Beyond Boundaries Global Festival 2026
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Beyond Boundaries Global Festival 2026 – Barcelona
Back for its second edition! Join us in Barcelona for the ultimate experience for professionals shaping the future of generative AI and conversational AI.
Brought to you by The CDI Foundation and its partners, Beyond Boundaries 2026 is more than a conference, it’s where the global AI community comes together to learn, connect, and create impact.
Watch the BBB24 aftermovie!
It offers a vibrant sneak peek into what awaits you at BBB26, from groundbreaking workshops and keynote speeches by industry leaders to global networking opportunities.
Location: Barcelona
Experience one of Europe’s most dynamic cities—Barcelona. From its iconic architecture and vibrant markets to its rich culture and cuisine, this is the perfect setting to network, collaborate, and explore new partnerships in the heart of Europe.
CDI Foundation Awards 2026
This year, we have 4 key categories that people can nominate which are:
- Best AI Assistant
- Best Conversational AI Team
- Emerging Talent In Conversational AI
- Outstanding Impact in Inclusive AI
You can nominate yourself or your own team (or alternatively another individual or team) and fill out the submission criteria in the form link below.
All awards will be announced and presented at the 2026 Beyond Boundaries Global Festival, on April 29 in Barcelona.
To submit your entry (and see all the criteria) you can fill out the submission form here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Hosted by the CDI Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting human-centric, inclusive AI through research, education, and community development. Our partners range from leading multinationals to innovative startups, all committed to advancing the future of Conversational AI.
Interested in sponsorship? Get in touch and let’s shape the future of AI together.
olaf@conversationdesigninstitute.com
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Highlights
- 1 day 22 hours
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 5:00 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Barcelona Maritime Museum
s/n Avinguda de les Drassanes
08001 Barcelona Spain
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Structural Techniques to Produce Content for Better Answers
Delivering content into LLM-heavy delivery solutions means adjusting how we create, structure, and process content. This session discusses what can be done by content developers, what is under the control of others, and how to influence the accuracy of queries. This presentation will explore the intersection between editorial, technical, and structural techniques for improving content delivery outcomes. Rahel is the Content Solutions Director of Technically Write IT
Conversation Design in an Agentic World
This keynote will discuss how Conversation Design is changing in the world of Agenticism, and how Conversation Designers can keep up, upskill, and thrive. Braden is the CEO of Voiceflow
Designing with Empathy: What are we really missing?
Yes containment is important when assessing the performance of an AI Assistant … but what about connection? What is the value of the emotional engagement a customer has when interacting with an organisation’s chatbot? Is it built to reflect the best of that brand, or developed with a pure, sterile focus on efficiency? And what is the real cost (or debt) of approaching things without thinking about empathy? This session will unpack these using the CDI Standards Framework as a lens to understand what is quintessential to leading AI Assistants today. Hans is the Founder and CEO of Conversation Design Institute
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