Tech agenda: NAB Show

One of the biggest shows on Earth dedicated to creating and distributing creative content in an increasingly digital world kicks off this weekend.

NAB Show
April 5-10
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

The Gadget Show Live
April 9-13
Birmingham, UK

Experience the best in high-tech consumer devices, products and services from over 200 exhibitors as well as a chance to play the latest games and get a sneak preview of the tech that could be coming in the future.
http://www.gadgetshowlive.net/Content/Welcome

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/

Source14: Living Mobile by Flurry
April 22
San Francisco, California, USA

No one understands better than Flurry the impact of the smartphone and the tablet over the past five years, or how companies and individuals can best take advantage of the growing mobile trends that they are driving. As well as insights, the fast-paced, one-day summit will include speakers from Samsung, Pinterest, Walmart, Pebble, Evernote, Yahoo, Glow, Waze, Skype and Whisper.
http://www.flurrysource14.com


Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology 2014

April 23-25
San Francisco, 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/

Crowds 2.0: New Frontiers in Crowdfunding + Crowdsourcing
May 9
New York, USA


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
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/


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, USA

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

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/

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