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Big Data Europe is a hybrid event in Vilnius, Lithuania focused on AI, Data, Machine Learning. The event gathers AI and machine learning engineers for a day of talks, workshops, and peer networking in 2026. The programme covers LLMs, model deployment, MLOps, responsible AI, and practical AI integration in software products. The event is held in Vilnius, Lithuania and also streamed online, giving both in-person and remote attendees access to the full programme.
Big Data Europe 2026 takes place November 24–27, 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Big Data Europe 2026 is a hybrid event — you can attend on-site or join remotely.
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on November 23, 2026.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Vilnius in late November is properly cold, around minus two to plus three degrees, often with early snow and darkness falling by four in the afternoon. The compensation is a baroque old town that handles winter beautifully, with vaulted cellar restaurants and a Christmas market taking shape on Cathedral Square. Lithuania's capital is compact, cheap by Western European standards and has built a substantial fintech and data engineering sector.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) is unusually close to the city, only 6km out, with a rail shuttle reaching the central station in seven minutes and the number 88 bus taking around twenty. Riga and Warsaw connect by long-distance bus in four to eight hours. The old town is walkable end to end in half an hour, and trolleybuses cover the wider city on a cheap flat-fare system.
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Lithuania consistently ranks near the top of European mobile speed rankings and public WiFi is widespread. A travel eSIM remains useful for non-EU visitors to avoid roaming costs during a four-day event. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Vilnius Old Town. One of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe and a UNESCO site, layered with baroque churches, courtyards and university buildings. St Anne's Church and Pilies Street are the standard route. Winter afternoons with snow on the cobbles are the best version. Two hours on foot.
Gediminas Castle Tower. The surviving upper castle tower on the hill above the cathedral, reached by a funicular or a steep path. It gives the clearest overview of how the old town and the modern business district sit against each other. Twenty minutes at the top; check funicular operating hours in winter.
Uzupis district. A small quarter across the Vilnia river that declared itself an independent republic in 1997, complete with a constitution posted on mirrored plaques in dozens of languages. It holds artist studios, small galleries and a handful of bars. Ninety minutes, immediately east of the old town.
Trakai Island Castle. A red-brick castle on a lake island 28km west of Vilnius, reachable by regular train in around thirty minutes plus a walk. In late November the lake may be partly frozen and the site nearly empty. Dress for exposed wind. Half a day including transport. Tickets on Tiqets →
How do I get from Vilnius Airport to the centre?
A rail shuttle links the airport to the central station in about seven minutes, and the number 88 bus takes roughly twenty. Both are inexpensive, and taxis cover the 6km quickly.
How cold does it get in late November?
Expect temperatures around freezing, between minus two and plus three Celsius, with snow possible and daylight ending by mid-afternoon. Insulated footwear and a warm coat are necessary rather than optional.
What currency does Lithuania use?
The euro. Card and contactless payment are accepted almost everywhere including transport and small cafes, so carrying much cash is unnecessary.
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