Name: World Summit AI Amsterdam
Start: 2025-10-08 00:00:00 UTC
End: 2025-10-09 00:00:00 UTC

World Summit AI returns to Amsterdam in 2025 for its ninth edition, bringing together the global AI ecosystem to shape what’s next. Over two days this October, leading voices from enterprise, big tech, start-ups, academia and investment will converge to explore the systems, stakes and shifts defining Artificial Intelligence today. The programme is designed to spark critical debate, surface emerging insight, and connect the people steering real progress.

2025 – Back to the future: It’s about time

This year’s theme is a call to reflect on the past, confront the present and shape the future. It is about seizing the moment to direct the trajectory of AI and society—leveraging technology to reclaim time for creativity, connection and purpose, while guarding against risks that could undermine our collective future. The theme challenges us to act with urgency and optimism, to ensure that as we move forward, we do so with wisdom drawn from both history and imagination.

World Summit AI remains the epicenter of this global transformation and conversation and will once again host the world’s leading AI minds, visionaries and innovators. Together, they will help define AI’s legacy for decades to come. Are you in?

What’s World Summit AI?

Seen by tech leaders as the platform to launch their latest AI products and services and regarded as the world leading startup and investor network, WSAI gathers the global AI ecosystem of Enterprise, Big Tech, Startups, Investors, Science and Academia to set the global AI agenda, every October in Amsterdam.

Key Themes & Topics

🎤 Want to speak on the most important AI stage on the planet?

The World Summit AI stage is the most competitive in the world. With a three year waiting list, we receive thousands of speaking submissions every year. Why? Because we stage the conversations that matter with world leaders who are championing AI in every way. Our past speakers include Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba, Tencent, Google, Intel, NASA, Uber, IBM Watson and so many more.

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🤩 Want to partner and be at the centre of the AI ecosystem?

Position your company in front of the largest gathering of the global AI ecosystem. From FTSE 100 companies to cutting edge startups looking to be acquired, World Summit AI provides the perfect opportunity to initiate new business relationships.

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Who’s coming?

The full AI ecosystem, startups, academics, investors, business leaders, all the big tech companies, and the brightest AI brains as speakers.

Founders, CEOs, CTOs, COOs, CDOs, CFOs, CMOs, CIOs

EVPs, SVP, VP’s, Directors and Heads of AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Computing, Data Science, Data Analytics, Technology, Innovation

Professors, Ph.D. candidates, students, interns

Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Software Engineers, Developers and more…

Learning Outcomes

What’s in store

This year’s themes include:

*NEW* FRONTIER AI – Advancing the boundaries of what’s possible while solving the most challenging real-world problems, combining world-class AI research with deep industry expertise.

*NEW* COLLABORATIVE INTELLIGENCE – We’re charging into an era where humans and AI are co-creating the future: reshaping work, economies and even what it means to be human. Discover how AI is rewiring our thinking, trust and sense of identity, while unlocking powerful new opportunities and raising bold questions about human-machine interaction and possibility.

*NEW* PHYSICAL AI – AI is no longer just digital: it’s moving, sensing and acting in the real world. This track explores what happens when intelligence gets a body: from robotics and autonomous systems to AI-driven logistics, factories, defense and edge computing. Expect deep dives into how AI is transforming physical environments and industries.

*NEW* INTELLIGENT LEARNING – AI is revolutionizing how we learn and upskill, making education more adaptive and accessible for the modern workforce. This track dives into intelligent learning systems and workforce development, exploring how technology is reshaping skills, opportunity, and the future of work.

MOONSHOT MOTHERSHIP – Explore how imagination, curiosity and exponential innovation are redefining the world we live in. Featuring radically ambitious visionaries who are creating at breakneck speed to deliver world-defining AI applications. Buckle up.

TECHNICAL DEEP DIVES – Get ready to hear from tech’s greatest brains – industry titans and academic geniuses alike – as they spill the beans on mind-boggling advancements in everything from neural networks and evolutionary computation to natural language processing and robotic overlords (kidding, maybe). We’re talking cutting-edge innovations that are about to leap from the lab into the real world, reshaping how we live, work and play.

ACCELERATING AI ADOPTION – Dive into real-world use cases that show how AI is transforming enterprises from the inside out. We’re talking about the nitty-gritty of how AI boosts productivity and unlocks efficiencies on a massive scale. But that’s not all – we’ll also explore the leadership skills you need to make this magic happen.

INNOVATION INSIGHTS – Editorial picks of the agile technologists who are innovating at pace and creating entirely new models for AI applications.

START UPS, SCALE UPS & UNICORNS – This track is all about the rollercoaster ride from fledgling startup to high-flying scaleup and beyond. We’re bringing you the inside scoop from founders who’ve been in the trenches, investors with the Midas touch, and experts who’ve seen it all. Explore key factors that contribute to sustainable growth and success.

MONEY AI – This track brings together top minds from global banks, tech giants and AI-driven fintech start-ups to explore how artificial intelligence is changing finance, crypto and security. Discover how AI is reshaping customer experiences, speeding up credit decisions, and redefining fraud prevention and compliance. Ready to set the stage for a bold new era in money?

AI FOR HUMANITY – From outsmarting poverty, climate change and inequality to giving healthcare a turbo boost, this track outlines real-deal projects where AI (and incredible humans) are flexing their muscles for the greater good on a global scale.

RESPONSIBLE AI & GOVERNANCE – As AI weaves deeper into our lives, we face urgent questions about agency, equity and trust. Not everything that can be built, should be. What does responsible development look like technically, ethically, politically? This track dives into how we can shape a future that works for all.

START-UP SHOWCASE – This is where we bring together five of the hottest start-ups, selected from a competitive application process, to pitch in front of our expert judging panel of VCs and investors. Who is changing the game in AI – and could be the next unicorn

WORKSHOPS – Join hands-on workshops and do everything from starting your own AI experiment to deploying machine learning models to gain insight from data.

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Speakers

Alejandro Saucedo

Helia Mohammadi

Jason Snyder

Karen Hao

Max Welling

Peter Sarlin

Robert Petrosino

Zack Hicks