Bremen to Host Premier Artificial Intelligence Conference in 2026
Bremen, Germany – September 5, 2025 – Bremen has been officially confirmed as the host city for the IJCAI-Ecai 2026, a globally renowned congress dedicated to artificial intelligence research. The event is scheduled to take place in August 2026, bringing together leading scientists and industry experts from around the world.
The conference will showcase a thorough overview of the AI landscape, with an exhibition featuring sponsors, industrial partners, start-ups, and science institutions.
Prof. Dr. Jutta Günther, CEO of the U Bremen Research Alliance and Rector of the University of Bremen, highlighted the meaning of the event: “The fact that one of the most renowned world congresses for AI research is coming to Bremen is a major boost for our science location. What distinguishes us in Bremen is the strategic link between university and non-university application research.We are happy to welcome scientists and experts from all over the world in 2026.”
Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the german Research center for Artificial Intelligenz GmbH (DFKI), added: “I am very pleased that Bremen will host the IJCAI-Ecai 2026. This success is a significant achievement for Bremen’s AI sector and a strong signal of the international visibility of german AI research. My heartfelt thanks go to those responsible in the country and the federal government. Now we are relying on broad support from the economy – an prospect to present themselves to the world public in Germany.”
Senator for the Habitat, climate and science, Kathrin Moosdorf, expressed her confidence in Bremen’s ability to foster collaboration and innovation: ”In less than a year, Bremen becomes a worldwide meeting point of science for artificial intelligence. I am convinced that researchers from all over the world will be able to thrive, exchange ideas, and learn from each other here.This conference will generate crucial scientific impulses. AI is already playing a growing role in research and society – and Bremen is well positioned as a location for the further advancement of this key technology.”
Senator for Economy, Ports and Transformation, Kristina vogt, emphasized the importance of the event for the local economy: ”AI is omnipresent and will continue to be highly relevant in our everyday life and work.The AI competence of the Bremen economy and science made it possible for the IJCAI 2026 to take place here internationally. This is not only a great honor, but also a fantastic opportunity. We are in close contact and will support collaborations.”
The IJCAI-Ecai 2026 offers numerous sponsorship opportunities. Regional companies are encouraged to leverage the conference as a platform to showcase their expertise to an international audience.
interested companies, organizations, or institutions can contact the IJCAI-ECAI 2026 organizing committee directly. Contact points are Sponsorship Chair Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger (ijcai-sponsoring@dfki.de) or sponsorship coordinator Derk Schönfeld (derk.schoenfeld@vw.uni-bremen.de).
Further information on the program, contributions, and registration is available on the official IJCAI website: https://www.ijcai.org.
(Joint press release from the U Bremen Research Alliance and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligenz GmbH (DFKI) from September 5, 2025)
