18 - 19th Mar 2026
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
SCOTLAND
John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh University
Attending
The European Chatbot
The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit is a two-day conference and exhibition designed to host industry executives and adopters of Conversational AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Chatbots, Virtual Assistants, voice technology, and Conversation Design.
The summit will highlight the latest trends and recent application changes in the Conversational AI and Agentic AI space within the European market.
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Key Topics
Discover how top enterprises are leveraging Conversational AI and Agentic Al in their companies to reduce costs and boost revenues.
We feature speakers from top enterprises, brands, and researchers who leverage chatbot, Conversational AI, and Generative AI and Agentic AI technology.
LLM AGENTS AND THEIR ROLE IN BUSINESS
Explore how large language models are increasingly being utilised in various business applications.
MEASUREMENTS, METRICS AND ROI
Explore various ways organisations measure the effectiveness of their initiatives.
HUMAN CENTRIC CONVERSATIONAL DESIGN
Discover how conversational AI systems are designed with a focus on enhancing user experience.
GENERATIVE AI
This session will focused on learning, experimenting, and exploring generative AI technologies.
COLLABORATING TO HARNESS THE POWER OF AGENTIC AI
Explore the next generation of AI agents, focusing on their increasing autonomy, decision-making , and real-world applications.
EXPLORING CONVERSATIONAL AI, DATA, DECISION MAKING AND PERSONALISATION
Discover how (CAI) and chatbots are transforming decision-making processes across diverse industries.
VOICE AI REVOLUTION: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH VOICE ASSISTANTS
Learn the latest developments & innovations in voice AI technology.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
How companies develop strategies to enhance customer experience.
EU AI ACT & REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
Establishing requirements for transparency, accountability, ethical and data governance.
SINCE 2021 THE EUROPEAN CHATBOT & CONVERSATIONAL AI SUMMIT HAS HOSTED
Highlights
Speaker Walking Dinner at The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit, an unforgettable evening at The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit in Scotland!
A Scottish Welcome
Step into the rich traditions of Scotland with a warm and hearty welcome. Experience the essence of Scottish hospitality with an exquisite dinner set in a venue that echoes the charm and history of our beautiful country.
Speaker Walking Dinner
Once the plates are cleared and the toasts are made, the evening transforms into the lively Bots Party. Connect and unwind with fellow speakers and industry leaders in a vibrant setting that mirrors the innovative spirit of the summit.
THE EUROPEAN CHATBOT SUPPORTING CHARITIES
We proudly support DataKirk and Visibility Scotland As part of our community involvement, through active participation, we aim to make a meaningful impact and help these organisations fulfil their important missions.

The DataKirk is an Edinburgh-based charity that empowers individuals with essential digital skills, preparing them for the jobs of the future. The aim is to close the attainment gap and data divide, creating opportunities for disadvantaged groups to thrive in the data economy.

For over 165 years, Visibility Scotland has offered person-centred, innovative services to people of all ages with vision impairment, empowering them to reach their goals and aspirations. Our services are available Scotland-wide.
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2025 Edition Speakers

Richard Lochhead
Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade @ The Scottish Parliament
Christoph Esslinger
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR @ IDEABAY AI
Caroline Laurenson
Programme Director @ The EU Chatbot Summit
Eve Psalti
Senior Director @ Microsoft Artificial Intelligence
Tom Wilkinson
Chief Data Officer @ The Scottish Government
Niel Aveyard
Global Technical Support Manager @ Jaguar Land Rover
Rui Teimao
Innovation Engineer @ Lloyds Banking Group
Nick Clark
Partner & Associate Director @ Boston Consulting Group
Carlos Gemmell
Co-Founder and CTO@ Malted AI
Katherine Martin
Product Director @ Oxford Languages
Somnath Biswas
Head of Product, Conversational AI @ TotalJobs Group
Andreas Horn
Head of AIOps @ IBM
Graham Digby
Product Portfolio Manager @ Oxford Languages
Jesse Lucas
Digital Product Manager @ Lebara
Mariya Mansurova
Senior Analytics Manager @ Wise
Muhammad Saad
Data Scientist @ Endress + Hauser
Carmen Raposo
Virtual Assistant Project Leader @ NTT DATA Europe & Latam
Laura Martín-Pérez González
Senior Linguist @ NTT DATA Europe & Latam
Emily Banzhaf
Ambassador @ Open Voice TrustMark
Jared Browne
Head of Privacy and AI Governance @ Fexco
Aatif Belal
Manager, Applied AI @ Deloitte
Michel de Ru
Senior Solution Engineer @ DataStax
Razvan-Petru Radu
Deputy Head of Unit Portal and Web Services @ EU Publications Office
Sherin Mathew
Founder & CEO @ AI Tech UK
Olga Khryapchenkova
Lead Product Manager - AI Voice Assistant @ NIO
Anna Leschanowsky
Research Associate @ Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS)
Ray-Allen Taylor
Head of Innovation @ Ideabay.AI
Cassie MacKenzie
Lead Content Designer @ Scotiabank
Christoph Börner
Senior Director, Digital @ Cyara
Ted Haile
Solutions Engineer @ DataStaxNikhil Soi
Professor of Practice - Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Marketing @ Hult International Business School
Nikhil Soi
Professor of Practice - Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Marketing @ Hult International Business School
Eunji Jeong
Chief Design office @ Designed connected
Dr Brigitte Viljoen
Psychotherapist, Lecturer @ Auckland University of Technology and Researcher
Giulia van den Winkel
Chatbot Conversational Designer @ Get Your GuideDr Kulvinder Panesar
Assistant Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence @ University of Bradford
Dr Kulvinder Panesar
Assistant Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence @ University of Bradford
Krishika H Khemani
PhD Researcher @ University of NottinghamAli Fenwick, Ph.D.
Full Professor of Organizational Behavior & Innovation @ Hult International Business School
Ali Fenwick, Ph.D.
Full Professor of Organizational Behavior & Innovation @ Hult International Business School
Oksana Hagen
Postdoctoral Researcher @ University of Plymouth
Michael McTear
Emeritus Professor @ Ulster University
Rebecca Rutschmann
Co-founder @ Evoach, CoachAI Academy
Alex Shin
Senior Product Designer @ Prudential Financial
Bader Zyoud
Project Manager - Information Security @ Abu Dhabi Media Network
Alex Velinov
CTO @ Tag Digital
Brynn Chadwick
Founder & Chief Automation Officer @ Automayte.ai
Francesco (Francis) Signorato
Co-founder & CEO @ Nebuly
Staffan Larsson
Professor of Computational Linguistics @ University of Gothenburg
Karin Pespisa
Prompt Engineering Lead, Applied AI @ TEKsystems
Prasanta Saikia
Gen AI Lead @ Marcura
Zachary Johnson
UX Advisor @ Pulse Labs
Stefano Carlini
Google Cloud Alliance Manager and Sales Specialist @ MATICMIND SPA
Ursula Krobath
Founder, Research Development Lead @ NERDPOLE e.U.
Kate Steenhauer
Multi-Award Winning Artist and Engineering Consultan
Sydney Eneremadu
Founder @ The EU Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit
Abdullah Al Wasif
Co-Founder & CEO @ UnityFlow AI
Lena Shakurova
co-founder @ ParsLabs
Phil D Hall
Co-Founder @ Elzu-ltdTHE EUROPEAN CHATBOT & CONVERSATIONAL AI
START-UP COMPETITION 2025
As one of the most influential conversational AI events in Europe, we’re delighted to create this opportunity for early-stage startups to shine and present live at the European Chatbot and Conversational AI summit in 2025.
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Special 2026
Collaborating to Harness the Power of Agentic AI
PLATINUM EARLY BIRD
£300 / PERSON
- PRICES INCREASE ON 1ST OCTOBER 2025
- Access to main event & Speaker walking Dinner 17th March 2026
- Access to whisky tasting , Click below.
GENERAL PASS
£200 / PERSON
- PRICES INCREASE ON 1ST OCTOBER 2025
- Access to main event & workshops | Masterclass 18th -19th March 2026
- Entertainment, Click below for more
ONLINE PASS
£100 / Person
- PRICES INCREASE ON 1ST OCTOBER 2025
- Access to all sessions online & recordings
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COLLABORATING / AGENTICAI
COLLABORATING / AGENTICAI

2025 Partners
Our Partners network include the world’s most influential consumer trendsetter companies, global technology leaders, digital & IT service provider and growth startups in the fields of Messaging, Chatbots, Voice Bots, Virtual Assistants, Vision & AR/ VR, Customer Experience Innovation & Customer Service Automation.
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Frequently
The two-day conference will take place on the 18th and 19th of March 2026, with a Bots Party, whisky tasting, and a visit to the Robotarium scheduled for the 17th of March 2026.
Pre-Conference Day: March 17, 2026
- Visit to The National Robotarium: Explore cutting-edge robotics and AI research.
- Whisky Tasting: Experience Scotland's finest whiskies.
- Speaker walking dinner: A networking event for speakers, attendees, and partners.
Main Conference Days.
Day 1: March 18, 2026
- 8:15 AM: Doors open.
- Opening Keynote: Welcome address by the Honourable Minister of Scotland, Lochmend.
- Keynote Sessions: Featuring industry leaders.
- Breakout Sessions: Covering trending topics in Conversational AI and Generative AI.
- Panels: Insights and discussions from thought leaders and innovators.
- Master Classes: Hands-on, practical sessions on specialized topics.
- Exhibition Floor: Explore cutting-edge AI solutions from exhibitors.
Day 2: March 19, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Doors open.
- Activities:
- Startup Competition: Presentations from innovative AI startups.
- Keynote Sessions: Featuring industry leaders.
- Breakout Sessions: Covering trending topics in Conversational AI and Generative AI.
- Panels: Insights and discussions from thought leaders and innovators.
- Master Classes: Hands-on, practical sessions on specialized topics.
- Exhibition Floor: Explore cutting-edge AI solutions from exhibitors.
- Startup Competition: Final pitches and awards.
- Networking Opportunities: During lunch, coffee breaks, and happy hour.
- Closing : Starts around 5:00 PM.
For a detailed agenda, visit: https://theeuropeanchatbot.com
We feature speakers from leading enterprises, top brands, and renowned researchers who leverage chatbot, Conversational AI, and Generative AI technologies. Check it out here: https://theeuropeanchatbot.com/speaker/
The conference is being held at the John McIntyre Conference Centre , which is part of the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's a fantastic venue with plenty of space for sessions, networking, and exhibitions. Here’s a map: John McIntyre Conference Centre
The call for speakers for 2026 is now Open.
Yes! All the talks are recorded and will be available after the conference to ticket holders.
If you’ve got a ticket to The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit, you will get first access to the talks after the conference.
Edinburgh is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, offering plenty of activities and attractions to explore. Here are some suggestions:
Edinburgh Castle: Perched atop Castle Rock, this historic fortress offers stunning views of the city and a glimpse into Scotland's past.
The Royal Mile: This famous street runs through the heart of the Old Town, lined with shops, restaurants, and historic sites, including St Giles' Cathedral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Arthur's Seat: For a bit of outdoor adventure, hike up this ancient volcano for panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape.
National Museum of Scotland: Discover Scotland's history, culture, and natural world through fascinating exhibits and interactive displays.
Scottish Whisky Experience: Learn about Scotland's national drink with a tour and tasting session.
Princes Street Gardens: Relax in these beautiful public gardens located in the city centre, offering a peaceful retreat and views of the castle.
Edinburgh's Festivals: If your visit coincides with one of Edinburgh's many festivals, such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe or the International Festival, be sure to check out the performances and events.
Day Trips: Consider a day trip to explore the surrounding areas, such as the picturesque town of St Andrews or the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.
For more information on things to do in Edinburgh and Scotland, you can visit VisitScotland.
Yes, we have partnered with two hotels to provide discounted rates for our attendees:
Edinburgh University Hotel
- Visit The Scholar and KM Hotels & Apartments and quote the promotion code: EVENT to receive:
- 15% off the best flexible B&B rate within The Scholar and KM Hotels & Apartments.
- 10% off the best flexible B&B rate within the Scott Hotel.
- Please note: Discounts exclude other promotions or deals. Payment is taken at the time of booking.
- Visit The Scholar and KM Hotels & Apartments and quote the promotion code: EVENT to receive:
Apex Hotel Grassmarket
- Use the discount code CHATBOT25 at Apex Hotel Grassmarket to access exclusive rates.
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