<p><strong>On November 17, 2026, the Apply AI Summit will take place at The EGG in Brussels and online. This hybrid event marks the first anniversary of the European Apply AI Strategy and serves as the closing event of the first European AI Innovation Month. Throughout this month, online and in-person events will take place across Europe to showcase how AI is being developed and applied.</strong></p><p>The Apply AI Summit will demonstrate how reliable, human-centered, and innovative AI can strengthen the competitiveness of sectors such as healthcare, mobility, and the public sector. Concrete real-world examples from various European sectors demonstrate how AI models and systems developed in Europe are already creating social and economic value.</p><p>During the event, the European Commission will bring together 900 participants to discuss how the adoption of AI in strategic sectors can be accelerated. In doing so, the event contributes to the implementation of the Apply AI Strategy and the ambition to develop Europe into a leading AI continent.</p><h2>What can you expect?</h2><p>During the summit, you can participate in various sessions and activities:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e7e7b603fe86048122565b1d3cdf8d538"><strong>Gateway sessions:</strong> Discover the objectives and opportunities of the European Apply AI Strategy.</li><li data-list-item-id="e3bbd4f4bc5be879d16b8b7d843a67fb6"><strong>In-depth discussions: </strong>engage in conversations about cross-sector challenges and the application of AI within specific sectors.</li><li data-list-item-id="e7a6a433534b2c7f360da3888a4015dd2"><strong>Innovation and real-world examples:</strong> Discover concrete AI applications, interactive demonstrations, and the first edition of the Apply AI Startup Award.</li><li data-list-item-id="ebd9e87dd4e539d38753de96c4fb4bc53"><strong>Panel discussions: </strong>Explore strategic topics such as Frontier AI and European technological sovereignty.</li></ul><h2>Participate Online</h2><p>In addition to the in-person event, there is a virtual conference platform designed as an “Atlas of the European AI Continent.” Up to 2,500 participants can join online. The platform offers live streams of selected sessions, information about the European AI innovation ecosystem, and opportunities to engage with other participants from various sectors.</p><h2>Speakers and Registration</h2><p>Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, will serve as the event’s special host.</p><p>View the list of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/miscellaneous/meet-speakers-apply-ai-summit">confirmed speakers </a>and explore the full program on the registration page.</p><p><strong>Please note: the registration deadline for in-person attendance was October 9, 2026. Visit the registration page for current options to participate online.</strong></p>