Data Science & AI Summit London 2026

The 4th Data Science & AI Summit in London, 1-2 October. Compact two-day practitioner gathering for data scientists, ML engineers and AI governance leads, with strong coverage of responsible AI, GenAI governance and applied machine learning across financial services, healthcare and enterprise. 350+ attendees from 45+ countries. Organised by The People Events.

DATES
1-2 October 2026
2 days
VENUE
London
United Kingdom
ORGANISER
The People Events Ltd.
4th edition
ATTENDANCE
350+
45+ countries

Definition

The Data Science & AI Summit is an annual practitioner conference in London organised by The People Events Ltd. The 4th edition runs 1-2 October 2026. The event focuses on applied data science and AI governance, with particular depth in responsible AI, GenAI adoption challenges and data analytics across regulated sectors including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and government. At 350+ attendees, it is a compact gathering designed for professional depth and peer exchange rather than large-scale exhibition.

What the Data Science & AI Summit covers

Programme themes:

Featured speakers for 2026 include: Frederik Bisbjerg (Head of MENA and Digital Transformation, The Digital Insurer), Sumit Ranjan (Head of Responsible AI, Protect Neuron), Emine Yilmaz Butun (Executive Strategy, ITT Nexus-AcceleratEMEA), Faten Abdullatif (Co-founder, Cylix).

Who attends the Data Science & AI Summit

The event draws data scientists, ML engineers, responsible AI leads, analytics professionals and digital transformation leads, with a strong representation from financial services and healthcare. The 45+ country attendance range indicates a notably international participant base for a London event of this scale.

FAQ · Identity and audience

How does this differ from larger AI conferences in London?

The Data Science & AI Summit is a specialist practitioner event, not a broad AI industry conference. The smaller scale (350+ attendees) means more direct peer exchange and less keynote theatre. The emphasis on responsible AI and GenAI governance in regulated sectors differentiates it from developer-focused or startup-oriented events.

Is this event focused on practical skills or strategic content?

Both, with a lean toward strategic and governance content. The programme covers both applied ML techniques and the organisational and governance challenges of responsible AI adoption. It is not a hands-on coding or workshop-format event.

Who is the Data Science & AI Summit NOT designed for?
  • Developers seeking hands-on coding workshops or technical training
  • AI researchers presenting academic work
  • Startup founders at early stage without enterprise AI experience
  • Attendees primarily interested in AI infrastructure or hardware
  • Those looking for a large exhibition or vendor showcase format

The organiser: The People Events Ltd.

The People Events Ltd. is the UK-based organiser behind the Data Science & AI Summit and related events. The company runs practitioner-level conferences for data, AI and digital transformation professionals. Contact and registration details at datascience.thepeopleevents.com.

Editorial take

A compact London summit for data science and AI practitioners, with particular depth in responsible AI governance and applied GenAI across regulated sectors.

How to register and what it costs

Tickets available via datascience.thepeopleevents.com:

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Where in London is the venue?

The exact venue address was not publicly disclosed at time of verification. Details are provided to registered participants. London is well-served by Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and London City (LCY) airports.

Can I submit a proposal to speak?

Contact The People Events Ltd. via the website. The event website accepts speaker applications.

Resources

Official website https://datascience.thepeopleevents.com/
Register https://datascience.thepeopleevents.com/