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Global Technology Events Directory

A worldwide guide to major technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startup, cloud computing, consumer electronics and digital innovation events scheduled from August 2026 through 2028.

Event dates, venues and registration periods can change. Confirm travel plans and ticket availability through the official event website before making reservations.

August 2026

Black Hat USA 2026

August 1–6, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Black Hat USA brings together cybersecurity researchers, government specialists, corporate security leaders and technology vendors. The program includes intensive technical training, security briefings, open-source tool demonstrations and a major cybersecurity business hall.

Official Event Website

September 2026

IFA Berlin 2026

September 4–8, 2026 | Berlin, Germany

IFA is one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and home technology exhibitions. Global brands use the event to introduce televisions, appliances, computers, smart-home products, mobile devices and emerging lifestyle technologies.

Official Event Website

GITEX Nigeria 2026

September 7–10, 2026 | Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria

GITEX Nigeria connects African technology companies, international investors, startups, government officials and digital infrastructure providers. Its programming is expected to emphasize artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, telecommunications and public-sector digital transformation.

Official Event Website

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2026

September 7–9, 2026 | Shanghai, China

This Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation gathering covers Kubernetes, open-source infrastructure, cloud-native development, artificial intelligence infrastructure and modern enterprise computing. The event also incorporates OpenInfra and PyTorch programming.

Official Event Website

October 2026

GITEX AI Vietnam 2026

October 1–2, 2026 | Hanoi, Vietnam

GITEX AI Vietnam is designed to connect Southeast Asia’s technology ecosystem with international artificial intelligence companies and investors. Expected areas of interest include enterprise AI, smart cities, financial technology, digital infrastructure and startup development.

GITEX Events Website

SecTor 2026

October 6–8, 2026 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SecTor is a major Canadian cybersecurity conference operated as part of the Black Hat event network. Security professionals attend for research presentations, technical instruction, vendor demonstrations and discussions about emerging digital threats.

Official Event Website

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

October 13–15, 2026 | San Francisco, California, USA

TechCrunch Disrupt is a prominent gathering for startup founders, venture capitalists, technology executives and emerging companies. The conference features startup competitions, investor meetings, product demonstrations and discussions about artificial intelligence and technology entrepreneurship.

Official Event Website

NVIDIA GTC Berlin

October 20–22, 2026 | Berlin, Germany

NVIDIA’s Berlin conference focuses on artificial intelligence, accelerated computing, robotics, digital twins and advanced data infrastructure. It is particularly relevant to developers, researchers, manufacturers and businesses adopting GPU-powered computing.

Official Event Website

GitHub Universe 2026

October 2026 | San Francisco, California, USA Check official site for final dates

GitHub Universe is GitHub’s flagship gathering for software developers, engineering leaders and companies building with open-source and proprietary code. Programming examines software collaboration, developer productivity, AI coding agents, security and modern application development.

Official Event Website

November 2026

MWC Doha 2026

November 8–10, 2026 | Doha, Qatar

MWC Doha brings the GSMA’s international mobile and connectivity platform to the Middle East and North Africa. Telecommunications companies, policymakers, investors and technology providers gather to discuss mobile networks, AI, digital infrastructure and regional transformation.

Official Event Website

Web Summit Lisbon 2026

November 9–12, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal

Web Summit is one of Europe’s largest international technology conferences. It attracts founders, global corporations, investors, journalists and political leaders for programming covering startups, artificial intelligence, sustainability, marketing, fintech and digital culture.

Official Event Website

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026

November 9–12, 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship North American conference brings together developers, architects and enterprise technology leaders working with Kubernetes, containers, open-source software, platform engineering and AI infrastructure.

Official Event Website

Slush 2026

November 18–19, 2026 | Helsinki, Finland

Slush is a highly concentrated startup and venture capital event built around meetings between founders and investors. It is known for candid company-building discussions, early-stage investment activity and a large collection of independently organized side events.

Official Event Website

AWS re:Invent 2026

November 30–December 4, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Amazon Web Services hosts this extensive cloud and artificial intelligence conference for developers, enterprise customers, partners and technology executives. The program includes major product announcements, technical laboratories, certification sessions and cloud architecture instruction.

Official Event Website

December 2026

GITEX Global 2026

December 7–11, 2026 | Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GITEX Global is one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, bringing together established technology corporations, startups, investors and public-sector leaders. Its broad program includes AI, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud systems, digital finance, smart cities and future mobility.

Official Event Website

Black Hat Europe 2026

December 7–10, 2026 | London, United Kingdom

Black Hat Europe offers specialized cybersecurity training followed by research briefings, demonstrations and executive programming. It is an important meeting place for European security researchers, corporate security teams, government specialists and technology providers.

Official Event Website

January 2027

CES 2027

January 6–9, 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

CES is a major global stage for product launches and technology partnerships. The exhibition covers consumer electronics, mobility, digital health, smart homes, entertainment technology, artificial intelligence, robotics and emerging inventions from both major corporations and startups.

Official Event Website

March 2027

MWC Barcelona 2027

March 1–4, 2027 | Barcelona, Spain

Mobile World Congress Barcelona is the leading global gathering for mobile communications and connected technology. Telecommunications operators, device manufacturers, software companies, policymakers and investors attend to examine networks, AI, devices and digital services.

Official Event Website

GITEX AI LATAM 2027

March 16–17, 2027 | São Paulo, Brazil

GITEX AI LATAM is planned as a regional meeting point for Latin American artificial intelligence companies, international technology firms, startups and investors. It will highlight the commercial adoption of AI across financial services, industry, government and consumer markets.

GITEX Events Website

NVIDIA GTC 2027

March 15–18, 2027 | San Jose, California, USA

NVIDIA GTC is one of the most influential conferences devoted to artificial intelligence and accelerated computing. Sessions cover AI infrastructure, robotics, physical AI, autonomous systems, advanced chips, simulation, inference and enterprise AI applications.

Official Event Website

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2027

March 15–18, 2027 | Barcelona, Spain

KubeCon Europe serves the international open-source and cloud-native community. Developers, platform engineers and technology leaders gather for technical education and collaboration involving Kubernetes, containers, observability, security and AI-ready infrastructure.

Official Event Website

April 2027

GITEX AI India 2027

April 2027 | Bengaluru, India Exact dates to be announced

GITEX AI India is expected to connect India’s rapidly growing AI and software industry with global companies, investors and government leaders. Likely areas of focus include enterprise AI, cloud computing, digital payments, cybersecurity, data centers and startup investment.

GITEX Events Website

June 2027

MWC Shanghai 2027

June 23–25, 2027 | Shanghai, China

MWC Shanghai is a leading Asian gathering for the mobile, connectivity and digital technology industries. The event brings together telecommunications providers, device makers, software companies, startups and regional decision-makers.

Official Event Website

November 2027

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2027

November 8–11, 2027 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

The 2027 North American edition will bring the international cloud-native community to New Orleans. It is expected to feature Kubernetes, platform engineering, open-source security, developer operations, observability and scalable AI infrastructure.

Official Event Website

Additional Major Events Expected in 2027

Viva Technology 2027

2027 dates to be announced | Paris, France

VivaTech is one of Europe’s largest technology and startup gatherings, combining a business conference with a public innovation exhibition. It regularly attracts global corporations, founders, investors, policymakers and companies demonstrating emerging technologies.

Official Event Website

London Tech Week 2027

2027 dates to be announced | London, United Kingdom

London Tech Week presents conferences, exhibitions and networking events across technology, finance, investment and entrepreneurship. It provides an international showcase for London’s startup community and the wider British technology sector.

Official Event Website

Web Summit Lisbon 2027

2027 dates to be announced | Lisbon, Portugal

The annual Lisbon conference is expected to return with programming for technology companies, investors, media organizations, government representatives and entrepreneurs. Official dates should be confirmed following the 2026 event.

Official Event Website

Slush 2027

2027 dates to be announced | Helsinki, Finland

Slush is expected to continue its founder-focused format, offering concentrated access to international venture capital firms and early-stage technology companies. The surrounding Slush Week typically includes hundreds of independent startup events.

Official Event Website

AWS re:Invent 2027

2027 dates to be announced | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

AWS re:Invent is expected to return with cloud computing and AI product announcements, executive keynotes, technical sessions, certification opportunities and hands-on laboratories for the international AWS community.

Official Event Website

2028 Global Technology Event Watchlist

Most organizers have not yet published exact 2028 schedules. The following established annual events are likely to return, but their dates and venues should be treated as pending until officially announced.

CES 2028

January 2028 dates to be announced | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

CES is expected to open the 2028 international technology calendar with new consumer products, mobility systems, artificial intelligence platforms, robotics, entertainment technology and startup inventions.

Official Event Website

MWC Barcelona 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Barcelona, Spain

The 2028 edition is expected to continue as a major meeting place for mobile operators, network providers, device companies, policymakers and businesses developing connected products and services.

Official Event Website

NVIDIA GTC 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Location to be confirmed

NVIDIA’s annual flagship conference is expected to remain a central event for artificial intelligence, computing hardware, robotics, digital twins, autonomous systems and AI infrastructure.

Official Event Website

Viva Technology 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Paris, France

VivaTech is expected to continue connecting European startups with global corporations, investors, media and policymakers through conferences, business meetings and public technology exhibitions.

Official Event Website

London Tech Week 2028

2028 dates to be announced | London, United Kingdom

London Tech Week is expected to return with events addressing investment, artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, digital policy, cybersecurity and international startup development.

Official Event Website

IFA Berlin 2028

September 2028 dates to be announced | Berlin, Germany

IFA is expected to showcase the next generation of consumer electronics, home appliances, smart-home systems, personal devices and lifestyle technology from international brands.

Official Event Website

TechCrunch Disrupt 2028

2028 dates to be announced | United States

TechCrunch Disrupt is expected to remain an important American event for startup founders, venture capital firms, emerging technology businesses and companies seeking media exposure or investment.

Official Events Website

Web Summit Lisbon 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Lisbon, Portugal

Web Summit is expected to return with an international audience drawn from startups, major technology companies, investment firms, government, academia and the global media.

Official Event Website

Slush 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Helsinki, Finland

Slush is expected to continue providing a highly focused environment for startup founders and investors, supported by company-building sessions, private meetings and an extensive network of satellite events.

Official Event Website

GITEX Global 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GITEX Global is expected to continue presenting one of the broadest international exhibitions devoted to AI, cybersecurity, robotics, digital finance, smart cities, cloud computing and emerging technology.

Official Event Website

AWS re:Invent 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

AWS re:Invent is expected to offer large-scale cloud and AI programming for software developers, technical architects, corporate customers, partners and enterprise decision-makers.

Official Event Website

Black Hat Europe 2028

2028 dates to be announced | Europe

Black Hat Europe is expected to continue presenting advanced security research, technical training and cybersecurity business programming for professionals from Europe and around the world.

Official Event Website
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