Amsterdam to host 8,000 enterprise tech leaders at TechEx Europe 2026

TechEx Europe will return to the RAI Amsterdam on 19 and 20 October 2026. The event expects to draw more than 8,000 technology professionals, combining eight co-located conferences covering enterprise technology under one roof.

For European markets, the conference serves as a barometer for corporate technology spending and strategy. The agenda spans AI and big data, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, intelligent automation, and edge computing. These represent the core areas where European businesses are currently investing to maintain operational resilience and competitive advantage.

The roster of confirmed speakers underscores the event's focus on practical enterprise deployment rather than theoretical innovation. Senior executives from major European firms including ABN AMRO, ING, Booking.com, Santander, and BNP Paribas are scheduled to take the stage. Their presence highlights how heavily the financial services sector is relying on data and AI transformation.

This technology leadership extends well beyond banking. Executives from Michelin, Unilever, IKEA, Heineken, and Pandora are also sending their chief data, analytics, and technology officers. This cross-industry representation indicates that AI and automation strategies are no longer siloed within IT departments but are becoming central to mainstream corporate finance and operations.

Michael Hughes, Head of Conference at TechEx Events, pointed to the shifting operational landscape. “Enterprise technology leaders are navigating a period of rapid change, where AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and automation are reshaping how organisations operate. The TechEx Europe agenda is designed to provide practical insights, real-world implementation lessons, and opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer discussion across these critical areas,” Hughes said.

Alongside the conference sessions, an exhibition floor will host more than 200 technology providers. Leading sponsors already confirmed include EY, NTT Data, Glean, and Outsystems. For investors and tech vendors, the exhibition provides a direct line to the decision-makers authorising enterprise software and infrastructure budgets across the continent.

The event format is built around cross-functional collaboration, aiming to connect leaders responsible for strategy, architecture, and security. By bringing together practitioners facing similar scaling challenges, TechEx Europe aims to accelerate the rate at which European enterprises adopt emerging technologies.