June 10 and 11, 2026. It’s time to put these dates in your diaries for the third edition of Nexus, organised jointly by The Dots and Paperjam. What sets Nexus Luxembourg apart is the diversity of its community. Public decision-makers, major companies, players from the financial centre, dynamic SMEs, venture capital funds, technology experts, researchers, students, start-ups and scale-ups all come together. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and with different expectations: public policy debates, knowledge sharing, business development, talent scouting or exploration of emerging technologies. Nexus succeeds precisely because it embraces this complexity and creates bridges between these worlds which, elsewhere, rarely intersect.
The ambitions are both lofty and concrete: to showcase Luxembourg’s AI and innovation ecosystem by highlighting national programmes and smart city initiatives; to accelerate digital transformation and the adoption of AI in industry, SMEs and the financial sector; to attract international investment by encouraging the establishment of offices, research centres or European headquarters in Luxembourg; to generate business opportunities for local companies; to attract international talent; and, more broadly, to offer real visibility and development prospects for partners and exhibitors.
A summit driven by Luxembourg institutions
Nexus Luxembourg 2026 will take place on 10 and 11 June 2026 in Luxembourg City, in collaboration with the Government of Luxembourg, the City of Luxembourg, the Chamber of Commerce and Luxinnovation.
The institutional partners stress the strategic importance of the summit.
The Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, says that Nexus has established itself “as a real Luxembourg success story, attracting technology entrepreneurs from all over the world. More than just an event, it is a stage for the boldest debates on technological trends, and a showcase for Luxembourg’s innovative strength and its economy based on data sovereignty.”
Mayor Lydie Polfer explains that Nexus “reflects the spirit of our city: open, connected and forward-looking. Luxembourg is not just a gateway to Europe, but a place where innovation meets people. Our city offers a unique environment, conducive to the blossoming of ideas thanks to proximity, accessibility and a strong community spirit.”
For Carlo Thelen, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce, the institution is “proud to support an event that brings together global pioneers in technology and innovation. Nexus helps to strengthen Luxembourg’s position as a strategic hub for digital transformation and artificial intelligence.”
Finally, Luxinnovation CEO Mario Grotz believes that Nexus is “the meeting point where innovation is transformed into impact. The event puts the country on the international stage while creating opportunities and stimulating economic growth, both in Luxembourg and beyond.”
A renewed 4-in-1 concept
Co-founder Kamel Amroune explains that the 2026 edition “returns with a completely renewed 4-in-1 concept, built on the lessons learned from the first two editions and the extensive feedback received, whether from institutional partners, exhibitors, start-ups, scale-ups, speakers or visitors. This evolution reflects our desire to continually improve the experience and offer even more value to the entire ecosystem.”
As his partner Mike Koedinger explains, the result is “a more legible offering, structured around four pillars that strengthen the on-site experience thanks to a more selective and careful approach. Nexus is a truly international event - more than 50 countries were represented last year - but it works simultaneously on several levels: highlighting Luxembourg’s technology ecosystem to attract international start-upsand scale-ups, supporting the acceleration of the AI transition in the local economy, and positioning the financial centre at the heart of global discussions on the intersection between AI and financial technology.”
The four pillars
1. Nexus Intelligence ForumAI, automation & productivity: the Nexus Intelligence Forum will be the heart of the event, dedicated to applied AI, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty and productivity technologies. Format: exhibition, keynotes, panels and live demonstrations. Objective: to show concrete deployments, operational gains and the next generations of intelligent tools.
2. Nexus Fintech SphereFinance, technology & digital transformation. Organised with ABBL, Aca, Alfi, CSSF, Lhoft, Luxembourg for Finance and LPEA. The programme will cover: tokenisation, payments, funds and wealthtech, cybersecurity and sovereignty, compliance automation, talent evolution. The day of 11 June will include the Women in Finance & Technology ceremony, operated by Lhoft.
3. Startups & Scaleups Awards. 250 finalists - 10 categories - 1 grand winner. Three-stage process: discovery committee international: pre-selection of companies; online application (€50 fee incl. VAT); selection committee international: choice of the 25 most promising start-ups per category (cybersecurity, fintech and digital finance, govtech and digital society, green & climate, tech health and biotech, industry 4.0, smart mobility and autonomous driving, space tech, web3, crypto and digital assets, general category listed in the prize structure; on-site programme 250 exhibitors in the Startup Hive (10 90-minute pitch sessions: 3 minutes per start-up); international jury made up of investors and experts; the top 3 in each category will be awarded prizes, and a Grand Winner - Start-up of the Year will be chosen at the closing dinner. The prize: €100,000, including €25,000 in cash and €75,000 in premium business services (workspace, consultancy, media exposure...).
4. Luxembourg Makes It Happen - Showcase Pavilion. Located at the heart of the summit, the national pavilion will bring together institutions, ministries, investors, accelerators and European players.
Highlights
- Grand Opening Ceremony (10 June, 9:30am-11:00am)
- International Keynotes
- Fit 4 Start Graduation Ceremony (15 start-up selected from 400+ applications)
- Luxembourg AI Excellence Awards (10 June)
- Closing Seated Dinner Ceremony (11 June - 1.000 guests)
- Talent Avenue for companies and international talent to meet
An enriched experience for visitors and exhibitors
Conference programme: More than 150 keynotes, panels and fireside chats spread over 5 stages.
Networking: meetings with investors, public decision-makers, executives, start-ups and experts.
Matchmaking: a dedicated area, operated by the Chamber of Commerce, will allow appointments to be booked via the Nexus app.
Exhibitions: three exhibition areas will host around 100 exhibitors, including European institutions.
Social events: Pub Crawl (9 June) for badge collection and an initial networking Exhibitors’ Cocktail (10 June): private events accessible via a selective process; company visits for international students (12 June); international delegations (more than 25 foreign delegations will arrive in advance to discover the Luxembourg ecosystem).
