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Tech events and networking, October 2026

Real upcoming tech events, soonest first, with links to official organiser pages.

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Looking for professional tech networking events? Prosotto lists real upcoming tech networking events on this page, soonest first, with links to official organiser pages. Members can see who else is going and message them privately before they arrive.

Tech events range from the big flagship conferences and tech weeks that take over a whole city, to small developer meetups and product evenings in coworking spaces. The big shows are best for spotting trends and meeting many companies in a few days. The smaller formats are usually where the useful conversations happen.

Most tech calendars are busiest in spring and autumn, with a quieter summer and a pause over the new year. Tech weeks tend to bundle dozens of side events together, so it pays to plan which sessions and gatherings actually fit your goals.

The listings below are real upcoming technology events taken from official event pages, soonest first. Each one links to its source so you can check details and book directly with the organiser.

Upcoming tech events

A selection from 63 upcoming events

  • External eventConference

    Birmingham Tech Week 2026

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Software & Technology

    Birmingham Tech Week 2026 is an annual regional technology festival and conference taking place from 19th to 23rd October in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As an gathering of the West Midlands innovation ecosystem, the event focuses on the future of technology within one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech hubs. The festival is designed for a broad professional audience, including founders, business leaders, investors, and students, as well as international delegates and sponsors. Participants attend to meet customers, discover high-growth companies, explore career opportunities, or learn how technology is currently transforming various industries. The event format consists of five days featuring over 35 individual sessions, including main events, fringe events, and a black-tie awards dinner. These sessions provide a platform for those building, investing in, or adopting new technologies to share ideas and identify opportunities. The programme highlights the regional ecosystem, which is home to startups, scaleups, universities, financial institutions, and manufacturers. The festival serves to convene the diverse components of the tech sector to facilitate collaboration and industry growth.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens birminghamtechweek.com in a new tab)

    Source: birminghamtechweek.com

  • External eventSummit

    UNLEASH Paris 2026

    Paris, France

    Software & Technology

    UNLEASH Paris 2026 is a global conference and exhibition focused on the future of work and human resources. Scheduled to take place in Paris, France, from 20 to 22 October 2026, the event serves as a meeting point for leaders in business, technology, artificial intelligence, and human resources. The gathering aims to address how work is currently being redesigned, governed, and scaled, providing a platform for decision-makers to explore new ideas and organizational strategies. The format includes a three-day conference agenda and a dedicated marketplace. The exhibition features technology providers, startups, investors, and analysts involved in workforce transformation. Key themes for the 2026 event revolve around the intersection of humanity and machines, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence, skills, operating models, and workforce strategy. Attendees can participate in a variety of programs, including exclusive leadership forums, summits, and curated experiences designed for senior professionals. The event facilitates the comparison of emerging technologies and the discovery of innovations shaping the next era of global work and HR reinvention.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens unleash.ai in a new tab)

    Source: unleash.ai

  • External eventExpo

    Barcelona Open Tech Week 2026

    Barcelona, Spain

    Software & Technology

    Barcelona Open Tech Week 2026 is a week-long event held in Barcelona, Spain, beginning on 26 October. This second edition serves to establish the city as a global benchmark in the fields of open technologies, digital rights and democratic innovation. The event focuses on rethinking the future of the internet through the lenses of technological sovereignty, open source and digital democracy. It is designed for a broad range of participants, including public institutions, digital communities, academia and civil society, all united by the conviction that technology should serve the public rather than corporate interests. The format of the week combines several distinct initiatives held across different city venues. It features MozFest at Fabra i Coats and Decidim Fest at the Canòdrom. Additionally, the programme incorporates the Open Source Policy Summit and the 4D Conference. These collaborative elements provide a structured environment for attendees to explore an alternative technological model that prioritises open-source principles and digital rights within the framework of modern democratic innovation and technological governance.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens canodrom.barcelona in a new tab)

    Source: canodrom.barcelona

  • External eventConference

    Testing Portugal

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Software & Technology

    Testing Portugal is a professional tech conference scheduled to take place on 26 October 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event serves as a dedicated gathering for the software testing and quality assurance community, bringing together industry practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of their field. It is designed specifically for software developers, quality assurance professionals, and technology experts who are interested in the latest advancements within the testing sector. The conference focuses on key themes related to software testing and quality assurance practices. The format facilitates the exchange of knowledge regarding current trends, methodologies, and tools used to ensure software reliability and performance. By providing a platform for professionals to connect, the event encourages the discussion of best practices and innovation in testing. Participants can expect a professional environment focused on the technical aspects of software quality, situated within the broader context of the Portuguese and European technology ecosystems.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens dev.events in a new tab)

    Source: dev.events

  • External eventSummit

    Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

    Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

    Finance

    The Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place on 2nd November 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. This event brings together a diverse range of global financial leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and technology pioneers to connect markets and influence the future of financial services. The summit serves as a central platform for industry professionals to build partnerships, explore new investment opportunities, and address the latest regulatory developments across the global landscape. The format focuses on fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in the financial sector. Core themes of the summit include the advancement of financial technology, market electronification, and the evolution of international capital markets. Attendees engage with topics such as sustainable finance, digitalisation, and primary and secondary market innovation. By facilitating interactions between the buy-side and sell-side of the market, the event aims to address critical issues including market practice, regulatory policy, and the integration of emerging technological applications within the bond and securities markets.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens icmagroup.org in a new tab)

    Source: icmagroup.org

  • External eventConference

    Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress 2026

    Fira de Barcelona Gran Via (Hall 2.1), Barcelona

    Cybersecurity

    The Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC26) is the leading cybersecurity event in Southern Europe. The seventh edition is scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, specifically located in Hall 2.1. This gathering is co-located with the Smart City Expo World Congress, reflecting the critical role of security in hyperconnected urban infrastructures and digital transformation strategies. The event brings together a global ecosystem of defenders, innovators, and decision-makers, including C-level executives and technology experts. The format includes a comprehensive exhibition area for showcasing innovations, a multi-track congress, and a dedicated Hacking Village for hands-on challenges and simulations. Attendees can also access a showcase corner for solution demonstrations and the CISO Leadership Awards. Key themes for the 2026 edition cover a wide range of industry priorities, such as AI and machine learning, zero trust, and identity-centric security. Further topics include cloud and edge computing, IoT, 5G, quantum cryptography, supply chain security, and the evolving threat landscape regarding privacy and ethics.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com in a new tab)

    Source: barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com

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Questions people ask

What are the biggest tech events in 2026?

The largest tech events are usually the flagship summits, expos and city tech weeks. The list on this page shows the real upcoming ones we have found, soonest first, each with a link to its official page so you can confirm dates and tickets.

How do I find good networking events?

Start with your goal: hiring, clients, investors, or peers. Pick events built around that topic, check who the organiser is, and look at the format. Smaller breakfasts, roundtables and workshops usually lead to better conversations than large receptions. On Prosotto you can also see which members are going and message them before you arrive.

Are tech events worth it for networking?

Yes, if you go with a plan. Decide who you want to meet, look at who else is attending, and reach out beforehand. On Prosotto you can see members going to the same event and message them privately before you arrive.