Attendee Information
World Summit AI 2026
Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th October 2026
Middenweg 62 (Hembrugterrein)
1505 RK Zaandam
The Netherlands
The opening session starts at 9 am on both days – this is a high security summit so please arrive early to ensure you clear registration and grab a seat
NOTE: Capacity in the Main Stage hall will be limited throughout the event and places will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. Come early! Those with VIP tickets can relax with reserved front row seating.
For details on disability access, health and safety, and more, please visit the Taets Art and Event Park website.
Badge Pickup
Beat the queue and get in early! Please bring your e-ticket with you to collect your badge and remember to bring a form of photo identification with you on the day.
To ensure that we can print your badge in a flash on the day, please make sure that you have fully completed your ticket registration; open your ticket confirmation & click ‘view/edit ticket’ – ensure all fields are complete i.e. name, company, size, country & zip code etc.
If you ordered more than one ticket – please make sure that you have assigned each ticket to the email address of the person attending and ensure they complete the steps above too.
World AI Week
World Summit AI is part of World AI Week, a series of cutting-edge business, science, tech and networking events taking place across Amsterdam from the 5th to 9th October 2026. Make sure you book for each event individually. All events have limited space, and must be registered for in advance.
Travel Information
Getting to the venue
There are multiple ways to get to Taets (including taxi, train, ferry and Uber)
Coaches
Coaches will operate between Taets Art & Event Park and Central Amsterdam. The timetable will be shared closer to the event date.
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Travel Planner
9292 is the public travel planner site for the area for trains, buses, metro, trams and boats. It can be used to view bus times from Zaandam to the Taets area. But note, it is an 11 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Buses
Taets Art & Event Park is near Zaandam train station. Several other buses drive between the station and the Hembrugterrein. For Taets take the smaller ‘buurtbus’ 312 which will take you to the Hemkade entrance of the terrain, and the entrance of Taets, in less than 10 minutes.
Arriving by car
Please enter the address into your advice for directions from your location, or click the Google Maps link to the Taets Art and Event Park below.
Parking: Taets Art and Events Park have 1000 free parking spaces.
Arriving by Public Transport
Zaandam train station is 2.8km from the Taets Art & Event Park, which is approximately a 35 minute walk. There are frequent taxi services available from Zaandam train station, and Public Transport options. Click here for more information directly from the Taets Art & Event Park website.
Taxis
There are numerous local taxi services that operate in the Amsterdam region, all of whom can bring you directly to the Zaandam region.
We recommend contacting any of the following:
Zaandam Taxis +31 (0)75 234 0234 info@zaandamtaxi.nl
Staxi +31 (0)20 705 8888 info@staxi.nl
Dutch Taxi Company +31202440902 info@dutchtaxicompany.com
Bicycle (OV-fiets)
At the train station, you can rent a public transport bicycle. This will take you to the terrain in less than 10 minutes. For bicycle storage, follow the city centre exit and take the escalator down and turn left. – From the bicycle storage, cross the provincial road and turn left behind the station
– After approximately 200m, you will cross under the road, after which you turn left. Follow the cycling path to the right and continue on provincial road until you reach the water. Turn left and after approximately 50 metres you will see the entrance to the Hembrugterrein to your left. Inside the terrain, the Taets Art & Event Park is on your right.
AI-powered Event app
The event app will be released two weeks before the event and remain available for one month afterward.
It’s your ultimate networking tool — giving you access to the full attendee list so you can connect, chat, and match with other guests you’ll want to meet.
Use the app to schedule meetings, plan your agenda, and make the most of everything World Summit AI has to offer.
How to use the event app:
The app will launch in September 2026. If you have joined our previous summits, you can use the same login information. If this is your first time; you will receive instructions to the email address used to purchase your ticket.
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International Travel Information
Schiphol Airport can be very busy. We recommend checking crowd levels before making your trip.
Please visit the Government NL website directly for the most up to date rules for entering the Netherlands.
Please ensure that you have obtained your Visa (if required) and checked all entry requirements.
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Air France & KLM Travel Discount
Attending World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026?
Take advantage of an exclusive airfare discount with Air France and KLM through their Global Meetings & Events programme.
Eligible attendees can receive 10% off Air France or KLM flights when booking through the official airline websites.