Compass AI & Tech Summit

13/08/2026

💳 We’re thrilled to welcome a seasoned product leader to Compass 2026: Gergő Horányi!

Currently building money without borders at Wise to keep millions of users compliant and secure against financial crime, Gergő brings a rich background spanning CERN, Prezi, and VP of Product at Emarsys.

Cutting through the hype of unused AI features, Gergő will share how Wise actually scales its product with AI - from discovery and experimentation to risk management - using real-world examples that power financial services for over 15 million customers.

Don't miss this pragmatic dive into building AI features people actually use!

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/

11/08/2026

🚀 We’re honored to welcome a data engineering and AI authority to Compass 2026: Oleksandra Bovkun!

As a Developer Advocate at Databricks with a background in Applied Mathematics, Oleksandra specializes in bridging the gap between local prototypes and production at scale, removing data complexity so engineering teams can build what truly matters.

Oleksandra will break down how to move from simple RAG to persistent, stateful AI agents - covering architectural shifts, long-term memory management, and strategies to prevent context drift.

Don't miss this session if you're ready to build autonomous systems that truly remember!

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/

07/08/2026

Compass AI & Tech Summit isn’t just another AI conference.

💡 Instead of focusing on AI in isolation, Compass brings together the five disciplines behind every successful digital product: AI/ML, Data, UX/UI, Product, and Engineering Leadership. Because great AI products are built where these worlds meet.

Curious why we chose the 5-in-1 format – and what makes it different?

👉🏻 Read the full article:

The 5-in-1 concept means five conferences, one ticket. See 4 market signals showing why cross-track events beat single-topic AI conferences.

04/08/2026

Access to knowledge, ideas, and professional communities shouldn't depend on your bank balance.

That's why we created the Compass Access Program: a limited number of free Summit tickets for anyone who'd benefit from being in the room at Compass AI & Tech Summit, whatever their circumstances.

Read our newest blog post on who can apply and how:

Compass Access Program: free Compass AI & Tech Summit tickets for students, women in tech, and career changers facing financial barriers.

04/08/2026

📈 We’re honored to welcome a 20-year product and growth strategist to Compass 2026: Damjan Gataric!

As a Founder, CPO, and Product Consultant at Sando Works, Damjan brings a complete 360° view of product development - spanning design, engineering, and business leadership to turn complex ideas into measurable SaaS growth.

Damjan will explore how product leaders and teams can use AI to move faster, experiment thoughtfully, and scale user-centric products without compromising on strong business fundamentals

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to elevate your team's output and drive sustainable growth!

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/

31/07/2026

The CEE startup ecosystem's value has grown 15.5x since 2014 - more than double Western Europe's growth rate over the same period.

Compass AI & Tech Summit just launched two new ways to plug into that momentum: free Summit access for senior tech leaders through the Tech Leaders Program and for early-stage tech startups through the Startup Program.

Curious if you qualify and what’s included in the programs?

✍️ Read the full breakdown on our latest blog post

Discover the Compass Community Programs: free Summit passes for tech leaders and early-stage AI startups across Europe.

30/07/2026

🌐 We’re stoked to welcome a distributed systems expert to Compass 2026: Dejan Menges!

As a Staff Engineer at Vinted with 20+ years of experience, Dejan specializes in evolving large-scale distributed architectures and shifting organizations from monoliths to scalable, event-driven platforms.

Dejan will break down the real-world trade-offs of global architecture - from handling eventual consistency and partial failures to guiding dozens of teams through the cultural shift of designing event-driven systems.

Don't miss this practical look into building resilient, continent-spanning platforms.

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/tickets/

28/07/2026

🎮 We’re honored to welcome a pioneer of inclusive design as a Keynote Speaker at Compass 2026: Bryce Johnson!

As Principal Inclusive Designer at Microsoft, Bryce initiated the Inclusive Tech Lab and is one of the co-inventors of the revolutionary Xbox Adaptive Controller and Surface Adaptive Kit.

Bryce will share a practical framework for creating digital experiences that seamlessly work for diverse bodies and minds, illustrating how fundamental craft and intentional design turn everyday interactions into inclusive technology for everyone.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to embed accessibility and craft into your product lifecycle.

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/

23/07/2026

🔥We’re honored to welcome a top-tier product expert to Compass 2026: Büşra Coşkuner!

As the founder of Producteer with 15+ years of PM experience at companies like Doodle and home24, Büşra helps teams bridge strategy and ex*****on to build products customers love to pay for.

Büşra will skip the hype and share the messy truth of AI adoption inside real product teams - breaking down how product-design-engineering workflows actually change and what skills become non-negotiable when machines start building.

Don't miss this chance to get raw, practical insights on navigating the AI transition in your team.

🎫 Secure your spot now: https://compassaitechsummit.com/

23/07/2026

🚀 Introducing the Compass Community Programs!

Compass AI & Tech Summit is where technology leaders, founders, investors, and innovators connect.

We've launched two curated programs to help grow that community:

👥 Tech Leaders Program – for senior technology decision-makers looking to connect with peers and join the exclusive Tech Leaders Forum.
🚀 Startup Program – for early-stage startups building innovative software or AI products, with access to investors, strategic partners, and fellow founders.

Selected applicants receive complimentary Compass passes and exclusive networking opportunities.

📅 Applications are reviewed in monthly selection rounds.

Apply now and join the Compass community 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/CompassCommunityPrograms