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Popular FAQ
01. What is Data Innovation Summit?
01. What is Data Innovation Summit?
The Data Innovation Summit is one of the world’s leading and most influential events focused on applied data management, analytics, and AI. It is not just a single event, but a powerful global movement that connects regional communities under one platform to explore the crucial transition: how to move from a technical-first approach to a business-first innovation model using data and AI. The global movement includes key regional events, such as those held in Stockholm, Dubai (MEA), Singapore (APAC), and Sydney (ANZ), all united by the mission of accelerating data and AI transformation worldwide.
DIS2026X1 is the unique identifier for the Stockholm edition of the Data Innovation Summit 2026, which is the largest and most established annual conference on Data, Analytics, and AI in the Nordics. This flagship event is back for its 11th edition, serving as a hub for leaders, engineers, scientists, and innovators across the region and the world to gather, collaborate, and benchmark their strategies.
The Stockholm edition of the Data Innovation Summit 2026, known as DIS2026X1, is a large-scale, three-day event structured across 15 stages, comprehensively covering all critical dimensions of a data-driven, AI-ready business; for the first time, this is distinctly separated into two parts: the Foundation Days on May 6th and 7th, and the Industry Day on May 8th. The Foundation Days will dive into core technical and strategic topics such as Machine Learning, Agents & Generative AI for deploying and scaling cutting-edge technologies, Data Engineering & DataOps for building resilient pipelines, Data Platform & Architecture for discussing modern solutions like Data Mesh, Data Strategy & Governance focusing on responsible AI and security, and Analytics & Decision Intelligence for leveraging predictive analytics. The final day, the dedicated Industry Day, is a new addition focused specifically on sectors like Finance, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, and the Public Sector, providing in-depth, sector-specific use cases and strategies.
The event brings together a diverse and highly qualified audience of approximately 3500+ professionals, including Business Leaders driving transformation, Data & AI Leaders setting strategy, Enterprise Practitioners implementing solutions, Technology Providers, Start-up Innovators, and Academics. Attendees come from over 50 countries and 1000+ companies seeking real-world case studies and proven ROI.
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02. Why should I attend the event?
02. Why should I attend the event?
The Data Innovation Summit 2026 is designed to transform your understanding of Data and AI, moving you beyond theory and isolated pilots to achieving measurable business impact. By attending, you’ll gain the critical, applied knowledge necessary to drive your organization’s AI transformation journey:
- Master Generative and Agentic AI at Scale: Learn proven deployment strategies for Generative AI and Agentic AI models, including how to customize these with your proprietary data and transition from simple proof-of-concepts to robust, enterprise-wide applications.stment (ROI). Learn from successful implementations and discover how these technologies can revolutionize your organization.
- Build Future-Proof Data Foundations: Gain expertise in designing modern, resilient data platforms and architectures (such as Data Mesh and Data Fabric) and building scalable, automated Data Engineering and DataOps pipelines required to feed the low-latency, high-quality data that modern AI systems demand.
- Strategize for Business-First Innovation: Discover how leading organizations are successfully shifting their mindset “From Technology-First to Business-First Innovation with Data & AI.” You will learn to align your data investments directly with strategic business objectives, enabling you to prove ROI and turn your data team from a cost center into a value generator.
- Navigate the Regulatory Landscape: Deepen your knowledge of AI Strategy & Governance, including the implications of new regulations like the EU AI Act. Learn how to embed Ethical AI, transparency, and accountability into your models to build trust and ensure sustainable, compliant innovation.
- Targeted Industry Solutions: Benefit from the new, dedicated Industry Day (May 8th). You will explore sector-specific challenges, concrete use cases, and bespoke strategies for your field, whether it’s Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, or Retail, allowing you to quickly apply learnings that directly impact your industry’s bottom line.
- Translate Insights into Decisions: Move past traditional BI by learning about Analytics and Decision Intelligence. You will gain methods for implementing augmented analytics and predictive modeling to automate decision-making and maximize the impact of your insights across the entire organization.
The Summit is uniquely designed to be enjoyed by both technical teams and business teams, as it helps to minimize the gap between the two and enable true transformation across the enterprise.
Don’t miss out on the most influential content that bridges the gap between technical expertise and business value. Secure your spot to equip yourself with the strategies and knowledge you need for 2026 and beyond!
03. What is the difference between the Foundation Days and the Industry Day?
03. What is the difference between the Foundation Days and the Industry Day?
The Data Innovation Summit 2026 is structured into two distinct program parts to maximize learning and impact for different needs:
- Foundation Days (May 6th and 7th): These two days form the core of the technical and strategic curriculum, featuring 9 specialised stages, 7 workshop rooms, roundtables, panels and more. The focus is on fundamental concepts, cross-industry technologies, and strategic foundations—including Machine Learning at scale, Data Engineering, Modern Data Architecture, and AI Governance. The delegates who benefit most are Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Architects, Technical Leads, and Data/AI Strategists whose roles span the entire enterprise and require deep technical and strategic knowledge regardless of sector.
- Industry Day (May 8th): This is a new, dedicated day featuring four specialized stages. The focus shifts to sector-specific application and tangible use cases, exploring how the foundational technologies discussed earlier are successfully implemented to solve unique challenges within a specific vertical. The delegates who benefit most are Business Leaders, Line-of-Business Owners, Industry Specialists, and Domain Experts (e.g., Head of Retail Analytics, VP of Financial Risk) who need to benchmark and learn strategies directly relevant to their sector, such as Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, or the Public Sector.
This separation ensures that both technical teams looking to build robust systems and business teams looking for industry-specific ROI can maximize their time and learning at the Summit.
04. Is the event going to take place onsite or online?
04. Is the event going to take place onsite or online?
As in the previous editions, the event is going to be executed as a Hybrid Event, both onsite and online. Delegates will be able to choose between experiencing the event onsite at Kistamässan (Arne Beurlings Torg 5, 164 40 Kista, Sverige) or online through the event platform Agorify, or switch between onsite and the online experience at any time.
Online, we can accommodate an indefinite number of visitors. However, given the capacity of the venue and the recommendations for safe events, the on-site experience this year will be limited to a maximum of 3500+ participants.
As a delegate, you can choose between a Hybrid and an Online ticket. The hybrid Ticket provides you the onsite and online access to the event, while the Online ticket provides you only online access.
05. What is a Hybrid Event?
05. What is a Hybrid Event?
We define Hybrid events by Agorify standards – “True Hybrid event is a conference, exhibition, seminar, concert or any other meeting where participants can partake, choose between, or instantly and effortlessly switch from, onsite to online event experience without losing any event feature or benefit”
06. How much does it cost to attend the event?
06. How much does it cost to attend the event?
As a delegate, you can choose between purchasing a Hybrid or an Online ticket. The Hybrid ticket provides you the onsite and online access to the event, while the Online ticket provides you only online access. To learn more about the different ticket options please visit https://datainnovationsummit.com/tickets/ or contact us via email on [email protected].
07. In what language is the event?
07. In what language is the event?
Even though the event is held in Stockholm, Sweden and most visitors are from Nordic countries, the event and the presentations are all in English. Also good to know is that people from Nordic countries are often quite good at speaking and understanding English.
08. Who visits?
08. Who visits?
Over the past 10 years, Data Innovation Summit has grown to be a natural Nordic meeting place for practitioners working with Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, or CxO business functions interested in learning how to adopt and accelerate data and AI innovation across industries.
Each year, over 700 public and private companies and 3000+ plus delegates participate in the summit in Stockholm. In total, more than 4000 unique global companies have attended the event in the past 9 editions. The event provides unique opportunities to network, benchmark, share experiences and collaborate with some of the most innovative companies in the world.
09. Who can attend Data Innovation Summit?
09. Who can attend Data Innovation Summit?
If you are working with data, analytics, or AI—and want to accelerate innovation in your organization—then the Data Innovation Summit is designed for you. Over three days, you will gain insights into proven solutions, real-world case studies, and transformative ideas that are already delivering ROI across leading enterprises.
- Data Science and Deep Learning
- Business Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Generative AI and Agentic AI
- Customer and Predictive Analytics
- Data Mining and Predictive Modelling
- Data Governance and Data Quality
- Cloud and Enteprise Architects
- Data Engineering and Database Management
- Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and Data Leaders
- Big Data and Data Warehousing
- Data Architecture and BI Architecture
- Digitalisation and Enterprise Transformation
- Data Centres, AI Factory Leaders
- CIOs and CISOs
- Data and AI product Leaders
- AI Enablement Leaders
Delegates
1.1. Basic Information
01. What is included in the Hybrid Ticket?
01. What is included in the Hybrid Ticket?
The Data Innovation Summit Hybrid Ticket includes:
- Onsite & online conference entrance on both days;
- Access to the event platform, delegate community, and all networking tools;
- Access to all presentations, Data Octagon program, and Technology in Practice sessions, workshops, entertainment program, and more;
- On-Demand access and access to additional pre-event and post-event content via the event platform
IMPORTANT: The Workshops are only available to onsite participants and limited to 24 participants each for interactivity purposes. Although they are free to attend for all participants, they require pre-registration and are on a first-come-first-served basis.
The same applies to the Executive Round Tables, which are limited to 30 participants and require pre-registration.
To purchase your Hybrid Ticket go to https://datainnovationsummit.com/tickets/ or contact our Booking Team at [email protected].
02. What is included in the Online Ticket?
02. What is included in the Online Ticket?
The Data Innovation Summit Online Ticket includes:
- Online conference entrance on both days;
- Access to the event platform, delegate community, and all networking tools;
- Access to all presentations, Data Octagon Program, and Technology in Practice Sessions;
- Access to additional pre-event and post-event content via the event platform.
- On-Demand Replay access (5 weeks)
To purchase your Online Ticket go to https://datainnovationsummit.com/tickets/ or contact our Booking Team at [email protected].
03. Can I buy more tickets for my team?
03. Can I buy more tickets for my team?
Yes.
You can purchase more tickets online at https://datainnovationsummit.com/tickets/ or contact our Booking Team at [email protected] for further assistance.
04. Can we substitute one or more colleagues for our registration?
04. Can we substitute one or more colleagues for our registration?
Yes.
You may substitute a delegate at any time. Please note that substitutions are not permitted unless approved by the organizers. Contact us at [email protected] and our Booking Team will assist you further.
05. How many people can attend the event with one ticket?
05. How many people can attend the event with one ticket?
Only one. Every Data Innovation Summit delegate has a unique ticket to attend the event no matter the format (online or hybrid). Depending on your purchased ticket, Your ticket allows you single access to the event onsite or online through the event app.
06. Can I attend onsite with my Online ticket
06. Can I attend onsite with my Online ticket
No.
With your online ticket, you can experience only the online version of the event through the event platform Agorify. To attend the event onsite, you need to have upgraded your Online Ticket to a Hybrid Ticket which includes onsite access to all stages, food and refreshments, access to the workshops, access to the Data After Dark party and the DAIR Awards Ceremony, an on-demand period* access of 5 weeks, and much more. To upgrade your ticket or to learn more about the Hybrid event, please contact us at [email protected] and our Booking Team will assist you further.
07. How do I upgrade my ticket from Online to Hybrid?
07. How do I upgrade my ticket from Online to Hybrid?
To upgrade your Online Ticket to Hybrid Ticket or to learn more about the Hybrid Ticket please contact us at [email protected] and our Booking Team will assist you further.
08. What is On-Demand Period Access and do I have access to it with my ticket?
08. What is On-Demand Period Access and do I have access to it with my ticket?
All presentations presented during the summit are recorded and available on the event app platform for a duration of 5 weeks after the event. Both Delegates with Online and Hybrid Tickets will have the opportunity to review their favorite presentations and all the other content they missed during the event days.
If you have not attended the event but still would like to have access to the On-Demand period, that is possible by purchasing an Online Ticket which includes the On-Demand Period. To purchase an Online ticket, simply go to the ticket page https://datainnovationsummit.com/tickets/ or contact us at [email protected]. . Once purchased, you should receive a confirmation email from our team.
The On-Demand Period is available through the event platform Agorify.
If any challenges, please contact us at [email protected].
09. When does the event starts?
09. When does the event starts?
The official program is available online at https://datainnovationsummit.com/#schedule.
You can also request the agenda in a pdf format here: https://datainnovationsummit.com/agenda/
If you are a registered delegate you can find the agenda in the event platform Agorify under the Agenda menu.
10. When can I get access to the Agorify event platform?
10. When can I get access to the Agorify event platform?
Once you have registered for the event/purchased a ticket – the invitation for the event platform will be sent to you 6 weeks prior to the event. Once received you can start networking, book meetings, join and create discussion forums, create your agenda, and much more. If you have any challenges on how to access the event platform please visit this link: https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044713311-Get-access-to-an-an-event or contact our team at [email protected].
1.2. Event App & Live-Streaming Information
01. How do I access/download the event app?
01. How do I access/download the event app?
Once registered, an app invite from Agorify has been sent to your inbox of the email you used for registering for the event. Use the button or the invitation code to access the event app.
Here is a guide for more detailed information: https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044713311-Get-access-to-an-event.
02. I cannot find the app invite?
02. I cannot find the app invite?
Here is a guide for more detailed information: https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044713311-Get-access-to-an-event.
03. I cannot log in to the app?
03. I cannot log in to the app?
- If you are a new user you’ll have to first create an Agorify account. If you already have an Agorify account you can sign in with your credentials.
- If you have an account but dont remember your password, you can click on the forgot password button.
- If you have any further challenges, please contact our team here: [email protected]
04. What are the guidelines of conduct for an attendee?
04. What are the guidelines of conduct for an attendee?
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive onsite, online, and hybrid experience for our event participants free of any harassment. Our full Code of Conduct can be found here: https://privacy.hyperight.com/events-code-conduct
In short:
- Be respectful of others.
- Avoid conflicts and arguments.
- Use common sense, kindness, and consideration together with the guidelines outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Delegates violating the Event Code of Conduct might be expelled from the event platform and the event venue.
05. What information is visible in the attendee list in the event app?
05. What information is visible in the attendee list in the event app?
The attendee list displays basic information about you, which was provided during registration. Information that is visible is the full name, company name, and job title, as well as the profile information you have entered personally in your profile, such as a picture, and link to your LinkedIn page
06. How do I enter and make changes to my profile page in the event app?
06. How do I enter and make changes to my profile page in the event app?
You can add and amend your own Agorify profile information in the app under Profile -> Edit. The information that is added to your profile is visible to other attendees who are visiting your Agorify profile page.
07. How do I connect with other delegates attending the event?
07. How do I connect with other delegates attending the event?
Once you are on the event app or in the desktop version of the platform, go to Attendees, look for the people you are looking to connect with, click on their profile and start chatting with them. Don’t be shy! Events are for networking too. Build your network and make meaningful connections through the event platform.
https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044892172-How-to-chat-with-an-attendee
08. How do I create and start a discussion?
08. How do I create and start a discussion?
09. Can I watch sessions on my desktop?
09. Can I watch sessions on my desktop?
Yes. From your desktop go to https://live.agorify.com/ and login with your credentials. We have created a guide for you that explains how to find and watch a live-streamed session on the web. Check it out at https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044821991-How-to-watch-a-live-streamed-session.
10. Can I watch sessions on my mobile?
10. Can I watch sessions on my mobile?
Yes. For this you would need to download the Agorify App on your mobile and log in with your credentials.
Link to the app store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/agorify/id1434594183
Link to play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agorify.app
We have created a guide for you that explains how to find and watch a live-streamed session on mobile here. Check it out at https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044714251-How-to-watch-a-live-streamed-session-mobile-app-version-
11. Learn more about the event platform here
11. Learn more about the event platform here
If you want to learn more about the event platform Agorify we use for Data Innovation Summit, click on this link: https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360005222331-Attendees
1.3. Onsite attendance
01. What time does the event start?
01. What time does the event start?
If you want to learn more about the event platform Agorify we use for Data Innovation Summit, click on this link: https://agorify.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360005222331-Attendees
You can also request the agenda in a pdf format here:https://datainnovationsummit.com/agenda/
If you are a registered delegate you can find the agenda in the event platform Agorify under the Agenda menu.
02. What is the venue name and address?
02. What is the venue name and address?
The Onsite edition of Data Innovation Summit will take place in Kistamässan, Stockholm, Sweden
Address: Arne Beurlings Torg 5, 164 40 Kista, Sverige
Webpage: www.kistamassan.se
03. How to get to the venue?
03. How to get to the venue?
By Public transportation
Metro
- Take the blue line no. 11 on the subway from Stockholm Central towards Akalla.
- Get off at Kista – approx. travel time 17 minutes.
- From Kista Centrum Subway station there is a 12-minute walk to Kistamässan. Follow the signs towards Kistamässan.
- The subway goes approx. 6 times per hour.
Commuter Train
- Take the commuter train from Stockholm’s Central towards Upplands Väsby or Märsta.
- Get off at Helenelund´s station – approx. travel time 12 minutes.
- From Helenelund´s station there is a 5-minute walk to Kistamässan. Follow the signs towards Kistamässan.
- The commuter train goes 4-6 times per hour.
By Public transportation
- Several buses serve Kistamässan.
Time tables are available at sl.se
04. Is there any parking?
04. Is there any parking?
Right next to Kistamässan there are many parking spaces available and furthermore parking spaces in the area around the venue.
There is a Parking fee all days 00-24
Rates:
1 – 4 hours SEK/hr 35
4 – 6 hours SEK 125
24 hours SEK 150
Parking meters accept both credit cards and SMS. No cash.
05. Is there access for people with disabilities?
05. Is there access for people with disabilities?
Yes. The Expo is primarily located on the first floor, and access to upper levels is possible via lifts or escalators. For assistance, please contact a member of the organising team located at the entrances.
06. Are there places to buy food and drinks?
06. Are there places to buy food and drinks?
Food and refreshments are arranged for all participants at the summit. However, if you would like to eat or have a coffee outside the venue there are several places where you can purchase coffee, sandwiches, food etc.
07. Cloakrooms
07. Cloakrooms
Guarded cloakrooms will be available for the duration of the event. There may also be bag searches on-site to ensure security.
08. Accommodation
08. Accommodation
Voco Stockholm Kista, by IBH is the preferred Venue for the 2026 Event. Situated only 3 minute walking distance from the venue, this newly opened hotel with 201 rooms is a perfect option for your accommodation. Contact us at [email protected] for discounted delegate rates.
Visit the Hotel Page: https://stockholmkistahotel.com/
Other Hotels nearby the Event Venue.
· Comfort Hotel Kista
· Memory hotel
· Ibis Hotel Stockholm Kista
· Memory Hotel
· Mr Chip Hotel
· Radisson Blu Royal Park Hotel
· Scandic Victoria Tower
· Scandic Star Sollentuna
· Scandic Järva Krog
· Scandic Norra Bantorget
· Scandic Grand Central
· Scandic Anglais
· Stay Xtra
· StayAt Kista
· Welcome Hotel Barkarby
Birger Jarl is also the official Venue Sponsor for our events in 2026.
To book Birger Jarl accomodation please go to: https://birgerjarl.se/
09. What is the Visa Process for Sweden?
09. What is the Visa Process for Sweden?
If you want to visit Sweden and are a citizen of a country outside the EU, you may need a visa. You can find the list of foreign citizens who require Visa for entry into Sweden here (http://www.government.se/government-policy/migration-and-asylum/list-of-foreign-citizens-who-require-visa-for-entry-into-sweden/).
10. Do I get a Ticket Refund if I can not attend the Summit onsite?
10. Do I get a Ticket Refund if I can not attend the Summit onsite?
For all cancellations (without an approved substituted delegate) received in writing within 30 Days after the booking to the Ticket a € 100 (+VAT) administrative fee per ticket will be deducted from the ticket amount paid or due to be paid.. The rest of the amount will be refunded. For cancellations after 30 days after the date of booking, the full amount of the delegate pass is non-refundable. Full payment is due 10 days upon invoice and no later than 5 business days prior to the event.
12. Service, Safety and Security at our Events
12. Service, Safety and Security at our Events
The safety and security of our staff and attendees is our priority. We work closely with the venue, local and national authorities to identify risks, assess them and develop security plans for our events.
General Safety and Security Information
Everyone attending our events should be aware that the following are in place:
· Our event staff may approach you to assist you outside, at entry or inside the event
· Staff and attendees are required to wear ID badges provided
· Bag checks might be conducted at our events
· Walkthrough or hand-held scanners may be in operation at our events
· CCTV may be in operation at our events is monitored and recorded
· Uniformed and covert Security Guards may be in attendance at our events
· Uniformed and covert Police may be in attendance at some of our events
Everyone attending our events is requested to:
· Keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended if not in the guarded cloakroom.
· Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious or just out of place to a member of event staff
· If Security checks are operational, please remain patient and courteous with event staff undertaking security checks
· Always follow the instructions of event staff
· On your final visit to the event, dispose of their badge inside the event or when they’ve returned home, not in bins immediately outside the event.
· Always carry a recognised form of photo ID with them
Safety Plans and Proceedings
To learn more about how we are addressing our Health and Safety protocols, go to : https://www.kistamassan.se/en/safe-events/ or read more in the Safe Events section of this page.
Additional Information will be provided in the event app and through email
Partners
01. Who is exhibiting at the Data Innovation Summit?
01. Who is exhibiting at the Data Innovation Summit?
Exhibitors are leading global data management, analytics and AI software, hardware and service providers. In recent years enterprises that are interested to exhibit their innovative projects and breakthroughs are more present in the summit expo area as well. A comprehensive list of who is exhibiting at our exhibition can be found on the website. Do regularly check this directory as exhibitors sign up on a daily basis. For additional information please contact Kenan Bouzo on [email protected].
02. We are interested in sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities?
02. We are interested in sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities?
Awesome. To learn more about the available opportunities please go to https://datainnovationsummit.com/partners/sponsor/ or contact our VP of Sponsorship, Kenan Bouzo at [email protected].
Media Questions
01. Do I have to register for press accreditation?
01. Do I have to register for press accreditation?
Yes. All press inquiries are vetted. If you would like to cover the event as a press representative, please contact Goran Cvetanovski at [email protected].
02. Who should I contact for Media Partnership?
02. Who should I contact for Media Partnership?
For all Media Partnership enquiries, please follow the link below to our Media Partnership form or contact us on [email protected].
Speakers
01. Who is speaking at the Data Innovation Summit?
01. Who is speaking at the Data Innovation Summit?
Data Innovation Summit speakers are data, analytics and AI practitioners and experts from some of the most innovative companies in the world. A comprehensive list of who is presenting at our summit can be found on the website. Do regularly check this directory as we are adding speakers on a weekly basis. For additional information please contact Saranda Arifi on [email protected].
02. Where and how can I apply to speak?
02. Where and how can I apply to speak?
You are more than welcome to apply to speak at https://hyperight.com/nominate/. Once your speaker application has been received our Editorial Team will get in touch with you.