Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for May 2024

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It's a brand new year, and there are hundreds of top Tech Conferences to go to!

So to help you work out what events to head to in 2024, TechRadar Pro has curated a list of the most important international technology events, conferences and festivals coming this year, so you can keep up with tech innovations from every industry.


RSA Conference 2024

6th - 9th May | San Francisco

Session, keynotes and learning labs on the ever changing world of cybersecurity, focusing this year on The Art of Possible. Learn about the latest threats and potential trends for 2024, and learn from the experts on the best tricks and techniques to keep them at bay.

Why attend? Learn from experts such as Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Security and Collaboration, Cisco, and Kevin Mandia, Mandiant CEO, Google Cloud, on how their organizations are redefining the cybersecurity landscape.


SW2con 2024

14th - 15th May | Broomfield, Colorado

SW2con is the place to be for AI developers looking to learn more about how AI can integrate with all things cloud, from toolsets and operations to DevOps and observability.

Why attend? Hear from experts such as Paige Bailey, Generative Models, Google, and Mario Rodriguez, Senior Vice President, Product, GitHub, on the latest techniques being used by industry experts to revolutionize how AI and the cloud interact.


Rise of AI Conference

15th May | Berlin, Germany / Virtual

Examining how AI could effect every aspect of our lives is crucial, and that is exactly what the Rise of AI Conference seeks to do. This event will examine the changes being made to society, the economy, and politics by rapidly evolving AI.

Why attend? Members of the German Bundestag will head up discussions with C-suite executives to discuss, understand and tackle the future of the AI ecosystem.


Tech.eu Summit 2024

16th - 17th May | London, United Kingdom

Tech.eu Summit London seeks to reshape the future of technology by sparking inspiration through networking, collaboration and innovation.

Why attend? Connect with experts and corporate leaders such as Adrian Garcia-Aranyos, President, Endeavor, and Akin Babayigit, Co-Founder and President, Tripledot Studios, to understand the changing landscape of technology.


Customer Success Collective 2024

16th - 17th May | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Customer Success Festival unites businesses in identifying and understanding the best strategies facing the customer success community, and face the challenges coming in 2024.

Why attend? Experts such as Eric Djibedjian, Regional Vice President, Customer Success, Salesforce, and Hamish Wood, Vice President of Customer Success, Phillips, will explore the best methods and techniques of achieving customer success.


Product-Led Summit 2024

16th - 17th May | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Product-Led Summit will gather product leaders and decision makers to discuss strategy, growth and all things product.

Why attend? Dig through the decades of experience provided by over 25 speakers such as Shaili Pankaj, Chief Growth Officer, Doodle, and Serdar Akin, Chief Product Officer, OLX.


Data Science Festival 2024

18th May | London, United Kingdom

Data Science Festival is the place to be for understanding how data can shape businesses, AI and machine learning, and prompt engineering.

Why attend? Hear from experts such as Peter Cochrane, Consultant and Professor, on quantifying AI, and Michelle Conway, Lead Data Scientist, Lloyds Banking Group, on machine learning operations in financial services, and much more.


INTEGRATE Middle East

21st - 23rd May | Dubai, UAE

INTEGRATE Middle East will host AV and Integrated Solutions businesses to showcase the latest and greatest offerings for retail, hospitality, healthcare and education industries, alongside many more.

Why attend? Featuring speakers such as Pierre Carnet, Managing Director of MassiveMusic, and Bob Snyder, Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media.


Product-Led Summit

22nd - 23rd May | Las Vegas

Meet with the masterminds and experts behind the products offered by some of the biggest companies on the planet, and network with likeminded connections to discover the cutting-edge technology behind product strategy in 2024.

Why attend? Hear from experts such as Sara Marishah Steinberger, Director of Product Ops, Target, and Mayank Verma, Director of Product Development, American Express, among many, many more.


TECHSPO Chicago

22nd - 23rd May | Chicago

TECHSPO unites the best businesses, tech and innovations in one place, with speakers to inspire, and business leaders to educate.

Why attend? Networking opportunities with peers and business leaders alike will allow you to learn how your industry is changing, and how to stay ahead of the curve. 


Sales Enablement Summit

22nd - 23rd May | Las Vegas

Sales Enablement Summit will put you in front of sales experts to discuss the best strategies and upcoming challenges for 2024.

Why attend? over 25 speakers including Ray Schloss, Former Technical Sales Enablement & Community Director, Microsoft, and Jeffrey Hatchell, VP, US Field Sales Enablement & Global Leadership, American Express.


JS Heroes

23rd - 24th May | Romania

For JavaScript lovers, this conference is for you. Discover likeminded experts in the Web/Fronted environments for networking and insights into all things JS.

Why attend? Hear from expert JS speakers such as Aleksandra Sikora, Open-source Developer, The Guild, and Artem Zakharchenko, JavaScript Engineer.


ProductCon

29th May | New York / Virtual

ProductCon puts you in the company of over 2,000 in-person attendees, or among the ranks of the 10,000+ online attendees to discuss and discover the cutting-edge product innovations and trends.

Why attend? Hear from product experts such as Jaime DeLanghe, VP of Product, Slack and Robert Brunner, Chief Designer, Beats by Dr. Dre.


AI DevSummit

29th - 30th May | San Francisco

Over 40 speakers will fill you in on the pressing challenges and innovations being made in chatbots, machine learning, enterprise AI, and more.

Why attend? Hear from AI experts such as Neta Haiby, Director AI Security CTO Office, Microsoft, and Bharti Patel, Head of Engineering, Hitachi Vantara.


Dublin Tech Summit

29th - 30th May | Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Tech Summit will host over 150 startups from 60 countries to hear from the industry leaders such as Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Nasa.

Why attend? Hear from speakers such as Dr. Omar Hatamleh, Chief Advisor, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation, NASA, and Colin Murdoch, Chief Business Officer, Google DeepMind.


DeveloperWeek Management

29th - 30th May | San Francisco

Managers, dev team leads and technical executives, rejoice! The DeveloperWeek Management summit is here to give you access to the expert insights from some of the worlds top developers.

Why attend? Featuring speakers such as Ramiro Berrelleza, Founder, Okteto, and Brit Myers, VP of Engineering, System Initiative, this conference has something for everyone.


Payments Canada SUMMIT

29th - 31st May | San Francisco / Virtual

Unlock the future of payments alongside the experts in keynotes, breakouts and idea exchanges that are set to revolutionize the payments industry.

Why attend? Among featured speakers will be experts such as Leah Anderson, President & CEO, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Mike Cook, Global Payments Lead, IBM.


GITEX Africa

29th - 31st May | Marrakech, Morocco

Head to the largest tech and startup show in Africa to see the latest pioneering efforts to change Africa's digital future.

Why attend? Hear from experts such as Renaud Glenisson, Regional CEO, Jumia, and Sarah Sabry, Executive Director, Deep Space Initiative, alongside ministers from a huge range of African governments.


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Benedict Collins
Staff Writer (Security)

Benedict Collins is a Staff Writer at TechRadar Pro covering privacy and security. Benedict is mainly focused on security issues such as phishing, malware, and cyber criminal activity, but also likes to draw on his knowledge of geopolitics and international relations to understand the motivations and consequences of state-sponsored cyber attacks. Benedict has a MA in Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy, alongside a BA in Politics with Journalism, both from the University of Buckingham.

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