RAISE Summit 2026

RAISE Summit 2026 is Europe’s most influential and fastest-growing AI event, bringing together CEOs, senior leaders, innovators, developers, investors, corporates, and policymakers from around the world. The two-day summit attracts more than 9,000 attendees, with over 75% at C-level, founder, or senior decision-maker level, and features 450 speakers—making it a uniquely high-level forum for shaping the future of AI.

What sets RAISE apart from many other AI conferences is its strategic focus on enterprise adoption, deal-making, real-world impact, and access to high-value networks.

A standout feature is the invitation-only CxO Summit, an annual program designed for Fortune 1000 executives and senior leaders to benchmark AI strategies, address complex policy and governance challenges, and forge high-value partnerships. This curated experience offers an intimate forum for key decision-makers to share firsthand insights and discuss frontier issues and friction points in international AI within a private setting.

RAISE also hosts the world’s largest AI-focused hackathon, where thousands of the world’s top 1% of AI development talent collaborate on practical solutions to real industry challenges, alongside the world’s largest AI startup competition, featuring a €10M+ prize pool and over 1,500 applicants. The summit experience is further elevated by premium gatherings across the city as part of RAISE Week, a series of AI-centric events spanning all industry verticals. These include a VIP dinner held at Versailles on the evening prior to the main event, as well as MACHINA Summit (July 7), Europe’s leading Physical AI and robotics event.

Recognised globally for its scale and momentum, RAISE was described at its 2025 edition by Eric Schmidt—former CEO & Chairman of Google and current Chair & CEO of Relativity Space—as “the fastest-growing AI tech conference in Europe, and maybe in history.” Today, RAISE Summit has become a key governance and growth milestone for anyone operating seriously within the AI ecosystem.