Top tech conferences: This is the ultimate guide to tech events in 2023
Conferencing is back, for good or bad. This guide will help you decide which events to attend in 2023. TechRadar Pro This list includes the most important international tech conferences and events.
CES 2022 (opens new tab)
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January 5th-8th, 2022, Las Vegas
The world’s biggest technology show returns to Las Vegas in 2022.
Why should you attend? CES is where the world’s most important technology companies launch their latest innovations. From CES offers everything from the sublime and the absurd.
Datanova (opens new tab)
Virtual 9-10 February
Datanova is an online conference designed to help data professionals quickly unlock the data value in their data, and accelerate analytics.
Why should you attend? With many sessions and live Q&As planned, including a keynote from Steve Wozniak, this two-day free event has something for you – whether you’re a data engineer, data consumer or data leader.
MWC 2022 (opens new tab)
February 28 – March 3 Barcelona
Barcelona will host the world’s largest mobile technology event, despite an increase in Omicron cases.
Why should you attend? All the latest mobile industry news from the top players in the market. There’s no other way to get mobile technology than this.
SXSW 2022 (opens new tab)
March 11-20, Austin
SXSW takes place in Austin, Texas. It celebrates the best of technology, literature, music, cinema, and art.
Why should you attend? SXSW offers something for everyone, not only technologists. It attracts some of most prominent keynote speakers.
Bett 2022 (opens new tab)
March 23-25 in London
Due to an increase in coronavirus cases, especially in the capital, organizers decided to cancel Bett2021. This year, Bett is back at the ExCeL!
Why should you attend? This virtual event will highlight all the latest innovations in education technology (EdTech). Technology is playing an ever greater role in education, as many students are still forced to learn online.
April 25-27, Monaco
Datacloud Global Congress attracts approximately 2,000 executives from the cloud and data centre industries.
Why should you attend? Keynotes and panels as well as roundtables will cover a wide range of new topics to reflect market trends and outlook.
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May 10-13, Barcelona
ISE is the leading AV and system integration conference in the world. It’s where the industry’s brightest and most innovative present their latest solutions.
Why should you attend? Three days of keynotes and seminars on AV technology, covering everything from hospitality and smart homes to retail and live events.
May 16-18 Orlando
Technology & Services World (TSW) is an immersive learning and networking experience, held by The Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA).
Why should you attend? TSW offers relevant technology services, channel optimization, product content, and sales support to assist attendees in navigating the changing economy.
May 17-18, Montreal
Running Remote is one the few tech conferences that focuses on optimizing remote work. It’s more relevant than ever.
Why should you attend? Remote working is here to stay, so Running Remote may be the most important event of the year.
Taipei, May 24-27
Computex is the largest technology event in the APAC region. It focuses on computing.
Why should you attend? Computex 2022 will focus on innovative computing, accelerating Intelligence, digital resilience. Connected X-Experience, innovation and startups are also key topics. Expect big announcements from Intel, AMD and Nvidia, as well as other semiconductor giants.
June 5-9, San Francisco
The RSA Conference is a long-running conference that brings together the top cybersecurity professionals from around the globe under one roof.
Why should you attend? Learn from industry leaders about how to make resilience a priority in your cyber strategy, and prepare for the security challenges of the future.
June 13-17, London
London Tech Week is a celebration of innovation in technology and features a variety of tech-specific shows.
Why should you attend? London Tech Week has something for everyone. There are events on topics ranging from AI and 5G to quantum computing and the future of work.
June 15-16, Dublin
Dublin Tech Summit Virtual brings together the most influential minds from tech and business across the globe.
Why should you attend? Hear from 200+ speakers and connect with 8,000 fellow attendees from 60+ countries. There will be more than 80 conference sessions across four stages, We cover topics like space tech, emerging tech and growth.
June 16, London
Cloudflare Connect brings together the experts driving network and security transformation to discuss what’s next in the space.
Why should you attend? Keynotes and learning sessions with special guests, demos and hands-on labs. Real-world use cases. Exclusive breakout rooms will be available for attendees in person, while the keynote sessions can be accessed virtually for free. In addition to cybersecurity and digital network experts, speakers will include Cloudflare’s CTO, John Graham-Cumming.
June 21-23 London
Infosecurity Europe is a top-ranking cybersecurity conference.
Why should you attend? It’s essential to keep up with all the latest developments in an industry that is constantly changing. Infosecurity Europe is here to help you do exactly that.
August 6-11 Las Vegas
Black Hat is a show that security professionals can watch for a long time. It is highly technical.
Why should you attend? Get the most current information on security research, developments and trends in an environment that is completely vendor-neutral.
September 2-6 Berlin
IFA is Europe’s largest technology showcase. It is held every September in Berlin. Most of the major players in this industry attend it.
Why should you attend? Due to the pandemic, many businesses had to cancel the show last years. IFA 2022 could bring in a bumper crop of innovative and bizarre tech.
Sept 7, Edinburgh
CIISec Live, an annual event, is run by the Chartered Institute of Information Security.
Why should you attend? CIISec Live will be addressing the rising security industry challenges. The goal of CIISec Live, is to raise awareness of the issues and opportunities, including protecting national infrastructure and attracting diverse talent to the industry and the potential for cybersecurity technology.
September 19-22, Virtual
GTC is your chance for the latest news from Nvidia, and to hear first-hand accounts of business leaders using AI and accelerated computing to solve their biggest problems.
Why should you attend? GTC is where developers and researchers, business leaders and creators meet to learn more about how AI, data science and computer graphics can shape our world.
September 28-29 in Orlando
DevOps World The largest global gathering of DevOps think leaders, practitioners, contributors, as well as all those interested in shaping the future of modern software delivery.
Why should you attend? DevOps helps keep up with digital transformation. World Provides keynote and breakout sessions that will help attendees create better customer experiences and improve business outcomes.
September 21-22 in London
Big Data LDN is the UK’s largest free to attend data & analytics conference and exhibition.
Why should you attend? Hear from top data and analytics experts who will equip you with the tools necessary to create a data-driven strategy that is both effective and efficient.
October 10-14 in Dubai
The largest technology show in the Middle East. It brings together thought-leaders from all walks of the tech industry.
Why should you attend? Conference programmes will be available with over 1000 speakers, 4000 exhibitors, plus more than 200 government agencies from 170 countries.
October 23-26 Las Vegas
Money 20/20 brings together some of the most prominent figures in payments, banking, fintech and more.
Why should you attend? From This show offers everything, from keynotes by top money experts to in-depth analytics sessions.
November 1-4 Lisbon
Web Summit’s main question is always: Where next? This question is more important than ever in these times of uncertainty.
Why should you attend? This large-scale event attracts thousands and tens if not hundreds of speakers. Last year’s line-up included Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, Apple’s Craig Federighi and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the internet.
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