Global TOP 11 tech conferences in 2022

American entrepreneur, the founder of Business Network International (BNI) Ivan Misner says: “Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge.”

These words explain the reason why events and conferences are so important. They bring people with common interests together to exchange ideas, sum up achievements, create value, and succeed.

Technology continues to be one of the hottest conference topics. Tech events are where most of the exciting announcements are made, world-changing innovations start, effective networking opportunities appear, promising startups introduce their stories, projects attract funding, people learn about the latest developments, etc. 

We have found some of the most expected tech events of this year for you. 

Kotlin Dev Day 

May 19, 2022, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kotlin Dev Day is an in-person conference for all developers/engineers that want to learn about the programming language Kotlin and Android communities. 

It is not required to be a Kotlin expert to take part as a basic understanding of Kotlin and Java should be enough. There will be keynotes, live-coding sessions, and social talks. Generated profits from the event will be invested in related software development. 

Kotlin Dev Day Summary 

Topics: Android Communities, Kotlin
Organizer: Xebia Software Development
📅 Date: May 19
Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam
Participation/Entrance: Paid – €143.99 – €180.29
Official website: cotlindevday.com
Registration URL: Kotlin Dev Day Tickets, Thu, May 19, 2022 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +31 (0)35 538 1921

EMERGE Conference 2022

June 1-2, 2022 hybrid event, Yerevan Armenia

EMERGE is a top tech conference where local talents & creative ideas across the tech industry meet global investors. The international tech conference that brings together the most promising startups, talent, and ecosystem players from the New East region. This year, you will have 150+ investors to pitch your ideas to!

EmergeConf 2022 summary

Topics: fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, Deeptech, B2B, SaaS and more
Organizer: Emerge Global Ventures
📅 Date: June 1-2, 2022
Venue: Sundukyan State Academic Theatre, Yerevan, Armenia
Participation/Entrance: Paid/ General: €60, Startup: €100 (for 3 persons)
Official website: emergeconf.io
Registration URL: emergeconf.io/#tickets
Email: [email protected]

Women in Tech Global Conference 

June 7-10, 2022, virtual-hybrid (in-person meetings – Amsterdam, Berlin, New York, Sofia, Toronto)

Women in Tech is the largest virtual technology conference for women, minorities, and their allies in the industry. This year it will be the third edition of the summit with the aim to unite 100,000 women in the tech industry from different parts of the world to boost innovation with purpose and impact.  

Women in Tech Global Conference Summary

Topics: diversity in tech, leadership, professional growth
Organizer:  Coding Girls, WomenTech Network
📅 Date: June 7-10, 2022
Venue: Virtual-hybrid, locations – Software Improvement Group (Amsterdam), Idealo (Berlin), JPMorgan Chase & Co (New York), Milestone Systems (Bulgaria), Amdocs (Toronto)
Participation/Entrance: Paid/ VIP Ticket $99, Ally Ticket – $59
Official website: www.womentech.net
Registration URL: WomenTech Global Conference
Women in Tech Global Impact Summit (In-Person) at the Women in Tech Conference 2022
Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +16506030080

London Tech Week 

June 13-17, 2022, London, UK

London Tech Week is one of the largest European tech festivals. In 2022 it will take place from June 13 to 17, and bring together more than 20,000 worldwide government and corporate leaders, start-up founders, and investors, to discuss what role technology plays for society. The main topics of the festival will be; the next generation of technological innovation, impactful innovation at scale, and building a growing tech industry. 

London Tech Week 2022 Summary 

Topics: HealthTech, ClimateTech, EdTech, AI, Future of Work, Innovation
Organizer: London Tech Week
📅 Date: June 13-17, 2022
Venue: The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London
Participation/Entrance: Both, free and paid options
Official website: https://londontechweek.com/
Registration URL: https://londontechweek.com/registration/
Contacts:
Email [email protected]
Phone +44 20 7017 3313

IEEE Services 2022

July 11-16, 2022, hybrid event in Barcelona, Spain 

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a technical professional association dedicated to advancing technology. IEEE World Congress on Services includes the following conferences; Cloud, Edge, International Conference on Digital Health (ICDH), International Conference on Web Services (ICWS), International Conference on Quantum Software (QSW), and Services Computing (SCC). The scope of the conference covers all aspects of services computing and applications, both existing and emerging. 

IEEE Services 2022 Summary

Topics: Services Computing and Applications
Organizer: IEEE Computer Society’s Technical Community on Services Computing (TCSVC)
📅 Date: July 11-16, 2022
Venue: UPC Terrassa Campus
Participation/Entrance: Paid, prices vary
Official website: https://conferences.computer.org/services/2022/
Registration URL: https://conferences.computer.org/services/2022/registration/
Contacts: [email protected]

Blockchain Futurist Conference 

August 9-10, 2022, Toronto, Canada 

This year it will be the 4th annual summit of the Blockchain Futurist Conference, the largest cryptocurrency and blockchain event in Canada. BFC brings together more than 100 speakers to discuss blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, metaverse, and beyond. There will also be a three-day hackathon called ETHTORONTO as a part of the event. Developers will compete for cryptocurrency bounties. The hackathon is free to all participants. 

Blockchain Futurist Conference Summary 

Topics: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Metaverse, DeFi, Web 3, DAOs
Organizer: Untraceable Events
📅 Date: August 9-10
Venue: Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Toronto
Participation/Entrance: Paid – General Pass – Reg $250
Official website: futuristconference.com
Registration URL: Registration | Blockchain Futurist Conference 2022
Contacts: [email protected]

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 

August 22-24, 2022, Florida, US

The virtual conference by the technological research and consulting firm Gartner is built for data analytics leaders such as Chief Data Officers (CDOs), Chief Analytics Officers (CAOs) senior data and analytics, and business leaders. Participants will have access to more than 100 sessions of the company’s research designed to help them meet the demands of the future. 

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit Summary 

Topics: Business Strategy, Technology, Leadership
Organizer: Gartner
📅 Date: August 22-24
Venue: Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Florida
Participation/Entrance: Paid – Standard price: $3,975
Official website: gartner.com
Registration URL: Registration | Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2022, FL
Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 866 581 9945

ProductCon  

September 8, 2022, London, UK 

ProductCon is the world’s largest Product Management Conference organized by the PM training company Product School. The conference takes place four times a year. 

It gathers product professionals from all over the world to provide actionable insights on how to build products that users love.   

ProductCon Summary 

Topics: Product Management
Organizer: Product School
📅 Date: September 8, 2022
Venue: Barbican Centre, London
Participation/Entrance: Online viewing – free, in-person tickets starting from $399
Official website: productschool.com/productcon
Registration URL: ProductCon London: The Product Management Conference
Contacts: [email protected]

Web Summit 

November 1-4, 2022, Lisbon, Portugal 

Started in 2009, Web Summit is an annual technology conference. It is considered one of the largest tech events in the world. Web Summit gathers CEOs, founders, investors, media, politicians, and cultural figureheads to discuss the future of the industry. Since the start of the event, over 744,000 attendees have participated in the event along with 25,000 startups and 21,000 media companies. 

Web Summit Summary

Topics: IT services, startups
Organizer: Web Summit
📅 Date: November 1-4, 2022
Venue: Altice Arena & Fil, Lisbon
Participation/Entrance: Paid – €850 for general attendees, €4,850 for executives, pre-registration with a discount
Official website: websummit.com
Registration URL: https://websummit.com/2for1
Contacts:  Email: [email protected]

Slush 

November 17-18, 2022, Helsinki 

Founded in 2008, Slush is one of the world’s leading startup events. It is a student-driven, non-for-profit movement with the aim to help founders change the world. Slush takes place annually in Helsinki Finland. The event facilitates meetings between founders of startups and investors through events such as matchmaking and pitching competitions. 

Slush Summary

Topics: startups, entrepreneurship
Organizer: Slush
📅 Date: November 17-18, 2022
Venue: Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre
Participation/Entrance: Paid, to be announced
Official website: Slush.org
Registration URL: Slush
Contacts: general – [email protected], tickets – [email protected]   

5G Expo Global 

December 1-2, 2022, London, UK 

5G Expo will showcase the latest technology innovations and solutions. It is co-located with the AI and Big Data Expo, Blockchain Expo, Cyber Security and Cloud Expo, IoT Tech Expo, and Digital Transformation Track. With leadership content, discussions, and real-life case studies, the event is expected to congregate 5000 attendees. There will be more than 125 exhibitors and 100 speakers. 

5G Expo Global Summary

Topics:  5G Infrastructure & the Core Network, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data & AI in 5G, Cyber Security and Cloud 

Organizer: TechEx
📅 Date: December 1-2, 2022
Venue: Olympia London
Participation/Entrance: Free Expo and Virtual Pass, £199 for Day 1 Gold Pass, £479 for ultimate pass
Official website: 5gexpo.net/global
Registration URL: https://5gexpo.net/global/pass-types-and-ticket-prices/
Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 117 980 9023