Updated 1 November 2026 · 58 upcoming
Every upcoming AI event in London worth your evening, in one list: hands-on AI workshops, community meetups, talks, hackathons and conferences for people who want to get better at AI. Checked and refreshed every day.
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This week
Mon 2 Nov to Fri 6 Nov · etc.venues Fenchurch Street, 8 Fenchurch Place, London
A five-day event combining workshops and a main conference focused on responsible data and AI, aimed at data leaders, AI innovators and analytics professionals. Runs 2 to 6 November 2026.
Mon 2 Nov, 09:00–17:00 · King's Building, Strand Campus, London
A full-day hackathon at King's College London where participants work on real-world business challenges using AI, compete for prizes, and earn a certificate. Suits students and professionals keen to practise responsible AI use.
Tue 3 Nov, 08:00–10:00
A breakfast panel with researchers and founders discussing foundation models and the AI economy in the UK. Open to all with free registration, suits those interested in AI research and startups.
Tue 3 Nov, 17:00–21:30
An evening for developers and founders exploring how AI agents can operate through customer communication channels, including a talk and a hands-on build challenge. Suits developers building AI-powered communication tools.
Tue 3 Nov, 18:00–22:00 · Kaleidoscope, 4 Lindsey St, Barbican, London EC1A 9HP, UK
A hands-on evening exploring ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 video model, with a technical walkthrough from the Seed team and live generation sessions. Suited to filmmakers, motion designers and developers building on video AI.
Tue 3 Nov, 18:30–22:00
A hands-on evening where participants programme biological brain cells to control robots and drones, with tutorials from Callosum and Frontier Computing followed by a judged pitch session.
Wed 4 Nov to Thu 5 Nov · Convene – 22 Bishopsgate, 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London EC2N 4BQ
A two-day Financial Times summit with 80+ speakers covering AI strategy, governance, regulation, infrastructure and workforce topics. Suited to senior professionals and decision-makers working with AI across industries.
Wed 4 Nov, 15:00–18:00 · London AI Hub, 140 Goswell Rd., London EC1V 7DY, UK
An afternoon of keynotes, live demos and a founder panel covering Gemini 4 Argon's capabilities for building and scaling AI products, followed by networking drinks. Aimed at founders and technical leaders.
Wed 4 Nov, 17:30–21:00 · 230 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NW, UK
A hands-on evening where teams build an evaluation harness for an AI customer support agent, writing tests, automated checks and an AI judge to measure performance.
Wed 4 Nov, 18:30–21:30
A fireside event bringing founders, engineers and researchers together to discuss inference, compute and scaling AI in production, co-hosted with OpenAI. Suits technical builders and researchers working on AI infrastructure.
Thu 5 Nov to Fri 6 Nov · The Pelligon, London
A paid summit on global AI regulation covering the EU AI Act, agentic AI liability and sovereignty. Open to researchers, academics, government delegates and others via website registration.
Thu 5 Nov, 18:00 · 2 Pear Tree Court, 2 Pear Tree Ct, London EC1R 0DS
Hands-on workshop on building AI agents with knowledge graphs, featuring tech talks on LLMs and GenAI, code labs, and networking. Suits developers wanting practical experience with Neo4j and Google Cloud tools.
Fri 6 Nov, 09:30–17:00 · BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 25 Copthall Avenue, London EC2R 7BP
A paid one-day event with talks on AI in medical diagnosis and mental healthcare, AI regulation, quantum tech for health, and a hands-on low-code AI agents tutorial. Open to anyone interested in AI for health.
Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Institution of Engineering and Technology
A two-day event for filmmakers, creatives and AI professionals featuring panel discussions, workshops, film screenings and networking on the first day, followed by a gala awards ceremony on the second.
Next week
Mon 9 Nov to Tue 10 Nov
A two-day in-person hackathon where participants build consumer AI projects using partner tools and models. Suits developers and creators who want hands-on experience with AI products and a chance to win prizes.
Tue 10 Nov to Wed 11 Nov · HERE EAST, Olympic Park, Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Two-day conference on AI in video games with talks aimed at game AI developers, researchers, and enthusiasts. Tickets start at £75 and the event accommodates over 500 attendees.
Tue 10 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · Civo Tech Junction, First Floor, 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AW
Informal evening meetup for AI builders and developers in Shoreditch, featuring AI tool demos, agent framework discussions and networking over pizza. Topics include RAG, vibe coding and Claude Code.
Tue 10 Nov, 18:00–20:30
A conversation with designer and entrepreneur Jeffrey Veen covering his career building tools for creators and how AI is changing design and work. Open to anyone who registers.
Wed 11 Nov · ExCeL London, London
A large Databricks event covering data engineering, machine learning and generative AI for enterprise use. Open via an application process on their website.
Wed 11 Nov, 09:00–19:00 · BFI Southbank, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT
A one-day event on AI in media and broadcast, with masterclasses, technical workshops and tool demonstrations across three streams. Suits creative and technical professionals working with AI in media.
Wed 11 Nov, 09:30–17:00 · Woburn House Conference Centre, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ
A conference for digital practitioners exploring how AI is used in practice today, covering both the benefits and pitfalls of real-world AI adoption.
Wed 11 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · Ramen Space, Unit 6, Sledge Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GP, UK
A live competition where volunteers each write a single AI prompt to complete a set challenge, judged on the results. There is also a fireside talk with the founder of Tiiny Host.
Wed 11 Nov, 18:00–21:00
A recurring evening of short talks on AI and computation in the biomolecular sciences, covering topics like molecular modelling and drug development, followed by pizza, drinks and informal discussion.
Wed 11 Nov, 18:30–22:00
A talk by researcher Caspar Kaiser on whether AI emotional states influence model behaviour and what this means for AI welfare and safety, followed by Q&A and networking with food and drinks.
Thu 12 Nov, 09:00–17:30 · The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering - LIHE, 100 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7AR
A free one-day summit on AI agents in research and innovation, covering trust, safety, governance and human oversight. Open to researchers, technologists, healthcare professionals and innovators.
Sat 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Prince Philip House, Carlton House Terrace, London
A two-day forum on AI governance covering verification, auditing and R&D automation, with talks, panels, workshops and poster sessions. Suits technical researchers, policymakers and funders interested in frontier AI risk.
November 2026
Tue 17 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · Inspire St James, Inspire Saint James, Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0EA
Mindstone's monthly AI meetup with three talks on building with LLMs, AI productivity and applied AI, followed by networking. Open to anyone via the Mindstone community platform.
Tue 17 Nov, 18:00–20:30
An evening hackathon at Granola HQ where GTM and marketing professionals use Gemini API credits to build AI-powered tools, no coding background required. Teams demo their work to judges at the end of the night.
Wed 18 Nov · London
A one-day gathering focused on governing AI in health systems, with sessions on regulation, responsible innovation and implementation. Open to regulators, policymakers, academics and civil society leaders.
Wed 18 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · Made by Many, Diespeker, The Wharf, 38 Graham St, London N1 8JX, UK
Designers and engineers from Made by Many present experiments and projects using AI and agentic tools, followed by Q&A. Suits designers and engineers curious about AI in creative work.
Wed 18 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · The WestWorks, 195 Wood Ln, London W12 7FQ, UK
Speakers including the founder of Oxford Nanopore Technologies discuss how AI is being applied to genomics data for diagnostics and disease research. Followed by networking drinks.
Wed 18 Nov, 18:00–21:00 · Ramen Space, Unit 6, Sledge Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GP, UK
An evening hackathon where attendees use AI tools to build a working mobile app, no coding experience needed. Beginners are welcome and pizza and drinks are provided.
Thu 19 Nov, 08:15–17:30 · Venue Announced Soon, Central London, London SW1A 2DR
A full-day paid conference in central London on how enterprise AI moves from experimentation to real business impact, with expert speakers and networking opportunities.
Thu 19 Nov, 09:15–17:00 · The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
A one-day conference at The Royal Institution where business leaders, regulators and AI practitioners explore AI governance, assurance and standards. Suits professionals working on responsible AI adoption.
Thu 19 Nov, 17:00–22:00 · Woodins Shades, 212 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4PT
A recurring London meetup for people working in AI strategy, automation and transformation. Free to attend and open to anyone, not just members.
Sat 21 Nov, 09:30–17:30
A one-day hackathon where participants pitch and prototype their most ambitious or unconventional hack concept, with team formation on the day and prizes for the best pitches. Open to solo hackers and small teams.
Sat 21 Nov, 10:00–17:00 · Ramen Space, Unit 6, Sledge Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GP, UK
A full-day hands-on workshop where participants build and configure a personal AI agent with practical workflows for meetings, research and email. No coding experience is required and groups are capped at 12.
Sat 21 Nov, 19:00–20:30 · The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
An evening talk at the Royal Institution examining how small-scale AI can make environments safer and more responsive. Suits anyone curious about the future of embedded and physical AI.
Wed 25 Nov to Thu 26 Nov · The Great Hall, Kensington Conference and Events Centre, Hornton St, Kensington, London W8 7NX
Two-day AI conference with keynotes, panels, demos and networking at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre. Paid tickets at various price points include sessions, materials and lunch.
Wed 25 Nov to Fri 27 Nov · Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
A multi-day summit where researchers, founders and policymakers discuss open problems in AI, safety and productivity. Speakers come from Google DeepMind, Meta, Microsoft and leading universities.
Wed 25 Nov to Fri 27 Nov · Friends House, 173-177 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BJ, UK
A three-day annual summit bringing together AI researchers, engineers, founders and policymakers to examine technical, institutional and cultural challenges in AI. Open to the public with paid tickets.
Wed 25 Nov, 18:00 · 100 Liverpool Street, London
A recurring London meetup with talks on data quality in the AI era and running open-source LLMs locally. Suits data and AI practitioners looking to learn and connect over free drinks and pizza.
Thu 26 Nov, 17:30–19:45 · Databricks HQ, 11-14 Windmill St, London W1T 2JG
A recurring community meetup at Databricks London HQ with practical talks on data and AI topics. Free to attend with food and drinks provided; RSVP needed via the Databricks User Group Platform.
Thu 26 Nov, 18:00–21:30
A panel with speakers from Google DeepMind, the UK Government AI Incubator and academia debating what AGI means and how close it is. Includes a quiz, audience Q&A and networking drinks. Open to all.
Thu 26 Nov, 19:00–21:00 · 230 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NW, UK
Three practitioners share honest accounts of deploying AI with real production data, covering failures, testing, costs and trade-offs, followed by audience Q&A.
Fri 27 Nov, 18:30 · Warren Centre Basement, Basement 1 - 8 Suffolk House, London W1T 5JU
A free in-person meetup covering how to build with generative AI, including a keynote, market trends and open discussion. Suits developers and tech professionals curious about getting started with GenAI.
Sat 28 Nov to Sun 29 Nov · City & Guilds Building, South Kensington, London SW7 2BX, UK
A 48-hour biology-focused hackathon at Imperial College where participants build AI-assisted solutions across five themes including biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance. Open to coders, biologists and others; prizes in Claude API credits.
Sat 28 Nov, 09:00–18:00 · Ramen Space, Unit 6, Sledge Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GP, UK
A full-day hackathon where participants build AI systems that can take a creative brief and produce quality content, competing for a share of 1,500 pounds in prizes. Food and drink are provided.
Sat 28 Nov, 14:00–18:00
A free build night where participants are paired with a stranger, identify a real problem that person has, and use Lovable to build a working solution for them in one session. No technical background needed.
Sun 29 Nov, 09:00–12:00 · Cavendish Venues - 1 Basinghall Avenue, 1 Basinghall Avenue, London EC2V 5DD
A large international forum bringing together AI researchers, policymakers, investors and startups to discuss AI across healthcare, education, cybersecurity and other sectors, with 80+ speakers.
December 2026
Tue 1 Dec · InterContinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Drive, London
A paid AI summit for engineers, developers, and executives covering generative AI, agentic AI, and enterprise AI strategy, with workshops, breakout sessions, and networking.
Tue 1 Dec to Wed 2 Dec · 10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London
A two-day conference on AI adoption in legal practice, covering governance, regulation, agentic AI and enterprise case studies. Suited to law firm leaders, legal ops directors and in-house counsel.
Wed 2 Dec, 18:00–21:00
A recurring London meetup for developers, tech leads and founders building with AI, featuring short tech talks on conversational AI and networking over food and drinks.
Thu 3 Dec, 09:00–17:30 · Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London
A practical AI conference for business owners and leaders, with masterclasses from speakers at Anthropic, PwC and UpSkill Universe on applying AI in real contexts.
Thu 3 Dec, 13:00–19:30 · London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton St, London WC2A 2AE, UK
A free half-day conference at LSE exploring how Britain can adapt its economy and institutions to thrive in the age of AI. Features talks from economists, policy thinkers and public figures on growth, regulation and state capacity.
Thu 3 Dec to Sat 5 Dec · Imperial College Business School
A three-day hackathon run by Imperial College Business School where participants work together on challenges around how AI is reshaping the future of work. Runs 3 to 5 December 2026.
Mon 7 Dec, 10:00–21:00 · Senna Building, Shoreditch Exchange with Oneder, Gorsuch Pl, Senna Building, Shoreditch, London E2 8JF
One-day hackathon focused on knowledge retrieval, vector search, and AI agents with over £5,000 in prizes. Teams of up to four build original projects on the day; applications are open but reviewed on a rolling basis.
Tue 15 Dec, 18:00–21:00 · Inspire St James, Inspire Saint James, Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0EA
A monthly London AI meetup with three talks on building with LLMs, using AI for productivity, and the future of AI, followed by pizza and networking. Suits anyone interested in practical AI.
The most hands-on way to build AI skills: you bring a laptop and leave having made something. Courses run across several sessions for structured training.
Practitioner talks, founder evenings and informal community nights. The easiest first step into London’s AI scene, and the best place to meet people building with AI.
An evening with researchers and practitioners on stage, or one or more days of speakers, workshops and an expo. Good for the bigger picture and what is coming next.
A few hours or a full day building with new models and tools in small teams. Where London’s AI builders ship, often with sponsor credits to spend.
29 of the 58 upcoming AI events in London on this page are free to attend, from community meetups to full-day hackathons. The AI Floor is free too.
The groups behind London’s AI events, with what they have coming up.
Before you go
AISA’s free AI fluency assessment is a 20–40 minute conversation that shows where you stand and what to learn next, with a full report and a certificate. Take it before your next event and you will know which workshops will stretch you.
Take the free AI fluency assessmentThis week there are 14 AI events in London on this page, including Data & AI Conference Europe 2026 (Mon 2 Nov), Future Skills Hackathon: Thriving in the Age of GenAI (Mon 2 Nov) and ML Breakthroughs Breakfast: ThAT x Prefrontal x Nebius (Tue 3 Nov). Use the "This week" filter to see them all.
Yes. 29 of the 58 upcoming AI events in London on this page are free to attend, including ML Breakthroughs Breakfast: ThAT x Prefrontal x Nebius, Twilio Assemble London: The Future of Comms + AI and Seedance 2.5 London Creator Night. Tick "Free only" to see every free event.
Workshops and hackathons are the most hands-on AI events in London: you build something rather than listen. There are 16 coming up on this page, including Future Skills Hackathon: Thriving in the Age of GenAI (Mon 2 Nov) and Twilio Assemble London: The Future of Comms + AI (Tue 3 Nov). The AI Floor also runs free hands-on sessions.
London AI communities with meetups coming up include AI Builders Club, Mindstone, AISAT Events Ltd and Data & AI London, alongside The AI Floor. The communities section on this page lists every organiser with an upcoming event.
Every event listed is in person in London, open to the public, and about learning, building or working with AI. The list is checked and refreshed every day, and past events drop off automatically.
The Science Behind AISA
In 2026, Anthropic published the AI Fluency Index — the largest empirical study of AI fluency to date, analysing nearly 10,000 conversations. AISA covers 93% of the behaviours Anthropic identified as markers of AI fluency and goes even deeper with 4 additional criteria. The U.S. Department of Labor's AI Literacy Framework (TEN 07-25) defines what every worker needs to know about AI — AISA covers 100% of its 25 sub-competencies.Read our analysis: Anthropic's AI Fluency Study & AISA · DOL AI Literacy Framework & AISA
AISA's framework is developed by a team with deep roots in tech, behavioural science, and AI product leadership — the rubric is informed by backgrounds spanning the Metropolitan Police, Harvard, Crowdbotics (Silicon Valley), and the European School of Economics.
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