ML in PL Conference 2026

The 10th annual ML in PL Conference at Copernicus Science Centre Warsaw, 8-10 October. Poland's reference gathering for machine learning, bridging academic research and industry application for the Central and Eastern European ML community. 700+ attendees, world-class researchers from Google DeepMind, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Sapienza University.

DATES
8-10 October 2026
3 days
VENUE
Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw
Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, 00-390
ORGANISER
ML in PL Association
Non-profit, 10th edition
ATTENDANCE
700+
Academic + industry

Definition

ML in PL Conference is the annual conference of the ML in PL Association, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing machine learning in Central and Eastern Europe. The 2026 edition is the 10th, running 8-10 October at the Copernicus Science Centre on the Vistula riverbank in Warsaw. The conference bridges ML academic research and business applications, featuring invited talks from world-class researchers alongside poster sessions, industry presentations and networking. At 700+ on-site attendees, it is a specialist gathering designed for depth of engagement rather than scale.

What ML in PL Conference covers

Programme themes include:

Who attends ML in PL Conference

The conference draws ML researchers, data scientists, academics, AI engineers and ML practitioners, primarily from Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, with international participation from the invited speaker community. The ML in PL Association reaches 60,000+ ML and AI professionals through its broader community activities. The 10th edition positions the conference as a milestone for the region's ML community.

Notable speakers 2026

Razvan Pascanu (Research Scientist, Google DeepMind), Emanuele Rodolà (Professor of Computer Vision, Sapienza University of Rome), Jakub Tomczak (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative). Speaker list is added progressively; check conference.mlinpl.org for updates.

Ticket pricing

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is ML in PL Conference primarily academic or industry-focused?

Primarily academic in character: invited talks are world-class researchers presenting recent work, and poster sessions follow academic conference format. However, the ML in PL Association actively bridges research and industry, and industry practitioners form a significant part of the audience. It is not a vendor-commercial event.

What language are sessions in?

English. The conference is conducted in English to serve the international academic and professional community, including speakers from outside Poland.

Who is ML in PL Conference NOT designed for?
  • Attendees looking for large-scale commercial AI conferences or vendor exhibitions
  • Those primarily interested in applied AI product development without research interest
  • Business executives seeking AI strategy content without technical grounding
  • Attendees focused on specific developer tools or frameworks outside an ML research context
  • Those looking for a large-format festival or community event

The venue: Copernicus Science Centre

The Copernicus Science Centre (Centrum Nauki Kopernik) is a science museum and public education venue at Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, 00-390 Warsaw, on the west bank of the Vistula River. One of the largest science centres in Europe (450+ interactive exhibits), it also hosts academic and professional conferences. The venue is accessible by tram (lines 22, 24 from central Warsaw) and is a 20-minute walk from Warsaw Centralna station. Warsaw is served by Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), approximately 8 km from the city centre.

The organiser: ML in PL Association

ML in PL Association is a Polish non-profit dedicated to advancing machine learning across Central and Eastern Europe. The association operates a community platform reaching 60,000+ ML and AI professionals and has run the annual conference since 2017. The 2026 edition marks the 10th anniversary of the conference series.

Editorial take

The 10th ML in PL Conference is Central Europe's reference gathering for ML researchers: 700+ practitioners at Copernicus Science Centre Warsaw, with speakers from Google DeepMind, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Sapienza University.

How to register and what it costs

Registration via conference.mlinpl.org. Early-bird pricing closes 31 July 2026.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do I get to Copernicus Science Centre?

From Warsaw Centralna station: tram 22 or 24 to Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop (approximately 15 minutes). From Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): bus 175 to city centre or taxi/rideshare (approximately 30 minutes to Copernicus Science Centre).

Are there student discounts?

Yes. Student pricing is approximately half the regular rate at all purchase windows. Student status must be confirmed at registration.

Resources

Official website https://conference.mlinpl.org/
Register https://conference.mlinpl.org/
ML in PL Association https://mlinpl.org/