Build It Summit 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- December 1–3, 2026 · In 21 days
- Where
- CNIT Forest, Paris, France
- Venue address
- 2 Place de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux, France
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- AI · also DevOps, Cloud, Kubernetes
- Tickets
- Standard pass €159.50; Standard pass €236.50 (incl. VAT)
- Call for papers
- No deadline on record — see the official site
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on November 9, 2026
Tickets
On sale now
- Standard pass€159.50incl. VAT
1 day
- Standard pass€236.50incl. VAT
3 days
Other passes range from €22.00 to €896.50.
Prices as published on the organizer's ticket page, read on Nov 6, 2026. Prices and availability change: confirm on the ticket page before you buy.
Official link last checked: November 9, 2026 · how we verify
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About
Build It Summit is a new event, first held in 2026, dedicated to building concretely with AI agents, generative AI, voice AI, vibe coding, automation, low-code and no-code tools, with an emphasis on technology stacks that organizations control themselves. It is aimed at CIOs and CTOs, heads of AI, marketing leaders, business and operations teams, founders and hands-on builders. The summit takes place on December 1-3, 2026 at CNIT Forest in Paris La Defense, under the historic vault of the CNIT in the city's main business district, co-located with FOST Paris. December 2 focuses on inspiration through keynotes, panels and fireside chats, including a EuroStack track on European technology solutions, while December 3 turns to operations with hands-on labs, live demos and working sessions. A Builders Village of tools to try is open throughout. Beyond the talks, the program includes matchmaking-style networking, a startup pitch competition, builder awards, games and an impact hackathon. Attendees can test tools directly and compare real deployment experiences. As an AI and automation summit in Paris with a sovereignty angle, it reflects growing European interest in practical, controllable AI adoption.
FAQ — Build It Summit 2026
When and where does Build It Summit 2026 take place?+
Build It Summit 2026 takes place December 1–3, 2026 in Paris, France at CNIT Forest.
Is Build It Summit 2026 in-person or online?+
Build It Summit 2026 is an in-person event.
How do I register for Build It Summit 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, builditsummit.com (on sale when checked on Nov 6, 2026: Standard pass €159.50; Standard pass €236.50 (incl. VAT)). conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 9, 2026.
What topics does Build It Summit 2026 cover?+
Build It Summit 2026 covers AI, DevOps, Cloud, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Data.
How many days is Build It Summit 2026?+
Build It Summit 2026 runs for 3 days, December 1–3, 2026.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Paris
Contains sponsored linksBuild It Summit opens in Paris on the first days of December, as the city moves into its winter mode: department store windows along Boulevard Haussmann are animated for Christmas, market chalets appear in the squares, and cafe terraces run their heaters. Temperatures are cold but seldom severe, and visitor numbers at the major museums drop well below summer levels. For platform engineers and open source maintainers attending the three-day summit, evenings offer unusually uncrowded access to world-famous collections.
Getting there & around
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the principal international airport, linked to Gare du Nord and Chatelet-Les Halles by RER B suburban trains in roughly 30 to 40 minutes; taxis to the centre operate on fixed fares and take 45 minutes or more in traffic. Orly (ORY), south of the city, is now connected directly by Metro line 14, reaching central stations in about half an hour. Both airports also have coach services.
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Staying connected
Visitors from outside the European Union typically pay heavily for roaming in France, and metro tunnels can interrupt weaker signals. A European eSIM installed before departure keeps ticketing apps and maps running across the whole stay. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
The Louvre. The world's most visited museum is far more manageable in December. Timed tickets are mandatory in practice, and entering via the Carrousel underground entrance is usually quicker than the Pyramid. Picking one wing, such as the Italian paintings or the Near Eastern antiquities, makes a rewarding two to three hours. Late opening on selected evenings suits conference schedules. Tickets on Tiqets →
Sainte-Chapelle. On the Ile de la Cite, this thirteenth-century royal chapel is walled almost entirely in stained glass. Low winter sun around midday lights the upper chapel most vividly, so timing matters more than duration; 45 minutes is plenty. Security checks are shared with the adjacent law courts, so pre-booked slots save considerable waiting in the cold. Tickets on Tiqets →
Covered passages of the Right Bank. Nineteenth-century glass-roofed arcades such as Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy thread between the Palais-Royal and the Grands Boulevards. They shelter bookshops, stamp dealers, wine bars and bistros, and provide a rain-proof walking route of around an hour. December decorations make them especially appealing, and entry is free.
Christmas windows and the Tuileries market. The grand department stores on Boulevard Haussmann unveil elaborate animated window displays each winter, and the rooftop terrace at one of them offers a free panorama towards the Eiffel Tower. A short walk south, a seasonal market with food stalls and rides usually fills part of the Tuileries Garden. An early evening visit catches everything illuminated.
Good to know
How cold is Paris in early December?
Daytime highs generally range from 5 to 9 degrees Celsius with grey skies and occasional rain; snow is uncommon. A warm coat, scarf and waterproof shoes are enough for walking between venues.
Is the metro the best way to get around?
Yes. The network is dense, frequent and usually faster than taxis in central Paris, and tickets can be loaded onto a phone or a rechargeable card. Walking between neighbouring districts is often just as quick.
Do cards work everywhere?
Contactless cards are accepted almost universally, including at bakeries and market stalls, though a few small establishments set a minimum amount. Carrying a little cash in euros covers the exceptions.
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