TechEx Europe and NRF Europe set for 2026 technology summits

Major European technology conferences are scheduled for 2026, focusing on enterprise infrastructure and retail innovation.

TechEx Europe will take place at RAI Amsterdam on 19–20 October 2026. The event features eight co-located conferences covering sectors such as AI & Big Data, Cyber Security & Cloud, Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation & Robotics, IoT Tech, Physical AI, Data Centres, and Edge Computing. The gathering expects over 8,000 professionals, including CIOs, CTOs, and engineering leaders.

NRF Europe, also known as Retail’s Big Show Europe, is set to return to Paris from 15–17 September 2026. The event is expected to host approximately 12,000 retail professionals from 63 countries. The conference highlights a growing competitive landscape in retail technology, where traditional suppliers face competition from large-scale technology firms specializing in AI, robotics, computer vision, and supply-chain management.