The List of Tech Conferences in 2026
Upcoming tech conferences in 2026, with dates, locations and a quick guide to what each event covers.
Tech conferences can help you learn a new platform, see products before you buy them and meet people working on the same problems as you.
This list covers events still ahead in 2026. We checked every date and location against the conference's official website on August 29, 2026. Programmes and ticket availability can change, so use the links below for the latest details.
Full list
- IFA Berlin — September 4–8, 2026 in Berlin
- Dreamforce — September 15–17, 2026 in San Francisco and on Salesforce+
- TechCrunch Disrupt — October 13–15, 2026 in San Francisco
- Web Summit — November 9–12, 2026 in Lisbon
- Slush — November 18–19, 2026 in Helsinki
- AWS re:Invent — November 30–December 4, 2026 in Las Vegas
September
IFA Berlin — September 4–8, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
IFA brings consumer electronics, home appliances and future technology together in one show. The official 2026 site highlights robotics, AI, smart home, mobility, computing, gaming and audio. It is a good fit if you want hands-on product demos and a broad view of consumer tech.
Dreamforce — September 15–17, 2026
Location: San Francisco and Salesforce+
Salesforce's annual conference combines product launches, keynotes, breakout sessions, training, demos and community roundtables. The 2026 programme focuses heavily on AI agents, data, Slack and customer relationship management.
October
TechCrunch Disrupt — October 13–15, 2026
Location: San Francisco, California
Disrupt is designed for founders, investors, operators and technology enthusiasts. Its 2026 programme covers building and scaling companies, AI, digital finance, infrastructure and energy. Startup Battlefield gives early-stage companies another reason to attend.
November
Web Summit — November 9–12, 2026
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Web Summit is a broad technology event for startups, established companies, investors and media. With so many tracks and attendees, it is worth choosing your sessions and arranging meetings before the event.
Slush — November 18–19, 2026
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Slush concentrates on early-stage technology companies and venture capital. Its official site puts one-to-one meetings, practical company-building advice and founder and investor side events at the centre of the experience.
AWS re:Invent — November 30–December 4, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
AWS re:Invent is a five-day cloud and AI conference. The 2026 programme includes technical sessions, hands-on workshops, architecture discussions, product launches and direct access to AWS experts.
Make the conference useful after it ends
Take notes around decisions and next steps rather than trying to capture everything. When you get back, turn the strongest lessons into a short screen recording your team can watch when it suits them.