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 IoT Conferences and Events 

IoT Tech Expo Global 2026

When: February 4 – 5, 2026

Where: London, UK

Price: Free Expo Pass, Gold Pass from £499.00 (early)

IoT Tech Expo is a high-profile event that stretches over two days in London and brings together 8,000+ professionals, 200+ expert speakers, and 150+ technology providers. The event features six co-located shows, with each show dedicated to a different IoT technology. Artificial intelligence, IoT security, data analytics, and other tracks dive deep into the world of connectivity, exploring smart cities, connected devices, and other IoT applications.

Executives from IKEA, JPMorganChase & Co, Coca-Cola HBC, and other market leaders are listed among the headliners of event panels, so the event is both a treasure trove of market insights and a networking forum.

IIoT World Energy Day

When: March 3, 2026

Where: Online

Price: Free registration

A virtual extension of the IIoT World series, IIoT World Energy Day unites industry leaders, experts, and innovators who share hands-on insights on AI, IIoT, and cyber risk. At each panel, attendees can ask hard questions live and discuss practical solutions and best practices. Overall, the event is a concentration of knowledge brought to attendees in a ready-to-use format.

Embedded World

When: March 10 – 12, 2026

Where: Nuremberg, Germany

Price: from €25.00 for an Exhibition ticket

For those interested in all things IoT, The Embedded World Exhibition and Conference offers a wealth of information on the latest trends and best practices in the industry. This offline meet-up brings together experts from research and development with colleagues from practice to inspire innovation and share insights during sessions, classes, and keynotes.

The supporting program of #ew26 includes the electronic displays conference, exhibitor forum, expert panels, and other interactive sessions.

Smart Manufacturing World Summit

When: March 18 – 20, 2026

Where: Stuttgart, Germany

Price: from €1599.00+VAT for a Conference only Single Pass (Early Bird)

On May 18, Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport will become a platform for the Smart Manufacturing World Summit, attracting around 1000 attendees for an exclusive event. As the name implies, the conference is dedicated to smart manufacturing and the tech innovations behind it.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, exchange knowledge on emerging trends such as Predictive Maintenance 2.0, Scope 3 Decarbonization, and other smart systems. The expert knowledge will be sourced directly from Rolls-Royce, IAC Group, Schneider Electric, and other heavy hitters.

IIoT World Manufacturing Day/Frontline Operations

When: May 12, 2026

Where: Online

Price: Free registration

Another online-only side event of the IIoT World virtual series, IIoT World Manufacturing Day/Frontline Operations will unite industry leaders, tech experts, and operational managers to discuss the latest innovations in frontline services. Since the event is held online, participants from all over the world can take part in the conference, join live sessions, and network with others from the comfort of their own homes.

European Medical Device Summit 2026

When: June 9 – 10, 2026

Where: To be announced

Price: Price not publicly available

European Medical Device Summit 2026 is an exclusive medtech event in Europe that zooms in on the latest medical device technologies, such as eQM, continued process verification, and others. Beyond the tech lens, 110 C-Suite Executives, VPs, Directors, and other leaders at mid to large-sized medical device companies will talk about hands-on challenges that might bog down medtech innovation at different production stages.

In 2026, key themes include product development, design and innovation, and quality and regulatory challenges.

Hardware Pioneers Max

When: June 10 – 11, 2026

Where: London, UK

Price: To be announced, free pre-registration

Billed as the UK's largest exhibition and conference, Hardware Pioneers Max will introduce you to the world of next-gen technologies for smart and connected devices. Six thousand participants will attend the conference to glean insights from 100+ speakers and gauge innovative products from 250 exhibitors.

The event is intended for design engineers, electronic engineers, embedded system developers, product managers, and technical management. The topic range is impressive and includes edge AI, embedded sensors, AIoT, and other transformative technologies.

SIDO Lyon

When: September 16 – 17, 2026

Where: Lyon, France

Price: Free admission

Sido Lyon Cyber Expo is a gathering spot for IoT, AR, XR, robotics, and cybersecurity innovations. Uniting 210 speakers from a diverse industrial fabric, this offline event offers an enhanced exhibition line-up of 380 exhibitors and a varied program featuring 70 talks, expert roundtables, workshops, and infinite networking opportunities.

Manufacturing IT/OT Summit Europe

When: September 20 – 22, 2026

Where: Online & Berlin, Germany

Price: From $895.00 for a Digital Event Pass; $2,549.00 for a Standard Event Pass.

For three days, the IoT community will be brought together to share expertise and real-world experience in industrial IoT. Hundreds of decision-makers, practitioners, and solution providers will come to Manufacturing IT/OT Summit Europe to discuss the benefits of AI/ML, robotics, and digital twins for IIoT, the scalability of Industry 4.0 technologies, predictive maintenance, and other pressing IoT issues.

Along with knowledge sharing and networking, the event also hosts one-to-one meetings and project showcases.

The Things Conference

When: September 22 – 23, 2026

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Price: Free Buyer ticket, from €100.00 for an Explorer pass

Billed as the flagship event about LoRaWAN® and Low Power Internet of Things, The Things Conference provides a forum for 1,500+ top IoT professionals and 70+ leading industry players to learn from 90+ curated keynotes and to discuss research and development in the LPWAN market. At The Things Conference, attendees can get certified for the knowledge they have gained about LoRaWAN. 

IIoT World ICS Cybersecurity Day

When: October 14, 2026

Where: Online

Price: Free

Part of the IIoT World virtual series, IIoT World ICS Cybersecurity Day is an online-only conference that brings together industrial IoT and ICS experts to discuss cybersecurity challenges in OT and IIoT. Attendees get to glean insights from the leading professionals about risk management, device security, and emerging security practices to keep hackers at bay and prevent vulnerabilities.

IoT Tech Expo Europe

When: October 20 – 21, 2026

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Price: To be announced

Powering the connected world with IoT – that's what attendees at IoT Tech Expo Europe are passionate about. At this offline event, you can network with 8,000 experts, get hands-on insights from 100+ speakers, and find out about best practices and innovations in manufacturing, transport, supply chain, and other industries.

When registering for IoT Tech Expo Europe, attendees usually get to enjoy eight different events "each dedicated to a specific topic" for a single pass.

IIoT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Day

When: December 8 – 9, 2026

Where: Online

Price: Free

Another virtual edition of the IIoT World virtual series, IIoT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Day brings together experts from the manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain sectors. Over the course of two days, the online conference sheds light on the latest trends and best practices in industrial IoT. All tracks are live and feature 60‑minute panel discussions. 

Summing up

The Internet of Things has become a fixture in many industries, offering high-performers a chance to transform their products and gain a competitive edge in the market. Visiting any of these conferences and expos is your chance to get an "Early Bird ticket" to tech insights and break-the-mold strategies that you can implement before others. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

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