AI010 Congress 2026: putting AI into practice in Rotterdam.
Artificial intelligence is developing fast, but what does it actually mean for your organisation today?
On 15 October, entrepreneurs, professionals and AI experts come together at Theater Zuidplein for the AI010 Congress 2026. A full day of practical AI cases, hands-on sessions and connections with Rotterdam’s growing AI community.
Rather than looking only at what AI might make possible in the future, AI010 focuses on what organisations are already doing with it today.
Ready to explore what AI can do for your organisation?
Join entrepreneurs, professionals and AI experts from across Rotterdam on 15 October 2026 at Theater Zuidplein and discover how AI is already being put into practice.
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From AI inspiration to practical application
Throughout the day, visitors can take part in keynote sessions, panel discussions and hands-on workshops across five parallel session rounds.
The programme covers different levels, from accessible introductions for those taking their first steps with AI to more in-depth sessions for professionals and decision-makers already working with the technology.
Topics include:
- AI in practice – real examples from SMEs, industry, energy and services
- AI tools and applications – which tools can support different types of work and how to use them
- Data as a foundation – why usable AI starts with getting your data in order
- Marketing, sales and customer contact – using AI throughout commercial processes
- Ethics and responsible AI – looking at what is possible, responsible and appropriate
- Quantum and AI – including an accessible introduction and an English-language panel session
The focus throughout the programme is on knowledge that visitors can take back to their own organisation.
Learn at the level that works for you
You do not need to be an AI specialist to attend.
The congress is designed for a broad group of entrepreneurs and professionals: from founders and business leaders wanting to understand what AI could mean for their organisation, to teams working in areas such as marketing, sales, HR, operations and IT.
Those already further along can dive deeper into subjects including strategy, technology, ethics and scaling AI within an organisation.
Meet Rotterdam’s AI community
Learning is only one part of the day.
The AI010 square will remain open throughout the congress, bringing together innovative companies and live demonstrations. Between sessions, visitors can meet other entrepreneurs and professionals working with AI, exchange experiences and discover applications already being developed in the region.
The programme concludes with networking drinks after the plenary closing session.
Among the currently announced speakers are Laurens van Wesep, Hans Scheffer, Maarten van den Outenaar and Patrick Petersen, with Farshida Zafar as host of the day. Rotterdam alderman Tim Versnel is also part of the programme. More programme details and speakers are being added by AI010.
Ready to explore what AI can do for your organisation?
Join entrepreneurs, professionals and AI experts from across Rotterdam on 15 October 2026 at Theater Zuidplein and discover how AI is already being put into practice.
🎟 Get your ticket for AI010 Congress 2026