European AI Innovation Month

From 14 October to 17 November 2026, this initiative led by the European Commission in partnership with the Irish Presidency of the Council promotes a series of online and in-person events showcasing AI innovation and adoption across Europe.

Flagship summits

The focal points for this month’s series of events are 3 flagship summits:

International AI Summit 14 October – Dublin Ireland As part of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, Ireland will host the International AI Summit, as the official launch of European AI innovation Month. This flagship event, under the theme harnessing AI to revolutionise Europe’s competitiveness, will bring together EU & global leaders, Heads of Government, CEOs, investors, innovators and academics. The AI Summit will be a high-level platform for discussion, collaboration and strategic dialogue on the opportunities for future application of artificial intelligence in Europe and globally. Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen speech during the summit kicked-off the month.

AI in Science Summit 15 October The AI in Science Summit will convene scientists from various scientific domains, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the transformative impact of AI in scientific discovery and how Europe can drive it with a distinctive and responsible approach. The event includes high-level political sessions and thematic workshops on the impact of AI in each scientific field, focusing on driving investment and policy to unlock their potential.

Apply AI Summit 17 November – Brussels and online The Apply AI Summit marks the first anniversary of the Apply AI Strategy and concludes the European AI Innovation Month. It will bring together high-level policymakers, start-ups and industrial stakeholders to discuss how AI is strengthening Europe’s competitiveness across industries and the public sector. The Summit will focus on sectoral AI applications and success stories made in Europe as well as innovative projects fundamentally contributing to turning Europe into an AI Continent.

To support the month, the Virtual Conference Platform – an immersive, fair-style virtual environment – will create a seamless experience through a dedicated virtual exhibition that hosts innovative projects and links the summits together. The platform will enable continuous exchanges throughout the month and broadening outreach.

Partner events

Alongside the flagship events, a series of partner events will take place throughout the month, expanding the programme and the conversation across Europe. Zoom in on the map or download the list to find events next to you. 

 Download the list of events (.xlsx)

For any question on the initiative contact EC-AI-INNOVATION-MONTH@ec.europa.eu

Find additional stakeholder-led events on the Apply AI Alliance calendar. You can join the Alliance to stay tuned about EU AI policy, but also share your views and events.