Southeast Europe AI Summit 2026

Date: Thursday-Friday, May 28-29, 2026
Location: Sheraton Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Registration: Open for AI leaders, researchers, and professionals

About This Event

The Southeast Europe AI Summit 2026 brings together the five critical components of the regional AI ecosystem — Research, Enterprise, Venture Capital, Public Institutions, and AI Organizations — to foster cross-border collaboration and accelerate AI development in Southeast Europe.

Over two days, attendees will exchange insights, share best practices, and establish partnerships that transcend organizational and national boundaries. The summit provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading AI researchers, industry innovators, investors, and policymakers, all in one venue.

Participants will also gain practical guidance on implementing AI strategies in research, enterprise, and public initiatives, and discover how collaborative efforts can strengthen the regional AI ecosystem as a whole.

What to Expect

• Opening Keynote & Ceremony – Explore global AI trajectories and the future of the technology. Attendees will gain a high-level understanding of AI’s impact on society, business, and policy, and the opportunities it creates for Southeast Europe.

• Regional Panels – Examine the state of AI in Southeast Europe, highlighting research achievements, regional success stories, and collaborative models for data and computing infrastructures. Panel discussions provide actionable insights and real-world case studies.

• Fireside Chats with Partners – Engage directly with leading AI organizations and investors. Learn how strategic partnerships are shaping research, funding, and innovation in the region, and discover lessons from successful cross-border initiatives.

• Focused Tracks on Day 2 – Deep-dive sessions tailored to Public Institutions, Startups & Venture Capital, Research, Enterprise, and AI Organizations. Sessions cover strategy, investment, innovation, education, and ecosystem-building activities. Attendees can choose the most relevant track for their interests.

• Networking Opportunities – Connect with over 150 AI leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from six Southeast European countries. Exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and meet future partners in an interactive environment designed for relationship-building.

• Gala Dinner – Conclude the first day with a formal gala dinner. Enjoy informal conversations, celebrate AI achievements, and build connections that extend beyond the summit itself.

Organizers

The summit is organized by a coalition of leading AI and technology associations across Southeast Europe:

• Serbian AI Society
• Montenegrin AI Association (MAIA)
• Slovenian AI Association (SloAI)
• Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ANNT)
• Croatian AI Association (CroAI)
• Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University – Skopje (FCSE Skopje)

Together, these organizations aim to strengthen the regional AI ecosystem, foster cross-border collaboration, and accelerate AI research, innovation, and investment.

More information

For more detalis on the program, speakers, and registration, visit the official event page.

Registration and Contact

Participation is open to AI leaders, researchers, and professionals. For more information and inquiries, contact: info@seeaisummit.org