Machine Learning / Data Science / Data Engineering
April 20, 2026 @ Svenska Mässan
Workshops, April 21 @ Svenska Mässan
Buy Tickets NowThe GAIA Conference is where practitioners come to share what actually works. Across three tracks, over 1,200 attendees dig into applied machine learning, data science, and data engineering—from deep technical sessions to the adjacent disciplines you need to build real AI products: business, legal, design, and ethics.
We bring together individuals, companies, academia, and the public sector for a day of learning, networking, and honest knowledge-sharing. The program covers what is happening in Gothenburg and the Nordics alongside global trends, presented by domain experts who work hands-on with the technology every day.
Watch talks from our previous conferences on our YouTube channel. The conference has sold out every year. Get your ticket before it happens again.
Practitioners and researchers share what they have learned building, shipping, and scaling AI. You will leave with concrete techniques, strategies, and tools—and a long list of things to explore further.
GAIA started as a 60-seat meetup that kept selling out. The conference grew from there, and the community spirit stayed. You will meet people who share your problems and your curiosity; from startups to enterprises, from first projects to production-scale systems.
We host the conference and workshops at Svenska Mässan, near the Korsvägen stop. The venue gives us room for 1,200 attendees, a conference exhibition, and space for the conversations that happen between the talks.
Breakfast, lunch, fika, and unlimited coffee are included in your ticket. Stay after the closing remarks to end the day with bubbles at the AfterConference.
Doors open at 08:00 with breakfast. We strongly recommend arriving at 08:00. You will need to collect your badge, grab something to eat, and make your way up to the conference floor before the first talk begins at 09:00 sharp. With 1,200 attendees coming through the entrance, there is no margin for a late arrival.
The day runs across three parallel tracks with generous breaks for networking, refreshments, and the exhibition. The final session wraps up at 17:15, followed by the AfterConference: stay for bubbles and good company.
The program is organised in three tracks. The Inspirational track is our broadest track: talks on applications, ethics, strategy, and trends that are relevant regardless of your technical background. The Practitioners track goes deeper into the tools and techniques, with sessions that expect hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or data engineering. The Deep Dive track sessions are twice as long as a regular talk, giving speakers the space to walk through architectures, workflows, and results in real detail. Most are technical, but the defining feature is depth, not difficulty.
Each talk is labelled by topic and prerequisite level so you can plan your day:
This year's speakers come from organisations across industry, academia, and the public sector. Click any card to read their bio and talk abstract. Co-presented talks appear under both speakers.
We are now in late-bird pricing. The conference has sold out every year since 2022, and we do not release additional tickets at the door. If you have been waiting, now is the time.
We offer significant discounts for students. All other attendees use the General Admission tickets. Workshop tickets are sold separately and can be combined with the conference to fit your interests.
All prices are excluding 25% VAT, charged through Meetx. If you have questions about your purchase, email us using the contact information at the bottom of the page.
On April 21, 2026, the day after the conference, we continue with a curated set of in-depth workshops at Svenska Mässan. We selected this year’s workshops to ensure relevance, quality, and practical value. Each session runs for two hours or more and is designed for focused, small-group interaction.
The workshops are intended for practitioners, leaders, and specialists who want to move from conference insights to concrete application. Unlike conference talks, these sessions allow time to:
Participation is limited to ensure meaningful discussion. Workshops vary in prerequisites. Some focus on leadership, governance, and strategy. Others require hands-on technical experience in software development, data science, or machine learning. Please review the target audience and prerequisites for each workshop before registering.
Each workshop requires a separate ticket and can be combined with the conference according to your interests. Light fika and coffee are served during the sessions.
The GAIA Conference is made possible by the support of our partners. They are an important part of the event and the broader AI community in Gothenburg and the Nordics.
Visit the exhibition throughout the day to meet the teams behind our gold, silver, and startup partners. Whether you are looking for your next role, evaluating tools, or just curious about what others are building, the booths are worth your time. The best conversations often happen there.
Our gold partners are front and centre at the conference with prominent exhibition space and visibility across the event.
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Our silver partners exhibit throughout the day. Swing by their booths between talks.
Our bronze partners support the conference and the broader AI community. Startup and guest partners also exhibit in the hall: stop by their booths to see what is coming next.
Fuelling the conference one cup at a time. Look for their bar between sessions.
Here are answers to the most common questions about the GAIA Conference. If you need anything else, contact us using the information at the bottom of the page.
Yes. Gothia Towers is part of the same building, and there are plenty of other options within walking distance. You can book a hotel room together with your ticket.
Yes. We can issue invitation letters to support Schengen visa applications for international attendees. Invitation letters are issued per registered attendee and cannot be requested by third parties on behalf of unregistered individuals. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. To request an invitation letter, contact info@gaia.fish. The following requirements apply: (1) Confirmed and paid registration for the conference and/or workshops. (2) Full name (like it appears on the passport), date of birth, and passport number of the attendee. (3) Home address of the attendee. (4) Verifiable institutional or company affiliation (including website and business registration number), including job title. (5) A brief description of how the conference is relevant to the attendee's work.
Yes. We record our talks and post them on our YouTube channel, usually within a few weeks after the event. This lets you watch talks across all three tracks and revisit key insights afterwards. However, individual speakers and companies may have restrictions on what we publish, so attend the sessions that interest you most. We do not record workshops.
The AfterConference begins right after the closing remarks at 17:15. It is an informal mingle in the exhibition area and Congress Foyer where you can unwind, reflect on the day, and continue conversations. One glass of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative is included with your ticket, and we serve light snacks alongside. No separate ticket is needed. Serving runs until 18:45, and the venue closes at 19:15. If you are still in good company by then, the community tends to find its way to a nearby pub afterwards.
You buy your tickets through this site. The conference has sold out every year, and prices increase as the event approaches, so we recommend buying early.
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.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon fika, and coffee and tea throughout the day are all included in your ticket. After the final session, we host the AfterConference with sparkling wine and non-alcoholic options. Please refrain from bringing outside food. Register any dietary needs when purchasing your ticket. We do our best to accommodate all requirements, though the kitchen cannot handle non-medical dietary choices such as ketogenic or Atkins diets. Food orders are placed two weeks before the conference, so we cannot guarantee accommodation for tickets purchased after that point.
English. All talks and workshops are conducted in English, possibly with a healthy portion of the local "Gothenburg English" dialect.
Svenska Mässan is located at Mässans Gata 24, next to Korsvägen, Scandinavium, and Liseberg. You can get there by tram or bus (Korsvägen) or train (Liseberg Station). If you drive, park at the Focus parking garage, which has an indoor walkway to the venue. The closest airport is Landvetter (GOT). The conference uses the Congress Foyer, Congress Hall, and rooms H1+H2 and G3 on the northwest side of the building. Enter through Entrance 8, located next to Scandinavium.
The conference takes place on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg. Workshops follow on Tuesday, April 21, at the same venue. Tickets for the conference and workshops are sold separately so you can attend what suits you best. This is an in-person event: meeting others in the AI, machine learning, data science, and data engineering community is central to the experience.
Just your ticket. Some workshops require a laptop, so check the details of the workshops you plan to attend. Comfortable shoes are a good idea. A wardrobe is available during the conference, but bring only what you need as we are not responsible for items left there.
Yes. The entire event is wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevators, and guide dogs are welcome. Additional details are available on Svenska Mässan's accessibility page (https://svenskamassan.se/shared-contents/accessibility/). Contact us if you have any questions.
No. GAIA is a Swedish non-profit organisation, but starting with the 2026 conference, we sell tickets through Meetx. A VAT of 25% applies to all purchases.
Are you wondering about the schedule or any of our sessions? Send an email to program@gaia.fish.
If you have questions regarding tickets, please email gaia@meetx.se, 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.
