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7 listed worldwide, in date order.

Is Quantum Computing Ready for Real-World Impact? w/ Professor Amlan Chakrabarti

CompetitionDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:00
Teaism Penn Quarter, Washington, United States
Luma Washington, DC

This event explores the current state of quantum computing and its practical applications beyond research labs. Professor Amlan Chakrabarti will discuss real-world uses, challenges in commercialization, and comparisons of quantum innovation ecosystems in India and the U.S. The talk is aimed at those interested in the intersection of quantum technology, industry, and policy.

Talks & Panels

Who Controls Your AI? Open Data Formats, Private Inference, and True Sovereignty

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
17:00Asia / Singapore
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Future of Data: ASEAN

This panel discussion focuses on data sovereignty and the technical challenges of building AI and data platforms with open standards. It targets developers, architects, and technology leaders interested in AI, open source, and data infrastructure. Participants will explore practical approaches to maintaining control over AI models and data amid regulatory and platform constraints.

Talks & PanelsOperators

Upstate Defense Microelectronics Forum

ConferenceDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
08:30Europe / Rome
Griffis Institute, Rome, United States
Launch NY

Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security. Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is […] \n

FoundersTalks & PanelsOperatorsStudents & Researchers

SECA Event: Defense Investing in Private Equity

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
17:50Europe / Zurich
Switzerland
SECA (Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association)

This conference explores investment opportunities and challenges in the defense sector amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased government spending. It brings together investors, industry leaders, and ESG experts to discuss innovation in cybersecurity, AI, aerospace, space, and dual-use technologies. The event also addresses how defense investments can align with responsible investing principles.

InvestorsTalks & PanelsLPs & Fund Managers

Architecting Trusted Agents: Turning Knowledge Graphs into Secure Policy Engines

EventAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemOnline
17:00Europe / Brussels
Online, Germany
Graph Database - DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland )

This event explores how to convert knowledge graphs into secure policy engines to enable AI agents to provide accurate, data-grounded responses. It targets developers, AI practitioners, and technology professionals interested in trusted AI systems. Attendees will learn about improving AI reliability and enforcing security through knowledge graph architectures.

Talks & PanelsOnline

meshcloud Con '26

EventDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Danzig am Platz, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Cloud Foundation Community

meshcloud Con '26 gathers platform engineering practitioners to discuss sovereign platform engineering and multi-cloud autonomy. The event provides interactive sessions where Europe's leading organizations share practical lessons on digital sovereignty and internal developer platforms. Attendees can learn from real-world challenges faced by large enterprises in Europe.

Talks & PanelsOperators

The Hack Summit 2026

SummitDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemHybrid
08:00Europe / Warsaw
PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland
The Hack Summit / IT Security

The Hack Summit 2026 is a cybersecurity conference that brings together technical experts and strategy professionals. It offers 200+ sessions across multiple tracks and an expo featuring careers and products in cybersecurity. The event targets a wide range of security practitioners, executives, and compliance specialists seeking to engage with the entire CyberSec community.

Talks & PanelsOperators