CES

Where? Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the biggest annual events in the tech calendar and brings together the biggest names in the world of technology. Over the course of five days, attendees can browse exhibitions from the biggest vendors in the technology space, who will be showing off the most innovative concepts and ideas around This is an event that’s not open to the public – with exclusive access by businesses and technology professionals.

This year’s conference program features a range of panels, keynotes and talks spanning every area of technology – with particular highlights including tracks on extended reality and spatial computing, the potential of quantum computing, the latest AI advancements as well as robotics and drones. One particular highlight this year, however, is a keynote from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang – speaking on the power of ideas, technology, and how to drive innovation in such a way that it will impact business and society.

MWC 2025

When? 3 – 6 March

Where? Barcelona, Spain

The biggest mobile, communications and networking summit of the year sees companies from around the world join together in Barcelona for a week of news and updates around the latest in the world of devices and infrastructure. While mobile technology is a traditional focus, you should also expect plenty of news on AI, IoT and 5G (and most likely 6G as well) – and how these technologies can influence and transform your business and workflows.

Keynote speakers of note at MWC 2025 include Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson, the CEO of Time, Jessica Sibley, José María Álvarez-Pallete, the chairman and CEO of Telefonica, and so many more key speakers. The sessions are also built around some of the key trends in technology including 5G and 6G development, blockchain, AI, FinTech, and even a sprinkling of quantum computing and safeguarding against future threats to encryption.

Why attend? Explore the latest in mobile devices and networking news from some of the biggest names on the planet from across the world and hear from experts on some cutting-edge technology trends.

SXSW 2025

When? 7 – 15 March

Where? Austin, Texas, USA

Where much of the tech calendar may seem more of a dry and purely enterprise-focus affair, South x South West (SXSW) is a more glitzy and glamorous week-long tech festival geared towards individuals in the creative industries. Although much of SXSW 2025 will revolve around music, film, and TV as well as the creative arts, it’s done firmly through the lens of technology – with plenty of opportunities for you to network, liaise with other professionals in the creative industries and catch up with the latest innovations making their way to the arts. Some key focuses revolve around tech for good, sustainability in tech, space technology, and climate tech.

The Tech Industry Track, is a particular highlight we’d pick out – the sessions here center around cutting-edge platforms, hardware, business-centric leadership, and immersive virtual systems. Sessions include navigating the data-driven future, how quantum computing is fuelling innovation and even how to navigate the complex world of data breaches and encryption.

Why attend? Immerse yourself in a different kind of conference program during a week-long festival geared towards innovation in the creative industries. Attendees can stick to the enterprise-centric tech sessions during the week, or branch out to explore how technology intersects with the arts.