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The 2026 guide

Tech events in 2026.

The global conferences, startup summits, SaaS events, and innovation expos worth planning around this year, and the one invite-only room founders come back to when the decisions have to be made.

Tech events are a great way to meet new people in the tech industry who share your interests. Over the course of the year, numerous tech events take place worldwide, and choosing the right ones can lead to incredible growth. Staying visible, learning what's next, and making the real decisions that move the business forward are only a few of the things that events can offer you. This list features the gatherings worth planning around in 2026.

CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show)

Dates: January 6-9, 2026Website: www.ces.tech

CES is one of the world's largest, most influential, and most comprehensive technology fairs for showcasing changes across almost every field expected to be influenced by AI, hardware, and consumer technology. It is a place to read future trends, determine the next steps for founders, and identify the best ways to incorporate tech that is not yet widely adopted.

SXSW 2026 (Interactive Track)

Dates: March 13-21, 2026 (expected)Website: www.sxsw.com

The convergence of technology, art, and society at the SXSW Interactive event. The attendees are primarily people who have started consumer technology companies, the creators of the products, and the developers of the applications used daily. It is a culture of innovation, where media, AI, and platforms form an ecosystem that exchanges information and introduces each other to the market.

SaaStr Annual 2026

Dates: May 2026 (expected)Website: www.saastrannual.com

SaaStr Annual is attended by SaaS founders and leading industry operators. The event allows the industry to discuss the hard issues it faces that would otherwise go neglected.

Google Cloud Next 2026

Dates: April 2026 (expected)Website: cloud.google.com/next

Google Cloud Next is an event of great importance to entrepreneurs, CTOs, and product leaders who are building their companies on top of cloud infrastructure. The sessions focus on artificial intelligence, data platforms, security, and scalable architecture, making the event useful to software companies planning their long-term technical foundations.

AWS re:Invent 2026

Dates: November 30 to December 4, 2026 (expected)Website: reinvent.awsevents.com

AWS re:Invent is a worldwide conference. It is primarily focused on and attended by company founders and technical professionals from various industry sectors whose main task is the evolution of IT infrastructure. It is equally important for less-technical SaaS start-ups that want to keep cloud-based innovation in check.

Web Summit 2026

Dates: November 2026 (expected)Website: www.websummit.com

Web Summit is among the largest tech events globally, bringing together founders, investors, media, and enterprise leaders across sectors. It is excellent for expanding your brand internationally, building new partnerships, and keeping an eye on the latest global innovation, particularly for startups with growth plans.

Money20/20 USA 2026

Dates: October 2026 (expected)Website: www.money2020.com

Money20/20 is a landmark fintech event for founders and SaaS-based products in the payment, banking, compliance, and financial infrastructure sectors. It provides a clear view of how finance and technology are still combining rapidly.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Website: techcrunch.com/events

TechCrunch Disrupt is recognised for revolutionising the way early-stage startups are presented. The founders who participate in the event are confident in their pitches, seek to be in the spotlight, and want to be active members of the startup community, especially when they are in search mode.

Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas 2026

Dates: September 2026 (expected)Website: www.mwcbarcelona.com

MWC Las Vegas is an event that shines a spotlight on networking, mobile advancement, the Internet of Things, and the digital revolution in business. It's a great choice for startup owners working in the telecommunications, infrastructure, and tech ecosystems.

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