Here is a comprehensive virtual trade show guide, listing major events for 2020. The coronavirus has caused the cancellation of many trades shows, exhibitions and conferences worldwide, hammering a $2.5 trillion dollar industry. Many organizers are turning to virtual trade shows for the first time. Virtual events provide the benefits of not only social distancing and engaging audiences around the globe but they can provide valuable information to its attendees. The virtual trade show is in its infancy, but technology is closing the gap a making these trade shows more engaging. (note we will be continually adding to this list until trade shows reach some kind of normal)
JUNE 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOW EVENTS
| Conference | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WIT Connect Virtual Conference | June 8-12 | At a time when community is more important than ever, Women Impact Tech has created a virtual conference & interactive platform where over 10,000 women in tech will engage with each other and connect with hundreds of the most innovative and inclusive companies across the country. |
| Innovation Week Online | JUNE 8-12 | A 5-day online program specially created for experienced innovation professionals, service designers and business leaders who are constantly looking for new approaches, tools and fresh case studies. |
| LiveWorx 20 | June 9 | a one day, complimentary technology event focused on digital transformation. It’s designed to educate those in the industrial enterprise on how to achieve business efficiencies, and bring together the digital tools, strategic solutions and emerging technologies that are transforming companies worldwide. |
| MongoDB.live | June 9-10 | MongoDB.live is a free, completely digital, two-day event that will feature globally-accessible broadcasted keynotes, live and on-demand breakout sessions, a fun and interactive virtual “community cafe,” digital “Ask the Experts” sessions, and more. |
| Global Security Connection Virtual Tradeshow & Exhibition Series | June 9 & June 11 | Global Security Connection helps you to meet new clients & colleagues across the world faster & affordable. |
| AIBC Asia DIGITAL SUMMIT | June 10th | AIBC Asia DIGITAL is designed to bring the latest trends in AI, Blockchain, and other Emerging technologies on the same virtual table to discuss and learn from and do business with each other. |
| Virtual Small Business Expo 2020 | June 10 -11 | Small Business Expo is America’s BIGGEST & most anticipated business-to-business networking & educational event, trade show & conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who works for a small business or is interested in starting a Small Business. |
| DeveloperWeek | June 16-17 | DeveloperWeek Global 2020 is the world’s largest virtual developer & engineering conference, where thousands of participants from across the globe converge online to discover, learn, and support each other. |
| Infocomm Connected | June 16-18 | InfoComm 2020 Connected is AV product information, training, keynotes and networking, all from the comfort of your home or office. |
| Running Remote | June 17-18 | Running Remote Online will be attended by renowned speakers and experts, all of whom are donating their time to deliver unparalleled content on building and scaling remote companies. |
| Veeamon 2020 | June 17-18 | Gain access to experts to master better Backup so you can Go beyond with Veeam. Connect via interactive chat rooms, live expert sessions and more to elevate your data strategy. |
| BlockDown 2020 | June 18-19 | The interactive experience that you can look forward to, illustrated infographics drawn live, exclusive 3D Avatar Fireside Chats & Roundtable Sessions, live AMA’s, polls and Q&A’s, networking opportunities with the movers and shakers of the blockchain industry, browse the Virtual Exhibition Booth area, learn more, and speak directly to project teams, build relationships with leading crypto media and influencers. |
| Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 | June 22 | WWDC 2020 to Feature an Online Format with a Keynote and Sessions Connecting Millions of Developers Around the World. The WWDC 2020 program will provide Apple’s entire global developer community — which now includes more than 23 million registered developers in more than 155 countries and regions — and the next generation of app developers with the insights and tools needed to turn their ideas into a reality. |
| COLLISION From Home | June 22-25 | “Collision is one of the world’s biggest tech conferences.” – Bloomberg. Three days. 100 hours of content. Thousands of valuable connections. More than 400 speakers. |
| swampUP Virtual | JUNE 23 – 24 | swampUP is JFrog’s annual DevOps professionals gathering where keynotes and thought‑provoking sessions are delivered by industry experts. |
JULY 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOW EVENTS
| Conference | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jason National Virtual Conference | July 7-9 & 14-15 | Open to all – JASON and non-JASON users. All K-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators & Leaders Welcome! Participants can choose up to 4 different LIVE one-hour sessions per day including inspiring keynote sessions and special events, community forums, breakout sessions, and even more opportunities for collaboration and best practices for distance learning. |
| ProductCon Online: The Product Management Conference | July 9 | ProductCon is the largest product management conference series in the world The speaker lineup features product leaders from Google, Slack, Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix, Facebook and more. You’ll learn best practices behind the most successful products, and new trends in AI, VR, IoT and Blockchain. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with all our sponsor companies interested in recruiting PMs. Get ready to level up your product management skills, interact with our Product School community, all while having a blast! |
| Toy Fair Everywhere | July 13-19, Aug 17–23, Sept 14–20 | Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks, is an opportunity for toy manufacturers, buyers, media, and other key stakeholders to reconnect and refocus.Just as if walking the show floor at Toy Fair, exhibitors and attendees can explore a calendar of daily events, browse exhibitors by category, book appointments for virtual demos and chats, and transact business. |
| SHIFT20 Food Innovation | July 13-15 | SHIFT20 is the place, the platform, the event that helps the food industry imagine, learn, connect and shift to what’s possible. |
| DrupalCon | July 14-17 | A virtual version of the DrupalCon experience you know and love. DrupalCon is a mission-centric program of the Drupal Association designed to bring people together to share thought leadership around open source and ambitious digital experiences, provide professional development opportunities to enhance your career and your organization, and invigorate Drupal project momentum. |
| VB Transform 2020 | July 15-17 | Brought to you by VentureBeat, the #1 publisher of AI coverage. Transform is dedicated to quality content and networking for the world’s leading AI business executives. |
| Animal Rights 2020 National Conference | July 17-19 | The Animal Rights National Conference is proud to safely bring to you this year’s event on a dynamic interactive platform. Whether you’re new to the issues or a longtime activist, AR2020 will keep you inspired, engaged, and connected. Join the action and register today! |
| Indiana Connected Educators LIVE | July 20-24 | a one day, complimentary technology event focused on digital transformation. It’s designed to educate those in the industrial enterprise on how to achieve business efficiencies, and bring together the digital tools, strategic solutions and emerging technologies that are transforming companies worldwide. 5 days. 80+ ed tech leaders. 40+ authors. 90+ hours of big ideas, resources, connections, and inspiration. |
| Digital Pedagogy Lab 2020 | July 26 – August 2 | Digital Pedagogy Lab 2020 will be hosted by the University of Colorado Denver, in collaboration with the School of Education and Human Development. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be gathering in online spaces. Registered participants will be invited to join discussions, collaborate on projects, and learn together with DPL faculty. This year’s event will feature special guest workshops, and keynotes from José Vilson and Jesse Stommel. |
AUGUST 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOW EVENTS
| Conference | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hat USA | August 1-6 | Now in its 23rd year, Black Hat USA is the world’s leading information security event, providing attendees with the very latest security research, development and trends. Black Hat USA 2020 will be entirely virtual this year, held over the same dates, August 1-6 in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−07:00). |
| The Best You VIRTUAL EXPO Los Angeles 2020 | August 1-7 | This 7 day virtual EXPO will bring to you the largest and most established names in Personal Development. SEVEN Days for you to come and out as you wish, to engage with leading speakers, the top brands. Chat, Talk, Email, Download, See Offers, Buy and SO MUCH MORE. MORE THAN 300 Speakers OVER 250 Global Brands specializing in all sorts of wellbeing, publishing, training, education, yoga, mindfulness… Experts from ALL over the world in your device. |
| Money Show | August 3-5 | The ground-breaking MoneyShow Virtual Expo provides you with rare, real-time access to the financial industry’s brightest minds and companies via LIVE presentations where you can chat directly with the experts and fellow investors and traders from around the world. Plus, you can visit INTERACTIVE virtual booths featuring message boards, timely research, educational videos, exclusive discounts, prize drawings, and more! |
| Ending Age-Related Diseases 2020 | August 20-21 | Third annual Ending Age-Related Diseases: Investment Prospects & Advances in Research conference is going virtual to help the greatest minds from all over the world meet and work together on the solutions to aging! Not only will you be able to hear reports from the most credible researchers and investors in the field, you will be able to connect with other like-minded guests, participate in polls, watch interviews on related topics, and more! |
SEPTEMBER 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOW EVENTS
| Conference | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ATMOsphere Refrigerant VTS | September 1-2 | ATMOsphere is launching the world’s first natural refrigerant virtual trade show, taking place on 1st – 2nd September 2020. The event will be free to attend. Easy to navigate and visually captivating, the Virtual Trade Show allows visitors to click through the exhibition halls, attend webinars, and network, recreating the feeling of a physical event. |
| Microsoft Ignite | September TBA | Microsoft Ignite will be launched as a complimentary digital event experience this September. Learn innovative ways to build solutions, migrate and manage your infrastructure, and connect with Microsoft experts and other technology professionals from around the globe. |
| Oracle OpenWorld, Las Vegas | September 21-24 | Oracle in-person conference will be replaced with a series of free virtual events. |
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