Machine Learning / Data Science / Data Engineering
April 20, 2026 @ Svenska Mässan
Workshops, April 21 @ Svenska Mässan
Watch our previous event on YouTubeGAIA organises a one-day conference for people interested in artificial intelligence and all things data. We create an environment for learning, networking, and knowledge-sharing around these shared interests among individuals, organisations, academia, and the public sector. The conference focuses on applied machine learning, data science, and data engineering. It is an event by practitioners for practitioners. Across the three tracks, we also cover adjacent topics relevant to building successful AI products and companies, such as business, legal, design, and ethics. The conference presents diverse content from enthusiastic domain experts. It covers developments within the field in Gothenburg and the Nordics, as well as global trends.
Watch our previous conference on our YouTube channel. The GAIA Conference 2026 is already around the corner. See you there!
Practitioners and academics will give fascinating talks. We expect to be inspired and learn about techniques, strategies, and tools commonly used by people in the field. We hope to leave the conference with a long list of new things to explore further!
Of course, food and drinks are included in the ticket price. We will provide you with breakfast, lunch, and fika, along with unlimited coffee and tea, to keep you sharp throughout the day. We recommend planning for some extra time after the closing remarks, as we will finish the day with bubbles!
We host the conference and the workshops at Svenska Mässan, conveniently located near the Korsvägen stop. As usual, this prime venue enables us to bring together a large number of attendees, partners, and startups.
We are honoured to have so many representatives from the AI community share their knowledge and thoughts. They will share their tips and experiences, and you will have the opportunity to meet with other enthusiasts who share similar problems and interests.
We are now searching for speakers for the 2026 edition of our conference. You can apply through the Call for Speakers form, available via the link below. The last day to nominate is December 14.
We are looking for talks that inspire and leave the audience a little wiser, with insights they can use in their daily work. Share what worked, what didn't, the lessons learned, trade-offs made, and ideas that move our craft forward.
We are not looking for sales pitches or vendor showcases. GAIA is about real stories: code, architecture, scaling, failures, ethical dilemmas. The experiences that sharpen judgement and spark better thinking.
We will release the tickets soon! Be an early-bird before December 26 to secure the best price. Secure your tickets by March 20, 2026, to avoid becoming a late bird! Stay tuned for updates, and be ready to join the excitement!
As always, we offer significant discounts for students! We refer all other participants to the General Admission tickets. If you have any questions about your purchase, please email us using the contact information at the bottom of the page.
Partners with a silver package or above and speakers will receive a discount code for additional tickets, applicable to regular general admission tickets. Restrictions apply.
All our prices are subject to 25% VAT, as we sell through Meetx.
Until December 25, 2025
1,000 SEK, excl. VAT
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
Until March 19, 2026
1,500 SEK, excl. VAT
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
From March 20, 2026
2,500 SEK, excl. VAT
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
Until April 20, 2026
320 SEK, excl. VAT
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
Until February 28, 2026
10% off regular
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
Until February 28, 2026
10% off regular
Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee, Snacks, Fika
Join us for exciting AI-focused workshops organised by GAIA at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg. These events, scheduled for April 21, 2026 (the day after the conference), offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of artificial intelligence.
Our workshops will cover a range of AI topics with specific themes and hosts. Whether you are an AI enthusiast, a professional, or a researcher, we design these events to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience.
Registration will open later. Each workshop is a separate ticket, allowing you to combine workshops with the conference to your preference. We look forward to seeing you there!
We now search for companies interested in hosting workshops. Reach out through the form on the link below as soon as possible, and our team will be in touch.
Partner with the 2026 GAIA Conference and connect with our vibrant AI community in Gothenburg and beyond. Our partnership tiers allow you to choose the one that best suits your needs. As a partner, you will connect with engaged AI professionals, showcase your offerings, and establish your leadership in the field.
For 2026, we revisit the Congress Hall at Svenska Mässan and expand with a third track. We expect to continue growing the conference, as all our previous conferences have sold out. We anticipate 1,200 attendees on April 20, 2026. We also offer our partners more ways to stand out beyond the traditional booth.
The GAIA Conference relies on partners like you to become a success. So, what are you waiting for? Partner with the 2026 GAIA Conference today to connect with our amazing AI community!
Read more about the partnership tiers in our info letter—GAIA Partnership Information 2026.
We have compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers below to help you achieve the best possible GAIA experience. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
We serve breakfast and lunch; therefore, please refrain from bringing or purchasing any food during the day. Additionally, we offer a sweet treat, known as "fika", in the afternoon and provide coffee and tea throughout the day. After the conference, we host our After Conference mingle, featuring sparkling wine and non-alcoholic options. Everything is included in the ticket price. Please ensure you register any food preferences when purchasing your ticket. We strive to accommodate all needs; however, the kitchen cannot accommodate non-medical dietary choices, such as the Ketogenic or Atkins diet. We place food orders two weeks before the conference, so we cannot guarantee that we will meet any dietary requirements for tickets sold or completed after that time.
No. The Gothenburg Artificial Intelligence Alliance (GAIA) is a Swedish non-profit organisation. However, starting with the 2026 Conference, we will be selling through the company Meetx. Therefore, a VAT of 25% applies to all purchases from us.
Yes, the whole event is wheelchair accessible through ramps and elevators. A guide dog is also welcome. Additional information is available on Svenska Mässan's website: https://svenskamassan.se/shared-contents/accessibility/. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
The official language of the GAIA Conference is English, and all talks and workshops will be conducted in English, possibly with a healthy portion of the local "Gothenburg English" dialect.
Yes, we offer a significant student discount for the main conference on April 20. The discount applies to all students, including PhD students, with a valid Mecenat Student ID.
Yes, we record our talks and post them on our YouTube channel, usually within a few weeks after the event. We want to allow you to watch all talks across the tracks and revisit the key insights from the day after the event. However, individual speakers and companies may have restrictions on what we publish, so please attend the sessions that interest you the most. We do not record our workshops.
You do not need to bring anything beyond your ticket to the conference. Some workshops expect you to bring your laptop, so check the details of the workshops you will attend. Comfortable shoes are always a conference recommendation! A wardrobe will be available during the conference, but please bring only what you need. We are not responsible for any items left there.
Yes, Gothia Towers includes a hotel so that you can stay in the same building. There are plenty of other options within walking distance. However, we do not offer any hotel packages directly.
The 2026 GAIA Conference, scheduled for April 20–21, 2026, comprises two parts: the main conference event on Monday, April 20, and the workshops on Tuesday, April 21. Both are located at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg, Sweden. You can purchase tickets for the workshops and conference separately, allowing you to attend the sessions that best suit your interests. The GAIA Conference is an in-person event; meeting others in the AI, machine learning, data science, and data engineering community is integral to the experience.
Our conference venue, Svenska Mässan, is the largest congress centre in Gothenburg and conveniently located in the Gothia Towers, Mässans Gata 24, next to Korsvägen, Scandinavium, and Liseberg. You get to Svenska Mässan by tram (Korsvägen), bus (Korsvägen), or train (Liseberg Station). If you go by car, you can park at the Focus parking garage, from which you have an indoor walk to Svenska Mässan. The closest airport is Landvetter Airport (GOT). The 2026 GAIA Conference is located in the Congress Foyer, Congress Hall, room H1+H2, and room G3 on the northwest side of Svenska Mässan. You enter through Entrance 8, located next to Scandinavium, unless you arrive by car and park in the Focus parking garage.
You buy your tickets through this site. The workshops and the conference are separate, and tickets are sold individually for each event. Do not wait; all our previous conferences have sold out, and we increase the price close to the event.
Are you wondering about the schedule or any of our sessions? Send an email to program@gaia.fish.
If you have any other questions or comments, please email conf@gaia.fish, and we will be happy to help you.
Want to support the conference by becoming a partner? Reach out to us at partnership@gaia.fish for more information.
Are you wondering about the workshops? Send an email to workshops@gaia.fish.
