Events calendar

9–12 Nov 2026 · MEO Arena and FIL, Lisbon, Portugal

The flagship Web Summit, gathering technology companies, start-ups, investors and global business leaders.

31 Jan – 3 Feb 2027 · Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Doha, Qatar

The Middle East's technology ecosystem, investors and international start-ups, in the event's fourth edition.

25–28 May 2027 · Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada

A route into the North American market and a meeting point for global technology leaders.

14–17 Jun 2027 · Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Latin America's start-ups, investors and technology companies in one network.

18–21 Oct 2026 · The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, United States

Fintech, digital payments and the decision makers of financial services.

19–22 Oct 2026 · Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, United States

Chief information officers and senior technology executives on digital transformation, strategy and AI.

28–29 Oct 2026 · Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, United States

GitHub's conference on software development, developer tools, open source and AI.

4 Nov 2026 · SoWa Power Station, Boston, United States

A one-day gathering for founders on fundraising, building and growth, with investors and experienced entrepreneurs.

30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 · Venues across the Strip, Las Vegas, United States

Amazon Web Services' annual conference on cloud computing, AI and enterprise technology.

6–9 Jan 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States

AI, consumer technology, automotive and hardware innovation, at one of the most widely covered trade shows of the year.

15–21 Mar 2027 · Austin, United States

Where technology, the creative industries, media, culture and brands meet. The conference and festivals run 15 to 21 March, with SXSW EDU opening on 13 March.

Dates to be announced · San Francisco, United States

TechCrunch's conference for founders, technology builders and investors. The 2026 edition ran 13 to 15 October in San Francisco.

18–19 Nov 2026 · Messukeskus Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Start-up founders, venture capital investors and the wider technology ecosystem.

14–16 Jan 2027 · Munich, Germany

Digital transformation, technology, media, entrepreneurship and the trends ahead, in the week before Davos.

18–22 Jan 2027 · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland

The global economy, company leaders, technology policy and the world agenda.

1–4 Mar 2027 · Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

Mobile communications, connectivity, AI and telecommunications, organised by the GSMA.

16–19 Jun 2027 · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

AI, corporate innovation, start-ups and technology companies.

21–25 Jun 2027 · Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

The International Festival of Creativity, for advertising, the creative industries, brand leaders and global marketing.

7–11 Dec 2026 · Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AI, technology companies, start-ups and global business connections. The summit opens on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre and the exhibition runs 8 to 11 December at Expo City Dubai.

3–4 Feb 2027 · Dubai Internet City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start-ups, the digital economy, investors and technology entrepreneurs.