Tons of tech events are taking place this October 2024. Why?
Tech events are not just a fad in the business world, it has proven to be a great way to learn, share and connect with likeminded people in your space.
As a startup founder, you're saddled with the responsibility of building networks across investors, fellow founders, talents, customers and thought leaders.
But beyond marketing, cold calling and referrals, how else can you reach these networks at once? You guessed right-Tech events!
Wondering where to find upcoming tech events that suit your personality or status in the tech world? We've compiled a list of tech events happening this October.
List of top tech events you can attend this October 2024
1. Tech Disrupt
Since 2010, TechCrunch Disrupt has been a go-to event for startups, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
TechCrunch Disrupt is a 3-day conference focused on breaking technology news and developments with stakeholders in the industry. This year's event is slated to happen this last quarter on October 28 – 30, 2024 in San Francisco.
At Disrupt, 200 selected early-stage startups compete for a $100,000 grand prize on the Disrupt Stage . The event features activations, roundtables, and parties that drive networking and discovery within the tech ecosystem.
2. Moonshot by TechCabal
Moonshot by Techcabal is a 2-day conference focused on Africa's tech ecosystem. The event promises to host over 4000 attendees, with an impressive line up of 75 speakers. It had a massive attendance with its maiden edition in 2023.
This year, it's building on that success with participants at the event enjoying the opportunity to network, collaborate, share insights and celebrate innovation on the continent.
Moonshot by Techcabal will be happening live on the 9th-10th October at Eko convention centre, Lagos Nigeria.
3. Tech Summit London
Tech Summit London shines a spotlight on technology, people and businesses redefining tech. It's a two day event featuring exceptional masterclasses, workshops, renowned speakers, top industry experts, innovative startups, valuable networking, and numerous opportunities.
The event will be held from Thursday, 28th November to Friday, 29th November in London, United Kingdom.
Tech summit London offers benefits for startups which includes: access to investors, startup pitch competition, content for scaling your startup among others.
4. Bloomberg Tech
Bloomberg Tech in London converges visionaries, investors, founders and policymakers to discuss how technology shapes the global economy, moves markets, enhances competitiveness, creates opportunities for trade and defines global politics.
With focus on AI, Bloomberg Tech will be happening in London on October, 22 2024. Issues such as deep fakes, misinformation, transparency, bias and cynicism at how technology is deployed will be looked into.
Questions such as "How much can we - and should we - trust technology? Why does it matter and how do we build it?" will be part of the agenda.
5. Expand North Star
Expand North Star 2024 is an event for founders, investors and tech leaders featuring 17 conference tracks across 9 stages with special focus on Ai and the Future of Living, Blockchain, Web 3, Media and Creativity.
With the aim of helping startups and exhibitors secure business deals, attract investments and expand their networks, the event takes place at Dubai Harbour from 13th to 16th October 2024.
It claims to be the largest startup and investor event in the world, connecting startups and investors with a staggering statistics of almost 422 startups from around the world and attracting 70,000 attendees and 450 speakers.
6. TechinAsia Conference
If you're a founder in Asia, you might want to consider TechinAsia Conference Jakarta.
Happening on 23 – 24 October, 2024 at Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia, the startup event connects you with Southeast Asia’s brightest minds and hottest startups.
Why attend as a startup founder? TechinAsia promises networking access with investors, funding opportunities, and brand awareness for startups.
7. Techspo Johannesburg
TECHSPO Johannesburg is a two-day event that showcases the future of technology and innovation across the internet, mobile, adtech, martech and saas tech fields.
With the crop of attendance, including investors, talent, and press, exhibitors stand a chance to showcase to relevant audiences.
The event will be held on October 10-11, 2024 at the 5-star Hilton Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Expect to see developers, marketers, technology providers, innovators and tech enthusiasts in the event.
8. Valencia Digital Summit
VDS, the international tech event organised by Startup Valencia, is returning for its seventh edition on October 23-24 at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.
The event which serves as a platform transforming Valencia into a global tech hub, gathers the world’s top startups along with the most influential corporations and investors .
This edition is expected to bring together over 2,500 startups, attract over 12,000 attendees from 100+ countries, and facilitate connections between international corporations and over 700 investors with assets under management valued at more than €30 billion.
It has a line up of globally reputable speakers from different corporations and brands. It's one to attend if you're within the environs.
9. AI & Big Data Expo Europe
As the name implies, AI & Big Data Expo is an event that covers topics such as Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Security, Ethical AI, Deep Learning, Data Ecosystems, and NLP.
This year's event will be held on 1-2 October at RAI, Amsterdam with 150+ speakers and 200+ exhibitors.
This Europe series is focused on delivering AI & Big Data for a Smarter Future, so you can learn a variety of key enterprise technology solutions all in one place, under one roof.
10. GITEX Global
Gitex Global is a renowned large-scale tech exhibition running for over four decades. Now in its 44th edition, it seems to only get better converging creators, investors, and enthusiasts holding across two venues- Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Harbour.
It features exhibitions for startups in fields such as AI, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Sustainable Tech, and more.
If you're a startup seeking to connect with other founders, showcase your company and know the trends in your industry, you can consider the GITEX global event happening on the 14th-18th October at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Prepare for five exhilarating days filled with conferences, live-action workshops, matched concierge networking, and business partnerships. Discover the latest and unseen tech innovations that continue to shape our world.