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European AI and Cloud Summit, 5-7 May 2026, Cologne/Germany
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Where is the event happening?
The conference will take place at:
- Koelnmesse Confex
- Messeplatz 1
- 50679 Cologne
- Germany
What is the conference language?
Our official conference language is English. The keynote, all sessions, and other content will be held in English. The registration desk staff will also speak English.
Where can I find the time schedule of the event?
We envision the following time schedule, please note that it may still be subject to changes:
- 5 May 2026 - 09:00-17:00 Full-Day Tutorials
- 6 May 2026 - 08:00 Opening of the expo for attendees
- 6 May 2026 - 09:00 ECS 2026 Opening Ceremony
- 6 May 2026 - 18:30-21:30 Party Time in the expo, with drinks & snacks
- 7 May 2026 - 08:00 Start of sessions/expo opening
- 7 May 2026 - 17:00 ECS 2026 Closing Ceremony
Does my ticket include free drinks and food?
- Each ticket includes access to the conference catering. Food and drink stations will be positioned at several spots in the expo area during our coffee and lunch breaks. Snacks and drinks will also be offered at our Party-Time on Tuesday evening.
- If you have dietary preferences, we will have dietary sections clearly marked during our breaks, so they will be easy for you to find. If there are still problems or open questions, please talk to our staff at the info desk.
What is this Party-Time about?
Party-Time is there for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors, where everyone can:
- Have fun
- Network
- Talk to speakers, sponsors, and organizers
- Enjoy beers, wine, soft drinks, and food
Where can find info about parking?
You can find all information about the parking at the conference hall through the link below: http://csmmt.eu/parking The parking pricing details:
- P5 and P6: 2.50 EUR per hour, with a maximum of 25.00 EUR per day.
- Garage P3: 3.00 EUR per hour, with a maximum of 30.00 EUR per day.
