European AI and Cloud Summit
05-07 May 2026, Cologne, Germany
With over 3,000 participants, the European AI and Cloud Summit stands as the premier European AI, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security and Cloud Computing conference.

In May 2026, we're turning Cologne into Microsoft Azure and Artificial Intelligence Capital of Europe And you can't afford to miss it!
Join 3,000+ Business Leaders, Azure Wizards, AI Innovators, and Security Legends as we shape the future of enterprise technology across 100+ cutting-edge sessions.
Cutting-Edge Sessions
Deep-dive sessions & tutorials
World's Best Speakers
Business Leaders, Microsoft executives, Microsoft Regional Directors, MVPs
Sponsors and Partners
Leading Software Vendors, Solutions Providers, and Startups
Attendees
CTOs, architects & innovation leaders
DISCUSSING THE TOPICS THAT DEFINE THE FUTURE
Artificial Intelligence
Explore the latest in Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, and what the future brings.
AI in Business
Discover the vision for AI in business, understanding what AI can do for you today and what to expect from it tomorrow.
AI Compliance, Responsibility and Governance
Navigate the EU AI Act, responsible AI practices, ethical frameworks, and compliance strategies.
Azure Security and Governance
Join us at the European AI & Cloud Summit to explore the latest in Microsoft Azure Security.
FEATURING WORLD'S BEST SPEAKERS AND EXPERTS See who was with us in 2025!
World's Best Speakers
are Coming to Cologne this May
AI & Cloud Leaders
Industry pioneers driving AI and cloud innovation
Microsoft Executives
Product leaders & senior Azure architects
Microsoft Regional Directors and MVPs
Elite technical experts
Business Leaders
People that shape the business future: Thinkers, Doers, Visionaries.
THE LEADING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MICROSOFT AZURE CONFERENCE IN EUROPE
3000+ Attendees
3000+ Attendees from all over the world join the European AI & Cloud Summit year after year.
90+ Sponsors and Exhibitors
European AI and Cloud Summit hosts the world’s largest expo on AI, Azure, Cloud Operations, and Cloud Security.
100+ Speakers
100+ of world-best Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure and Cloud speakers and experts will join the AI and CloudSummit, including Microsoft, Microsoft Regional Directors, and Microsoft MVPs.
100+ Sessions
AI and Cloud Summit attendees can participate at 100+ breakout sessions, keynotes, tutorials and panels.
THREE SUMMITS,
ONE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Get one ticket for all three Summits!
The European Collaboration Summit, European AI & Cloud Summit, and European BizApps Summit are again coming together, offering an unmatched opportunity to dive into over 300 sessions across Microsoft 365, AI, Azure, Power Platform, Fabric, and other Microsoft's technologies.
May 05-07, 2026, in Cologne
European AI & Cloud Summit
Focus on Artificial Intelligence, Azure, Security, and Cloud Technologies.
European Collaboration Summit
Focus on Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Viva, Records Management, and Compliance.
European BizApps Summit
Focus on Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, and Citizen Development.
One Ticket for 300 Sessions
Get one ticket and upgrade for small fee to access all three conferences. Mix & match sessions for the ultimate ECS experience!
WHY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS THE EUROPEAN AI AND CLOUD SUMMIT?
With over 3,000 participants, the European AI and Cloud Summit stands as the premier conference in Europe for these fields. It features top Microsoft executives, Microsoft Regional Directors, and MVPs.

Expand Your Network
Join the AI and CloudSummit to expand your network, gain insights into product strategies directly from their creators, and connect with Microsoft executives.
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The largest Azure and AI expo in Europe
AI and CloudSummit, the world's largest Azure and AI Expo, serves as a central hub where industry leaders meet to drive business and establish partnerships.
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Team Building
Major global teams attend AI and CloudSummit gain inspiration and network. Gift your team an unforgettable experience that fosters ideas and connections.
Team Building
World Class Experts and Sessions
Gain insights from top Microsoft executives and architects, RDs and MVPs, and industry experts. Learn crucial AI and Azure business and technology insights.
Learning
Full-Day Tutorials
Pre-conference tutorials allow you to elevate your knowledge through full-day sessions led by top experts in AI, Microsoft Azure, Security and Compliance.
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Panels and one-to-one conversations
The European AI and Cloud Summit offers direct conversations with Microsoft executives, Regional Directors, MVPs, and world-renowned experts.
Business NetworkingWE ASKED OUR ATTENDEES, SPONSORS, AND SPEAKERS WHAT DO THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE EUROPEAN AI AND CLOUD SUMMIT...

It was a great, well-attended, and high energy event - great work team in putting that together, and thank you for having me for the keynote!

Packed halls, engaging conversations, and innovative ideas – that was ECS 2025 in Düsseldorf! As part of the largest European Microsoft partner event, we at Protiviti had the pleasure of welcoming numerous visitors to our booth.

It's a pity that it's already over – I honestly wished the event lasted an entire week. Time flew by. The sessions, the parties, the little moments in between – simply unforgettable. Thank you for all of it!

I really enjoyed the collaborative spirit of this conference, the combination of latest insights of what AI can do, the great networking, and most of all, the fabulous people attending and organizing. And: I learned a lot myself.

Had an awesome opportunity to visit European AI and Cloud Summit at the end of May in Düsseldorf, and what an awesome conference it was! If I could choose one training per year, then this is definitely the one I'd go to.

This week I was delighted to visit the ECS 2025 in Düsseldorf with my team. Additionally, I had the opportunity to speak on a panel, discussing "European AI between USA and China", we explored Europe’s AI ambitions, ethics and innovation on the global stage.
COLOGNE IS INNOVATION
Cologne, Germany's fourth-largest city and a cultural powerhouse, seamlessly blends 2,000 years of rich history with cutting-edge technology. As Germany's third-largest tech hub and media capital, Cologne offers the perfect setting for Europe's premier AI and cloud computing summit.

Cologne: European connectivity hub
Cologne's central location offers exceptional accessibility with high-speed rail connections to Paris (3h), Brussels (1h47m), and Amsterdam (2h28m). CGN airport provides direct flights to 105+ destinations.
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Cologne: Where tradition meets innovation
Cologne blends 2,000 years of history with cutting-edge technology. From the iconic cathedral to the thriving tech ecosystem, the city offers an inspiring conference experience.
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Cologne: Germany's tech powerhouse
Germany's third-largest tech hub hosts 800+ startups (some of them unicorns and tech giants), and major corporations. With 100,000+ students, Cologne drives innovation across Europe.
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