Agenda 2026: The Global Calendar of Fairs, Events, and Conferences That Will Shape the Business Year
Planning ahead is no longer just a logistical issue. In an environment of economic uncertainty, technological pressure, and constant geopolitical changes, knowing which events truly matter has become a competitive advantage for founders, executives, and investors.
International trade shows and conferences have stopped being mere commercial showcases. Today, they serve as strategic nodes where cycle shifts are detected, emerging technologies are validated, alliances are built, and it’s understood where capital and regulation will move. This agenda organizes the major events of 2026 by months and verticals to facilitate a key decision: to choose wisely.
In a calendar that changes every year, the usefulness is not in attending everything, but in identifying which events help understand the context, which are good for doing business, and which help consolidate relationships within the close ecosystem.
January 2026 | Consumption trends and first macro reading of the year
January is usually not the month for major deals, but it is when the board is calibrated. Technology fairs help measure which innovations are entering the market with real traction; economic forums help understand which risks and priorities will dominate the global discourse in the following quarters.
Technology
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) | January 6–9 · Las Vegas (USA)
The world’s largest consumer electronics and applied technology trade show. It usually sets trends in products, mobility, connected homes, and AI-integrated devices.
Economy
CfC St. Moritz | January 14–16 · St. Moritz (Switzerland)
A selective investment meeting focused on global finance and digital assets, useful for gauging the tone of sophisticated capital at the beginning of the year.
World Economic Forum (WEF Annual Meeting) | January 19–23 · Davos (Switzerland)
Summit where geopolitics, business, and macro agendas intersect. Its value lies in detecting regulatory priorities, risks, and dominant narratives.
Asian Financial Forum | January 24–25 · Hong Kong
A key forum for understanding the economic vision of the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on investment, financial innovation, and regional capital flows.
February 2026 | Europe and the Middle East gain weight in technology and capital
February tends to concentrate events where the conversation shifts to infrastructure, technological integration, and new connections between startups and large capital pools, especially from the Middle East. It is also a useful month for understanding geopolitical risks affecting markets and supply chains.
Technology
ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) | February 3–6 · Barcelona (Spain)
World’s leading trade show in audiovisual integration and professional systems. Relevant for corporate, retail, education, and smart cities sectors.
Startups
Web Summit Qatar | February 23–26 · Doha (Qatar)
Connects global startups with regional and institutional capital. A good gauge of the growing influence of the Gulf in technology and investment.
Crypto & Web3
Consensus Hong Kong | February 18–20 · Hong Kong
Influential conference in the crypto industry, focused on regulation, infrastructure, investment, and business adoption in Asia.
ETHDenver | February 23–March 1 · Denver (USA)
Largest community meeting and hackathon of the Ethereum ecosystem. Notable for early signals of technical innovation and new teams.
Economy
Munich Security Conference | February 13–15 · Munich (Germany)
Key forum on international security with a direct impact on geoeconomics, sanctions, energy, and market stability.
March 2026 | Connectivity, AI, and digital culture at peak intensity
March is one of the peaks of the year. Spain becomes a tech hub with Mobile World Congress, while the conversation in the USA focuses on AI, computing, and cultural trends that ultimately influence products and consumption.
Technology
MWC Barcelona | March 2–5 · Barcelona (Spain)
Global event for connectivity, telecommunications, and mobile ecosystem. A benchmark for 5G/6G, networks, and digital services.
SXSW (South by Southwest) | March 13–21 · Austin (USA)
Convergence of technology, film, and music. Acts as a radar for cultural trends that usually end up influencing product and marketing.
GDC (Game Developers Conference) | March 16–20 · San Francisco (USA)
Key professional meeting for the video game industry. Relevant for talent, graphic engines, and entertainment economy.
NVIDIA GTC | March 18–21 · San José (USA)
Key conference on AI, accelerated computing, and data centers. Points to where the corporate tech stack is moving.
Startups
4YFN | March 2–5 · Barcelona (Spain)
Startup platform linked to MWC. Useful for dealflow, networking, and international fund entry in Southern Europe.
Economy
Boao Forum for Asia | March 24–27 · China
Known as “Asian Davos.” Helps interpret economic priorities in Asia and institutional messages for markets.
April 2026 | Industry, cybersecurity, and regulation in the spotlight
April tends to be a month focused on infrastructure: advanced industry, digital security, and institutional signals on growth. It is a useful window for regulated sectors and companies that depend on industrial chains or data.
Technology
Hannover Messe | April 20–24 · Hannover (Germany)
Global standard in industrial technology, automation, and manufacturing. A key point for understanding competitiveness and reindustrialization.
RSA Conference | April 27–30 · San Francisco (USA)
Global cybersecurity forum. Relevant for CISOs, regulators, and companies managing digital risk and compliance.
Startups
Startup Grind Global | April 21–22 · Silicon Valley (USA)
Entrepreneurship community and training meeting focused on growth, product, and access to international networks.
Crypto & Web3
Paris Blockchain Week | April 7–9 · Paris (France)
European event with a corporate and regulatory focus. Useful for understanding business adoption and regulatory direction in the EU.
Token2049 Dubai | April 29–30 · Dubai (UAE)
Massive crypto ecosystem meeting with a strong presence of exchanges, funds, and infrastructure projects.
NFT NYC | April (date to be confirmed) · New York (USA)
Event on Web3 culture and digital assets focused on art, brands, and communities. Useful for marketing and new audiences.
Economy
Delphi Economic Forum | April 8–11 · Greece
European economic forum focused on regional stability, energy, and challenges in Southern and Southeastern Europe.
Spring Meetings (IMF/WB) | April 10–16 · Washington (USA)
Institutional meeting where macro forecasts and messages are released, guiding governments, markets, and companies.
May 2026 | Capital, IT infrastructure, and investment calendar
May concentrates events where the conversation revolves around money, scaling, and infrastructure. It’s a good month for profiles looking to close deals, raise capital, or understand the direction of tech investment.
Technology
Dell Technologies World | May 18–21 · Las Vegas (USA)
Corporate event on IT infrastructure, servers, edge computing, and hybrid cloud. Relevant for CIOs and enterprise architecture.
Startups
EU-Startups Summit | May 7–8 · Malta
Focus on European startups in seed and growth phases. A good space for networking and international visibility.
Wolves Summit | May 20–22 · Warsaw (Poland)
Connects Eastern European startups with Western investors. Useful for identifying talent and less saturated markets.
Latitude59 | May 27–29 · Tallinn (Estonia)
Flagship event for the Baltic digital ecosystem. Interesting for e-government, digital identity, and technical entrepreneurship.
Crypto & Web3
Consensus 2026 | May 13–15 · Miami (USA)
One of the central crypto events in the USA, focused on investment, regulation, and major market players.
Bitcoin 2026 | May 27–29 (date to be confirmed) · USA
Conference focused on Bitcoin and its ecosystem, with a strong presence of community, companies, and macro monetary narratives.
Economy
Milken Institute Global Conference | May 3–6 · Los Angeles (USA)
High-level meeting on private capital, health, and the global economy. Useful for understanding where institutional investment is moving.
June 2026 | Global hardware, European hubs, and monetary policy
June is particularly relevant for those focused on hardware, semiconductors, and European ecosystems. It also tends to include monetary signals that affect financing and risk appetite.
Technology
Computex | June 2–5 · Taipei (Taiwan)
Global hardware center: PCs, components, chips, and suppliers. Important for supply trends and costs.
London Tech Week | June 8–12 · London (UK)
Week of events on technology, fintech, and sustainability. Relevant for alliances, corporate innovation, and talent.
Viva Technology | June 17–20 · Paris (France)
Major European hub for innovation with strong corporate presence. Useful for B2B, pilots, and business contacts.
Startups
South Summit | June 3–5 · Madrid (Spain)
Key event in the Southern European entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect with funds, corporations, and the Latin market.
Web Summit Rio | June 15–18 · Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Growing conference in Latam, useful for understanding regional markets, fintech, and international expansion.
Collision (Web Summit Vancouver) | June 22–25 · Vancouver (Canada)
Massive generalist event in North America, aimed at scaling startups and international connections.
Economy
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum | June 3–6 · Russia
Economic forum for understanding Russia’s positioning and ties with BRICS and alternative markets.
ECB Forum | June 29–July 1 · Sintra (Portugal)
Key European monetary policy event, with an indirect impact on credit, investment, and financial conditions.
July / August 2026 | Summer break, but not a strategic pause
In summer, the volume of events decreases, but not the weight of decisions. Activity is concentrated in technical communities and monetary forums that can move markets when September rolls around.
Crypto & Web3
EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference) | July 13–16 · Europe (city to be confirmed)
Technical conference for Ethereum developers, less focused on narrative and more on infrastructure, tooling, and community.
Economy
London Fintech Week | July (date to be confirmed) · London (UK)
Meeting on financial innovation in one of the world’s major capital and regulatory hubs.
Jackson Hole Symposium | August 27–29 · Wyoming (USA)
Annual meeting of central bankers. Its messages often anticipate interest rate movements and monetary policy tone for the fall.
September 2026 | Back to school: consumption, software, and ecosystems in full swing
September is one of the densest months: the consumption calendar returns in Europe, business software accelerates, and the startup and crypto ecosystems regain momentum. It’s an ideal month for reconnecting, selling, and reactivating your pipeline.
Technology
IFA Berlin | September 4–8 · Berlin (Germany)
Historic consumer electronics fair in Europe. Useful for reading the “second wave” of the year in products and retail.
Dreamforce (Salesforce) | September 15–17 (estimated date) · San Francisco (USA)
Annual Salesforce event focused on CRM, automation, and enterprise software. A great showcase of trends in sales and data.
Oracle CloudWorld | September 28–October 1 (estimated date) · Las Vegas (USA)
Conference on cloud, databases, and enterprise applications. Relevant for large accounts and enterprise architecture.
Startups
TechBBQ | September 16–17 · Copenhagen (Denmark)
Summit of the Scandinavian ecosystem, with good access to investment networks and talent in Northern Europe.
Oslo Innovation Week | September 21–25 · Oslo (Norway)
Week focused on sustainable innovation, climate, and entrepreneurship with a Nordic and corporate focus.
SaaStr Annual | September 22–24 · California (USA)
Key event for scaling SaaS businesses: revenue, sales, product, and operations.
Bits & Pretzels | September 27–29 · Munich (Germany)
Founder and investor festival, useful for European networking in a less “fair-like” and more community-oriented format.
Crypto & Web3
Korea Blockchain Week | September 1–7 · Seoul (South Korea)
Gateway to the Asian ecosystem, with a strong focus on adoption and regional projects.
Permissionless | September 9–11 (estimated date) · USA
Conference focused on DeFi and infrastructure, with a mix of builders, investors, and sector operators.
Token2049 Singapore | September 16–17 · Singapore
One of the largest crypto events in Asia, relevant for capital concentration and international markets.
Economy
Ambrosetti Forum | September 4–6 · Italy
High-level think tank on European and global economics. Useful for understanding European business elites.
October 2026 | Major global fairs and startup competitions
October is a month of scale: major fairs, media competitions, and sovereign investment forums. It’s often a good time to position your brand, close deals, and understand where global capital is concentrating.
Technology
GITEX Global | October 12–16 · Dubai (UAE)
The largest tech trade show in the Middle East, focused on governments, enterprises, and regional expansion.
Startups
TechCrunch Disrupt | October 6–8 (estimated date) · San Francisco (USA)
Event known for its “Startup Battlefield.” Useful for visibility, storytelling, and connecting with VCs in a competitive format.
Valencia Digital Summit (VDS) | October 22–23 · Valencia (Spain)
Fast-growing event in the Mediterranean, useful for connecting the Spanish ecosystem with European networks.
Crypto & Web3
European Blockchain Convention | October (date to be confirmed) · Barcelona (Spain)
Blockchain meeting with a European focus, where regulation, banking, and sector startups often intersect.
Cosmoverse | October (TBC) · (location to be confirmed)
Cosmos ecosystem event, focused on interoperability and network infrastructure.
Economy
Annual Meetings (IMF/WB) | October 12–18 · Thailand
The major annual institutional meeting: forecasts, risks, market messages, and coordination of economic policies.
Future Investment Initiative | October 27–29 · Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Key forum for sovereign investment and major capital movements, focused on strategic projects and diversification.
November 2026 | Europe concentrates tech, investment, and climate ecosystems
November is usually the final sprint: Europe hosts major tech and investment events, while the climate agenda and multilateral forums mark the political-economic close of the year.
Technology
Web Summit Lisbon | November 9–12 · Lisbon (Portugal)
Massive tech conference in Europe. Useful for the density of attendees, networking, and international reach.
Microsoft Ignite | November 17–20 (estimated date) · USA
Technical event for IT and developers where Microsoft presents news in cloud, security, and enterprise tools.
Smart City Expo | November (date to be confirmed) · Barcelona (Spain)
Global event on smart cities, mobility, urban planning, and digital layers for public services and business.
Startups
Slush | November 19–20 · Helsinki (Finland)
High concentration of VCs and dealflow. Useful for fundraising, international connections, and signals of investment trends.
Crypto & Web3
Labitconf | November (date to be confirmed) · Latam
Historic Bitcoin conference in Latin America, relevant for regional narrative and adoption in emerging markets.
Devcon (Ethereum Foundation) | November (TBC) · (location to be confirmed)
Official Ethereum conference focused on developers and infrastructure. It usually sets the technical direction of the ecosystem.
Economy
G20 Leaders’ Summit | November (date to be confirmed) · (location to be confirmed)
Main forum for international economic coordination. Relevant for trade, regulation, and financial stability.
APEC CEO Summit | November (date to be confirmed) · Asia-Pacific
Business event associated with APEC, useful for understanding regional cooperation, supply chains, and corporate vision in Asia.
COP31 | November 9–20 · Australia (location to be confirmed)
Climate summit with economic impact: energy transition, regulation, green finance, and carbon markets.
December 2026 | Cloud, deep tech, and planning for the next cycle
December combines fiscal year-end with technological planning. In cloud computing, it is one of the months where decisions affecting costs and infrastructure for the upcoming year are announced.
Technology
AWS re:Invent | November 30–December 4 · Las Vegas (USA)
The definitive conference on cloud computing. It sets the roadmap for infrastructure, managed services, and AWS strategy.
Startups
Slush Tokyo | December (date to be confirmed) · Japan
Asian extension of Slush, useful for accessing the Japanese market and regional connections.
Hello Tomorrow | December (date to be confirmed) · Paris (France)
Event focused on deep tech: applied science, research, and technology transfer to business.
Crypto & Web3
Taipei Blockchain Week | December (date to be confirmed) · Taiwan
Regional event focused on developers and the Asian ecosystem. Interesting for infrastructure and technical community.
How to use this agenda without falling into saturation
Having the complete map is helpful, but trying to cover everything usually leads to less focus and a worse return. A reasonable strategy for 2026 consists of combining three types of events: one global to understand trends and narrative, one niche for business in a specific sector, and one local to strengthen relationships and trust networks.
In practice, much of the value doesn’t come from the main stage but from the hallways, impromptu meetings, and off-the-agenda conversations. The talks get broadcasted, but decisions almost always do not.
Download the calendars (.ics) to add to Google Calendar, Apple, or Outlook
To facilitate planning, this agenda is also available as .ics calendars (a standard format compatible with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook). They can be imported in seconds and allow you to see the events directly on your daily, weekly, or monthly agenda.
There is a general calendar with all events and separate versions by theme for those who prefer to filter by focus (Technology, Startups, Crypto & Web3, and Global Economy).
- General calendar (all events)
- Download .ics general: Agenda 2026 (all events)
- Calendars by theme
- Download .ics: Technology
- Download .ics: Startups
- Download .ics: Crypto & Web3
- Download .ics: Global Economy
How to use it: in Google Calendar, simply open the link and, if downloaded, import it from Settings > Import. In Apple Calendar and Outlook, you can usually open the file directly to subscribe or import it.
