In 2023, I wrote about essential developers’ conferences to attend, highlighting their significance and benefits. The year 2024 has witnessed further developments in digital technology, with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data leading the charge and dominating the headlines.

This year, there will be AI and big data conferences in different parts of the world for AI experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to attend either in real life or online.

In most cases, organizing these events requires a lot of preparations, from hotel reservations for attendees to transportation and the provision of refreshments, etc. Nevertheless, there are usually options for online attendance.

What Is an AI And Big Data Conference?

An AI and big data conference is a gathering of AI experts, researchers, students and enthusiasts focused on exploring the latest developments in the fields of AI and big data. It is also a place to discuss the opportunities and the various challenges facing the AI and big data industry.

Seasoned speakers are usually invited to deliver keynote speeches on various topics ranging from AI and big data applications and data privacy to issues bordering on AI ethics. Panel discussions are held to facilitate a mutual exchange between the audience and the panelists. There are also tech exhibitions showcasing the latest technologies and solutions.

Why You Should Attend an AI And Big Data Conference

There are peculiar reasons to attend an AI and big data conference in 2024, and these include staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry, networking or meeting like-minded people, learning new skills, and exploring career opportunities.

Upcoming AI And Big Data Conferences to Attend in 2024

Whether you are an AI expert, a passionate researcher, or an enthusiast, AI, and big data conferences are great platforms for learning, networking, and staying updated on the latest trends in the industry.

This list presents you with an overview of some of the upcoming conferences on AI and big data. The conferences covered include are World Summit AI, AI Summit New York, Oxycon, Analytics Summit, and Big Data Conference Europe, all of which are highly anticipated events in 2024.

Oxycon

• Date: September 25, 2024
• Location: Online
• Cost: Free
• Focus Areas: Fueling Businesses with Public Web Data, Mastering AI & Advanced Web Scraping Techniques, Optimizing Web Data Extraction Operations
• Speakers and Agenda: Yet to be revealed

Celebrating its 5th anniversary, OxyCon is an online event focusing on web data acquisition for businesses. This year, the speakers will discuss utilizing web data for boosting businesses and optimizing data operations. Mastering AI in web scraping will be another widely explored topic.

What makes OxyCon stand out from other conferences is that it’s completely free – you just need to register so you get the link to access it. It is also held online (some conferences are still paid even for watching online), so you can attend it from the comfort of your home or office.

The speaker list and agenda are not revealed as of July 2024. However, judging from the past, OxyCon’s speakers are usually top web scraping professionals from Oxylabs and some guests from other successful organizations. Whether you’re a developer or a business owner, you can really get some insider knowledge about data acquisition processes.

World Summit AI

• Date: October 9-10, 2024
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Cost: From €819
• Focus Areas: Generative AI, Scaling Startups with AI, AI in Finance and Other Industries
  

Held in Amsterdam, the World Summit AI is one of the largest AI conferences globally. The event’s schedule is busy, full of interesting presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. Some of the presenters include Trishul Chilimbi, VP and distinguished scientist, stores foundational AI at Amazon, Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov, Chief AI Officer at eBay, etc.

Big Data Conference Europe

• Date: November 19-22, 2024
• Location: Hybrid - Vilnius, Lithuania, and Online
• Cost: From €730
• Focus Areas: Predictive and Data Analytics, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing
  

This hybrid event, held in Vilnius and available online, is in its 8th year. The Big Data Conference Europe includes hands-on workshops and a wide range of sessions on crucial AI topics such as ChatGPT, deep learning, and predictive analytics. It's an excellent opportunity for both in-person and virtual attendees to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Some of the more interesting speakers include Gaurav Tiwari, Engineering Manager at Spotify, Karim Wadie, Tech Consultant at Google, and Ricardo Sueiras, AWS Cloud Practitioner at Amazon Web Services.

The Analytics Summit

• Date: October 8-9, 2024

• Location(Hybrid and Online): Hamburg, Germany

• Cost: €249

• Focus Areas: Data, Analytics, Marketing Technologies, Conversion Optimization, Cloud, Advanced Analytics, AI

The Analytics Summit is the largest Google Analytics conference in Europe. Co-developed with Google, this event has expanded to cover a wide array of topics, from marketing technologies to advanced analytics and AI. It features multiple conferences, one-on-one meetings with experts, and hands-on seminars, making it a valuable experience for anyone passionate about data and technology.

In this year’s Analytics Summit, there will be a lot of experienced and interesting professionals presenting. The speaker list features Cemre Şahin, Digital Data and Growth Marketing Manager at PepsiCo, Franziska Eickhoff, Chief of Data and Analytics at L’Oréal, and many more.

AI Summit New York

• Date: December 6-7, 2024
• Location: New York, NY, USA (Likely Hybrid Format)
• Cost: Not stated on their website
• Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Business Applications, Technology
  

The AI Summit New York is a key event for those looking to explore AI's business applications. With a likely hybrid format, it caters to both in-person and online attendees. The summit covers a broad spectrum of AI topics and offers a platform for networking with industry leaders.

Although this year’s speakers and agenda have not yet been revealed (end of July 2024), the list includes associates from Meta, Google, EY, Cloudflare, Pfizer, and others: a prestigious yet versatile list of companies.

Conclusion

The importance of attending an AI and big data conference can't be overemphasized. To catch up with the latest developments in this burgeoning tech industry, attending conferences, whether online or in real life, has proven to be a very valuable and rewarding experience for attendees.