Mark Your Calendars: Top 10 Tech Events Guide for Spring 2024

Attending tech conferences is an irreplaceable way for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises to be in the loop of the latest tech and business trends, gain valuable contacts, network with peer-minded people, share their expertise, and meet potential clients/vendors.

In this article, we at Milies share IT industry-specific conferences and tech events you should not miss in Spring 2024. They are across various fields, including AI and machine learning, functional programming, fintech, software outsourcing, and more. This is for CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, and other IT leaders who are looking for new networking opportunities and cannot decide which tech conference is best for their attendance goals.

If you are a startup leader, tech events like these can help you gain new customers and interested investors, as well as share insightful thoughts with other leaders. For purposes like these, it would be best to not only attend as a visitor but also become an exhibitor or sponsor for more visibility.

If you are an enterprise owner or a representative, you may be looking for not only knowledge sharing and networking but also finding new vendors like software outsourcing companies to help you with your complex technical projects. You may also consider becoming a speaker.

I have listed the conferences in chronological order.

1. London Tech Show
2. SXSW® Conference & Festivals
3. Appdevcon, Webdevcon, and Dutch PHP conferences
4. API Conference
5. Google Cloud Next
6. World Summit AI
7. RSA Conference
8. DevDays Europe
9. Viva Technology
10. Dublin Tech Summit

London Tech Show

The London Tech Show is for participants looking for strictly B2B-focused conferences. Perhaps best of all, it is also free to attend. A single ticket gets you free access to five industry-leading technology shows: Cloud Expo Europe, DevOps Live, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, Big Data & AI World, and Data Centre World.

Visit the main stage to hear from the greatest tech minds, all in one place. World-class scientists, C-level executives, government officials, professors, and innovators in technology, artificial intelligence, and cyberspace are all included in this diverse lineup.

This is your chance to buzz with fresh ideas and best-practice advice to help you carve out future-proof strategies for your business. The speech topics are the hottest ones in the IT industry, such as policy and tech strategy, changes in the workforce, diversity, equity, effective leadership, innovative work cultures, sustainability, ethics, AI, cyber, and more.

SXSW® Conference & Festivals

Unlike other tech conferences, SXSW (aka “South by Southwest”) is not just about B2B meetings and technical stuff. It is about a week-long cultural phenomenon that is a unique mix of tech, music, film, and arts. This is a one-of-a-kind networking event that lets you spend time with some of the most like-minded professionals in the creative and tech industries. This conference is a great opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge while also having fun.

The main attraction of the conference is the hour-long presentations by some of the world’s thought leaders, such as former US President Barack Obama and AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su.

This year, the conference will cover areas such as tech sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.

Appdevcon, Webdevcon, and Dutch PHP conferences

Appdevcon, Webdevcon, and Dutch PHP are sister conferences, all held together from March 12th to 15th in Amsterdam. These three conferences have different targets; however, by buying one ticket, you can have access to the other conferences too.

Appdevcon is organized by and for app developers; Webdevcon is all about front-end and back-end; and Dutch PHP is only about PHP technology. So, if you are a tech professional interested in these three topics, congratulations, you have found the perfect tech event for you.

Appdevcon is mostly for inspiring, showcasing great apps, teaching about best practices, and connecting professionals within the app industry. Webdevcon can provide you with an immersive experience where industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts converge to explore the latest trends and advancements in these dynamic fields. Each year, the Dutch PHP invites more than 50 speakers from all around the world to share their expertise and experience.

API Conference

The API Conference in London is a place to expand your knowledge, achieve project goals, and get inspired. This is a 4-day exploration of API trends, strategies, and technologies. If you are interested in API management, development, design, platforms, business, and security, this is the tech event designed for you.

Attend the API Conference to master API development, management, and optimization with sessions on RESTful APIs, GraphQL, security, and best practices. You will have the opportunity to connect with experts, share experiences, and shape the future of API technology. The API Conference will help you learn from experienced API architects and improve your daily work with tailor-made concepts. You will also find out how to plan, implement, and manage your API projects with the right strategy, structured management, and development approach in exciting, informative workshops and sessions.

Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, this conference is your key to staying ahead in the dynamic world of API development.

Google Cloud Next

If your business relies on Google (even partially - software like Google Meet being just one example), the Google Cloud Next '24 conference should be on your tech event calendar for sure.

This conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends in generative AI, Google Cloud development, and collaborative technologies. This can be your chance to chat with Google Cloud experts, explore generative AI, network with industry frontrunners, and connect with tech builders.

Keynote sessions will get into future trends and share insights on AI, cloud computing, and collaboration. As always, it will also introduce new products.

World Summit AI

The World Summit AI is a leading AI conference that should not be missed if you want to meet the biggest global thought leaders in AI and technology, healthcare, and ethics. Visit the tech event in Montreal to take part in topical conversations and deep-dive tech talks around the quantum apocalypse, cybersecurity, encryption and privacy-preserving data, multimodality, generative AI, LLMs, and so much more.

The 2024 conference includes such topics as multimodality, AI adoption, human-centered AI, maximizing the AI opportunity, cybersecurity, quantum computing, AI and the workplace, democratizing AI knowledge, etc.

Whether you are looking for new clients, investors, vendors, new business opportunities, or simply sharing ideas and user case stories, World Summit AI is for you.

RSA Conference

One of the major tech events in the startup and IT worlds is RSAC2024. The best security experts in the field gather for this yearly cyber security conference to talk about subjects including social engineering, data breaches, cyberattacks, and compliance.

This event will provide insights and connections that will surely help boost your cybersecurity career, regardless of your experience level. Additionally, attendees get the opportunity to engage in events with industry suppliers and company founders.

Attending in person or online, you will be able to connect with hundreds of industry vendors, meet with their product experts, discuss your challenges, and demo the latest solutions.

DevDays Europe

DevDays Europe is a software development conference created for developers by developers. It brings together internationally recognized speakers and developers to encourage excellence and innovation in the software development community.

Attendees choose to take part in DrevDays Europe to discover new tools and tips, network with experts, get technically rich talks, and join panel discussions on trending topics.

The conference is dedicated to developers who are serious about staying informed of the latest trends and tech advances and using that knowledge to create innovative solutions. You will also have an opportunity to network, meet, and talk to world-renowned speakers and international experts about your specific development challenges.

DevDays Europe touches upon trending topics, from functional programming, big data, IoT, and machine learning to applied data science and more.

By registering for DevDays, you will unlock exclusive access to DevOps Pro and CyberWiseCon.

Viva Technology

VivaTech fosters innovation by bringing together investors, major enterprises, tech gurus, and entrepreneurs to address the most critical global problems. This big tech conference unites the most disruptive topics in tech, rule-breaking entrepreneurs, and the world’s largest technology breakthroughs, building an ecosystem where business gets done.

It hosted such speakers as Emmanuel Macron, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Marc Benioff, Lee Young, Dan Schulman, and not only.

This is the place entrepreneurs visit to meet the world’s leading hardware and software developers and source the newest innovations. You can get inspired, share ideas, and meet your next business partner here. There are 11,400+ startups and 2,600+ investors visiting VivaTech, and the numbers are going higher each year.

Dublin Tech Summit

The two-day Dublin IT Summit (DTS) is rapidly becoming one of the largest IT conferences in Europe. From small local startups to live tech talks, DTS has developed into one of the top tech conferences around.

If you are looking for an amazing conference experience and don’t want to miss the chance to connect with innovators, business leaders, and influencers from around the world, be sure to check out their event.

It features speakers from big-name companies like Microsoft, Logitech, Oculus, Pinterest, and many more among its keynote line-up.

Grab your spot to listen to global thought leaders’ energizing tech insights. It is the perfect space for curious minds to meet, engage, and get inspired. There is also a workshop stage dedicated to the conference partners delivering specific insights across various topics in the form of demos, presentations, and Q&As.

So which one are you attending?

As we enter the dynamic tech landscape of Spring 2024, there are exciting opportunities for tech leaders looking to stay at the forefront of innovation. The upcoming conferences cover a wide range of topics, including AI, machine learning, functional programming, fintech, blockchain, web/mobile development, and software outsourcing.

The Spring 2024 tech conference circuit is more than just a series of events; it is an opportunity to immerse oneself in the pulse of technological evolution. Make the most of these gatherings, and remember that Milies is here to partner with you on your journey toward digital excellence.