Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for October 2025

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2025 is set to be a big year for Tech conferences around the world.

If you need help deciding which to attend, or if you'd just like to check out the conferences on offer, TechRadar Pro has put together a list of the most anticipated festivals and events to keep you up to date!


Rewriting The Code

October 3rd | London, UK

Connect with some of the leading tech companies in the UK and Ireland at RTC's career summit - with real world tech insights and direct conversations with recruiters.

Why attend? A fantastic opportunity to network with the UK and Ireland's top tech firms, with workshops and panel discussions.

GoLab

October 5th-7th | Florance, Italy

GoLab is one of the oldest, most renowned conferences in the world - attracting 'Gophers' from all over the globe.

Why attend? Hear from Bill Kennedy at Ardan Labs, and Ron Evans at the Hybrid Group.

Gartner HR Symposium

October 7th-9th | London, UK

All the top HR executives will tackle topics like the new human-AI workforce, navigating shifting skills requirements, and the foundations for performance.

Why attend? Hear from Gaston Gomez Armesto, Senior Director or Advisory at Gartner, as well as Mark Whittle, VP of Advisory at Gartner.

DWP

October 7th-9th | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join industry experts for the most influential tech event in procurement and supply chain.

Why attend? Hear from Paul Polman, former CEO at Unilever, and Google CPO, Jennifer Moceri.

Elevate

October 7th-9th | Toronto, Canada

Elevate Festival will 'reunite world-class innovators, industry leaders, and the tech ecosystem to shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.'

Why attend? Hear from Chris Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, and Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto.

DWP

October 7th-9th | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join industry experts for the most influential tech event in procurement and supply chain.

Why attend? Hear from Seth Cohen Chief Information Officer at Procter & Gamble, and Yao Morin Chief Technology Officer, at JLL.

LTWSummit

October 7th-9th | New York, NY

'Think SXSW of New York meets Cannes Lions' - The LTW Summit will will bring together 5,000 decision makers across tech, business, and culture.

Why attend? Hear from Colleen
Aubrey Senior Vice President, AWS Solutions, Amazon and Tara Bunch, Global Head of Operations, Airbnb

CDAO Fall

October 7th-9th | New York, NY

The CDAO Fall is 'The Most Senior Conference for Data, Analytics & AI leaders in North America' - where over 100 speakers and 400 attendees will come together to forge high-quality connections.

Why attend? Hear from Elena Alikhachkina, Chief Data and AI Officer at TE Connectivity, and Tarum Soo, Chief Data Officer at American Century Investments.

World Summit AI

October 8th-9th | Amsterdam, Netherlands

This year's World AI Summit theme is 'a call to reflect on the past' - where attendants will 'confront the present and change the future.'

Why attend? Hear from Peter Sarlin, CEO and Co-Founder at AMD Silo.AI, and Jason Snyder Forbes contributor.

Oracle AI World

October 13th-16th | Las Vegas, NV

Formerly Oracle CloudWorld, Oracle AI World is a place for attendants to discover all the latest in product and technology innovations, especially how AI is being used across industries.

Why attend? There will be network events, partner experiences, as well as the AI World Hub and AI World on Air.

Dreamforce

October 14th-16th | San Francisco, CA

Dreamforce will help you unlock 'unprecedented success with the power of trusted AI, real-time data, and CRM.'

Why attend? Hear from Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google & Alphabet and Bozoma Saint John, Forbes’ #1 Most Influential CMO.

Birmingham Tech Week

October 20th-24th | Birmingham, UK

Birmingham Tech week will bring together people from across the UK to network, research, connect, and learn.

Why attend? Hear from West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker, and Andy Hague, CEO of TECHWM.

Ellen has been writing for almost four years, with a focus on post-COVID policy whilst studying for BA Politics and International Relations at the University of Cardiff, followed by an MA in Political Communication. Before joining TechRadar Pro as a Junior Writer, she worked for Future Publishing’s MVC content team, working with merchants and retailers to upload content.

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