Best tech expos and conferences 2020
From developer summits and Big Data conferences to showcases of AI and robotics, here is our list of the biggest and best exhibitions, technology festivals and other tech events around the world in 2020.
Tech events in the UK
Q-Con London
A conference for senior software engineers and architects on the patterns, practices and use cases leveraged by the world’s most innovative software shops.
When: March 2-6, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
DataFest 2020
A series of 60 events running across Scotland including data science and artificial intelligence showcases and a networking platform where you can interact with local and international talent, industry, academia and data enthusiasts.
When: March 9-20, 2020
Where: Across Scotland
DATA Centre World
Data Centre World is the compelling and practical event for everyone involved in running and building data centres. Whether you are responsible for a server room or a tier 4 data centre, and everything in between.
When: March 11-12, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
Expo Global 2020
A series of co-hosted events that include 5G, Cybersecurity & Cloud, AI & Big Data, Blockchain and IoT Tech Expos.
When: March 17-18, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
London Tech Week
Uniting tech and talent in a world-class hub of innovation.
When: June 8-12, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
Big Data LDN
A free to attend conference and exhibition, hosting leading data and analytics experts, and providing you with tools to deliver your most effective data-driven strategy.
When: November 13-14, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
Tech For Good Gathering
The Tech for Good Summit 2020 will feature speakers who are using technology to make our world a better place, celebrating how tech is being used to make positive social change.
When: December 5th, 2020
Where: London, United Kingdom
Tech events in Europe
dotSwift
This event invites the best and brightest hackers in the ever-expanding Swift community, includes speakers, training sessions and networking opportunities.
When: February 3, 2020
Where: Paris, France
CPX 360 Vienna – Cyber Security Conference
Get insights into preventing the latest cyber threats through keynotes, conference sessions, and hands-on labs.
When: February 4-6, 2020
Where: Vienna, Austria
dotGo
This event invites 850+ of the best and brightest hackers in the community to explore new horizons.
When: March 30, 2020
Where: Paris, France
droidcon 2020
A two-day conference with presentations, workshops, and an interactive exhibition, droidcon brings together 1000+ Android developers, designers and project managers to learn, share and network.
When: April 16-17, 2020
Where: Turin, Italy
Bucharest Technology Week
A one-week festival for tech lovers that includes Business Summits, a Tech Expo and a series of partner events.
When: May 19-24, 2020
Where: Bucharest, Romania
WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2020
Speakers from around the world will provide their professional insights on the current and future trends that will keep you up to date with the skills needed for the field’s accelerating pace.
When: May 28-29, 2020
Where: Berlin, Germany
Expo Europe 2020
A series of co-hosted events that include 5G, Cybersecurity & Cloud, AI & Big Data, Blockchain and IoT Tech Expos.
When: July 1-2, 2020
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
2nd International Conference on Advanced Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Artificial Intelligence 2020 offers a great opportunity to make new contacts in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering which involves the designs and discoveries of new Technologies.
When: July 28-29, 2020
Where: Berlin, Germany
Future Port Prague
The largest Central European festival about the latest, future and break-through technologies, products and ideas.
When: September 10-11, 2020
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
IT Arena
Productive networking, business matchmaking and festival spirit are IT Arena trademarks. Three intensive conference days catalyse exponential growth and inspire new solutions and business ideas.
When: September 25-27, 2020
Where: Lviv, Ukraine
.NET DeveloperDays
The biggest event in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated exclusively to application development on the .NET platform.
When: October 19-22, 2020
Where: Warsaw, Poland
AI and Blockchain Summit
Bringing together thousands of investors and innovators in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Big Data and the Internet of Things.
When: November 18-19, 2020
Where: Malta
Tech events in Asia
DATA Centre World Hong Kong
Data Centre World is the compelling and practical event for everyone involved in running and building data centres. Whether you are responsible for a server room or a tier 4 data centre, and everything in between.
When: May 20-21, 2020
Where: Hong Kong
InnoVEX
The innovation hub of Asia that includes exhibitions, pitch contests, matchmaking sessions, and more on-site events.
When: June 3-5, 2020
Where: Taipei, Taiwan
SLUSH Shanghai
Ranked by Forbes magazine, Slush Shanghai has become the leading international start-up and technology event in China.
When: TBC
Where: Shanghai, China
AI and Blockchain Summit
Bringing together thousands of investors and innovators in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Big Data and the Internet of Things.
When: June 08-09, 2020
Where: Manila, Philippines
EmTech Asia 2020
Co-organised by MIT Technology Review, EmTech is a showcase for the emerging technologies with the greatest potential to change our lives and an access point to the most innovative people and companies in the world.
When: August 4-5, 2020
Where: Singapore
GITEX Technology Week
GITEX will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020. This tradeshow, exhibition and conference is one of the biggest in the Middle East and a showcase for the latest technologies worldwide.
When: September 27 – October 1, 2020
Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CloudAsia
CloudAsia is a premier case study-driven conference in Asia – the event sees the gathering of key decision makers from government and public sector organisations, private sector solution providers and end-users, and academia.
When: October 14-15, 2020
Where: Singapore
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