Is there anything aspiring entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business angels value more than a global tech startup conference? Probably not. The world of events is starting to reopen and it's time for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit to gather their projects and plan their trip to the conference.
Whether you're an aspiring fintech founder, superstar AI developer, or just a fan of the startup community, here's a list of the best events for entrepreneurs and startups to attend in 2023:
CES 2023
5-8 January 2023
Las Vegas, United States
Considered the most influential technology event in the world, CES 2023 promises to bring back all the learning and networking opportunities it has become known for. The conference will cover topics ranging from 5G and the Internet of Things to digital marketing, self-driving cars, cryptocurrencies, space technology, food technology and more. This global fair promises to bring together some of the best minds in technology from around the world. You won't want to lose it!
giant leap
6-9 February 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The second installment of this year's New Worlds One Giant Leap event explores everything from cyberspace to literally reaching for the stars. FinTech, Future Energy, Retail, Smart Cities, etc. These are some of the topics that will be covered at this year's One Giant Leap event in Riyadh. With keynote speakers from entrepreneurs such as Relativity Space, West Ham United, Ericsson, MasterCard, Nokia and others, there will be no shortage of things to do at this upcoming kick-off conference. They will also have the opportunity to hear from legendary soccer player and technology investor Thierry Henry!
4YFN at the Mobile World Congress
27 February - 2 March 2023
Barcelona, Spain
Four Years From Now, or 4YFN for short, is a Mobile World Congress kick-off conference that this year will focus on creative minds, founders, investments and HVAC. Held as part of a larger technology conference, the event is a startup competition aimed at finding the best startups and companies from around the world. Learn from international influencers and attend networking events at 4YFN and MWC, the continent's largest tech conferences.
He shouted in a hurry
28 February - 2 March 2022
Silicon Valley, United States
Startup Grind is a live and online event that is one of North America's most popular startup conferences. Hosted by Microsoft for Startups, this event is a great opportunity for big and emerging startups to meet, meet investors, exchange ideas and attend workshops. This year the focus will be on creating deeper connections that will bring humanity back into the spotlight and on developing a human-centered approach to serving consumers. Participants will learn from business leaders from international companies.
SXSW 2023
10 - 19 March 2023
Austin, United States
The best conference for digital creatives, this event celebrates the most innovative developments taking place in the world of technology, film, culture and music. Introducing new sessions this year dedicated to design, technology, art and food! Featured sessions this year will include data privacy discussions in Ro-Ans. Wade, Designing for a Better Future and Digital Identity as a Human Right. If you're building a startup in a world of glitz and glamor and want to be surrounded by stars, influencers, investors and entertainment industry experts, this is the place to be.
Start Grind Global
11-12 April 2023
Silicon Valley, United States
Attend in person or attend an online event, the Startup Grind Global Conference is one of the leading startup conferences in the world. Thousands of big and emerging startups will have the opportunity to meet, meet investors, exchange ideas and participate in workshops. Previous speakers have included business leaders from international companies such as Alphabet, Zoom, Bloomberg, Y Combinator, Slack, Google, WhatsApp and many more. This year's conference promises nothing less!
World Summit on American AI
19 - 20 April 2023
Montreal Canada
Want to keep up with business, science and technology? World Summit AI Americas is where the brightest minds in the world of AI and big data come together to discuss hot topics such as ethics, trust, privacy and scalability. Hear from speakers from Google Brain, Coursera and AWS, to name just a few. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a professor of psychology and neuroscience at New York University! This is a must-see event for anyone looking to enter the world of AI in North America.
London Technology Week
12-16 June 2023
London, United States
London Tech Week is back for its 10th anniversary! The week-long festival is a celebration of technology and a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to immerse themselves in how technology is changing business and society. The event is supported by some of the industry's leading companies including Channel 4, Snap Inc, Microsoft UK, Amazon, Callum, Metam and many more. What are you waiting for? Book your tickets today!
Vivatech
14-17 June 2023
Paris, France
Viva Tech, one of the largest technology events in Europe, is an ideal place at the intersection of business and innovation. Every year business leaders, startups, investors, researchers and innovators fly to Paris to make positive change. With numerous keynotes, workshops and networking events, VivaTech is a catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth. Book your tickets in advance: they are sold out!
Dublin Technology Summit
15-16 June 2023
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's Grand Canal Docks, home to the European headquarters of companies such as Google and Facebook, is aptly named Silicon Docks. The Irish capital is teeming with tech companies, and it's no surprise that the city is now home to one of Europe's most influential technology and entrepreneurship conferences. Whether you're building a SAAS business, developing the latest IoT technology, or have a great idea to shake up the e-commerce world, there's something for everyone at this conference.
congress center.berlino
28-29 June 2023
Berlin, Germany
If you're trying to figure out which tech conference is best for startups, look no further. hub.berlin aims to make digitization a reality through engaging workshops, live technology demonstrations and networking events against the backdrop of beautiful digital art. And this event is so much more than a top-level startup conference, it's a great place to have fun! Other activities include pub crawls, tech playgrounds, missions and more. Not to mention, you'll have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with speakers from the world's most famous tech companies. It's definitely for the books.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Undoubtedly one of the most important technology conferences in Europe, Web Summit returns to the Portuguese capital every year. The Wall Street Journal called the three-day event the place where "web giants gather" and any founder or CEO worthy of the name will want to be there. With industry leaders such as Apple, Mars, Facebook and Spotify, this event is a world of learning opportunities from the best in the industry.
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Helsinki, Finland
Celebrated as the premier global event for the startup ecosystem, Slush brings together founders and investors for two days of networking, keynotes, demos, panel discussions, mentoring sessions and a big party. The event takes networking to the next level with a matchmaking tool where you can view and schedule meetings with attendees before the event. Be sure to check out Soaked by Slush, the event's online publication that offers the best advice and guidance for entrepreneurs in today's world.
If you want to know more about the best tech conferences to attend in Europe in 2023, check out this article.
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