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Top tech conferences 2026: USA and international
The top tech conferences of 2026, US and global. Here's where your team needs to be.
The biggest IT events of 2026 are well underway.
Whether you’re sending a small team or the whole department, these are the conferences worth putting on the calendar:
- IBM Think 2026
- Dell Technologies World
- TechEx North America
- AI DevSummit
- Cisco Live
- Black Hat USA
- Dreamforce
- Web Summit Lisbon
- Microsoft Ignite
- AWS re:Invent
Planning to travel to any of these? Holafly for Business can keep your team connected, with global data and no roaming surprises.
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2026 Tech conferences your company can’t miss
| Conference | Date | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Think 2026 | May 4–7 | Boston, MA | AI & Enterprise |
| Dell Technologies World | May 18–21 | Las Vegas, NV | Enterprise Tech |
| TechEx North America | May 18–19 | San Jose, CA | Enterprise Tech |
| AI DevSummit | May 27–28 | South San Francisco, CA | AI & Engineering |
| Cisco Live | May 31–June 4 | Las Vegas, NV | IT & Networking |
| Black Hat USA | August 1–6 | Las Vegas, NV | Cybersecurity |
| Dreamforce | September 15–17 | San Francisco, CA | CRM & AI |
| Web Summit Lisbon | November 9–12 | Lisbon | Tech & Startups |
| Microsoft Ignite | November 17–20 | San Francisco, CA | Cloud & AI |
| AWS re:Invent | November 30–December 4 | Las Vegas, NV | Cloud & AI |
IBM Think 2026
Date: May 4–7, 2026 | Location: Boston, MA | Category: AI & Enterprise
IBM’s flagship conference heads to Boston, focusing on agentic AI. Expect sessions on automation, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing, plus 7 keynotes and 130+ thought leaders. Based on 2025 figures, the event draws 5,000+ attendees from 80+ countries.
Dell Technologies World
Date: May 18–21, 2026 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Category: Enterprise Tech
Four days at The Venetian covering AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise innovation. Expect keynotes, hands-on sessions, onsite certifications, and a dedicated Global Partner Summit. It’s for IT leaders and decision-makers looking to stay ahead of a fast-moving technology landscape.
TechEx North America
Date: May 18–19, 2026 | Location: San Jose, CA | Category: Enterprise Tech
7 co-located events, one ticket. TechEx covers AI, cybersecurity, IoT, edge computing, data infrastructure, digital transformation, and automation. With 8,000+ attendees, 250+ speakers, and 250+ exhibitors, it’s for CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise architects who want clarity across the full spectrum of enterprise tech.
AI DevSummit
Date: May 27–28, 2026 | Location: South San Francisco, CA | Category: AI & Engineering
Built for AI engineers and leaders shipping real-world AI. The 2026 edition brings 1,000+ attendees, 60+ sessions, and 50+ speakers across tracks covering LLMs, agentic AI, machine learning, generative AI, and AI governance. Certificate programs are available for engineers and managers looking to formalize their credentials.
Cisco Live
Date: May 31–June 4, 2026 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Category: IT & Networking
Cisco’s annual event for IT professionals and enterprise leaders, with 1,200+ sessions across technical and business tracks. The 2026 edition includes keynotes from Cisco’s top executives, as well as AI-powered session recommendations to help attendees build their agenda. A strong pick for teams focused on networking, security, and enterprise resilience.
Black Hat USA
Date: August 1–6, 2026 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Category: Cybersecurity
One of the most respected names in cybersecurity. Black Hat USA runs training days followed by briefings, covering offensive research, enterprise defense, and the latest threat landscape. It draws security researchers, practitioners, and vendors from across the globe.
Dreamforce
Date: September 15–17, 2026 | Location: San Francisco, CA | Category: CRM & AI
Salesforce’s flagship conference returns to San Francisco with 1,600+ breakout sessions, 50+ keynotes, 150+ trainings, and 240+ community roundtables. The 2026 theme centers on the agentic enterprise and how AI is reshaping business operations across every function.
Web Summit Lisbon
Date: November 9–12, 2026 | Location: Lisbon, Portugal | Category: Tech & Startups
One of the biggest tech conferences in the world, drawing enterprise leaders, founders, investors, and media for four days in Lisbon. Past speakers have included Sam Altman, Geoffrey Hinton, and heads of state.
Microsoft Ignite
Date: November 17–20, 2026 | Location: San Francisco, CA | Category: Cloud & AI
Microsoft Ignite heads to San Francisco with 20,000+ in-person attendees, 200,000+ digital, 830+ sessions, and 2,100+ speakers. Topics span AI, cloud, security, and Microsoft’s full product stack, with content across all experience levels.
AWS re:Invent
Date: November 30–December 4, 2026 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Category: Cloud & AI
Amazon’s biggest cloud event of the year. Five days in Las Vegas with 1,000+ technical sessions, major product announcements, and hands-on learning spanning everything from core AWS services to generative AI.
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