Event organizer HIPTHER announced on October 20, 2026, the launch of the HIPTHER AI Summit 2027, a specialized international conference scheduled for March 25, 2027, at the OREA Hotel Andels Praha in Prague, Czech Republic. The summit follows directly after the HIPTHER Prague Summit held on March 23–24, expanding the annual gathering into a three-day business and technology week.
The event is built around a focused premise uniting artificial intelligence and cybersecurity without adjacent technology distractions. The summit brings together AI founders, developers, researchers, chief technology officers, chief information security officers, investors, policymakers, and industry innovators from across Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the Balkans, and D-A-CH regions.
Three parallel experiences and academy courses
The HIPTHER AI Summit operates across three dedicated environments designed to address practical deployment, governance, and security. Stage 1 hosts expert panels, keynotes, regulatory discussions, and case studies spanning machine learning, infrastructure, and cyber policy. Stage 2 hosts the inaugural HIPTHER AI and Cybersecurity Startup Challenge, placing early-stage ventures in front of investors and a live audience. Additionally, a separate HIPTHER Academy room runs four practitioner-led courses focusing on practical, hands-on learning.
Zoltan Tündik, HIPTHER Co-Founder and Head of Business, said:
“The conversation around artificial intelligence has evolved rapidly from theoretical potential to real-world deployment, governance, and security. We built the HIPTHER AI Summit to cut through the noise and create a focused space where the builders, security experts, and innovators shaping this next era can connect directly with investors and industry leaders. By pairing our rigorous agenda with the €40,000 Startup Challenge, we are actively putting builders on stage and providing the capital and platform they need to scale.”
Startup challenge and application roadmap
The HIPTHER AI and Cybersecurity Startup Challenge identifies and accelerates early-stage technology companies from Europe and beyond. The competition roadmap opens applications on November 16, 2026, running through January 31, 2027. Eligibility review and jury evaluation occur in February 2027 to determine the Top 20 semifinalists, followed by online semifinals in March 2027.
The final eight contenders will pitch live on stage in Prague on March 25, 2027, competing before an expert jury to secure the overall winner prize of a 40,000 euro investment. Alongside capital exposure, participating startups gain visibility, industry feedback, and direct connections with potential investors and enterprise partners.
