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(Relaxnews) – October continues with a conference focused on the connections of tomorrow and on how the internet of things will be built.
Gigaom Structure Connect 2014
October 21-22
San Francisco, California, USA
Focusing on the framework, opportunities and challenges of connecting homes and businesses to the internet and how greater levels of connectivity and larger numbers of connected devices, from appliances to automobiles, are going to impact on consumer and business life.
http://events.gigaom.com/structureconnect-2014/
Inside 3D Printing
October 21-23
Santa Clara, California, USA
Now in its second year it is a conference and expo aimed at everyone from architects and artists to engineers and venture capitalists who could be left behind if they don’t get on board with the third industrial revolution that many believe 3D printing will usher in.
http://www.inside3dprinting.com/santa-clara/?c=3dcawtp
CES Unveiled PARIS 2014
October 22
Paris, France
A press conference and expo promoting the upcoming International CES 2015 and showcasing the best of French tech talent.
http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Awards/CES-Unveiled/CES-Unveiled-PARIS.aspx
Twitter Flight
October 22
San Francisco, California, USA
The microblogging and social media platform is going to give annual conferences another try with the launch of Flight, an event aimed at developers that Twitter hopes will become an annual conference.
https://blog.twitter.com/2014/introducing-twitter-flight-our-first-mobile-developer-conference
WSJ.D Where the Digital World Connects
October 27-29
Laguna Beach, California, USA
The first tech event by the publication since the closure of its All Things D blog, it promises to pull out all of the stops to make it one of the most important on the tech calendar. Expect big-name tech CEOs as keynote speakers and a focus on China as well as on Silicon Valley. Also expect demand for tickets to very quickly outstrip supply.
http://wsjdlive.wsj.com/
The IoT China 2014 Conference and China Connected Vehicle and ITS Expo and Forum 2014
October 28 – 29
Shanghai, China
Smart transportation, healthcare and agriculture will be hot topics as will the future of the smart city.
http://www.cvitsexpo.com/
Japan IT Week Autumn 2014
October 29 – 31
Tokyo, Japan
The place to be for anyone who does any type of IT business in Japan. As well as offering access to partner companies, new technologies and a host of networking opportunities, the show features a host of concurrent specialist events covering everything from the cloud to data centers and smartphone security.
http://www.japan-it.jp/en/aki/
Droidcon London 2014
October 30 – 31
London UK
Marketed as Europe’s largest and most exciting grassroots Android developer conference, this year’s event boasts over 40 workshops, seminars and discussions over two days.
http://uk.droidcon.com/2014/
Cartes Secure Connexions
November 4-6
Paris, France
The theme for the 29th annual meeting of the digital security industry will be users on the move and will examine the issues it creates in digital payments and identification
http://www.cartes.com/Press-Room/CARTES-Press-Releases/Central-theme-for-this-29th-edition-Users-on-the-move
Dell World
November 4 -6
Austin, Texas, USA
This year’s event, hosted in the company’s hometown, promises more than 50 breakout sessions focused on the hottest tech trends as well as a speaker lineup that includes Dell’s founder, Michael Dell and Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
http://dellworld.com/
Internet of Things West
November 6 -7
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The latest new event focused on what is more than likely going to be the next all-encompassing global tech revolution, the Internet of Things West will examine connectivity, the cloud and enterprise and consumer applications.
http://www.remotemagazine.com/IoTWest/
Engadget Expand New York 2014
November 7-8
New York, USA
A chance to experience the future of technology and hosted by the leading tech publication, Engadget, it promises to be a show designed by tech fans for tech fans.
http://www.engadget.com/event/expand2014/about/
Future Convention 2014
November 10
Frankfurt, Germany
A one-day event that will aim to take participants on a journey through the latest innovations and advances in order to highlight where communication is going.
http://www.zukunftspreis-kommunikation.de/en/future-convention/program/
The Open Mobile Summit 2014
November 10 -11
San Francisco, California, USA
A gathering of some of the most influential names in the internet, media, commerce and broadcasting. Expect examinations and debates around user experience, mobile design and the latest innovations.
http://www.openmobilemedia.com/san-francisco/v2/index.php
CES Unveiled New York 2014
November 11
New York, USA
The final advancer event before the International CES 2015 kicks off in Las Vegas next January, the New York event will showcase the tech talents in the area.
http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Awards/Events/2015-CES-Unveiled
Africa Com
November 11-13
Cape Town, South Africa
Focused on enhancing digital communications in Africa, last year’s event attracted over 8,000 attendees and this year’s show promises to be bigger still.
http://africa.comworldseries.com/
Samsung Developers Conference
November 11-13
San Francisco, California, USA
The South Korean tech titan has announced the date for its second annual conference focused on attracting developers and programmers that would otherwise be focused on creating apps for iOS or Android, to give Samsung’s phones, TVs, smartwatches and operating system some consideration instead.
http://samsungdevcon.com/
Electronica 2014
November 11-14
Munich, Germany
The world’s leading trade show for electronic components, systems and applications will be opening its doors for the 26th time and this year also offers forums, panels and a conference schedule.
http://www.electronica.de/en/home
SATCON
November 12-13
New York, USA
The Satellite Communications Conference and Expo is about getting to grips with new technology, networking and of course innovation within the industry and the future of content creation and delivery.
http://www.ccwexpo.com/satcon/
Apps World Europe
November 12-13
London, UK
This is where to go if you want to discover the future of multiplatform apps — one of the biggest tech subjects of the year thanks to increased competiton between Apple and Android, the convergence between notebooks and tablets and the integration of smart devices like fitness trackers with smartphones.
http://www.apps-world.net/europe/
DEMO Fall 2014
November 18-20
San Jose, California, USA
This Silicon Valley get-together was where the Skully Augmented Reality crash helmet was first demonstrated but then that’s not surprising given the event’s track record at spotting and developing innovative tech products.
http://www.demo.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=29414&#
Siggraph Asia 2014
December 3-6
Shenzen, China
Part tech conference, part high-tech art exhibition, the show is as much about collaborative creativity as it is about computer graphics and interactive techniques. As such, like its sister event in North America, it attracts some of the world’s most respected creative practitioners in design, gaming, science, animation and education.
http://sa2014.siggraph.org/en/
LeWeb’14 Paris
December 9-11
Paris, France
One of the key international shows for tech startups and entrepreneurs looking to take their ideas and their businesses to the next level. LeWeb is also a place where trends are discussed and innovations digested and where attendees will get access to a host of leading high-tech luminaries through keynotes, sessions and one-to-ones.
http://paris.leweb.co/#page-leweb
The Next Web USA Conference 2014
December 10
New York, USA
Described as the place where business and cultures collide, this year’s event expects to attract over 800 attendees and has a very impressive list of keynote speakers including YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley and WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg.
http://thenextweb.com/conference/usa/
International CES
January 6-9
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Still the biggest tech device showcase on the planet and the place to be to spot the potential hardware and gadget trends of the year ahead.
http://www.cesweb.org/register
IBC Content Everywhere MENA 2015
January 20-22
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
How can businesses, particularly the media, harness the rocketing growth of mobile and smartphone adoption in the MENA region and what will this growing trend mean for online content distribution?
http://www.ibcce.org/page.cfm/link=5
3D Printer World Expo Burbank
January 29-31
Burbank, California, USA
The inaugural 2014 show attracted over 3500 people and for 2015 the orgnaizers are aiming higher. Expect a showcase of the latest technology, products and innovations around one of the hi-tech areas generating the biggest buzz right now.
http://www.3dprinterworldexpo.com/
Technology Convergence Conference
February 26
Santa Clara, California, USA
Confirmed for a seventh year, the event is currently in the final stages of confirming keynote speakers and sponsors.
http://www.teladatatcc.com/
Mobile World Congress
March 2-5
Barcelona, Spain
The most important event on the telecommunications calendar is a month later than usual but will still be packed full of new smartphone, phablet and tablet launches and representatives of all of the world’s leading network operators.
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/
CeBIT 2015
March 16 – 20
Hannover, Germany
A European tech show that blends an examination of the latest trends with a host of keynotes, showcases and workshops. CeBIT is one of the biggest events on the calendar in terms of the number of attendees
http://www.cebit.de/en/exhibition/facts-figures/
2015 NAB Show
April 11 – 16
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
This year’s show will examine everything from aerial robotics and drones to showcasing the latest digital media talent and the new start ups that are getting ready to disrupt the entertainment industry
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