Top 10 Enterprise Technology Events US 2023
Whether you’re looking for enterprise technology events as a buyer, admin, or just a curious onlooker, the market for high-quality content, speakers, and access is chock full of great places to see and be seen.
While we may think of Silicon Valley as the place for emerging technology, there are tech events across the country providing value for enterprises.
Here are our top 10 enterprise technology events happening in the US this year.
1 - UCX USA
When: September 13-14, 2023
Where: The Fairmont, Austin
Link: https://www.ucxusa.com/
Following years of success in London, England, UC Expo is coming to Austin in September 2023.
As well as taking what we’ve learned from hosting Europe’s biggest unified communications event, we’re making sure UCX USA sets the standard for the future.
Yes, there will be leading vendors showcasing their latest technology. Yes, you can get hands-on demos and good coffee.
But where we’re applying the most focus is being connections-first.
That means we’re pairing up vendors with buyers, IT managers with other IT managers, and analysts with CIOs.
If you’ve got a burning question for one of our speakers, we’re giving you the platform to do so.
Literally.
UCX USA provides a platform for branded manufacturers, business leaders, startups, tech companies, investors, media, and analysts to learn, network, collaborate, and evolve.
UCX USA will bring together companies, customers, and decision-makers for peer-to-peer networking and intimate connections-based events.
And we can’t wait.
2 - Gartner CIO Leadership Forum
When: February 27 – 28
Where: JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix
Link: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/cio-us-west
Gartner hosts tons of events throughout the year but we’ve selected its CIO Leadership Forum as the standout.
More intimate than its larger Symposium events, an exclusive community of CIOs come together to discuss and learn how to stay one step ahead of the game when it comes to disruptive technology.
If you choose to do so, you can book one-to-one meetings with Gartner experts, network with peer-level CIOs, and take in keynotes from Gartner or guest speakers.
This year’s conference theme is “Amplify Your Impact”. Something on top of every CIOs agenda.
3 - SXSW 2023
When: March 10-19
Where: Austin
Link: https://www.sxsw.com/
Sticking with the Austin theme, SXSW (short for South By SouthWest) is the place to be seen in March.
Enterprises, startups, and solo founders come from all over the world to showcase their technology and ideas. Tracks for 2023 include climate change, psychedelics, and mixed reality, as well as more traditional exhibitions like the Creative Industries Expo.
Featured speakers include:
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Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CALLEN Craig Allen
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CEO and Chief Futurist at Signal And Cipher Ian Beacraft
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Chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas Kate Biberdorf
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CEO of Royal, world-renowned musician and producer known as 3LAU Justin Blau
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Marketing Manager at Athletes First Bryan Burney
2023 sees the return of the annual SXSW awards ceremony. And, oh, did we mention there’s a music festival? From a Brooklyn rapstress (Lola Brooke) to Japanese punk rock (Otoboke Beaver), there really is something for everyone at SXSW.
4 - TSIA World Interact
When: May 8-10
Where: Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando
Link: https://www.tsia.com/conference
Marketed as an event for technology professionals driving organizational change, TSIA World Interact brings digital transformation technology and thought leaders to those tasked with making a real difference in their organization.
With over 100 sessions including thought leadership and data-backed studies, we’re sure you’ll leave having found something you can apply to your business.
Targeted breakout sessions include:
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Innovation in Customer Success
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Service Offer Management
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XaaS Partner & Channel Optimization
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XaaS Product Management
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XaaS Revenue Growth
The InteractZone, where you can meet exhibitors and get a personalized demo, is available both on the showroom floor and online.
5 - IBM Think 2023
When: May 8–11
Where: Loews Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando
Link: https://www.ibm.com/events/think/
IBM positions its Think conference as “Your roadmap to innovation”. And we think that’s something that should be on everyone’s agenda.
IBM splits this conference into four main areas:
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Vision: presented by thought leaders
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Demonstrations: from the people designing the products
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Immersion: where you can take in interactive experiences
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Collaboration: where get hands-on with products and meet partners and IBM experts
The conference begins on May 8th with an invite-only session for IBM partners. If you’re lucky enough to get such an invitation, we say snap it up.
6 - AI & Big Data Expo
When: 17-18 May
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
Link: https://www.ai-expo.net/northamerica/
Whether you’re a fan or a skeptic, AI is already playing a huge part in enterprise technology. And it pays to know exactly what’s going on and how you can be using (or avoiding) different elements of AI.
The larger conversation is around big data. What do we do with all the information we collect and how can it impact our business decisions? These are exactly the questions that AI & Big Data aims to answer.
Featuring track sponsors like hightouch and SnorkeJ and with over 250 confirmed speakers, this is the place to be for AI & big data in North America.
7 - CIO 100
When: August 15-17
Where: Terranea, Palos Verdes, CA
Link: https://events.foundryco.com/event-series/cio100-symposium-and-awards
The CIO 100 recognizes the most influential and inspirational CIOs in the US. Each year, CIO 100 hosts an awards ceremony and symposium in its respective regions.
This year, the event kicks off with executive roundtables on day one covering topics like:
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5G and the Future of the Interconnected Enterprise
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Tips for Improving Employee Experience in the Digital Age
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Building High-Quality Digital Experiences Quickly and at Lower Costs
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Data Architecture Modernization Strategies for Fragmented Environments
Day 2 includes keynotes and breakout sessions covering enterprise IT and security topics, with day 3 set aside for the prestigious awards ceremony.
8 - Dreamforce
When: September 12–14
Where: San Francisco
Link: https://www.salesforce.com/form/dreamforce/df23-save-the-date/
Dreamforce is the annual conference run by Salesforce, the world’s leading CRM and sales management provider.
Expect product and partner announcements from Salesforce, but also expect to hear from other companies that have been acquired under their umbrella.
The likes of Slack, MuleSoft, Tableau, and Quip are all major acquisitions still feeding into the Salesforce ecosystem.
It’s also rather a spectacle at Dreamforce. Less corporate, more color
9 - Mobile World Congress
When: September 26-28
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
Link: https://www.mwclasvegas.com/
Perhaps the biggest global connectivity event hosted its inaugural US edition in 2022 and is set to return to the bright lights of Las Vegas in September 2023.
Replicating its success in Barcelona, MWC (Mobile World Congress) aims to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.
Confirmed event partners already include:
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Verizon
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NTT
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Cisco
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Palo Alto Networks
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T-Mobile
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Amazon Web Services
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ServiceNow
The Great Indoors podcast will be recorded live in the West Hall and there’s a chance to check out Industry City where you can see how FinTech, Manufacturing, and the Smart Mobility industries are leading in connected technology
10 - Microsoft Ignite
When: November 15-16, 2023
Where: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle
Link: https://register.igniteinfo.microsoft.com/
Microsoft has changed the enterprise collaboration game with Teams. And that’s just touching the surface of what’s on offer at Ignite this year.
Microsoft Ignite covers all parts of the Microsoft stack, including collaboration and AI but also things like SharePoint and Azure.
Make sure you plan your agenda carefully to take in the right unified communications sessions at the right time. There’s a lot to take in and it’s easy to get lost!
Satya Nadella’s opening keynote is never one to be missed and usually includes all the major Microsoft announcements. But there’s real value in the smaller breakout sessions dotted around the venue, too.
So there are our 10 favorite enterprise technology events we’re looking forward to.
Will we see you at UCX USA in Austin?
