Date: 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27
Location: Hybrid — Warsaw, Poland
Type: Data & AI Conference
Website: main.dssconf.pl
What Is Data Science Summit 2026?
Data Science Summit 2026 marks the 15th anniversary edition of what has grown into Central and Eastern Europe’s largest data and AI conference. Over the past decade and a half, the event has established itself as a fixture on the regional calendar, bringing together practitioners, researchers, and business leaders who work at the intersection of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The 2026 edition continues that tradition with a program spanning more than 250 talks across 15-plus tracks.
The conference is organized as a hybrid event, structured around two distinct days. The first day runs online, making the content accessible to attendees regardless of location. The second day takes place onsite at PGE Narodowy, the national stadium in Warsaw, offering in-person networking and the energy of a large-scale gathering. This split format allows Data Science Summit 2026 to serve both a broad international audience and those who prefer face-to-face interaction.
What distinguishes the summit is its breadth. Rather than focusing narrowly on a single discipline, the program covers the full data and AI stack — from foundational machine learning and AI research through generative AI, large language models, and AI agents, to the operational and organizational layers of MLOps, data engineering, business intelligence, and AI ethics. For a region with a fast-growing technology sector, the event functions as both a knowledge-sharing platform and a meeting point for the professional community.
Why It Matters for AI Professionals
The scale of Data Science Summit 2026 — 250+ talks across 15+ tracks — makes it one of the few events in the region where an AI professional can move in a single conference between hands-on engineering content, strategic discussions about AI adoption, and conversations about responsible AI development. The inclusion of dedicated tracks for generative AI, LLMs, and AI agents reflects where much of the industry’s attention currently sits, while the presence of MLOps and data engineering tracks acknowledges that production systems remain the backbone of applied AI.
For attendees, the value lies in both depth and proximity. The hybrid format lowers the barrier to entry for the online day, while the onsite day at PGE Narodowy provides opportunities for direct exchange with speakers, peers, and potential collaborators. With 15 years of history behind it, the summit also offers a useful vantage point on how the data and AI field in Central and Eastern Europe has evolved — and where it is heading next.
What to Expect
The 2026 program is organized around the themes that define contemporary data and AI practice. Across the 15+ tracks, attendees can expect coverage of:
- Machine learning and AI — core research and applied methods
- Generative AI and large language models — the technologies driving current industry transformation
- AI agents — autonomous and semi-autonomous systems and their applications
- MLOps — deploying, monitoring, and maintaining models in production
- Data engineering — pipelines, infrastructure, and data architecture
- Business intelligence — analytics and decision support
- AI ethics — responsible development, governance, and societal considerations
Specific speakers and session schedules for Data Science Summit 2026 are details to be announced. Given the anniversary edition, attendees can reasonably expect a program that reflects on the field’s progress while foregrounding current practice. The two-day structure — an online day followed by an onsite day at PGE Narodowy — means participants can plan for remote attendance, in-person attendance, or both.
Who Should Attend
Data Science Summit 2026 is designed for a broad professional audience. Data scientists and machine learning engineers will find technical depth across the ML/AI, generative AI, and LLM tracks. Data engineers and MLOps specialists have dedicated content on infrastructure and production systems. Researchers can engage with the latest work in the field, while analytics and BI professionals will find tracks aligned to their work.
The event also speaks to decision-makers. Executives and team leads evaluating AI adoption, building data organizations, or navigating AI ethics and governance will find relevant sessions and peer perspectives. Given the conference’s regional prominence, it is equally suited to those embedded in Central and Eastern Europe’s tech ecosystem and to international attendees seeking a view into one of the region’s most active data communities.
How to Register
Registration and full program details for Data Science Summit 2026 are available on the official website: https://main.dssconf.pl. Pricing, ticket categories, and the complete speaker lineup are details to be announced — check the official site for the latest information. Given the event’s scale and its 15th anniversary edition, early registration is advisable once tickets open.