Beyond Boundaries Global Festival 2026
The premier European festival for generative AI & conversational AI professionals
Beyond Boundaries Global Festival Programme
Explore the full conference programme, including speakers, workshops, and session times, at
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The premier European festival for generative AI & conversational AI professionals
Beyond Boundaries Global Festival Programme
Explore the full conference programme, including speakers, workshops, and session times, at
bbb26-programme.netlify.app
Bookmark it now and check back regularly as we continue to add speakers and sessions. You can also chat with BeBo, our AI conference assistant, right from the programme page.
Meet the speakers
Watch talks, interviews, and insights from our Beyond Boundaries speakers. Our speakers come from organisations including Google DeepMind, Verint, Seamly, Lloyds Banking Group, Capital One, Lloyds Banking Group,bol, LSE, and Rasa. Watch talks, interviews, and insights from our Beyond Boundaries lineup. New videos added regularly.
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.
Our venue is the Museu Marítim de Barcelona, a 13th-century royal shipyard built for the Crown of Aragon's Mediterranean fleet and one of the most extraordinary historic venues on the continent.
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.
VIP ticket holders are invited to join us for an exclusive dinner at 19.00 on 28 April. The main festival track starts at 08.00 on 29 April in the Barcelona Maritime Museum.
Check your inbox for updates and detailed instructions closer to the date.
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.
CDI Foundation Awards 2026
The shortlist is here!
The CDI Foundation has announced the shortlist for its 2026 Awards, recognising outstanding work in conversational AI.
Winners and Highly Commended entries will be announced live at the Beyond Boundaries Global Festival on 30 April in Barcelona.
Partnership Opportunities
Hosted by the CDI Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Conversation Design Institute, 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.
CDI and the CDI Foundation work with organisations including Vodafone, JP Morgan, HP, Deutsche Telekom, NatWest, Nespresso, Microsoft, and Salesforce, with offices in Amsterdam and Austin and a global community of 40,000+ AI and CX professionals across 30+ countries.
Interested in partnership for BBB26 or future events? We'd love to have you onboard. Get in touch and let's shape the future of AI together.
Staying in Barcelona
We have negotiated discounted rates with hotels close to the venue.
View all hotels on the map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1FeVaL_lEXobP1G8M9K7qqVXyhZMdZS4
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1898 (4*)
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1898@nnhotels.com
Discount code: NNWEB at checkout
Barceló Raval (4*)
https://www.barcelo.com/en-ww/barcelo-raval/
Promo Code: BBGF26
Iberostar Paseo de Gracia (4*)
https://www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com/en/record/IBEROSTAR+SELECTION+PASEO+DE+GRACIA/745.html
★★★
Hotel Casa Lit (3*)
https://www.casalitbarcelona.com/EN/home.html
Promo Code: BBGF26
Citadines Barcelona Ramblas (3*)
https://www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com/en/record/Citadines+Barcelona+Ramblas/585.html
tanja.casacci@the-ascott.com
Discount code BBB26 for a 15% discount
Jazz (3*)
https://www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com/en/record/Hotel+Jazz/261.html
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day 8 hours
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 7:30 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Barcelona Maritime Museum
s/n Avinguda de les Drassanes
08001 Barcelona
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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