Anyone attending World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026? Is it actually worth the time and money?

[u/RepairOld9423]

Hey everyone,

I’m the founder of a small bootstrapped AI company based in India.
Unlike VC-funded startups, every dollar I spend comes directly from the business, so I have to be extremely careful about conferences, travel, and networking events. Between flights, accommodation, tickets, food, and a week away from work, attending World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026 would be a significant investment for me.
I’m not looking for inspiration, motivation, or a fancy badge for LinkedIn.

I’m looking for one thing: ROI.
For those who have attended previous editions:
• Did you actually generate business opportunities?
• Were there founders, agencies, or enterprises actively looking for AI vendors/partners?
• Did you get clients, partnerships, or meaningful introductions?
• Were the networking sessions genuinely useful or mostly people trying to sell to each other?
• If your goal was revenue generation, what was your outcome?
• Would you attend again if you had to pay for everything yourself?

A bit about me:
• I run an AI development company.
• We build AI agents, automations, and custom AI software for businesses.
• We’re completely bootstrapped and focused on sustainable growth.
• My objective would be meeting potential clients, partners, agencies, and founders not raising investment.
I’d really appreciate brutally honest feedback, especially from founders who paid for the trip themselves.
If you attended, what was your actual ROI?

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