For better or worse, conferences appear to be back, so to help you work out what events to head to in 2023, TechRadar Pro has curated a list of the most important international technology events and conferences coming this year.
RSA Conference
April 24th-27th 2023, San Francisco
RSA Conference is a long-running event that brings the world's leading cybersecurity professionals under one roof.
Why attend? This year's theme is 'Stronger Together' - how sharing knowledge leads to new innovations in the industry. The agenda itself is still under construction, but expect to hear from industry experts on whatever topics come up.
Running Remote
April 25th-26th 2023, Lisbon
Running Remote is one of only a few tech conferences dedicated to optimizing the world of remote working - and it's more relevant now than ever.
Why attend? With many businesses now adopting remote and hybrid arrangements on a permanent basis, Running Remote will help you navigate this new working culture.
Datacloud Global Congress
April 25th-27th 2023, Monaco
Datacloud Global Congress attracts circa 2,000 executives from the data center and cloud industries, and not just because of the location.
Why attend? Keynotes, panels and roundtables covering a wide range of topics relevant to current and future trends.
National Cyber Security Show
April 25th-27th 2023, Birmingham
As the name suggests, the National Cyber Security Show rounds up experts in the field to discuss the latest developments in the UK security industry.
Why attend? In the face of rising challenges in digital security, the National Cyber Security Show will aim to raise awareness of threats and the ways to protect your business from them.
Technology & Services World
May 8th-10th 2023, Orlando
Technology & Services World (TSW) is an immersive learning and networking experience, held by The Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA).
Why attend? As new business challenges arise and the economy shifts, TSW delivers relevant technology services, sales, channel optimization and product content that will help attendees adapt to the changes.
DevOps Pro Europe
May 23rd-26th 2023, Online and Vilnius, Lithuania
Taking place online for the first two days, then live in Vilnius for the last two, this hybrid conference will showcase the DevOps methodology and demonstrate how to use it to make both on- and off-prem applications.
Why attend? For a single ticket you are effectively getting two conferences in one - DevDays and DevOps Pro, with over 130 speakers to tell you all you need to know about developing software.
Computex
May 30th - June 2nd 2023, Taipei
Computex is one of the largest technology events in the APAC region, with a particular focus on computing.
Why attend? The focus of Computex 2023 will be on high performance computing, artificial intelligence, hyperreality, innovations in connectivity, startups, semiconductors and sustainability.
London Tech Week
June 12th-16th 2023, London
London Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology innovation, housing various different technology-specific shows.
Why attend? At London Tech Week, there's something for everyone, featuring contributions from business leaders, policymakers and investors.
Dublin Tech Summit
May 31st - June 1st 2023, Dublin
Dublin Tech Summit Virtual will gather the most influential minds in tech and business from across the globe.
Why attend? Hear from 200+ speakers and connect with over 8,000 fellow attendees from more than 60 different countries. A wide array of topics will be covered, from 5G and Web3 to diversity and sustainability.
Infosecurity Europe
June 20th-22nd 2023, London
Infosecurity Europe is up there with the largest and most well-regarded cybersecurity conferences in the calendar.
Why attend? In an industry characterised by constant change, it's vital to keep abreast of all the latest developments. Infosecurity Europe is designed to help you do just that.
Black Hat USA
August 5th-10th 2023, Las Vegas + Virtual
Black Hat is a long-running and highly technical show for security professionals.
Why attend? Receive the latest information in security research, development and trends in a strictly vendor-neutral environment.
IFA Berlin
September 1st-5th 2023, Berlin
IFA is Europe's biggest technology showcase, held in September every year in Berlin and attended by most of the major players in the industry.
Why attend? This year, the event will be run by the newly created IFA Management - a joint venture between gfu Consumer & Home Electronics and Clarion Events, so all parties will be keen to impress.
Nvidia GTC
March 20th-23rd 2023, Virtual
GTC is your chance to hear about the latest developments at Nvidia and get first-hand accounts from business leaders using the latest advances in AI and accelerated computing to solve their biggest headaches.
Why attend? This year's event looks set to be all about AI and Nvidia's role in the Metaverse. Developers, researchers, business leaders, creators, IT decision-makers, and students come together to learn how our graphical future will be shaped.
Big Data LDN
September 20th-21st 2023, London
Big Data LDN is the UK's largest free to attend data & analytics conference and exhibition.
Why attend? Hear from leading data and analytics experts, ready to arm you with the tools to deliver your most effective data-driven strategy.
GITEX GLOBAL
October 16th-20th 2023, Dubai
The Middle East's largest show for the technology industry that brings together thought-leaders, creators, innovators and makers to discuss, debate and challenge new ideology, showcase new products and identify future opportunities.
Why attend? Showcasing the bleeding-edge of technological innovation, from 6G to Metaverse businesses, the five-day programme will feature over 1400 expert speakers and over 5000 exhibitors, with 176 countries represented.
Money 20/20
October 22nd-25th 2023, Las Vegas
Money 20/20 brings together the world's leaders in payments, banking and fintech, so shouldn't be missed.
Why attend? From in-depth analytics sessions to keynotes from leading lights in the world of finance, this show has it all.
Web Summit
November 13th-16th 2023, Lisbon
At Web Summit, the main question is always: where next? At a time of great uncertainty, this question has never been more important.
Why attend? This large-scale event attracts thousands of attendees and tens of high-profile speakers. Previous line-ups have included Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, Apple's Craig Federighi and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the internet.
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