10 Biggest Upcoming Tech Events for the Rest of 2021

Written by Princess Wilson

The Bulb Africa
6 min readSep 14, 2021

While it may be less than four months until the dawn of a new year, the tech world is yet to slow down. There are still numerous tech events lined up for the rest of the year across the globe.

Though the impact of the pandemic means an overwhelming majority of events across all sectors are virtual. Nevertheless, in this article, we have cherrypicked the biggest and most fascinating tech seminars, conferences, programs, and other events lined up for the last months of the year.

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  1. London Tech Week

London Tech Week is a free event that seeks to build a more inclusive digital world by gathering outstanding global tech leaders, founders, investors and upcoming stars to discuss the role of technology and innovation and how it can be used to tackle some of the world’s most challenging business, environmental and social problems.

While the program will be available virtually, key moments will be hosted across London, where highly curated safe sessions, round-tables, activations and networking moments will be hosted.

This Tech Week will cover discussions around 5G, climate, AI, health, education, quantum computing, and so much more.

London Tech Week 2021 kicks off on the 20th of September.

2. IoT Tech Expo

IoT Tech Expo North America returns for the 7th edition of its free 2-day technology event as an entirely virtual experience.

It is the leading Internet of Things event that hosts over 5000 attendees from across the globe and 250+ industry expert speakers.

The conference will cover data analytics, cloud computing, connectivity considerations and other fascinating topics around the IoT ecosystem. This event is designed for ambitious tech professionals seeking to explore the latest innovations and trends to boost their businesses.

IoT Tech Expo begins on the 20th of September.

3. The Next Web

The Next Web (TNW) is Europe’s leading tech festival that brings together global tech executives, senior investors, startups, and policymakers. It is a two-day event that features professional growth, market research, networking, knowledge sharing with industry leaders from across the world.

This year, TNW is hosting a hybrid conference with 4,500 attendees, over 20,000 digital participants, 3,000 companies, and over 150 speakers.

The conference will reconnect attendees to their roots by celebrating tech using digital tools to produce a personalized experience.

The 13th edition of Next Web kicks off on the 30th of September, with tickets starting from £480.

4. Startup Academy by The Bulb Africa

Startup Academy is a free and virtual 8-week program for early-stage African tech founders and entrepreneurs. Organized by The Bulb Africa, a social enterprise that turns tech ideas into business realities, the Academy equips founders with the skills and resources needed to launch, grow and sustain their businesses.

It offers incredible networking, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring and fundraising opportunities. The Academy is tutored by global expert tutors and covers everything from branding to business development and design thinking.

Startup Academy 2021 begins on the 4th of October.

5. Open Source India

Open Source India is a free 2-day virtual event that aims to accelerate open source development in India and across the globe.

It is targeted at Software Developers, DevOps, IT Infra Managers, Senior Tech Decision Makers, enthusiasts, and other community members. In past editions, the conference hosted over 2,900 attendees and 55+ expert speakers.

The event promises to update and equip attendees with the latest tools, resources and best practices to help them scale.

Open Source India 2021 begins on the 7th of October.

6. Google Cloud Next ‘21

Google Cloud Next is a global and virtual digital event where the company reveals new updates about Google Cloud. This year, the event promises to be a free customizable digital program that will allow over 10,000 attendees to create a personalized journey.

The program will feature live experiences, exciting Q&A sessions, and on-demand content that aligns with each participant’s interests.

As always, Google Cloud Next will offer educational demos, hands-on learning, real-life application of the latest Google Cloud features and networking opportunities with experts from across the world.

Google Cloud Next ’21 will run from October 12–14, 2021.

7. Big Data & AI Toronto

Big data & AI Toronto is a two-day virtual event that provides a platform for IT decision-makers and data innovators to explore and discuss insights, innovative projects, and network with professionals.

The event features a conference and a free expo covering big data, cybersecurity, cloud and artificial intelligence. It hosts over 150 speakers and 20 exhibitors on 6 stages, with thousands of attendees across several sectors like banking, IT, advertising, healthcare, etc.

Big Data & AI Toronto begins on the 13th of October, and the conference pass costs $299.

8. Web Summit

Web Summit is an annual physical 4-day gathering of top speakers, leading tech companies, fast-growing startups, enthusiasts, policymakers, heads of state and media outlets.

This year, the summit will feature premium content, valuable leads, learning & development, team building, brand awareness and networking opportunities with experts. With 250 confirmed speakers and counting, the summit promises to bring an even bigger and better event.

Web Summit begins on the 1st of November in Lisbon, with tickets starting from €795.

9. The AI Summit Silicon Valley

Supported by industry leaders like Microsoft and Google, the AI Summit Silicon Valley is a 2-day event in Santa Clara, California. The program features aspirational and practical content on Artificial intelligence and a virtual exhibition of emerging technology.

The summit will allow participants to network with a global audience of AI professionals spearheading technological innovations, helping them secure their business spot at the forefront of AI implementation.

It also provides attendees with access to its AI-powered matchmaking software, closed-door networking events, project labs, interactive Q&As and exclusive, boardroom-level insight from over 100 Fortune 500 decision-makers.

The 6th edition of the summit kicks off on the 3rd of November, 2021, with tickets starting from $300.

10. Augmented World Expo

Augmented World Expo (AWE) is the biggest augmented reality conference and expo in the world. The conference features top XR companies, innovative speakers and an opportunity to network with the augmented reality community.

As usual, the conference will cover everything on spatial computing, such as Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, 5G, bio-interfaces, haptics, and so much more.

The conference will gather fascinating startups, creators, developers, product leaders, cooperate buyers, senior investors and tech enthusiasts for the knowledge-packed three-day event. It is scheduled to host over 7000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, 300 speakers and industry-leading companies like Google, Facebook, Disney and Amazon.

Augmented World Expo starts on the 9th of November in Santa Clara, California, with early bird tickets starting from $495.

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Conclusion

There you have it! The top tech events lined up for the rest of the year.

These programs are guaranteed to provide a significant learning experience whether you’re a senior executive, an intern or a student.

If you’re hoping to expand your professional network and grow exponentially, then you should definitely mark one of these events in your calendar.

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The Bulb Africa
The Bulb Africa

Written by The Bulb Africa

The Bulb Africa is a platform for Africans leveraging technology. We provide training and incubation programs that help turn tech ideas into business realities.

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