026, we’ll continue this tradition with live workshops on various topics in Berlin.

APPLIED AI STAGE
Our Applied AI Stage centers on practical insights into launching, scaling, and going global with AI businesses; securing funding; hiring talent; and adopting best practices for integrating market-ready solutions.

META STAGE
At the Meta Stage, we delve into overarching policy and business concerns such as the Geo AI Strategy and the European AI Act. We also focus on critical aspects of AI Sustainability, AI Security and the ongoing wave of Generative AI.

For the Community

Over the years, we have succeeded in creating a wide, interactive AI network with real interpersonal connections. It is a personal wish of Fabian and Veronika to be there for the Rise of AI community before, during and after the event.

We are very happy to hear that founders and investors meet at Rise of AI, or that researchers won new project partners. We have countless of these stories. Therefore the best thing is to attend and experience it for yourself.

Sustainable Conference

We personally take care, that Rise of AI is sustainable as an event for itself. 

Our min contribution is streaming the event for free. Thousands have and will attended Rise of AI without the need to travel.

However for our 300 physical guests, we provide a high quality experience. 

Our catering is vegan-first, we offer gluten free options and our partners source only organic products. 

Due to working for years with the same partners, we reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.

Our print materials are recycled, we only use reusable porcelain and avoid useless give aways. 

Furthermore, we only use living plants for decoration and plant them in our forest afterwards.

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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Rise of AI started with 10 people discussing the Singularity in 2014. Today Rise of AI is Europe’s most influential platform for the growing Artificial Intelligence industry.

Our mission is to build a thriving European ecosystem. We aim for AIs, which serve us and all human benefit with a longer and happier life.

Therefore we organize the yearly Rise of AI Conference. Furthermore, we educate, create awareness, advise and invest within the young but growing AI industry.

Our CEO, Fabian Westerheide, is an international expert on Artificial Intelligence strategy, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. An avid sci-fi lover from childhood, Fabian has turned his lifelong passion for technology and human progress into his mission.

As CEO of Pandora Events Berlin and Co-Founder and COO of Rise of AI Conference, Veronika Westerheide has many years of experience in organizing high-quality, exciting tech and AI events. She is well-connected with leading AI companies, associations and other stakeholders.

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