OCTOBER 13, 2025
Biggest Tech events 2026
As we move into 2026, technology continues to redefine industries, economies, and the way we live and work. From artificial intelligence and cloud computing to robotics, cybersecurity, and green tech, innovation is accelerating faster than ever. This year’s leading tech conferences promise to bring together the world’s brightest minds — from visionary entrepreneurs to top engineers and researchers — to share insights, explore emerging trends, and spark the next generation of breakthroughs.
Whether you’re looking to network with global tech leaders, discover transformative products, or gain inspiration for your next big idea, 2026’s tech events have something for everyone. Join us as we highlight the most influential technology conferences of 2026, where innovation truly takes center stage.
1. CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Date: January 6-9, 2026Location: Las Vegas, USA
Focus: Consumer electronics, AI, IoT, smart devices, autonomous mobility.
Pricing: $150–$1,700 depending on tier and timing.
CES kicks off every tech year with futuristic product launches, from wearables and XR to EVs and smart homes. It’s the ultimate showcase of “what’s next” in consumer technology. A must for product developers, investors, and early adopters.
Registration: https://www.ces.tech/
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2. Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Date: March 2-5, 2026 (tentative)Location: Barcelona, Spain
Focus: Mobile tech, telecom, 5G/6G, IoT, edge computing.
Pricing: €699 (basic) up to €2,000+ for premium passes.
The world’s largest mobile industry gathering, where telcos, handset makers, and innovators unveil the next big shifts in connectivity. Expect demos, major announcements, and countless networking opportunities.
Registration: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/
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3. Nvidia GTC
Date: 16-19 March 2026Location: San Jose, California, USA
Focus: GPU computing, AI, deep learning, and graphics technology.
Pricing (estimated): $0 (free) up to US $1,495 for paid passes
NVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference) brings together developers, researchers, and technology leaders to explore advances in AI, accelerated computing, machine learning, and autonomous systems
Registration: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/
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4. RSA Conference
Date: March 23-26, 2026Location: San Francisco, USA
Focus: Cybersecurity, cryptography, threat intelligence.
Pricing: Typically $1,000+ depending on pass.
The cybersecurity world’s most important event, bringing together researchers, CISOs, and vendors. Sessions cover threats, defenses, regulation, and emerging technologies in digital security.
Registration: https://www.rsaconference.com/
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5. Web Summit Rio 2026
Date: June 8-11, 2026Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Focus: Startups, investors, global innovation trends.
Pricing: Varies by tier (TBA).
The Latin American edition of Web Summit brings founders, investors, and global leaders together to explore regional opportunities. It blends startup pitches with global debates on AI, Web3, and sustainability.
Registration: https://rio.websummit.com/
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6. Google Cloud Next 2026
Date: April 22-24, 2026Location: Las Vegas, USA
Focus: Cloud, AI, developer tools, enterprise services.
Pricing: Past editions included free virtual passes and paid in-person passes.
The must-attend for anyone in the Google Cloud ecosystem. Expect big announcements on AI, cloud services, data analytics, and developer platforms.
Registration: https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next
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7. Dell Technologies World 2026
Date: May 18-21, 2026Location: Las Vegas, USA
Focus: IT, cloud, infrastructure, enterprise tech.
Pricing: Typically $1,000+.
Dell’s flagship IT event with keynotes, hands-on labs, and deep dives into AI, hybrid cloud, data, and security. A hub for enterprise tech professionals.
Registration: https://www.delltechnologiesworld.com/
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8. Viva tec
Date: Usually in May/June (2026 date TBA)Location: Paris, France
Focus: Innovation, startups, corporate-technology collaboration, AI, digital transformation
Pricing: Several pass tiers (exhibitor, startup, general, VIP)
VivaTech is one of Europe’s leading innovation expos — a gathering of startups, corporate labs, investors, and global tech media to explore emerging trends and foster partnerships.
Registration: https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass
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9. AI Summit London
Date: June 11-12, 2026Location: Tobacco Dock, London, UK
Focus: Commercial AI, real-world AI applications, enterprise adoption, AI at scale
Pricing: Delegate ~ £2,399, VIP All Access ~ £2,749, and specialty passes (e.g. Tobacco Dock Campus) at ~ £200
This flagship AI event brings together business leaders, engineers, and AI strategists to explore how AI moves beyond hype and into meaningful impact across industries. It features hands-on demos, expert panels, and immersive experiences to help attendees drive AI transformation.
Registration: https://london.theaisummit.com/register-interest
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10. Hinterland of Things
Date: 18 June 2026 (pre-registered)Location: Bielefeld, Germany (Ringlokschuppen)
Focus: Bridging industry leaders and emerging companies, digital transformation, partnerships, innovation in tech trends
Pricing: Tickets likely vary (corporate, startup, student) – official pricing not fully published yet
Hinterland of Things is a conference that fosters collaboration between established industry players and startups, highlighting emerging technologies, trend insight, and meaningful networking within a regional tech ecosystem.
Registration: https://hinterlandofthings.com/pre-register-2026/
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11. Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
Date: June 2026 (Exact dates TBD)Location: Cupertino, California, USA + Virtual / online
Focus: Apple software platforms (iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, etc.), developer tools, APIs, previewing OS releases, and sometimes hardware announcements
Pricing: Historically, tickets (when in-person) were ~$1,599 via a lottery; many sessions are also available online to developers.
WWDC is Apple’s annual developer gathering where they reveal updates to their software platforms, APIs, and occasionally new hardware, while enabling developers to engage in labs, sessions, and networking with Apple engineers.
Registration: https://developer.apple.com/wwdc/
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12. Black Hat USA
Date: Usually August (exact 2026 date TBA)Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA (often at Mandalay Bay)
Focus: Information security, offensive & defensive hacking, cybersecurity research, threat intelligence
Pricing: Standard passes often in the range of thousands USD (depending on tracks and workshops)
Black Hat is one of the preeminent security conferences—where security researchers, practitioners, and vendors present new vulnerabilities, tools, mitigation techniques, and deep technical content in offensive and defensive security domains.
Registration: TBD https://www.blackhat.com/upcoming.html
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13. DEF CON
Date: Usually the weekend after Black Hat (August, exact 2026 TBA)Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Focus: Hacking culture, security contests, talks, workshops, community hacking, social engineering
Pricing: Admission is modest (historically ~$300–$400 USD or less for attendance)
DEF CON is a legendary hacker conference — a mix of intense technical talks, capture-the-flag contests, hardware hacking, lockpicking, and community culture. Open, exploratory, and often irreverent.
Registration: https://defcon.org (DEF CON homepage / FAQ — check for the exact pre-reg window each year)
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14. Bits & Pretzels
Date: Usually late September (2026 date TBA)Location: Munich, Germany
Focus: Startup stories, networking, growth, entrepreneurship, tech & culture
Pricing: Multiple ticket types (founder, main conference, community passes)
Bits & Pretzels is a founders’ festival blending keynotes, panel discussions, and side events — a conference with a strong social and networking dimension in Europe’s startup scenes.
Registration: https://checkout.bitsandpretzels.com/
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15. SREcon26 Europe/Middle East/Africa
Date: 13-15 October 2026Location: The Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Focus: site reliability, systems engineering, and working with complex distributed systems at scale.
Pricing: $9500–$1,300 (estimate from previous years)
It brings together engineers passionate about site reliability, systems engineering, and managing complex distributed systems at scale. The event fosters critical thinking, deep technical insights, and innovation, offering value to both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Registration: TBD https://www.usenix.org/conferences
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16. Web Summit
Date: November (2026 dates TBA)Location: Lisbon, Portugal (or location announced)
Focus: Startups, technology trends (AI, Web3, sustainability, digital marketing, enterprise tech)
Pricing: Multiple tiers (early bird, standard, VIP), often several hundred to over a thousand EUR / USD depending on access
Web Summit is one of the largest tech gatherings globally, combining startup exhibitions, big tech keynotes, track sessions, investor matchmaking, and coverage of broad tech themes.
Registration: https://websummit.com/tickets/attendees
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17. AWS re
Date: AWS re:Invent (typically Nov/Dec)Location: re:Invent in Las Vegas, hybrid or virtual
Focus: Cloud infrastructure, serverless, AI/ML in the AWS ecosystem, architecture best practices, security, operations
Pricing: Summit events are often free for attendees; re:Invent is fully paid ($1,799–$2,099 (previous years)
AWS events (especially re:Invent) are key for developers, cloud architects, and enterprises using AWS. You’ll get deep dives into new services, use cases, hands-on labs, and networking across the cloud ecosystem.
Registration: https://reinvent.awsevents.com
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18. SLUSH
Date: Late November / early December (2026 date TBA)Location: Helsinki, Finland (main)Focus: Startups, venture capital, deep tech, sustainability, founder growth, innovation
Pricing: Tiered tickets (startup, investor, general) — varying costs depending on timing and access
Slush is one of Europe’s flagship startup + tech events, focused heavily on connecting founders and investors with a youthful and energetic platform. It features pitch stages, side events, matchmaking, and community energy.
Registration: https://slush.org (use the “Buy tickets” link)
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19. GITEX Global
Date: Summit on 7 December 2026, Expo from 8-11 December 2026Location: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai, UAE
Focus: Tech, AI, startups, cross-sector innovation, future industries (quantum, biotech, data centers, Web3)
Pricing: (Not yet fully published) — as a major expo, likely multiple pass types (visitor, exhibitor, summit pass)
GITEX Global is the Middle East’s flagship tech & startup show, featuring large expos, summit programming, heavy investor presence, and showcases across AI, enterprise tech, digital economy, and cutting-edge sectors.
Registration: https://visit.gitex.com/web/registration-portal/event-detail?eventId=252175
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