Economist Enterprise’s AI Compute Summit returns to Amsterdam in four Weeks
With just four weeks to go, Economist Enterprise will welcome more than 300 senior leaders, policymakers and technology experts to Amsterdam for the second annual AI Compute Summit on May 19th 2026.
As artificial intelligence systems grow in scale and complexity, the global race for computing power is accelerating. The summit will convene decision-makers from across industries to explore how organisations can scale, optimise and secure compute infrastructure while addressing the economic, environmental and geopolitical implications of the AI boom.
Powering the next era of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but its rapid growth is placing unprecedented strain on global computing infrastructure. Demand for GPUs, specialised chips and high-performance computing continues to surge, while rising energy requirements are testing both power grids and sustainability commitments.
Taking place in just a few weeks, the AI Compute Summit will bring together leaders from technology, enterprise, finance and policy to examine how organisations can build scalable, resilient and sustainable AI infrastructure. Discussions will address critical challenges including compute scarcity, energy demand, data-centre innovation and the strategic importance of sovereign AI capabilities.
Distinguished speakers and thought leaders
The summit will feature more than 60 influential speakers from across the AI ecosystem, representing global technology companies, enterprise organisations, policymakers and infrastructure providers.
Confirmed speakers include:
● Lorenzo Servadei, head of AI for chip design and manufacturing, SonyAI ● Kamran Naqvi, chief network architect, EMEA, Broadcom
● Milena Harito, vice-president, IT and Networks, Orange Europe Countries ● Niresh Rajah, chief data & artificial intelligence officer, DLA Piper
● Rudi De Winter, chief executive, X-FAB SE
● Dimitrios Ziakas, vice-president and general manager of data center architecture, Intel
● Per Öster, director, advanced computing facility, CSC – IT Centre for Science ● Matt Foley, senior director, field application engineering, AMD
● Cara Mascini, chief sustainability officer, Switch Datacenters
● Dieter Kranzmüller, chair, board of directors, Leibniz Supercomputing Centre
Speakers will share insights on the future of AI infrastructure, the competition for advanced chips and accelerators, and how organisations are working to power AI responsibly and efficiently.
Key themes and agenda highlights
With the full programme now live, the summit will feature a dynamic mix of panel discussions, case studies and fireside conversations focused on the most urgent challenges in AI infrastructure.
Key topics include:
● Innovation in infrastructure and hardware
● Optimising AI workloads and compute efficiency
● Energy and sustainability
● The business of AI compute
● The next frontier—edge AI, ASICs and TPUs
● Expanding cloud horizons for scalability and flexibility
Attendees can explore the latest agenda updates here:
Networking and collaboration opportunities
With just weeks to go, the summit is set to bring together over 300 senior decision-makers from across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, finance, telecommunications, energy and data infrastructure.
Participants will benefit from curated networking sessions designed to foster collaboration, exchange insights and build partnerships across the global AI ecosystem.
Event details and registration
The AI Compute Summit is a must-attend event for leaders looking to understand and shape the infrastructure powering the future of artificial intelligence.
Join industry experts and policymakers in Amsterdam on May 19th 2026. Limited places remain.
Sponsors
This year’s summit is sponsored by:
● Platinum sponsors: FM, HP
● Gold sponsors: Orca Computing, Multiverse
● Associate sponsor: Arqit
● Exhibitor sponsor: TSL
● Roundtable sponsor: Kearney
About Economist Enterprise
Economist Enterprise combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. We believe that evidence-based insights can open debate, broaden perspectives and catalyse progress.
Our track record spans 75 years across 205 countries. Alongside creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products, we deliver framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling—making our offering unique in the marketplace.
About The Economist (www.economist.com)
With a growing global circulation and a reputation for insightful analysis and perspective on every aspect of world events, The Economist is one of the most widely recognised and well-read current affairs publications. The paper covers politics, business, science and technology, and books and arts, concluding each week with the obituary. In addition to the web-only content such as blogs, debates and audio/video programmes available on the website, The Economist is available to download for reading on Android, Blackberry PlayBook, iPhone or iPad devices. The Economist Espresso, our daily briefing smartphone app, is also available for download via iTunes App Store or Google Play.
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