On September 29, 2026, the 12th European AI Forum (EAIF) Annual Conference will take place in Brussels. The conference brings together policymakers, national AI associations, researchers, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, investors, and industry representatives from across Europe to discuss the future of AI in Europe. Key topics will include European AI sovereignty, competitiveness, innovation, AI regulation, and cross-border cooperation.
The conference will be held in conjunction with the AI-on-Demand Open Call Pitch Event. During this session, 50 European SMEs selected through the DeployAI Open Call will present their AI solutions to a specialized jury, representatives of the European Commission, investors, and the EAIF community. The event thus serves as a meeting place where European AI policymaking and concrete AI innovation converge.
Why is this relevant?
AIC4NL is part of the European AI Forum. The conference provides an important platform for connecting the Dutch AI ecosystem with European policymakers, national AI associations, researchers, and industry, and for contributing to the European debate on competitiveness, sovereignty, regulation, and innovation
