The Best IT/Tech Conferences & Events of 2025

With everything going on in the world of technology, 2025 has plenty in store for IT and technology professionals. Conferences give you so many opportunities: networking with thought leaders, learning from industry experts and experimenters, getting the inside scoop on the latest developments from both companies and industries, and more.

To add to this list, contact sdunn@splunk.com with the conference/event name, dates, location, website, and a quick summary of your event.

Top IT/tech conferences and events in 2025

AWS re:Invent 2024

Dates: December 2-6, 2024
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $2,099

Do you use AWS at work? AWS re:Invent is for you! This end-of-year event is your best opportunity to get hands-on access and learn directly from AWS experts on all new developments. Meet Splunk at AWS re:Invent 2024 at Booth 1342 to celebrate 12 years of collaboration and meet representatives to hear the latest Splunk observability, AI, and AWS offerings.

Pink25

Dates: February 2-5, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost: Starting at $2,795

The 28th annual Pink25 IT Service Management Conference features case studies from IT leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends and best practices in IT service management. The theme is borrowed from rock ‘n roll and the Eagles from the song Hotel California with the line, “You Can Check Out, But You Can Never Leave!”

XChange

Dates: March 2-4, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Cost: TBD (Invite-only event)

Live keynotes, interactive boardrooms, discussions led by CRN editors, and more. All XChange attendees are pre-qualified and hosted with travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and all conference activities covered.

Ohio Information Security Conference

Dates: March 5, 2025
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Cost: TBD

OISC is tailor-made for CISOs, security analysts, threat hunters, and risk managers. Tracks include Application Security & Security Best Practices, Tech Advancements and Future Landscape, Organization Strategy & Workforce, and more.

Midsize Enterprise Summit: IT Security

Dates: March 17-18, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Cost: TBD (Invite-only event)

Attendees can expect whiteboarding sessions, live keynotes, security briefings, and more. Speakers include Scott Augenbaum, Herman Brown, and R.C. Woodson. 

Phoenix Technology Summit

Dates: March 19, 2025
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Cost: TBD

The Summit brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field of technology. Attendees will participate in engaging keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.

Google Cloud Next ‘25

Dates: April 9-11, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost: Starting at $999

Join other decision-makers, developers, and anyone passionate about an accessible, scalable, socially responsible cloud to share challenges, solutions, 10x ideas, and game-changing technologies. Prepare for visionary keynotes, the latest technology innovations, and live sessions on everything from generative AI to security.

(Be prepared! Check out the Complete Guide to Google Cloud Next.)

Midsize Enterprise Summit: Spring

Dates: April 27-29. 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Cost: TBD (Invite-only event)

The Midsize Enterprise Summit (MES) Spring event offers the opportunity to discuss pain points and potential solutions, learn the latest technology trends from thought leaders and seasoned analysts, and build meaningful relationships.

TSIA World ENVISION

Dates: April 29 – May 1, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: Starting at $1,995 for two-day pass

TSIA World is the industry's leading conference for reimagining the B2B Customer Lifecycle. Leaders who are driving business model innovation come to ENVISION to network with peers, hear fellow industry executives, analysts, and researchers share information they can deploy to gain the insights they need to position their company for future profit and growth.

Microsoft 365 Conference

Dates: May 6-8, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: Starting at $1,750

#M365Con will focus on the transition to an AI-powered workplace as well as the integration of remote and in-person work with AI-driven business productivity. The conference will showcase advancements in Microsoft Copilot, Entra, Azure Open AI, and Viva tools. Discover proven practices and insights into the modern cloud, featuring Azure, Microsoft Teams, and the Power Platform.

Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West

Dates: May 13-14, 2025
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Cost: Starting at $1,499

The Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West is the meeting place for women in IT who are looking to advance organizational diversity, make unmatched connections, and empower and cultivate leaders. Expect motivational keynotes, channel trends, stimulating workshops, interactive peer panels, and energizing networking opportunities.

Extreme Connect 2025

Dates: May 19-22, 2025
Location: Paris, France
Cost: In-Person / Virtual

This robust, highly technical conference is focused on customer education and peer-to-peer networking. If you want in-depth education that spans the entire Extreme portfolio, time to share and learn from your peers, and exclusive access to the Extreme leadership team, then this event is not to be missed.

Dell Technologies World 2025

Dates: May 19-22, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost: Starting at $2,395

This conference is a showcase of all the ways Dell is using technology to accelerate from ideas to innovation. Meet up with a community of technologists and innovators to share stories, understand Dell’s vision for the future, and be a part of what’s next.

Cisco Live!

Dates: June 8-12, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Cost: Starting at $2,795

For over 35 years, Cisco Live! has been delivering education and inspiration to technology innovators worldwide through large-scale events, as well as on-demand education. It’s the premier destination for Cisco customers and partners to gain knowledge and build community.

Ai4 2025

Dates: August 11-13, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: Complimentary passes for those who qualify -- for those who do not there are special rates for government and startup passes and standard passes are currently $1,395 with prices increasing until they reach $3,195 at the door.

Ai4 2025 is the largest gathering of artificial intelligence leaders in business. Join thousands of executives and technology innovators at the epicenter of the AI community. Discover the latest trends, advancements, and best practices shaping the future of AI as industry experts, government organizations, disruptive startups, investors, research labs take the stage.

North American Cloud & Collaboration Summit

Dates: September 7-9, 2025
Location: Branson, Missouri
Cost: TBD

Gather with business leaders, IT pros, developers, end users, and other professionals to learn how the latest cloud technologies from Microsoft — including Power Platform, Copilot, Viva, Teams, Azure, M365, and more — can power teamwork, engagement, communications, and organizational effectiveness.

Wrapping up

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