Tech agenda: eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is a Miami, Florida show that promises to shine the spotlight on the burgeoning Latin American tech scene and its ecosystem.
eMerge Americas
May 2 - 6
Miami, Florida, USA
A week-long celebration of all things tech featuring leading companies and budding startups with a special focus on Latin America. Events include an expo, the obligatory hackathon, conferences and breakout sessions and of course, networking.
http://emergeamericas.org/
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/
TechCrunch Disrupt New York 2014
May 5-7
New York, US
The event, that brings together battling and innovative tech startups with globally recognized thought leaders heads to the Big Apple.
http://techcrunch.com/events/disrupt-ny-2014/
IoT Dev Con
May 7-8
California, US
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/
Crowds 2.0: New Frontiers in Crowdfunding + Crowdsourcing
May 9
New York, US
Hosted by the NYU Stern Center for Business Analytics, the conference will examine the current trends in the phenomenon and try to pinpoint where crowdfunding and crowdsourcing are heading next and will feature speakers from the Carlson School of Management, CrowdFlower, CrowdWatch, GiveForward, Harvard Business School, Indiegogo and Kickstarter among others.
http://www.crowdsnyustern.com/
Microsoft TechEd North America
May 12–15
Texas, US
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
WIRED BizCon 2014
May 13
New York, US
The event, organized by the leading tech publication, promises an exciting and dynamic selection of keynote speakers and thought leaders including Tumblr's David Karp, and Dong Nguyen, the indie developer behind viral app game sensation, Flappy Bird.
http://wiredbusinessconference.com/
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/
Cisco Live US 2014
May 18 - 22
San Francisco, California, USA
The company's biggest education and training event, it offers 600 sessions and nine big-name keynote speakers and, as it's the show's 25th anniversary, expect something unexpected too.
http://www.ciscolive.com/us/
Open Mobile Summit
May 19- 20
London, UK
A show that will attempt to define what's next for mobile ecosystems and what the next mobile opportunities will be. As well as smartphones, there will be a focus on wearable technology devices.
http://www.openmobilemedia.com/london/
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/
Apple's WWDC
June 2-6
San Francisco, California, US
Apple's annual developers conference will see the company demonstrate its latest software innovations and the improvements it has planned for its desktop and smartphone operating systems. However there's a chance that it could also use the event to launch a phablet or even a smartwatch. https://developer.apple.com/wwdc/
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
HP Discover Las Vegas 2014
June 10-12
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
A chance to get a sneak peek at what the company has up its sleeve and one of HP's premier events for training educating and bringing together IT professionals.
http://h30614.www3.hp.com/Discover
Mobile Asia Expo 2014
June 11 - 13
Shanghai, China
Almost as big as its sister event, the Mobile World Congress, this is a showcase of the newest technologies and most innovative products available in the mobile industry.
http://www.mobileasiaexpo.com/
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/
Future Insights Live
June 16 - 20, 2014
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
A space for designers, developers, and product people to come together to analyze and understand how to launch their next big thing. The event promises inspiration, education and of course a chance to network.
http://futureinsightslive.com/las-vegas-2014/
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/
Engadget Live 2014
June 20
Austin, Texas, USA
Unlike a host of other high-tech events, this one, the first in a series of five planned this year, is about actively bringing consumers, brands and Silicon Valley luminaries together.
http://www.engadget.com/engadget-live/about/
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/
GrowthBeat
August 5-6
San Francisco, California, USA
A new event from tech publication ventureBeat, GrowthBeat is focused on the data, apps, and science of successful marketing and has attracted a host of top-tier sponsors including Adobe and IBM.
http://venturebeat.com/events/growthbeat2014/
Bluetooth Asia 2014
August 19-20
Shanghai, China
One of a series of events organized this year analyzing the role that Bluetooth wireless technology is set to play in smart homes and as the Internet of Things becomes a reality.
http://bluetoothworldevent.com/
Social Mobile Engagement
September 4-5
Tampa, Florida, USA
A conference and a coding challenge, the event is all about how to engage with connected customers and how to make the most of emerging social media trends to draw customers to your brand and offerings.
http://www.socialmobileengagement.com/
IFA 2014
September 5 - 10
Berlin, Germany
Fast becoming one of the key consumer technology events and starting to rival CeBIT in terms of its size and importance in Europe, expect a host of new products and devices to make their debut at this year's show.
http://b2b.ifa-berlin.com/en/
4G World
September 9-11
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Billed as the world's largest "unbiased" mobile industry event, the three-day exhibition, marketplace and conference will see broadband, hardware and software companies coming together to examine the current state of the global wireless communication ecosystem.
http://www.4gworld.com/lasvegas/
CTIA 2014
September 9 -11
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Promising a "super mobility week" this CITA show promises to be the largest in the US dedicated to mobile innovations that enhance the connected life across business, home, health and even cars.
http://www.ctia.org/ctia-shows
CES Unveiled SAO PAULO 2014
September 23,
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Consumer Electronics Association is bringing its travelling showcase to South America 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 Brazilian businesses.
http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Awards/Events/2015-CES-Unveiled
CEATEC Japan 2014
October 7- 11
Tokyo, Japan
Still one of the world's most important events for showcasing innovations in consumer electronics devices even as we move from hardware to software and from software to services. Despite its global focus, it is also the place where Japan's leading tech giants choose to first show off their latest ideas and creations.
http://www.ceatec.com/en/application/
