Top Tech & AI Events and Conferences in 2026

The 2026 tech calendar is packed with high-impact AI, startup, and technology conferences that define where the industry is heading.

From global AI summits and enterprise-focused machine learning expos to mega startup festivals and deep-tech founder gatherings, these events bring together founders, product leaders, engineers, data scientists, VCs, and policymakers to shape the next wave of innovation.

Spanning topics like generative AI, data infrastructure, SaaS, cloud computing, and scale-up strategy, this curated list highlights the must-attend tech, startup, and AI events where ambitious teams can learn from category leaders, forge investor relationships, and position their products at the centre of the 2026 innovation conversation. To submit your event, email us at events@pony.studio

AI & Big Data Expo Global

4–5 February 2026

London, UK

AI & Big Data Expo Global is one of the largest enterprise-focused AI and data technology events, bringing together CIOs, CTOs, data leaders, and AI founders. The expo-style format mixes strategic keynotes, vendor showcases, and technical sessions on generative AI, machine learning, data governance, and large-scale deployment in the enterprise.​

India AI Impact Summit

15–20 February 2026

New Delhi, India

India AI Impact Summit is a government-led event focused on inclusive AI policy, digital public infrastructure, and AI for the “Global South.” Policymakers, multilateral organisations, and startups convene to discuss governance, safety, and practical AI adoption across public services, finance, and industry.

LEAP

13-16 April

Saudi Arabia

LEAP is a mega-scale tech and innovation festival positioning Saudi Arabia as a global digital hub, with AI, cloud, and future cities at its core. The show combines huge stages, a startup programme, and enterprise expo halls, making it a key platform for founders and global tech companies expanding into MENA.​

MWC Barcelona

2–5 March 2026

Barcelona, Spain

MWC Barcelona remains the flagship global event for mobile, connectivity, and adjacent technologies such as edge computing and AI at the network layer. Telecom operators, device makers, infrastructure vendors, and startups use it as a launchpad for new products, partnerships, and ecosystem plays.​

NVIDIA GTC

16–19 March 2026

San Jose, USA & Online

NVIDIA GTC is a definitive AI infrastructure conference, often described as the “Woodstock of AI,” anchored by Jensen Huang’s keynote. Engineers, researchers, and business leaders attend for deep technical sessions on GPUs, accelerated computing, generative AI, robotics, and large-scale deployment patterns.​

HumanX 2026

6–9 April 2026

San Francisco, USA

HumanX focuses on practical AI execution for builders and leaders shipping production systems. Sessions cover end-to-end system design, evaluation and observability, guardrails, governance, and moving from proof-of-concept to real-world, ROI-driven deployments.

SaaStr Annual 2026

12–14 May 2026

San Francisco Bay Area, USA

SaaStr Annual is the must-attend gathering for B2B SaaS founders, revenue leaders, and investors. The 2026 edition will feature tactical playbooks on AI-native SaaS, pricing, GTM, and scaling, plus outdoor networking, mentoring, and a strong LP/VC presence for fundraising-stage teams.​

Impact CEE

13–14 May 2026

Poznań, Poland

Impact CEE is Central and Eastern Europe’s flagship business and technology event, bringing together corporate leaders, policymakers, and startups. Tracks span AI, digital economy, energy, and fintech, alongside startup competitions and side events that connect regional founders with global capital and partners.

VivaTech

17–20 June 2026

Paris, France

VivaTech is one of Europe’s largest startup and tech events, where global corporates, scaleups, and investors meet under one roof. Expect big-name keynotes, corporate innovation showcases, and a massive startup zone that makes it a prime spot for visibility, partnerships, and fundraising.​

SuperAI

10–11 June 2026

Singapore

SuperAI is a flagship AI event in Asia, hosted at Marina Bay Sands and drawing thousands of executives, founders, and researchers. With major partners like Microsoft, Google, AWS, and OpenAI, it spotlights generative AI, AI infrastructure, and fast-growing AI startups across APAC.​

Data + AI Summit (Databricks)

15–18 June 2026

San Francisco, USA & Virtual

Data + AI Summit is Databricks’ annual conference for data engineers, ML engineers, and platform teams building on the lakehouse stack. The program blends hands-on training with case studies on LLMs, governance, and analytics, making it a key event for teams productising data and AI.

The AI Summit London

10–11 June 2026

London, UK

The AI Summit London focuses on applied AI in enterprise, with tracks on regulation, risk, and industry-specific deployments. Business leaders and policymakers use it to benchmark AI strategy, meet vendors, and explore practical use cases across finance, healthcare, retail, and the public sector.​

Ai4 2026

4–6 August 2026

Las Vegas, USA

Ai4 is a large cross-industry AI conference bringing together thousands of attendees and hundreds of speakers from Fortune 500s, startups, and government. Multiple parallel tracks cover generative AI, infrastructure, MLOps, and domain-specific applications, with a strong investor–startup networking component.

TechBBQ

26–27 August 2026

Copenhagen, Denmark

TechBBQ is Scandinavia’s leading startup summit, evolving from a small meetup into a multi-thousand-attendee gathering. Founders, investors, and ecosystem operators attend to network, share lessons, and discover early-stage Nordic and European startups across software, deep tech, and impact.​

World Summit AI

7–8 October 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

World Summit AI is a global meeting point for the AI ecosystem, mixing research, startup showcases, and enterprise case studies. The 2026 edition will cover generative AI, scaling AI startups, AI in finance and industry, and ethics and regulation, supported by a busy expo and investor–founder dealflow.