China’s AI sector expansion — 15th Five-Year Plan and digital economy
The World Internet Conference (WIC) has launched a new strategy to address the growing artificial intelligence gap between developed and developing economies, with a special focus on small island states…
Switzerland announces Geneva will host the Global AI Summit 2027
Switzerland has been selected to host the Global AI Summit 2027 in Geneva, reinforcing its position as a central hub for international dialogue on artificial intelligence. The announcement, made in…
Portugal launches national AI plan — €400 million five-year investment (ANIA 2026–2030)
Portugal has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA), a five-year strategy backed by an investment of more than €400 million (about US$466 million) for the period 2026–2030. The…
Southeast Europe AI Summit — Novi Sad, Serbia, bringing together Balkans AI ecosystem
Between 30 March and 3 April 2026, the South Caucasus saw significant political, economic, and diplomatic developments across Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. In Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev hosted the Organization…
South Caucasus top stories: Armenia AI plant, Azerbaijan cybersecurity, Georgian digital policy
Azerbaijan is advancing talks with U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Haimaker to develop new AI infrastructure, including a data center and cloud computing platform, according to statements shared by Economy Minister…
Azerbaijan explores AI infrastructure development with US tech company
Azerbaijan is set to advance its digital transformation strategy through a new partnership with American AI company Haimaker.AI Inc.. The collaboration will be formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed…
Türkiye Launches AI Sector Inquiry to Tackle Competition Risks in Digital Economy
Turkish Competition Authority has launched a wide-ranging sector inquiry into the artificial intelligence ecosystem, aiming to assess how AI—particularly generative models—is reshaping competition and economic power structures in Türkiye. Announced…
Ireland to host International AI Summit launching European AI Innovation Month
As part of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, Ireland will host the International AI Summit at the RDS Dublin on 14 October 2026, officially launching…
State of AI in the Nordics 2026 — adoption, governance and maturity
The State of AI in the Nordics 2026 report examines how artificial intelligence is being adopted and scaled across the region, drawing on a survey of 170 senior executives from…
The Dutch AI Congress 2026 — Impact with AI, the Fair Tech Way
The Dutch AI Congress 2026, organized by AIC4NL, will take place on 14 April 2026 at DeFabrique Utrecht, bringing together government, academia, industry, and startups to discuss the future of…
