Budapest Data+AI Forum 2026

Three-day conference in Budapest combining two in-person days with one online day, covering data platforms, data engineering, and AI/ML tracks for practitioners and engineers. Running since 2013, the event is Hungary's primary independent forum for the data and machine learning community.

DATES
May 18-20, 2026
VENUE
Danubius Hotel Helia, Budapest
ORGANISER
Budapest Data+AI Forum
ATTENDANCE
300 (self-reported)

Definition

Budapest Data+AI Forum is Hungary's leading independent conference on data management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, running since 2013. The 2026 edition takes place May 18-20 at Danubius Hotel Helia, combining two in-person conference days (May 18-19) with one online day (May 20). The event draws data engineers, ML practitioners, and architects primarily from Central and Eastern Europe.

The 2026 edition: what to expect in Budapest

The 13th edition of Budapest Data+AI Forum takes place May 18-20 at Danubius Hotel Helia, a congress venue on the Danube in Budapest. The first two days are in-person; the third day runs as an online session, giving remote attendees access to the programme without travelling.

The conference covers three main tracks: data platforms, data engineering, and AI/ML. As of verification, CFP and registration are both closed for the 2026 edition.

Who attends Budapest Data+AI Forum 2026

What the Budapest Data+AI Forum 2026 format includes

What the Budapest Data+AI Forum 2026 programme covers

FAQ · Identity and audience

What is Budapest Data+AI Forum and who is it for?

Budapest Data+AI Forum is an annual independent conference focused on data management, machine learning, and AI for practitioners. Running since 2013, it is Hungary's primary event in this space and draws around 300 attendees from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The audience is primarily technical: data engineers, ML engineers, architects, and senior developers who work hands-on with data systems.

Is Budapest Data+AI Forum a vendor event or community-driven?

According to its positioning, Budapest Data+AI Forum is an independent conference, not associated with a specific vendor. This distinguishes it from events organized by technology vendors around their own product suites.

Who is Budapest Data+AI Forum NOT designed for?
  • Marketing, sales, or business development professionals without a technical data background
  • Executives looking for high-level AI strategy briefings rather than technical sessions
  • Attendees seeking a large-scale trade show with exhibitor halls
  • People requiring purely online participation for the in-person days (May 18-19)
  • Teams focused on data governance or data privacy as a primary discipline, for whom more specialized events may be a better fit
Is the 2026 edition hybrid?

Yes. May 18 and 19 are in-person at Danubius Hotel Helia in Budapest. May 20 runs online. Registration for both formats was reported as closed as of verification date.

The venue: Danubius Hotel Helia

Danubius Hotel Helia is a conference hotel located on the Danube embankment in Budapest, in the Újpest district. The property has dedicated congress facilities used for multi-track events. The Danube-side location is accessible by public transport from central Budapest.

The organiser: Budapest Data+AI Forum

Budapest Data+AI Forum is the organizing entity behind the conference of the same name. With editions running since 2013, it is one of the longer-standing data conference series in Central Europe. Contact for inquiries: hello@budapestdata.hu.

Editorial take

Budapest Data+AI Forum is the reference point for data and ML practitioners in Central Europe, providing a consistent independent forum that has run annually for over a decade.

How to register and what it costs

As of the verification date (May 18, 2026), both CFP and registration are closed for the 2026 edition. For future editions, registration details are published on the official website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do I reach Danubius Hotel Helia from central Budapest?

The venue is accessible by tram and metro from central Budapest. The M3 metro line stops at Dózsa György út, from which the hotel is reachable by tram 1 along the Danube embankment.

Can I attend only the online day?

The programme structure separates in-person days (May 18-19) from the online day (May 20). As registration is closed for 2026, access conditions for individual days are not confirmed at time of verification.

Is there a contact for group registrations or sponsorship?

The organiser contact is hello@budapestdata.hu, as published on the official website.

Resources

Official website https://budapestdata.hu/en/
Register https://budapestdata.hu/en/
Programme not disclosed