Browse Events by Type 2026–2027

Not every event is a conference. Find upcoming academic conferences, trade shows and expos, summits, conventions, webinars, workshops and more, each with dates, venues and links to the organizer's official website.

Each type page explains what to expect, who attends and how to get the most out of it. To see every event in one country, use the country pages, for example conferences in the UAE or conferences in the USA.

Academic & Professional Conferences Academic, scientific and professional conferences with call for papers.

544 upcoming

Summits High-level meetings of leaders and experts on strategic themes.

15 upcoming

Other Professional Events Professional events that do not fit the other types.

9 upcoming

Trade Shows & Expos Trade shows, expos and exhibitions where companies show new products.

9 upcoming

Congresses Large international meetings of professional and scientific associations.

4 upcoming

Meetups & Networking Events Informal community and networking events.

2 upcoming

Conventions Large annual gatherings of professions, industries and associations.

1 upcoming

Festivals Cultural, film, science, literature and industry festivals.

1 upcoming

Symposiums Expert meetings focused on one subject.

1 upcoming

Conference, convention, summit or trade show: what's the difference?

Conference: talks, paper presentations and posters on a subject; the main format for research.
Convention: a large, usually annual gathering of a profession or industry, with sessions, business meetings and an exhibition.
Summit: a smaller, high-level meeting of leaders around one strategic theme.
Trade show / expo: an exhibition where companies show products to buyers and partners.
Symposium: an expert meeting focused on a single subject.
Webinar: a live online session you join from anywhere.