As artificial intelligence and data science continue to converge, 2026 brings a strong lineup of global conferences focused on innovation, applied intelligence, analytics, and responsible technology adoption. These events offer valuable opportunities for professionals, researchers, and business leaders to explore emerging trends, real-world use cases, and future-ready strategies across AI and data-driven technologies.
1.AINext Conference 2026
Date: May 21–22, 2026
Location: Horseshoe Las Vegas, USA
AINext Conference 2026, organized by Next Business Media, brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers driving AI-powered transformation across industries. The event features high-impact keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and startup showcases focused on practical, real-world AI deployment.
Key focus areas include:
Ethical and responsible AI
Robotics and intelligent automation
AI use cases across industries
AINext offers high-value networking and insight-driven sessions for professionals
engaged in innovation ecosystems, enterprise AI adoption, and future technologies.
2. DSC NEXT Conference 2026
Date: May 7-8, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
DSC NEXT 2026 is an international data science–first conference bringing together data scientists, ML engineers, and analytics leaders. Known for its content-driven approach, the event emphasizes practical data science, applied machine learning, and real-world analytics use cases.
DSC NEXT is especially relevant for professionals working at the intersection of data, AI models, and decision intelligence.
3.AI in Healthcare Summit 2026
Date: January 15-16,2026
Location: Bellagio, Las Vegas
This specialized summit focuses on AI applications in drug discovery, clinical trials, diagnostics, and personalized medicine. It is highly relevant for professionals and writers covering pharma innovation and health-tech transformation.
4.AI & Big Data Expo Global 2026
Date: February 4-5 2026
Location: Olympia,London
AI & Big Data Expo Global focuses on enterprise AI, data analytics, and data-driven digital transformation. The event features case studies across sectors including smart cities, healthcare, finance, and sustainability.
5. Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026
Date: March 9–11, 2026
Location: London, UK
A flagship event for senior data and AI leaders, this summit focuses on analytics strategy, data governance, operating models, and next-generation data platforms. Ideal for CDOs, analytics heads, and enterprise decision-makers.
6.NVIDIA GTC 2026
Date: March 16–19, 2026
Location: San Jose, California, USA
NVIDIA GTC 2026 is one of the most influential global conferences focused on AI and accelerated computing. Led by Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, the event explores advancements in generative AI, AI infrastructure, and high-performance computing.
This conference is well-suited for professionals building and scaling advanced AI and data-intensive systems.
7. ODSC AI East 2026
Date: April 28-30, 2026
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A hybrid event offering both in-person and virtual participation, ODSC AI East focuses on practical applications of AI, machine learning, and data science through hands-on training, workshops, and expert-led sessions.
8. Machine Learning Prague 2026
Date: May 4-6 ,2026
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Machine Learning Prague is a leading European conference emphasizing applied machine learning, deep learning, and responsible AI, with strong technical workshops for practitioners and researchers.
9.The Data Science Conference (TDSC) – Chicago 2026
Date: May 28–29, 2026
Location: Chicago, USA
A vendor-free conference offering hands-on training and practical sessions in data science, analytics, and AI, with a strong focus on applied learning.
10.SuperAI 2026
Date: June 10–11, 2026
Location: Singapore
SuperAI highlights AI and data innovation across the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus on generative AI, analytics-driven business models, and startup ecosystems.
11.7th International Conference on Data Analytics & Management (ICDAM-2026)
Date: June 12–14, 2026
Location: London Metropolitan University, UK
A Scopus-indexed academic conference covering data analytics, AI, and networked systems, well suited for researchers and postgraduate scholars.
12.DATA Festival Munich 2026
Date: June 16–17, 2026
Location: Munich, Germany
A practitioner-focused event centered on applied AI, MLOps, and real-world data solutions.
13.BIG DATA LDN 2026
Date: September 23–24, 2026
Location: Olympia,London
A leading UK data and analytics conference focused on enterprise data strategy, architecture, analytics, and AI adoption.
14.World Summit AI 2026
Date: October 7–8, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
World Summit AI brings together AI leaders, enterprises, and policymakers to discuss scalable AI, governance, and responsible innovation.
Why You Should Attend These AI & Data Science Conferences in 2026
Mark your calendars for these premier AI and data science events in 2026, from enterprise AI strategies at AINext to data science–driven insights at DSC NEXT and cutting-edge computing and analytics at NVIDIA GTC and beyond. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or industry leader, these conferences deliver actionable insights, meaningful networking, and inspiration to help shape the future of intelligent systems.
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