Top 11 best tech conferences in Europe in 2024

10 Dec 2024 · 8
There’s nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of an in-person technology conference to really get you up and running in 2025!
For all of you out there planning your calendar for the upcoming year, this roundup of the best tech conferences to attend in Europe will help you fill out your schedule.
3rd - 6th March, 2025
Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
We might be slightly biased (as we’re based in Barcelona ourselves), but we couldn't be more thrilled to see MWC return again to Barcelona! Covering everything from blockchain to robotics, MWC is the place to be if you’re interested in learning about the future of connectivity.
This year’s theme is “Converge. Connect. Create.” and the conference will bring together trailblazers, decision makers, and industry experts in sectors such as social policy, business leadership and digital innovation.
You’ll hear from these experts on themes such as the connectivity ecosystem, artificial intelligence, game changing technology, enterprise challenges, and more related to community, connectivity, technology and diversity.
17th - 20th March, 2025
Europa-Park, Rust, Germany
Set on the grounds of a theme park, there are plenty of opportunities to work hard and play hard at this unmissable tech conference! This year gathers over 8,700 tech leaders and over 250 speakers to bring you the best — and biggest — conference on internet cloud technology and infrastructure.
This year’s theme is “The Human Edge: Finding Your Place in an AI World”, looking at how to unite against the challenges that face our industry to build towards a more sustainable, equitable, and kinder future.
This 3-day event (with two optional Hackathon days) is full of learning experiences, shared case studies, and networking opportunities where you can mix and mingle with business leaders in a truly unique environment! This year’s speakers include Roger Dingledine, Cory Doctorow, George Sadowsky, and more.
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4th - 6th June, 2025
La Nave, Madrid, Spain
Could there be anything better than combining a trip to sunny Spain with attending an inspirational gathering of the tech industry's biggest disruptors? As one of the largest startup and innovation conferences in Europe, South Summit is a hub for innovators who come together to shape the future of tech.
This year’s theme, In Motion, dives into our interconnected, ever-evolving world, and invites leaders to move forward with intention to become a force for good.
Business leaders, experts, innovators and entrepreneurs will gather to explore how to drive growth, innovation, and progress — together.
Whether you’re keen to learn and network, or are a startup looking for funding from global VCs, this is the place to be. 
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9th - 13th June, 2025
London Olympia, London, UK
London Tech Week is back and it’s going to be bigger than ever, attracting more than 45,000 attendees from startups to global tech leaders, investors and policy makers, and everyone in between.
This week-long festival in the heart of London is a celebration of technology and a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to immerse themselves in how technology is transforming business and society.
Connect with investors and innovators, hear from 400+ speakers, experience the latest tech innovations at the expo, and much, much more at this massive, can’t-miss event.
11th - 14th June, 2025
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Billed as Europe's biggest tech conference, Viva Technology is a must for those who want to learn from and network with the best and brightest in the industry. With 165,000+ attendees in-person and online, 500+ speakers, and investors, executives, exhibitors, and media from 174 countries, Viva Technology is undoubtedly one of the continent’s most significant events.
With tech leaders from companies like Tesla, Salesforce, Meta, Paypal, TIME, and more coming together, every year this event is a melting pot of co-founders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts alike!
And if you think you might be the next big thing on the startup scene, there’s also plenty of opportunity here to connect with VCs, get mentorship and launch your startup’s profile.
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28th - 29th May, 2025
RDS, Dublin, Ireland
With over 8,000 attendees and 200+ international speakers, Dublin Tech Summit is fast emerging as one of Europe's largest B2B tech conferences. A two-day conference in Ireland's booming tech hub, DTS attracts C-suite executives from the world's leading brands.
Carefully curated sessions are designed to connect delegates with investors, industry leaders and key decision-makers, allowing your team to build partnerships and take your business to the next level. For startup founders or those interested in entrepreneurship, you’ll have plenty of networking opportunities here.
This year’s themes include “Enterprise Reimagined,” “The Future of Work,” “Disruptive Frontiers,” “The Next Threat Wave,” and “Hustle and Thrive.”
If two days of learning about the future of machines, tech ecosystems, and enterprise technology topped off with a tall pint of Guinness sounds like a match made in heaven, reserve your spot at Dublin’s hottest tech event today.
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19th - 20th June, 2025
NDSM, Amsterdam, Netherlands 
Located in the heart of historic Zaandam, The Next Web Conference (TNW) is said to be the biggest breeding ground for tech superstars outside of San Francisco.
Attracting the heads of big-name brands like Google, IBM, Unilever, and more, the conference offers a myriad of opportunities to showcase your product, expand your business, and grow your career.
Boasting a jam-packed schedule of workshops, keynote speeches, and seminars, this year’s conference will focus on six key themes: growth and venture, artificial intelligence and DeepTech, sustainable societies, enterprise innovation, digital ecosystems and policy, and next-gen talent.  
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7th - 8th May, 2025
EICC, Edinburgh, Scotland
Whether you're a software engineer, a data analyst, a product manager, a digital marketer, or a growth specialist, Turing Fest 2024 is for you.
Aimed at helping entrepreneurs and startups shape and scale their organisations, this uniquely multidisciplinary event brings speakers and attendees together to explore everything from product and engineering to developing the customer experience to building strategy and culture for their businesses.
Last year’s speakers included big names across Product, IOT, Growth Marketing, and C-Suite Leadership from companies like Amplitude, Skyscanner, Intercom, Toast and more.
This year will bring keynote sessions, firesides, debates, speaker roundtables, peer networking, and more — all to help you connect and innovate with others shaping the latest trends of tech today.
Turing Fest is the perfect place to bring your whole team — there’s something for everyone here. Get the whole team there with no stress with our guide to group travel booking.
5th - 9th September, 2025
Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The largest tech conference for consumer and home electronics companies, IFA, is back to Berlin in 2025 for another record-breaking expo!
Part trade show and part conference, this event attracts over 1,800 global tech brands showcasing cutting-edge technology in communications, audio, mobility, home & entertainment systems, and much more.
And with 150+ speakers delivering keynotes, workshops, networking sessions and more, you’re also sure to walk away with plenty of new insights and learnings. 
24th - 25th September, 2025
RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands 
The preeminent exhibition of artificial intelligence and data science returns to Amsterdam next autumn. This year’s AI & Big Data Expo will bring together CTO’s, Heads of Innovation and Technology, IT Directors, telecom providers, developers, governments, tech companies, VCs, and many more.
The conference features over 150+ speakers who will dive into everything AI & Big Data, including Ethical AI, Data Monetisation, Data Quality Management, Enterprise Adoption of AI, The Augmented Workforce, The Rise of AIOps, and more.
Not to mention that the expo is an unmissable opportunity to discover how automation and machine learning can drive progress for your business or startup.
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10th - 13th November, 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
Lauded by the New York Times as "a grand conclave of the tech industry's high priests", Web Summit is, without doubt, one of Europe’s most prominent tech conferences.
It draws in visionary speakers and tech influencers from around the world, including big names from the likes of companies such as Apple, Mars, Facebook, Spotify, and Microsoft among others.
With more than 70,000 people and companies attending to refine the tech industry, you’ll find insights, connections, and practical inspiration for the future whether you’re an established SaaS company or building the next thing in FinTech, HealthTech, or EdTech.
Head over to the Portuguese capital to explore and collaborate on the digital transformations shaping our world today.
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