2026

Brainial Bites: the AI & tender tech event of the Benelux

After last year’s great success, Brainial Bites returns this year! The AI & tender tech event of the Benelux.

September 17th 2026 | Doors open at 1:00 PM | De Fabrique, Westkanaaldijk 7, 3542 DA Utrecht

Listen to innovative industry speakers on AI in tendering
Join 400 peers, specialists and experienced professionals
Discover how to tender smarter and faster, and increase your chances of winning
About this event

Craving better bids? We’ve got bites.

Get up to speed on AI in tendering
Save time, improve the quality of your tenders and increase your chances of winning: if you’re not using AI in your tender process yet, you’re already falling behind.  

Which raises the question: what’s next? How will AI develop within tender management? And how can you use these developments smartly in your own tender process? Brainial CEO Fedor Klinkenberg and CTO Taco Hiddink, among others, will bring you up to speed on the future of AI in tendering.
Discover how other tender teams do it
Curious how others organise their tender management? This is your chance to see it up close. Customers and experts will share how they use Brainial and what results it delivers.
Connect with people in the field
Catch up, exchange ideas and expand your network with other tender and bid managers. Brainial Bites promises to be an inspiring afternoon full of great conversations and snackable content!
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Good to know

  • Date: September 17th 2026
  • Time: Doors open at 1:00 PM till 5:00 PM (drinks until 6:30 PM)
  • Location: De Fabrique, Westkanaaldijk 7, 3542 DA Utrecht
  • Entry: Free
  • Who it’s for: Anyone involved in tenders, or hungry for the future of tendering in relation to AI.

Getting there & parking

  • By car: Parking at DeFabrique is completely free. Upon arrival, simply follow the Brainial signs, which will guide you directly to the correct parking area and entrance.
  • By public transport: Trains from both Utrecht and Amsterdam stop at Maarssen railway station. Take the Kanaalzijde exit and walk to DeFabrique in approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can rent one of the available OV-bikes at the station.

Sink your teeth into the future of tendering

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