AIxIA 2026 goes Strasbourg

On October 22, 2026, we’ll once again bring together thought leaders, creative minds, and innovative companies to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Look forward to inspiring talks, exciting use cases, and valuable networking opportunities in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

The AI debate of recent years has been characterised by grand visions, even grander promises – and, all too often, a disappointing reality. AIxIA 2026 sets a new standard.

Under the motto “Let’s get real about AI”, we invite you to Strasbourg for an open, critical and solution-oriented discussion about what AI is truly capable of today.

A special venue for a special topic

For the first time, AIxIA is taking place in Strasbourg – in cooperation with our partners from Grand Est. The city, where the European Parliament sits and where Franco-German history comes to life, is the ideal setting for a conference that not only calls for European AI cooperation but also exemplifies it.

What can you expect?

The seventh edition of the Franco-German AI conference will bring together around 250 participants. The focus is not on abstract future scenarios, but on Trusted AI in practice: applications that work. Systems you can trust. Decisions that stand the test of time. Discussions about topics that matter to us:

→ What does AI look like that delivers – not just impresses?

→ What is needed for reliable, transparent AI systems?

→ How can Germany and France jointly shape a European AI future?

Be there when Europe shows how AI really works.

Program Preview

The language of instruction for the entire event is English.

Morning

Welcome Speech

Panel "From Hype to Impact – Business Models in the Age of AI "

Keynote "AI Agents in Practice: What Really Works Today?"

Breakout Sessions

▶	No Data, No AI: Why Data Quality Comes First
▶	AI Under Attack: Security Risks and Emerging Threat Vectors
▶	Smarter by Design: Embedded AI for Industry (and Mobility)

Afternoon

Political Greetings Baden-Württemberg & Grand-Est

Impuls: Dialogue at the institutional level

Breakout Sessions

▶	AI for Public Services: From Policy to Practical Use
▶	Powering the Future: AI for Critical Infrastructure and Energy Sovereignty
▶	B2B Matchmaking Meetings (powered by EEN)