Tech agenda: connect:ID

A global event showcasing the latest breakthroughs in biometric technology and how they can replace text-based passwords for greater security while helping consumers get on with their online lives.

connect:ID
March 17-19
Washington, DC, USA

An exhibition and conference examining human identity, technology and how they sit in the digital world. Hosted by the International Biometrics and Identification Association, expect the show to be about robust yet simple forms of digital authentication rather than a philosophical debate about the existence.
http://www.connectidexpo.com/

GigaOm Structure: data
March 19-20
New York, USA

Focusing on the data strategies needed to make the most of everything from connected homes to connected cars, confirmed keynote speakers already include Ford Motor Company's Michael Cavaretta, Airbnb's Mike Curtis and Justin Kosslyn from Google Ideas.
http://events.gigaom.com/structuredata-2014/

Wireless Power Europe 2014
March 20
London, UK

As the potential for wireless charging grows beyond smartphones and tablets to encompass home appliances and even electric cars, so does the need for events focused on the technology itself and where it is heading. So, for the first time ever the Wireless Power show is crossing the Atlantic and coming to Europe
https://www.smithersapex.com/wireless-power-europe-2014.aspx

Macworld/iWorld 2014
March 27-29
San Francisco, California, USA

The fact that Apple itself hasn't attended the conference for a number of years hasn't deterred thousands of iDevice obsessives from making the yearly pilgrimage to California to celebrate all things Apple.
http://www.macworldiworld.com/

Interop Las Vegas
March 31-April 4
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Billed as the leader in educating IT professionals about new technologies, the event series has now been running for 28 years with events on five continents.
http://www.interop.com/lasvegas/

OMMA Mobile Europe
April 2
London, UK

A conference for content producers, brands and marketers focused on understanding the latest mobile trends and how tech innovations will impact their businesses in the future
http://www.mediapost.com/ommamobileeurope/

Microsoft BUILD
April 2-4
San Francisco, California, USA

The software company's biggest development event and the place where it gives the world a sneak peek of what it's working on, from new tablets (and maybe even a smartwatch) to interesting new features and services.
http://www.buildwindows.com/

NAB Show
April 5-10
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The event for anyone "passionate about content," the conference and expo is the largest electronic media show focused on filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. As such, it attracts more than 93,000 attendees from 156 countries and 1,550+ exhibitors.
http://www.nabshow.com/

Bluetooth World
April 8-9
San Jose, California, USA

Hosted by the Bluetooth SIG, the organization that regulates and verifies the wireless technology and all new Bluetooth-enabled devices, the event will be one of several scheduled throughout the year focusing on the role that Bluetooth is set to play in making the internet of things a consumer technology reality.
http://bluetoothworldevent.com/

CES Unveiled SHANGHAI
April 8
Shanghai, China

The Consumer Electronics Association is bringing its travelling showcase to China and with it an opportunity to see the innovations and gadgets that could steal the show in 2015 that originate from or are funded by Chinese businesses.
http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Awards/Events/2015-CES-Unveiled

Red Hat Summit
April 14-17
San Francisco, California, USA

This session-packed conference hosted by the open source software company will be engineers' and developers' best chance to pick the brains of its experts, and learn about and master new approaches before they become trends.
http://www.redhat.com/summit/

Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology 2014
April 23-25
California, USA

Topics up for discussion will include interactive fashion, the future of nanotechnology and even the use of smart fabrics in baby diapers.
http://www.smartfabricsconference.com/home.aspx

Infosecurity Europe
April 29-May 1
London, UK

The biggest, free-to-attend event in Europe focused on the growing issue of online safety and security. This year’s show is expected to attract over 13,000 people.
http://www.infosec.co.uk

Facebook F8
April 30
San Francisco, California, USA

The world's leading social network is resurrecting its flagship developer conference that has been on hiatus since 2011. Expect hackathons, displays, discussions and debates all focused purely on mobile.
https://fbf8.com/

CeBIT Australia
May 5-7
Sydney, Australia

The Antipodean version of the trade show is split into a tech expo and a series of focused conferences, seminars and workshops for aspiring business leaders and innovators.
http://www.cebit.com.au/

IoT Dev Con
May 7-8
Santa Clara, California, USA

An event that aims to help attendees overcome the obstacles to connecting with the Internet of Things, it promises a mix of technical sessions, expert panels and a focus on helping those with an idea bring it to business fruition.
http://iot-devcon.com/

Microsoft TechEd North America
May 12–15
Houston, Texas, USA

The Windows maker’s premier technology conference in the US and a must for anyone within the industry keen to enhance their skills, test the next big thing hands-on and get a taste of some of the things that Microsoft has up its sleeve for the future.
http://northamerica.msteched.com/#fbid=RSAAVKP05Bb

BITS
May 13-15
Porto Alegre, Brazil

Now in its fourth year, this Latin version of CeBIT promises over 600 exhibitors and a wealth of conferences and networking opportunities to help South American tech innovators find the right investors or partners.
http://www.bitsouthamerica.com.br/_en/index.php

Japan IT Week
May 14 - 16
Tokyo, Japan

Billed as Japan's largest IT show, its organizers claim it is the meeting place for all tech executives on the continent and a leading showcase of new innovations, systems and technologies.
http://www.japan-it.jp/en/haru/

Augmented World Expo
May 27-29
Santa Clara, California, USA

Thanks to the growing interest in wearable technology, immersive gaming and everything from Google Glass to the Oculus Rift, this event is getting bigger and bigger and more and more important with every passing year. Expect most of the Fortune 500 to attend and expect augmented reality, digital eyewear and gesture control to be high on the agenda.
http://augmentedworldexpo.com/

The Code Conference
May 27-29
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA

The first headline event from Re/Code a new online publication born from the ashes of All Things D, the event promises the same all-star names and heavy hitters that the All Things D conferences of old attracted, including appearances by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, BlackBerry CEO John Chen; and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich to name but a few.
http://recode.net/events/the-code-conference/

Computex Taipei
June 3-7
Taipei, Taiwan

One of the standout tech events of 2013, when a host of the world’s leading PC and mobile device manufacturers chose Taipei as the venue for unveiling their latest designs, technologies and features. Will 2014 bring a similar slew of new products?
http://www.computextaipei.com.tw

CES Unveiled WARSAW
June 5
Warsaw, Poland

A chance for European tech companies to showcase their wares ahead of the 2015 International CES which, as usual, will kick off in Las Vegas next January. As well as Warsaw, the Consumer Electronics Association is bringing the CES Unveiled roadshow to China and Brazil this year in addition to its established shows in New York and Paris.
http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Awards/Events/2015-CES-Unveiled

Interop Japan
June 12-14
Tokyo, Japan

A host of keynote speakers, showcases, workshops and educational sessions all focused on trying to define the future of information communication technology.
http://www.interop.jp/2013/

InfoComm14
June 14-20
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Promising to wow attendees with the coolness of the technology on display, InfoComm is one of the leading events for anyone with even a passing interest in audio and video. The show combines tech showcases with training sessions, workshops and keynote addresses and over 35,000 people are expected from over 100 countries this year.
http://www.infocommshow.org/indexAtt.asp

Tech Connect World
June 15-19
Washington DC, USA

A summit and innovation showcase that aims to take revolutionary ideas and concepts across all sectors out of labs and into an increasingly global marketplace. Little wonder that its sponsors range from NASA and the US Army to IBM, Bosch and Boeing.
http://www.techconnectworld.com/World2014/

The Connected Conference
June 18-19
Paris, France

Marketed as the first event dedicated to the connected hardware industry, it is hosted by Rude Media, and will cover everything from the internet of things to 3D printing.
http://connectedconference.co/

CE Week
June 23-27
New York, USA

Presented by the same Consumer Electronics Association that brings us the International CES every year, CE Week is a showcase of all that's happening in the world of consumer electronics, from connected cars to television technology and digital consumer healthcare.
http://www.ceweekny.com/

Google I/O
June 25-26
San Francisco, California, USA

The company's annual developer conference will be using a lottery to hand out tickets, so overwhelming was the demand last year. Rumors are already rife that this is where Google will finally take the wraps off a consumer-ready retail version of its much-hyped Google Glass headset.
https://developers.google.com/events/io/

Wearable Tech Expo
July 23-24
New York, USA

Topics will include augmented reality, smart appliances and clothes and trying to identify use cases for some of the more challenging wearable technology devices that are in the pipeline.
http://www.wearabletechworld.com/conference/newyork-2014/