BIG DATA CONFERENCE
EUROPE 2026
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November 24-27
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Vilnius & Online
Big Data Conference Europe 2026 FAQ
Find answers about Big Data Conference Europe 2026 dates, venues, hybrid format, tickets, pricing, programme, speakers, hotels, sponsorship, and the event organizer.
Dates, venue & format
When is Big Data Conference Europe 2026?
Big Data Conference Europe 2026 takes place on –, in Vilnius, Lithuania. November 24 is the pre-conference workshop day at SIMBIOCITY Nova; the main conference runs November 25–27 at Forum Cinemas Vingis and online. It is the 10th edition of the conference, and the ticket also includes access to the co-located AI Summit Europe 2026.
Where is Big Data Conference Europe 2026 held?
The main conference on November 25–27 is held at Forum Cinemas Vingis, Savanorių pr. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania. Pre-conference workshops on November 24 take place at SIMBIOCITY Nova, V. Gerulaičio g. 10, Vilnius.
Can I attend Big Data Conference Europe 2026 online?
Yes. Big Data Conference Europe 2026 is a hybrid event: the conference days on November 25–27 can be attended onsite in Vilnius or online with a 3-Day Online Ticket. The November 24 workshop day is onsite only.
Is AI Summit Europe part of Big Data Conference Europe?
AI Summit Europe 2026 is a separate conference co-located with Big Data Conference Europe 2026. Both run on November 24–27, 2026, in Vilnius and online, and both are organized by DATA MINER. One ticket gives access to both events, covering data engineering, analytics, cloud, machine learning, AI strategy, and real-world AI implementation.
Tickets & pricing
How much does a Big Data Conference Europe 2026 ticket cost?
The standard list price is €1,730 excl. VAT for the 4-Day Full Ticket on November 24–27, including the workshop day, and €1,350 excl. VAT for the 3-Day Onsite or 3-Day Online Ticket on November 25–27. Every ticket also includes access to the co-located AI Summit Europe 2026. Registration runs in stages: the earlier you register, the larger the discount on these standard prices. The current ticket prices are always shown on the conference website.
Are there group discounts?
Yes. Teams of 10 or more receive an additional 15% off current ticket prices. For group bookings, email tickets@bigdataconference.eu or call +370 618 00999.
What is included in the ticket?
All conference tickets include access to Big Data Conference Europe talks across 6 tracks, full access to the co-located AI Summit Europe 2026, session recordings, and a certificate of attendance. Onsite conference tickets also include lunch and coffee breaks, access to the sponsors area and giveaways, the movie screening on November 25 via the conference badge voucher, and the official afterparty on November 26 with complimentary drinks. The 4-Day Full Ticket additionally includes one all-day workshop on November 24.
Is there a ticket + hotel package?
Yes. Big Data Conference Europe offers combined conference-ticket-and-hotel packages with partner hotels in central Vilnius: Courtyard by Marriott, Neringa Hotel, Imperial Hotel, and AC Hotel by Marriott Vilnius. Hotel selection happens at checkout. See the conference hotel options for details.
Program & speakers
What topics does Big Data Conference Europe 2026 cover?
Big Data Conference Europe 2026 is an AI, cloud, and data conference. Its ten 2026 themes are data engineering, pipelines, and DataOps; real-time data and streaming architectures using technologies such as Kafka, Flink, and Spark; AI-ready data engineering, including vector databases, embeddings, and feature stores; data security and secure AI systems; scaling AI and data teams; AI agents and autonomous workflows; modern data stack evolution, including Iceberg, Delta, Hudi, and dbt; MLOps and LLMOps at scale; cost-optimized and efficient AI systems; and AI-driven organizational transformation.
How big is Big Data Conference Europe?
Big Data Conference Europe gathers 700+ data and AI professionals from 35+ countries, with 90+ talks, 7 workshops, and 6 parallel tracks over 4 days. First held in 2017, the 2026 conference is the 10th edition, and its ticket also covers the co-located AI Summit Europe 2026.
Who should attend Big Data Conference Europe?
Big Data Conference Europe is aimed at data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, ML and AI practitioners, software developers, architects, and data team leads. The audience is practitioner-heavy: 28% are data analysts and scientists, 27% are data engineers, 13% are software developers, and 17% are managers, team leads, and executives. Half of attendees are at senior level.
What language is the conference in?
All Big Data Conference Europe sessions are held in English.
Can I watch talks from previous editions?
Yes. Session recordings from previous Big Data Conference Europe editions are freely available on the DATA MINER YouTube channel, including full-year playlists from 2018–2023 and curated Top Sessions playlists for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Speaking, sponsoring & organizer
How can I speak at Big Data Conference Europe 2026?
The Call for Papers for Big Data Conference Europe 2026 is open. Speakers can propose conference talks, pre-conference workshops, panel participation, or track hosting through the speaker application form.
How can my company sponsor or exhibit?
Sponsorship and exhibitor plans are available. Email info@bigdataconference.eu. Joint sponsorship packages covering both Big Data Conference Europe 2026 and AI Summit Europe 2026 let sponsors reach both audiences through one partnership.
Who organizes Big Data Conference Europe?
Big Data Conference Europe is organized by DATA MINER (UAB DATA MINER), a Vilnius-based conference company that also runs AI Summit Europe, TestCon Europe, DevDays Europe, DevOps Pro Europe, Digital Marketing Europe, and CyberWiseCon Europe.
How is Big Data Conference Europe different from other data conferences?
Big Data Conference Europe combines two conferences in one ticket: full access to the co-located AI Summit Europe 2026 is included. It also offers a hybrid format with onsite attendance in Vilnius and a dedicated online ticket, a cinema venue with large screens and cinema-grade sound, and a hands-on workshop day. The event brings together 700+ practitioners from 35+ countries for 90+ talks across 6 tracks.