Join the NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo on October 21-22, 2026, at Hotel Birger Jarl, Stockholm, Sweden, for insights into data science, machine learning, and AI technologies.
Dates
21–22 Oct 2026
City / country
Stockholm, Sweden
Venue
Hotel Birger Jarl
Event overview
The NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo is a premier event that brings together the data science and machine learning community in the Nordics.
Scheduled for October 21-22, 2026, at Hotel Birger Jarl in Stockholm, this hybrid conference will feature hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies.
With a focus on operational AI and intelligent workflows, the summit aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among industry professionals.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, network with industry leaders, and participate in hands-on workshops. Dates and Venue: NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo takes place on October 21-22, 2026, at Hotel Birger Jarl, Stockholm, Sweden. Buyer Authority: Attendees include data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI professionals from various sectors.
Exhibitors will showcase their latest technologies and solutions to a targeted audience of data science and AI professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance brand visibility, generate leads, and connect with potential clients in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Companies offering AI software and hardware solutions., Data engineering firms providing data management tools., Consultancies specializing in AI and machine.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Birger Jarl in Stockholm typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Hotel Birger Jarl in Stockholm typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Hotel Birger Jarl for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
General admission
Single Ticket - Access to all event stages, lunch, and online access.
General admission
Group Ticket (2-4 participants) - Access to all event stages, lunch, and online access.
General admission
Branded Ticket (5+ participants) - Access to all event stages, lunch, and online access.
Who runs the show
Hyperight
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025 · Stockholm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The NDSML Summit + AI2R Expo 2025 was held in Stockholm as a premier hybrid conference bringing together the Nordic data science, machine learning, and applied AI community. The 2025 edition marked the 10th anniversary of the summit, themed around the shift from "Vibe Analytics" to Agentic Reality. Attendees gathered at Hotel Birger Jarl for sessions on enterprise applied AI, data science, and agentic systems, with the event also streamed to a remote audience.
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Impact
The NDSML Summit + AI2R Expo 2025 was held in Stockholm as a premier hybrid conference bringing together the Nordic data science, machine learning, and applied AI community. The 2025 edition marked the 10th anniversary of the summit, themed around the shift from "Vibe Analytics" to Agentic Reality. Attendees gathered at Hotel Birger Jarl for sessions on enterprise applied AI, data science, and agentic systems, with the event also streamed to a.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo on 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-22 in Stockholm lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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ReadPlan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Main long-haul and international gateway for Stockholm and the practical first choice for most NDSML Summit delegates. Approximate timings, confirm live schedules before travel
Approx. 40 km north of central Stockholm
to venue
Approx. 35-50 min by car or airport coach to Vasastan; Arlanda Express rail to Stockholm Central takes about 18-20 min, then metro or bus onward
by car
Stockholm Bromma Airport
Smaller city airport used mainly by domestic and some European routes, closer to the centre than Arlanda but with a narrower route network. Approximate timings, confirm live schedules
Approx. 8-10 km west of central Stockholm
to venue
Approx. 20-30 min by car or bus to Vasastan
by car
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
SL metro, bus and commuter rail
Moovit captures document bus, metro and train routes toward the Birger Jarlsgatan and Vasastan area, and the SL journey planner covers live routing. Approximate fares, confirm before travel.
airport rail
Rail is the fastest city link from Arlanda, then metro or bus onward to the venue district. Approximate fares, confirm live pricing.
airport coach
Coach transfers run regularly between Arlanda and the city terminal; captured transfer comparison pages cover the ARN to Vasastan route. Approximate fares, confirm before booking.
taxi / ride-hail
Captured private transfer and route comparison pages cover both airports to the Vasastan area. Approximate fares, confirm live pricing. Use metered or fixed-price licensed taxis.
car / parking
Parkopedia captures list car parks around Hotel Birger Jarl and the wider Birger Jarlsgatan area, and several captured hotels offer on-site or paid parking. Approximate pricing, check Parkopedia for current rates.
taxi
Approx. 20-30 min by car or bus to Vasastan; Smaller city airport used mainly by domestic and some European routes, closer to the centre than Arlanda but with a narrower route network. Approximate timings, confirm live schedules.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Weather
The summit falls in mid-November, when Stockholm is deep into late autumn: short daylight hours, mostly overcast skies and frequent rain or sleet, with typical daytime highs in the low single digits Celsius. City climate summaries captured for the October window give highs near 9C and around 10 rain days, so expect noticeably colder and wetter conditions across 10-11 November. Approximate climatology only - check the forecast close to travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
No venue Wi-Fi or streaming specification was captured for Filadelfia Convention Center, so confirm on-site network capacity and hybrid streaming arrangements with the organiser before relying on live remote sessions or cloud demos. Free Wi-Fi appears as a standard amenity at the Stockholm properties captured in Google Hotels (Generator Stockholm, Castanea Old Town Hostel, Nomad Cave, Lilla Brunn, Grad Hotel, Crafoord Place Hostel and Den Röda Båten). Sweden participates in EU roaming, so EU SIM plans normally work, mobile coverage in central Stockholm is strong, and a local eSIM is a useful backup for delegates travelling from outside the EU.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Late autumn in Stockholm
Mid-November in Stockholm means short daylight hours, overcast skies and a real chance of rain or sleet. Build in indoor time between sessions and plan around an early sunset when arranging evening meetings.
Currency and payments
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK, ISO 4217). The country is largely cashless, so cards and mobile payment apps are accepted almost everywhere, including transit, cafes and taxis; carrying a small amount of cash is optional rather than essential.
Business culture and language
English is widely spoken in Stockholm business settings and conference programmes run in English, so delegate meetings need no translation support. Punctuality is expected, meetings are informal in tone, and coffee-break culture (fika) is a normal part of a working day.
Tipping and service charges
Service charges are normally included in Swedish restaurant and bar bills; tipping is optional and usually limited to rounding up or adding a small amount for good service. Taxi fares are metered or fixed, so agree the price before an airport run.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: ARN
Compare Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) first: it carries the widest long-haul and European route network and has the fastest rail link to the city centre, which suits delegates arriving for the 10 November start. Stockholm Bromma (BMA) is closer to central Stockholm but serves fewer routes, so choose it only if the fare and schedule clearly beat ARN. Book November flights early, leave a buffer between landing and the opening sessions, and check baggage rules if you are bringing demo hardware for the AI2R Expo.
Sweden applies Schengen-area visa rules. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality; confirm on the Swedish Migration Agency visiting Sweden page and the Government.se visa-required list captured for this event.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Captures include Government.se visa information, the Government.se list of foreign citizens who require a visa for Sweden, the EU Immigration Portal note for international service providers in Sweden, and a Business Sweden PDF on work and residence permits and business entry visas.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2026-10-21
Check-out (recommended)
2026-10-22
Areas to stay
Stockholm city centre
budget
$50-$110 USD/night
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): Approx. 35-50 min by car or airport coach to Vasastan; Arlanda Express rail to Stockholm Central takes about 18-20 min, then metro or bus onward; Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA): Approx. 20-30 min by car or bus to Vasastan. Allow road or rail time to Hotel Birger Jarl; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hotel Birger Jarl: Stockholm city centre: Generator Stockholm.
Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt operate in Stockholm alongside licensed metered taxi companies, so ride-hailing is a practical option for airport runs, hotel transfers and late returns after evening networking. Confirm in-app availability and pricing at the time of travel, and on airport trips ask for the fixed price before starting the journey.
Public transit: Stockholm's SL network covers metro, buses, commuter rail, trams and ferries, and it connects the city centre with the Vasastan district around Filadelfia Convention Center. Moovit captures document bus, metro and train routes to the Birger Jarlsgatan and Vasastan area, and the SL journey planner page covers live routing. Buy single tickets or 24-hour and 72-hour passes in the SL app or with a contactless card, and allow extra time on show mornings. Approximate fares only, confirm current SL pricing.
Parking: Central Stockholm parking is mostly in paid garages and street zones; the Parkopedia capture lists car parks around Hotel Birger Jarl and the wider Birger Jarlsgatan area, and several captured hotels offer on-site or paid parking. Approximate garage pricing runs from about SEK 200-400 per day, with hourly street rates in the city centre. No visitor parking details were captured for Filadelfia Convention Center, so confirm venue parking and any exhibitor loading arrangements with the organiser. Approximate pricing, check live rates.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November (event runs 10-11 November 2026)
Temperature: Approx. 0-6C daytime across mid-November in Stockholm, with colder nights and wind chill near the water. Captured city climate summaries for October showed highs near 9C, so expect a clear step down by the event dates. Approximate climatology, confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: Late Swedish autumn: frequent overcast days with rain or wet snow, short daylight hours and an early sunset. City summaries cite around 10 rain days in October, so November conditions are likely to be similar or wetter. Approximate, check the live forecast before travelling.
Packing: Pack warm layers (thermal base, jumper, mid-layer), a waterproof outer shell, gloves, a hat and water-resistant comfortable shoes for walking between the venue, hotel and transit stops. Add a compact umbrella and a laptop-friendly day bag. On-site conference dress is business casual, with smart-casual for evening networking events.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14 - Confirm your ticket tier on ndsmlsummit.com (USD 519 single, USD 449 per person for groups of 2-4, USD 399 per person for branded groups of 5 or more) and decide between on-site attendance at Filadelfia Convention Center and the online stage.
Day 13 - Open the official Programme and Schedule page and shortlist sessions on applied agentic AI, MLOps, data engineering and enterprise governance; block both show days, 10-11 November 2026.
Day 12 - Book Stockholm accommodation early; the captured Google Hotels window listed 103 comparable properties around the Vasastan and city-centre area, and November is a normal business-travel month.
Day 11 - Plan the airport route from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) or Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to the Vasastan district and pre-book rail or transfer tickets rather than buying at the gate.
Day 10 - Check Schengen entry requirements for Sweden on the Swedish Migration Agency and Government.se pages if you travel on a non-EU passport.
Day 9 - Install the SL journey planner app for metro, bus and commuter rail routing toward the Filadelfia Convention Center area, and buy tickets or a travelcard in the app.
Day 8 - Prepare for a Stockholm November: warm layers, waterproof outer shell, gloves and comfortable walking shoes for the venue, hotel and transit legs.
Day 7 - Shortlist AI2R Expo exhibitors and write down concrete questions on agent deployment, evaluation, retrieval pipelines and model governance.
Day 6 - Set calendar holds for both conference days plus any evening networking or side sessions listed by the organiser.
Day 5 - Arrange SEK or a card without foreign transaction fees; Sweden is largely cashless and the currency is the Swedish krona (SEK).
Day 4 - Confirm what your ticket includes, in particular lunch on both days and online access to session recordings as listed in the ticket inclusions.
Day 3 - If you registered for the hybrid online track, test headset, camera, browser and bandwidth before the opening keynote.
Day 2 - Save organiser channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube) for schedule changes, venue notices and last-minute programme updates.
Day 1 - Re-confirm your badge, arrival time and venue access with the organiser, then check the local forecast for central Stockholm travel.
Registration and hall orientation at Hotel Birger Jarl
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo registration concourse
Hotel Birger Jarl
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Hotel Birger Jarl
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
USD 519 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 519 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether NDSML Summit and AI2R Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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