The Amsterdam AI Summit 2026
- The Amsterdam AI Summit 2026 brings together 500 business, innovation, product, and tech leaders from across The Netherlands to discuss developments in artificial intelligence.
- The event features panel discussions with industry experts and offers extensive networking opportunities.
- Attendees can connect through pre-arranged meetings and casual networking during the event.
About this event
This event is hosted by Startup Network Europe .
This event is sponsored by StGallen imt Business School .
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AGENDA
6:00pm-6:25pm: Registration & Networking
6:25pm-6:30pm: Introduction
Adam Fulham , Founder of Startup Network Europe
6:30pm-7:15pm: Panel Discussion
Topic: Driving AI ROI: From Expectation to Execution
Iman Koster , CIO & Director IT at ERIKS
Dr. Simon Oster , Global Director of Data Science & AI, Arcadis
Paul Heijmans , CTO Sopra Steria NL & Director Industry, Sopra Steria
Tamara Kloek , Principal Data & AI, Rewire (Moderator)
7:15pm-9:00pm: Networking, with a bar available for purchasing drinks
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ABOUT THE HOST
Startup Network Europe is an Irish Company that has hosted 280+ Corporate, Mid-Market, and Startup Events in 50 European Cities since 2021.
Click here for a directory of our past events - they include:
The Amsterdam AI Conference - January 2026
The European Chief Product Officer Conference 2026 (Amsterdam)
The London AI Startup Conference 2025 (half-day event at Google London)
The European AI Conference 2024 (full-day event at Google EMEA HQ)
The Dutch Startup Conference 2023 (450 attendees in Amsterdam)
The European Startup Conference 2022 (online event, streamed from Ukraine)
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