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The tech industry never stops advancing — and neither should you. Whether you’re focused on AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or community and career growth, 2026’s conference calendar offers some of the most compelling gatherings in years.
We’ve independently researched and verified the top 10 tech conferences happening in 2026, organized chronologically so you can plan ahead.
Already Happened — Plan for 2027
CES 2026 — January 6–9, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV (Concluded)
Best for: Tech leaders, product teams, investors, and anyone tracking major consumer and enterprise tech trends
CES is the world’s most influential technology showcase, drawing 140,000+ attendees and 4,500+ exhibitors annually. The 2026 edition spotlighted advances in AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, XR, and smart home technology. If you missed it, start planning for CES 2027 now — hotels sell out months in advance.
Registration: ces.tech
NVIDIA GTC 2026 — March 16–19, 2026 | San Jose, CA (Concluded)
Best for: AI researchers, developers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and tech executives
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference is the premier event for accelerated computing, AI, and deep learning. The 2026 edition brought together developers, researchers, and business leaders to explore the latest in GPU computing, agentic AI, autonomous systems, and next-generation machine learning infrastructure. Free passes are available alongside paid options.
Registration: nvidia.com/gtc
RSAC Conference 2026 — March 23–26, 2026 | San Francisco, CA (Concluded)
Best for: CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, security analysts, IT managers, and threat hunters
The RSA Conference is the world’s leading cybersecurity event, covering cryptography, threat intelligence, incident response, emerging attack surfaces, and AI-driven defense. With thousands of sessions and the industry’s most comprehensive security expo, RSAC is the essential annual gathering for anyone whose role touches cybersecurity.
Registration: rsaconference.com
Coming Up in 2026
Web Summit Vancouver — May 11–14, 2026 | Vancouver, BC
Best for: Tech executives, startup founders, investors, and leaders navigating AI and digital transformation
Web Summit Vancouver has quickly become one of the most important technology conferences in North America. Part of the globally recognized Web Summit series, it brings together entrepreneurs, executives, VCs, and global brands to explore the future of AI, emerging tech, and scalable innovation. If you’re leading a tech-driven organization or navigating digital transformation, this is a high-signal event with strong North American reach.
Registration: vancouver.websummit.com
BFUTR 2026 — November 19–20, 2026 | International Centre, Toronto, ON
Best for: Black tech professionals and allies across all career stages — from engineers and founders to executives and investors
BFUTR is the largest gathering of tech professionals in the world, hosted by Obsidi®. The summit brings together leaders, innovators, and professionals for two days of networking, skill-building, career opportunities, and cultural celebration. The 2026 edition returns to the International Centre in Toronto, with topics spanning AI, blockchain, sustainable tech, and career advancement.
Ticket options include Summit Only, Main Stage Summit, and Executive Summit Pass. Passes are free for Obsidi® members at the Summit Only tier.
Registration: bfutr.com | obsidi.com/bfutr
VivaTech 2026 — June 17-20 2026 | Paris, France (Exact dates TBC)
Best for: Innovation leaders, startup founders, corporate tech teams, investors, and digital transformation executives
VivaTech is Europe’s leading innovation expo, bringing together startups, corporate R&D labs, investors, and global tech media to explore emerging trends and forge partnerships. With a strong focus on AI, sustainability, and corporate-startup collaboration, it’s the premier destination for leaders tracking European and global innovation.
Registration: vivatechnology.com
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 — October 19–22, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Best for: CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology decision-makers
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo connects CIOs and senior IT executives with the latest insights on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and leadership strategy. The 2026 agenda centers on agentic AI, AI-native architecture, cybersecurity resilience, and the evolving role of the CIO. With analyst-led sessions, a massive solutions expo, and exclusive CIO programming, this is the flagship event for enterprise technology leadership. Registration from $3,975.
Also available: Barcelona, Spain — November 9–12, 2026
Registration: gartner.com/conferences
Web Summit Lisbon 2026 — November 9–12, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
Best for: Founders, engineers, investors, marketers, and tech leaders from across the globe
Web Summit Lisbon is one of the largest and most influential technology conferences in the world. The 2025 event featured 850+ speakers from 55 nations, 2,725 startups, and more than 71,000 attendees from 157 countries. With 20 content tracks spanning AI, SaaS, fintech, sustainability, and more, there’s genuine depth across every tech discipline. Early ticket pricing is available now.
Registration: websummit.com
AWS re:Invent 2026 — November 30–December 4, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV
Best for: Cloud architects, DevOps engineers, CTOs, ML engineers, developers, and enterprise tech leaders
AWS re:Invent is the world’s premier cloud computing conference, bringing the community together for five days of deep technical content. The 2026 edition will be heavily AI-led, with a strong focus on agentic AI, generative AI tooling, and production-ready machine learning alongside major announcements across compute, security, and infrastructure. With 1,000+ technical sessions and 60,000+ attendees, this is the most comprehensive cloud event on the calendar. Early bird passes from ~$1,799.
Registration: reinvent.awsevents.com
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ — Barcelona — November 9–12, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Best for: CIOs and senior IT executives based in Europe or with global operations
For tech leaders outside North America, the Barcelona edition of Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers the same depth of analyst insight and executive networking as Orlando — with a European perspective on digital transformation, AI governance, and enterprise IT strategy.
Registration: gartner.com/conferences/emea
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best tech conferences to attend in 2026?
The top tech conferences in 2026 include NVIDIA GTC (AI and GPU computing), RSAC (cybersecurity), Web Summit Vancouver (innovation and AI leadership), BFUTR (Black tech professionals and allies), Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando (CIOs and enterprise IT), Web Summit Lisbon (global tech community), and AWS re:Invent (cloud computing and AI infrastructure). The right event depends on your specialty, seniority, and goals.
What is BFUTR and who should attend?
BFUTR is the world’s largest gathering of tech professionals, hosted by Obsidi®. It’s designed for tech leaders, engineers, founders, and allies who want to advance their careers, build community, and engage with the future of technology. The 2026 event takes place November 19–20 at the International Centre in Toronto, ON, and includes AI, blockchain, and sustainable tech programming alongside job fairs, mentorship sessions, and executive networking. Passes are free for Obsidi® members at the Summit Only tier.
Which tech conference is best for AI professionals in 2026?
For AI professionals, the highest-value 2026 conferences are NVIDIA GTC (March, San Jose — GPU computing, deep learning, agentic AI), AWS re:Invent (November–December, Las Vegas — generative AI, Amazon Bedrock, ML infrastructure), and Web Summit Vancouver (May — AI leadership and digital transformation). Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo also has strong agentic AI programming for enterprise leaders.
What is the largest tech conference in 2026?
By attendance, CES in Las Vegas is the world’s largest tech event with 140,000+ attendees, though it has already concluded for 2026. Among upcoming events, Web Summit Lisbon draws 70,000+ attendees from 157 countries in November, making it the largest remaining tech conference on the 2026 calendar.
How do I choose which tech conference to attend?
Choose a tech conference based on three factors: your specialty (AI, cloud, cybersecurity, innovation), your seniority and goals (technical learning, executive networking, career advancement, deal-making), and your location and budget. Deep technical events like AWS re:Invent and NVIDIA GTC reward practitioners. Leadership events like Gartner IT Symposium reward executives. Community-focused events like BFUTR and Web Summit reward those looking to build broad networks across the industry.
Conclusion: Show Up Where It Matters
Tech advances whether you’re in the room or not. The professionals who stay ahead aren’t necessarily the most talented — they’re the ones who consistently put themselves in proximity to the ideas, people, and conversations shaping what comes next.
Build your network year-round between conferences. Join Obsidi® to connect with 100,000+ diverse tech professionals, access exclusive career resources, and stay plugged into the community that powers BFUTR and beyond.
3. RSAC™ Conference
The RSAC™ 2025 Conference is marketed as a thriving community of some top achievers, thinkers, and innovators — all united by a common mission to shape the future of security.
What You Need to Know
Head to the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, from April 28 – May 1, 2025. Keynote speakers — powerhouse voices in cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, and more — offer attendees unique insights into their industry.
Prepare to be inspired and challenged, and leave with a refreshed passion for your tech journey. Passes and rates vary depending on your preferred experience level. Check out the options here.
4. Chief in Tech Summit
The Chief in Tech Summit by Women Tech Network is designed for the elite of tech: senior tech industry leaders, VPs, and C-level minds of companies who wish to contribute to shaping the industry’s future and creating solutions to today’s challenges.
What You Need to Know
This virtual conference takes place on May 20-22, 2025, connecting women in tech, minorities, and their allies. You’ll experience live ceremonies, keynote speakers, breakout rooms, technical workshops, and more — all from your comfort spot at home or work.
Over 1000 senior tech VPs and C-level execs from New York to San Francisco and beyond lead the way, teaching attendees how to pave their way into the technology future.
Learn how to break glass ceilings, bring sustainability into your business, navigate at the high level of the C-suite, integrate information security safely, and more. Nab your Global Conference VIP Ticket (Prime Bird) at a sale price of 99.00 USD while they last.
5. Key Tech Summit 2025
This summit attracts minorities, women, and allies in tech to focus on developing and expanding businesses in the industry and network with like-minded peers.
What You Need to Know
Grab your laptop and log in to the AI & Key Tech Summit on May 21, 2025.
Through this platform, tech leaders, engineers, and product managers in technology-driven businesses meet and network. Learn about the latest trends in automation, dig into product strategy and management, view demos, and discuss all things tech.
Tickets start at $99 for early bird access and max out at an all-access pass for $799, which includes the Executive Dinner Ticket – Limited Edition – Chief in Tech Networking Event NYC.
6. Dublin Tech Summit
More than 200 international speakers and business leaders combine to speak to nearly 10,000 guests, including many C-suite leaders, at this B2B tech event.
What You Need to Know
Dublin, Ireland, is where all the big tech leaders will convene on May 28 and 29, 2025. The Dublin Tech Summit connects innovators and entrepreneurs to transform the future. With over 8,000 attendees representing over 75 countries, there’s something for everyone.
The Dublin Tech Summit boasts a “vibrant ecosystem” where the top tech decision-makers convene to develop partnerships designed to boost ROI and propel growth.
Over the two days of this technology conference, you’ll connect, inspire, and learn — all while enjoying Ireland’s famous food, atmosphere, and hospitality. Tickets are 395€ while they last (early bird tickets are already sold out).
7. Cisco Live!
Cisco Live! has been a name in tech education for over three decades. Cisco customers and their partners can learn about tech innovation and digital transformation, and network with others in the community.
What You Need to Know
Combine your next sunny vacation with an informative networking session in San Diego, CA, from June 8 to 12, 2025. You’ll meet Cisco experts and exhibitors who can address your questions and concerns, listen to case studies, network 1:1, and engage in hands-on experiences to get familiar with new products and technology. You can even walk away with a Cisco Certification Exam (free)!
Don’t forget to attend the Cisco Live Celebration and block party, headlined by The Killers. Music, entertainment, and networking have never sounded better. Choose from various registration packages here.
8. AI & Big Data Expo
With big data and artificial intelligence at the forefront of every industry, this event attracts everyone from venture capitalists to government leaders.
What You Need to Know
Is Amsterdam on your bucket list? The Netherlands is beautiful in the fall, and September 24 and 25, 2025, is an ideal time to visit and check out the AI & Big Data Expo!
Part of TechEx Europe, this premier event highlights the latest information and technology in areas such as generative AI, enterprise AI, and machine learning.
Find out what’s coming around the corner in big data with cybersecurity, ethical AI, and deep learning, and dig into the latest trends in data ecosystems and NLP. Regular passes are free, or go gold for €549.50.
9. Web Summit
Web Summit is considered one of Europe’s top tech conferences. It brings together the brightest and best international minds in the industry from major innovators like Apple, Spotify, and Facebook.
What You Need to Know
During this in-person conference, from November 10-14, 2025, more than 1,000 speakers converge in Lisbon, Portugal, to share the latest technology information and solutions.
Guests can attend any of the 15 tracks, covering topics like fintech and commerce, AI, SaaS, and startups, or choose curated tracks pre-designed for developers, investors, marketers, or media.
Grab your tickets here, but be sure to sign up for their newsletter, which gives you two tickets for €950.
10. TECHSPO Orlando
TECHSPO Orlando connects companies and consumers with the next generation of innovative technology, but you don’t have to be in North America to attend. Orlando is a must-see destination for millions of global adventurers!
What You Need to Know
Head to sunny Orlando, Florida, on November 20-21, 2025, for the TECHSPO Orlando, “Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide.” Experience cutting-edge technology and connect with other professionals at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
At this TECHSPO, top leaders in technology combine to bring you the latest designs. You’ll meet top developers, designers, marketers, and others involved in evolving Internet, MarTech, AdTech, SaaS, and Mobile for the next generation.
Get your visitor pass tickets for $27 per day, or an all-access pass for $497 and explore both TECHSPO Hall and DigiMarCon Auditorium.
Conclusion
From Toronto to Barcelona, tech professionals share a goal: to grow in their fields and stay abreast (or ahead) of the latest innovations and knowledge.
Whether your specialty includes robotics, IoT expansion, AI, or something else, there’s a conference for you in 2025. Your job? Be there.
And while you wait, connect with Obsidi® to find more career opportunities, get member-only access to events, and network with other thought leaders and professionals in the industry.
