You might not be thinking about technology conferences right now since it is summertime – the season of backyard hangouts, family vacations, and the general vibe of letting the good times roll. Even though this is the season to chill out, you should still take the time to shake the loose the summertime haze and start making plans to travel to some inspiring technology conferences.
Check out the 4 conferences below to get a jumpstart on planning trips to exceptional, upcoming technology conferences.
1. International CES
What: CES Unveiled Las Vegas is the official media event of CES. Whether you’re an innovative startup or an established global brand, it’s the ideal event to build buzz and stand out in the days leading up to the show. This annual networking event draws over 1,200 media from around the world and will also feature the CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honorees and tabletop displays from dozens of global tech companies.
When: January 6-9, 2016
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Follow: @intlCES
Watch: Scenes from the 2015 International CES
2. WSJ.D
What: This October, The Wall Street Journal’s senior editors will once again host WSJDLive, the global technology conference that brings together an unmatched and unique group of top CEOs, inspirational founders, game-changing pioneers, enterprising investors and luminaries to explore the most exciting tech opportunities emerging around the world.
When: October 19-21, 2015
Where: Laguna Beach, CA
Follow: @WSJD
Watch: Highlights from the 2014 WSJD Live conference
3. Techweek
What: Techweek, the nation’s leading technology conference and festival, gathers industry heavyweights and emerging tech voices to showcase local innovation at 6 emerging hubs.
Follow: @TechweekCHI @TechweekLA
Watch: Techweek announcement that it would be visiting the Silicon Prairie in 2015
4. TechCrunch Disrupt
What: We start each day with panels and one-on-one chats featuring TechCrunch writers and editors, special guest speakers, leading venture capitalists and fascinating entrepreneurs addressing the most important topics facing today’s tech landscape. Each afternoon, we host the Startup Battlefield competition which culminates in six finalists taking the stage at the end of the event for a shot at winning the Disrupt Cup.
When: September 21-23, 2015
Where: San Francisco, CA
Follow: @TechCrunch
Watch: TechCrunch Disrupt Overview