The number of themed exhibitions, shows, forums and festivals is growing with technological development. It is not surprising, because every CEO of a company or startup developer is dreaming of demonstrating their product to the whole world.
The participants of international IT conferences usually have different goals. Someone comes here for investment, others to present their project, to find new ideas or clients, and to study competitors. Professionals are eager to learn new innovations and have a productive networking session. Also, for most companies, attending such a conference is a plus to brand recognition and prestige.
In any case, if you want to get the most out of an IT conference, you should prepare for the event at least six months in advance, especially if it concerns
crypto conferences. This is especially true for companies applying for a startup competition or presenting their own stand. That's why we bring you a list of the biggest events of 2025.
The AI Summit New York
Date: to be determined
Venue: Javits Convention Center, Manhattan, New York, there are also events in other cities and countries
Resource link:
https://newyork.theaisummit.com/
The AI Summit events have been held since 2016 all over the world. However, the most famous was a two-day summit in New York. Not only experts, innovators and heads of large corporations or startups attend this forum. Politicians, top investors, heads of big corporations and opinion leaders speak here. The summit is dedicated to new
developments in AI, its role in the future, prospects, possible problems and ways to solve them.
Developers can apply to participate in AI Hackathon to demonstrate their own AI solutions. Meanwhile, those who are eager to improve their knowledge can attend Intellidate sessions and listen to lectures from industry professionals. The event is also organized by AI Accelerator Hub, which aims to help talented developers to evolve their ideas. A VIP ticket gives access to The Visionaries Lounge, a special program designed to develop business strategies and roadmaps.
CryptoExpo Europe
Organizers: CryptoExpo Europe
Date and venue: 2-3 March 2025, Bucharest, Romania.
Resource link:
https://cryptoexpoeurope.com
Ticket price: from $49 euro
Largest Crypto & Blockchain Conference in Eastern Europe. We brings together thought leaders, technology pioneers, and industry experts to delve into cutting-edge topics within the crypto landscape. Our past editions have been attended by seven of the top 15 crypto exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, Gate.io, KuCoin, Bitget, and Crypto.com.
For making Crypto Expo Europe a complete tour of knowledge we had the best companies presenting their products and the trends in this industry. You can find directly from the top management what is new on business also you can interact and tell them what are your issues and questions; the interest is on both sides to find the perfect solutions.
TECHSPO
Dates and venue: monthly in different countries and continents
Ticket price: from $17
Resource link:
https://techspo.co/
TECHSPO is a global techno-conference that is regularly held around the world. It covers different US cities (Las Vegas, Washington DC, San Francisco, New York, Boston, North Carolina, etc.) and continents (Asia, Europe, UK, Africa).
The exhibition combines innovation, business and technology. Participants learn about the latest trends in modern technologies. Each event features product stands. Therefore, participants can choose whether they want to be just visitors or showcase their own products and services.
In 2025, TECHSPO plans to hold events in 30 cities and 12 countries and organize an international cruise.
Viva Technology
Date: June 11-14
Venue: Paris, France, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Tickets cost: from €160 for early booking
Resource link:
https://vivatechnology.com/
Europe's largest IT conference, Viva Technology, reached over 400 million people last year. They invited industry leaders such as Microsoft, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Ethereum, Snap INC and others. Speakers included Ilon Musk, Tim Cook, French President Emmanuel Macron, and one of Europe's richest men, Bernard Arnault. So it's the perfect place to be inspired by ideas from cutting-edge leaders. And also a brilliant chance for startups and talented developers to make a name for themselves.
Every year Viva Technology chooses separate topics for discussions. But one way or another they touch upon the future of technologies (DevOps, open source solutions, APIs, etc.). There will be a full program on the Viva Technology website so that guests can filter the events and choose the most relevant ones for themselves.
AI & Big Data Expo
Dates and venues: February 5-6 London, June 4-5 Santa Clara, California
Tickets cost: from $722 (but there are free guest invites)
Official resource:
https://www.ai-expo.net/
AI & Big Data Expo events are held several times a year in different parts of the world. CTOs, CEOs, IT professionals, developers, venture capitalists and other attendees meet there to share case studies and analyze advancements in Web3. At this conference, you can learn how automation and AI learning can drive progress for any business.
AI and Big Data Expo offers a variety of presentations and discussions led by industry experts and opinion leaders. Sessions will cover a range of topics including AI, machine learning, security, Data Ecosystems and NLP.
In addition to lectures, the AI and Big Data Expo will feature booths showcasing the latest advances in robotics, healthcare, manufacturing, finance and more.
Web Summit
Venues and dates: February 23-26 Qatar, March Hong Kong (date to be specified), April 27-30 Rio de Janeiro, May 2025 Vancouver (date to be specified).
Tickets cost: from 775 euros
Official resource:
https://websummit.com/
Every technological conference is a high concentration of the right people in one location. At Web Summit, their number is off the scale: last year the event was attended by more than 70,000 participants from 152 countries. And more than 3,000 teams presented their startups.
And so, Web Summit is the world's largest and well-known IT conference. The New York Times called it “the great conclave of high priests in techno industry”. For this reason, the event will be relevant not only for startups with their own products, but also for owners in service companies and expert businesses.
Educational content is the main feature of the summit. There are hundreds of master classes, innovative round tables and lectures from industry leaders.
Like all tech events, Web Summit selects candidates for pitches. Another opportunity to prove yourself is to be a guest, speaker or moderator on an expert panel. At Web Summit, speaker applications start well in advance, about 6-8 months in advance. In general, this option is usually available only to high-profile experts.
CES 2025
Date and venue: January 7-10, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ticket price: to be specified
Official resource:
https://www.ces.tech/
CES events are held several times a year in different countries around the world. However, the main summit takes place in Las Vegas. Every year, the largest companies in the world, including Apple, Samsung, and Netflix, come to this event. In 2024, CES was attended by 3200 thousand participants from 173 countries.
Participants can apply for networking opportunities, set up their own booth, or attend speaker sessions and roundtables to learn from industry leaders.
Startup Grind Global
Date and venue: April 29-30, Silicon Valley
Ticket price: free for guests, there are paid packages for investors
Official website:
https://startupgrind.tech/conference/
Startup Grind competitions are held all over the world. Their winners get a chance to present their products to entrepreneurs and investors at the Startup Grind Global 2025 conference in Silicon Valley. The organizers will provide a booth in the expo zone, workshops on preparing a successful pitch with an American coach, and participation in a special networking event.
The main event of Startup Grind Global 2025 will be attended by about 4,000 participants - representatives of startups and skylabs, as well as investors from all over the world. Guests include Walmart, Sequoia Capital, Reddit, Y Combinator, LinkedIn, Upfront Ventures and other top brands.
Valencia Digital Summit
Date of the event: to be specified
Tickets cost: from 99 euros
Official resource:
https://vds.tech/
Valencia Digital Summit is an event that brings together entrepreneurs, startups, investors and corporate representatives. The conference will be held for the seventh consecutive year. The organizers expect more than 15,000 participants from more than 90 countries, including more than 400 international investors with an investment portfolio of more than 8 billion euros.
Companies can apply for participation in the startup competition. The jury will select the top 10 projects from them. The winners will perform on the main stage of the event, receive four free business passes with the access to an exclusive B2B forum for industry professionals with unique content, as well as a special exhibition space in Expocentre. In addition to this, cooperation with the summit's media partners, networking via the VDS mobile app and much more.
SXSW
Date and venue: March 7-15, Austin, Texas
Official website:
https://www.sxsw.com/
SXSW (South by Southwest) is an international conference founded in 1987. The annual event brings together leaders from around the world to discuss advances in technology, innovation, culture and other areas. Also on the program will be music, film and media festivals.
In total, the event is attended by more than 70,000 people, and about 10,000 companies. Frequent guests of SXSW include Ilon Musk, Barack Obama, Mark Cuban, Olivia Wilde and others. The forum is also available in an online format.
SXSW is considered the best tech event for those working in creative fields: IT, NFT, Blockchain, AR/VR, XR or other technologies, as well as in video production or special effects. Such companies can apply for the pitch to attract the attention of investors and the public.
London Tech Week 2025
Date and venue: June 9-13, Olympia, London
Ticket price: to be specified
Official resource:
https://londontechweek.com/
The largest technology exhibition changes its location. This time the organizers found it too cramped for the building, so the conference was moved to London's Olympia Stadium. The event lasts 5 days, during this time the organizers are promising to hold 70 events, present more than 1 thousand investors and almost 5 thousand startups. Among the speakers will be top management of IBM, Microsoft and other global and local technology companies.
Participants will also visit training labs and demonstrate their own pitches. Central Bar is available for socializing in a more informal atmosphere.
RSA Conference 2025