Your Go-To Guide To The Best IT Conferences In 2022
Updated February 2022
The modern digital world is evolving at a rapid pace. Furthermore, the lifecycle of information technology is getting shorter and new competitors are emerging. The question is, how to stay at the forefront of these rapid changes in the IT community? As customer and employee expectations evolve, and trends materialize, it’s more important than ever to keep up.
A brilliant way to learn, network, and stay up to date is conferences.
You don’t have to scour the internet to search, we have done the work for you. Here is a carefully curated list of the best IT conferences happening around the world in 2022. Some of them are on-site and others are hybrid or even virtual. This blog will help you register, plan your conference calendar and choose the ones near you or relevant for you.
Top IT conferences around the world in 2022
Note: Even events that have concluded are listed, please scroll down for the full list.
Be Unstoppable Summit
Date: March 16, 2022
Location: Virtual
About: Be Unstoppable by Freshworks is a virtual summit for IT leaders and practitioners that features experts and thought leaders, sharing insights about shaping IT into an unstoppable force in 2022 and beyond. The rules of engagement are changing and so is the IT function. It’s time to level up and shape IT into an unstoppable force. Hear from industry-renowned experts and get acquainted with best practices on keeping systems up and running and championing employee delight.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, CXOs, Directors, IT heads, IT agents, IT executives and IT managers.
Notable speakers this year: Andy Thurai, Christopher Key, Will McKeon-White, Mark Smalley, Simone Jo Moore, David Wright
1. HSJ Digital Transformation Summit
Date: February 24-25, 2022
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
About: At a time of leadership change, system reconfiguration and unprecedented challenges, we need to be well-equipped to transform our digital strategy. Join 12 NHS technology leadership sessions held under the Chatham House rule and access interactive sessions like panel discussions, Q&As, and debates. The event is free to attend, but strictly on an invitational basis.
Who should attend: CIOs, Digital Directors
Notable speakers this year: Matthew Gould, Mike Fisher, Tara Donnelly, David Loughton, Matthew Hennessey.
1. Cloud Expo Europe
Date: March 2-3, 2022
Location: London, United Kingdom
About: Cloud Expo Europe is the UK’s leading cloud technology event to help you transform the future of your business. Technologists, business leaders and cloud innovators come together to learn about strategies that will deliver successful digital transformation. Attend this event to learn from the expertise of thought-leaders, industry analysts and digital transformation leaders from various industries.
Who should attend: CIOs, CTOs, CXOs, IT Security, IT Operations., Professionals in Services and Support, IT Architects, Project Managers and more (people across the technology industry can benefit from this conference)
Notable speakers this year: Chris Jordan, Gideon Kay, Debbie Forster, Nick Liffen, Ivana Bartoletti
2. Intertop 2022
Dates: March 10, May 24, July 19, September 29 and December 1, 2022
Location: Virtual
About: Intertop Digital is a platform for IT Professionals to connect, learn and discover the latest and most valuable IT strategies. It includes a series of conferences that will help you network, strategize, as well as drive your business forward. In 2022, there are 5 conferences, so explore and choose the ones that fit your schedule and interests.
- March 10 – Protecting the Data-Driven Enterprise: Data Security, Governance, and Privacy in an Age of Analytics
- May 24 – Future-Proofing IT for the Hybrid Workforce
- July 19 – The Identity Crisis: How to Overcome Obstacles to Better Access Control
- September 29 – Enterprise Network Evolution & Modernization
- December 1 – Cyber Resilience in Uncertain Times
1. Datacloud Global Congress
Date: April 25-27, 2022
Location: Monaco
About: Datacloud Global Congress is a premier leadership gathering for senior executives from across industries like data center, cloud, edge, digital infrastructure and AI. The event will be filled with interesting networking opportunities, business opportunities, thought-leadership and more. Alongside the congress, the Datacloud Global Awards will take place on April 25.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT heads, IT executives, IT managers, directors.
Notable speakers this year: Alexander Hauser, Neil Cresswell, Patricia Webber, Jens-Peter Feidner, Dr. Jorg Sommner, Alexandra Schless.
Date: May 10, 2022
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
About: In this world wracked with changes, there are also rapid changes in technology. IT departments have to keep businesses growing and employees engaged. However, this agenda is designed for CIOs and senior IT executives to help them overcome these challenges. The environment is designed to foster collaboration, learn about the latest developments and also, network among top leaders in the industry.
Who should attend: CIOs, CXOs, Senior IT executives.
Notable past and present speakers: Dan Gadd, Janne Lautanala, George Smith, Antoinetta Maria Mastroianni, Razvan Nutu.
2. SITS Service Desk and IT Support Show
Date: May 11-12, 2022
Location: London, United Kingdom
About: Service desks and IT support systems are being transformed by new technology. Attend this show for an opportunity to meet and network with ITSM vendors and cutting-edge start-ups. What’s more, it is a place to hear from expert speakers at Europe’s only free ITSM education program. This is the destination to get up to speed on AI, automation, ITIL, self-service, customer and employee experience and more.
Who should attend: IT directors, CIOs, Managing Directors, Analysts, Service desk managers, Consultants, Service delivery managers, Project managers and Technical specialists.
Notable past speakers: Nirmal Krishnamoorthy, Donna Knapp, Simone Jo Moore, David Wooster, Kate Hamblin, Johann Botha.
3. European Identity and Cloud Conference
Date: May 11-13, 2022
Location: Virtual and Berlin, Germany
About: With over 250 sessions, over 200 speakers and over 2000 global information security experts attending, the European Identity and Cloud Conference by Kuppingercole Analysts is the ideal place to network, learn, and benefit from the cross-industry experience. With topics like creating a seamless digital access experience, reducing complexity in IT integration and gaining the innovation edge with AI and more, this conference is designed for your best possible experience.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT executives, IT heads, IT managers, IT agents and directors.
Notable speakers this year: Bjarke Alling, Dr. Angelika Steinaker, Eve Maler, Dr, Michael Seeman, Nadeem Akhtar, Dr. Michiel van der Veen, Abdou-Naby Diaw.
4. Support World Live 2022
Date: May 15-20, 2022
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
About: Support World Live, powered by HDI unites the IT community for a conference to learn about best practices, network, overcome challenges and also celebrate the successes. With multiple sessions, case studies, workshops and panel discussions, this is a chance to get acquainted with the top technologies and solutions. With better technology, you can improve business outcomes too.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT executives, IT heads, directors, IT managers and IT agents as well.
Notable speakers this year: Randall Jaynes, Wayne Lee, Jenn Lim.
Date: June 15-16, 2022
Location: Dublin, Ireland
About: Be part of the international tech conference surrounded by innovators, thought-leaders and influencers. It is known as Europe’s fastest growing tech conference, and will be hosted live this year at the RDS. Dublin Tech Summit is known as a global conference as it has 200+ international speakers, 150+ startups, and over 50 countries represented.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT executives, IT heads, directors, IT managers and IT agents as well.
Notable speakers this year: Cassie Kozyrkov, Raj Samani, Christopher Wylie, Michele Romanow, David Singleton, Bryan Che, Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau.
2. Pink 2022
Date: June 19-22, 2022
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
About: Now in its 25th successful year, this annual event is globally recognized as the world’s premier IT service management conference. Are you wondering how to bolster your IT superpowers and convert them into business value? You have come to the right place. The program is rich and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects.
Who should attend: CIOs, IT directors, IT service and support managers, Service desk managers, IT auditors, IT consultants.
Notable past speakers: Josh Linkner, Chester Elton, Allan Pease and Wayne Cotter.
3. DevOps Con
Date: June 20-23 2022
Location: Hybrid: Online and in Berlin, Germany
About: The IT world is fundamentally changing and has become an essential component of business transformation. At DevOps Con, you will get the opportunity to meet and interact with internationally recognized thought leaders and learn from these experts in the field. With 4 full days of workshops, keynotes, and sessions, you get to network with an international community of 40+ speakers and DevOps masterminds.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT heads, IT executives, IT managers and directors.
Notable speakers this year: Johan Abildskov, Mickael Alliel, Pablo Bermejo, Viktor Farcic, Travis Gosselin, Katarzyna Materka.
1. Gartner Data and Analytics Summit
Date: August 22-24, 2022
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
About: In an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity, the priority of companies should be flexibility, innovation, investment, or re-investment in better technology. This summit has various tracks for professionals in different industries, from AI to digital acceleration to analyzing emerging technology trends. Be part of the Gartner Data and Analytics Summit to learn more.
Who should attend: CIOs, CDOs, IT Professionals from agents to executives, Directors and IT Heads.
Notable speakers this year: Pieter Den Hamer, Donald Feinberg, Gareth Herschel, Carlie Idoine, Sally Parker, Rita Sallam.
Date: October 12-13, 2022
Place: Singapore
About: Data Center World is Asia’s leading data center event, hosting their 8th edition this year. Connecting technologists with business leaders, experts, solutions and services, it is the ideal place to gain first-hand knowledge on how to enhance a data center’s capabilities. Attend this event to tap into the expertise of the speakers from organizations of all sizes and key industries.
Who should attend: IT professionals from MNCs, enterprise, public sector, SMEs.
Notable speakers this year: Nathaworn Hlongkaew, Rhys Cole, Nicholas Bognanno, Rohan Vartak, Milind Solakhe.
1. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo
Date: November 7-10, 2022
Location: Barcelona, Spain
About: With the changes in technology, business and society, as leaders, you also need to scale, accelerate and refine your digital business strategy. Be part of the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo to gain new perspectives across regions and industries and join a global community of CIOs and IT executives.
Who should attend: CIOs, CSOs and CISOs, Chief Data Officers and Chief Analytics Officers, Senior application leaders, VPs of IT infrastructure and operations.
Notable past speakers: Dr. Rolf Dobelli, Rachel Botsman, Adam Grant, Josh Linkner, Daryl Plummer, Mbula Schoen, Hung LeHong.
We hope you found this compilation of IT conferences informative. If you want us add your IT event/conference to the list, leave a comment below and let us know.
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