Tech conferences in 2026

Application-based IBM gathering on quantum computing breakthroughs and Qiskit tooling.

WeAreDevelopers' flagship developer conference, held in India for the first time.

An annual collaborative hackathon where life scientists, bioinformaticians and data stewards work intensively on bioinformatics projects. The 2026 edition runs 7-11 December in Göttingen, organized by de.NBI and ELIXIR-DE, with remote participation available.

The 17th international forum for the global crypto market, with keynotes, panel discussions, a crypto expo with 200+ booths and a startup pitch competition.

One of the world's largest tech events covering AI, cybersecurity, cloud, startups, and digital economy.

UnitedXR Europe is the XR event co-produced by AWE and Stereopsia, presented as "Europe's #1 XR event". It brings together the AWE exhibition with European XR and immersive-technology community to advance the sector.

A platform for IT decision-makers combining five co-located shows on AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, DevOps and data center infrastructure, with 310+ exhibitors and 150+ conference sessions.

One of Africa's largest technology events, spanning telecoms, AI, data centers and cybersecurity.

A conference for engineering leaders focused on running more effective engineering organizations, with talks on technical direction, culture and leadership practices.

A 24-hour in-person hackathon at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where teams of 1-4 build tech projects from scratch. The 2026 theme is "In The Clouds".

Fintech-focused build weekend for Miami University students; teams build demos over a 24-hour window.

USSOCOM-sponsored weekend sprint prototyping search-and-rescue tech for GPS-denied environments, with an $18,000 prize pool.

A two-day technology exposition bringing together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers and innovators across Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS, with hands-on demonstrations and networking.

The leading technology event in Spain for business professionals and C-level executives, covering cloud, cybersecurity, big data, AI, data centers, ecommerce, digital marketing, HR and learning technology.

SMAU Milano 2026 presents itself as a platform connecting Italy's innovation ecosystem with global hubs, aimed at fostering collaborations and supporting the growth of Italian companies.

World's leading event on urban innovation with 1,000+ exhibitors and 600+ speakers.

10th-anniversary edition of BaselHack, a free 48-hour hackathon where developers, designers and tech enthusiasts collaborate.

The 17th edition of the free, volunteer-run Python conference organized by AFPy (the French Python association), for all skill levels. It runs for four days.

A tech conference focused on data, covering AI and agentic systems, data engineering, distributed systems, platform engineering, DevSecOps and data science. It is held at the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos, Malaga.

GitHub's flagship developer event bringing together humans, agents, and code, featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and product launches.

Event focused on digital solutions and services for Asian telecom operators, with a conference, an exhibition and networking. Topics include telco network futures, 5G roll-out progress and the digitalisation of customer services.

Asia's most influential tech startup event, presenting Singapore's government-backed innovation week.

The fifth annual conference for Power Platform solution makers, with 200+ sessions and hands-on workshops on AI, agents, applications, and automation.

Asia's premier electronics manufacturing platform connecting technology providers with decision-makers in AI, automotive electronics, semiconductors and smart manufacturing.

Hands-on conference where developers, engineers and researchers build skills across AI applications, data management, hybrid cloud and security.

A free, 24-hour in-person hackathon for up to 300 selected builders with no fixed theme.

India's premier technology exhibition and innovation festival covering robotics, drones, AI, 3D printing and electric mobility, including five national hackathons.

Technology exposition for professionals in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS, co-located with DigiMarCon Jacksonville.

The Monterrey stop of Mexico's highest-attendance technology touring event, featuring expert IT conferences, an exhibition floor, and 1-to-1 business meetings.

The second edition of this conference positions Kenya as a hub for science, technology diplomacy, and innovation-driven investment, expecting 3,500+ delegates from 30+ countries.

Midwich's UK audiovisual technology event bringing together resellers, end users, consultants and industry professionals. It features new exhibitors, product launches, interactive demo zones and networking.

Japan's leading exhibition for IT, digital transformation and AI solutions.

Latin America's largest professional audiovisual and IT trade show, powered by AVIXA.

European preview of CES 2027, showcasing startup innovations in AI, aerospace, agritech and digital health.

Government-backed conference and concurrent exhibition on intelligent connected vehicles.

World's largest suppliers trade fair for hydrogen and carbon capture (CCUS) technologies.

A leading IoT conference and exhibition showcasing innovations in IoT, embedded systems, Edge AI, digital twins and autonomous infrastructure, part of the TechEx Europe series.

Leading fintech and payments event with programming across agentic AI, fraud, payments and regulation.

Technica is a hackathon hosted annually at the University of Maryland, described on the official site as "the world's largest hackathon celebrating underrepresented genders." The weekend includes competitions for prizes, technical workshops and recruiter networking.

A free open source software event featuring community, company, and organization exhibits plus stage presentations livestreamed on YouTube.

Community developer conference focused on modern software development, with an emphasis on AI and coding agents. The programme includes pre-conference workshops, keynotes and sessions on how generative AI is changing development practices and team structures.

Weekend hackathon where teams build self-custodial dollar applications on RGB Protocol on Bitcoin using locally-run AI models.

Harvard's 36-hour undergraduate hackathon, attracting over 500 student participants worldwide to build projects across tracks including sustainability, cybersecurity, fintech, hardware and healthcare.

One of eight global hubs of BCG Platinion's hackathon fighting world hunger.

Technology expo part of the global TECHSPO series, showcasing Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS innovations.

Trade show for enterprise IT applications covering ERP, CRM, AI, data, cybersecurity and digitalization, with 150+ exhibitors. The programme includes 100+ conferences, workshops and roundtables.

Semiconductor industry exhibition organized by the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association.

Premier interdisciplinary academic venue for research in ubiquitous, pervasive and wearable computing.

A three-day startup and technology conference featuring the Startup Battlefield competition.

Leading international conference and exhibition for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry.

A world-class electronics trade show covering electronic components and technologies, with 2026 zones focused on AI and Robotics, Smart Wellness, and NEXTEntertainment.

Major Japanese technology and innovation exhibition covering digitalization, maritime technology, space development and autonomous mobility.

A 36-hour college hackathon festival at Georgia State University with four competitive tracks (Social Good, Creative, AI/ML, Fintech) plus sponsor challenges. The site presents it as the bigger second edition, with workshops, mentors and live recruiting.

Two-day technology exposition on Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS, co-located with DigiMarCon.

Linux Foundation conference with tracks on Cloud & Orchestration, Linux, and Open AI + Data.

In its 23rd edition, Asia's premier open-source conference themed 'Open Source + AI: Build the Future of Intelligent Software,' featuring six tracks spanning FOSS, DevOps, AI/ML and open hardware.

Western Japan's largest manufacturing trade show with 1,100 exhibitors, covering design/DX solutions, additive manufacturing, measurement technologies, manufacturing cybersecurity, and AI-powered robotics.

Billed as Asia's largest technology festival, covering 6G, satcom, cybersecurity, quantum and startups.

The world's leading trade fair for machine vision, showcasing industry trends, suppliers and innovations in image processing and related technologies.

Latin America's reference event for connectivity, AI & data economy, digital infrastructure/cloud, security and digital industries.

A major developer community conference centered on the theme 'From Developer to Builder,' exploring agentic engineering, AI-assisted coding, Java, and cloud-native development.

An in-person collaborative hackathon in Messina where Italian-speaking technologists work on Wikimedia and OpenStreetMap projects. The event explores "alternative ways of accessing knowledge using free, minimalist and resilient technologies."

Tech event covering AI, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in Asia.

Described as the Americas' largest broadband event, bringing together industry leaders to explore AI, convergence and autonomy through a conference track and exhibition floor.

One of the largest collegiate hackathons in the world organized by MIT students, welcoming thousands of university students to build creative tech projects with mentorship from industry professionals.

Large developer congress with global speakers, workshops, and networking on software engineering and tech.

Premier conference on computer graphics, animation, interactive techniques, and emerging technologies.

Massive developer congress with global speakers, workshops, and networking on software engineering.

Europe's biggest tech and startup event showcasing innovation, AI, digital transformation, and future tech.

Tech conference in Latin America connecting startups, investors, and innovators in emerging technologies.

World's leading ICT and hardware trade show showcasing computing, AI, IoT, and innovation.

Laravel-focused conference with talks, workshops, and community on PHP web framework development.

A multi-day hybrid Open Hackathon hosted by the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) in partnership with NVIDIA and OpenACC, where teams of researchers accelerate and optimize scientific codes on modern GPU-accelerated supercomputing platforms.

Google's annual developer conference with keynotes on AI, Android, web, cloud, and product announcements.

Large European developer conference with tracks on programming languages, frameworks, and emerging tech.

Main Python conference with tutorials, talks, sprints, and community events on programming and the ecosystem.

A multi-day hybrid Open Hackathon hosted by IDRIS in partnership with NVIDIA and OpenACC, pairing computational scientists with expert mentors to port and optimize scientific HPC and AI applications on GPU-accelerated architectures.

Tech conference connecting founders, investors, leaders, and innovators in startups, AI, and emerging technologies.

Multi-track developer conference covering various software development topics and technologies.

Premier developer summit covering full-stack development, emerging technologies, architecture, and best practices.

Java conference covering modern Java, microservices, cloud, performance, and JVM ecosystem.

A summit at Industry City, Brooklyn focused on construction robotics technologies and innovations.

Global API conference exploring API design, security, monetization, AI integration, and platform engineering.

Leading conference for Spring framework, Java developers, cloud-native apps, and modern enterprise development.

One of the largest tech events in the Middle East, covering AI, digital transformation, fintech, and more.

A summit bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and innovative technology solutions.

Regional Python conference with talks, workshops, and keynotes on Python programming, data science, and ecosystem tools.

South by Southwest: festival on tech, film, music, interactive media, innovation, and culture with panels, showcases, and networking.

Conference focused on .NET, Web and AI innovation with workshops, sessions and keynotes.

The world's largest consumer electronics show, showcasing the latest in gadgets, AI, automotive tech, and innovation.