Business and economics conferences cover everything from academic research in economics and management to industry summits on finance, marketing and entrepreneurship. ConferenceInc lists upcoming business conferences for 2026–2027 worldwide.
Academic business conferences focus on peer-reviewed papers and doctoral consortia, while industry events and summits focus on networking, case studies and exhibitions. The listings below include both, so check each event's format before registering.
ConferenceInc currently lists 31 upcoming business conferences worldwide across 15 cities. The busiest city is London (6 events), followed by Toronto, Bangkok and Zurich.
The busiest month is December 2026 with 7 events. The next event is CJEC Guangzhou 2026 - CJ E-commerce Conference on 29 October 2026 in Guangzhou.
The leading host countries are Canada (6), the UK (6) and the USA (4).
For research, look for a peer-reviewed track, a doctoral consortium and a clear publication route. For networking, check the speaker list, attendee profile and exhibitors. Compare total cost, including travel, because registration fees vary widely.
Related guides: conference proceedings vs journal articles, travel grants for international conferences and registration waivers.
A business conference is built around talks, panels and research presentations. A trade show or expo is built around exhibitors showing products to buyers. Many large events combine both.
Yes, especially academic conferences with doctoral consortia, where PhD students get feedback on their research from senior academics.
Right now the most upcoming business conferences are in Canada, the UK, the USA and Thailand.