Major Tech and Startup events in the US and Canada for 2025
If you're a founder, developer, marketer, or investor planning your 2025 calendar, this is the list you've been waiting for.
We've rounded up the top tech and startup-focused events happening across the US and Canada this year. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, meet future partners, raise capital, or stay ahead of trends, these are the conferences, expos, and festivals you’ll want to keep on your radar.
January 2025
CES 2025
Jan 7-10 - Las Vegas, NV (In-person)
One of the world’s most influential tech events, CES covers everything from AI and digital health to consumer electronics. A must-attend for anyone looking to glimpse the future of innovation.
February 2025
DeveloperWeek 2025
Feb 11-13 - Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
The largest developer conference in North America. With thousands of devs and engineers attending, it’s packed with workshops, a hackathon, an expo, and a massive hiring event.
March 2025
SXSW 2025
Mar 7-13 - Austin, TX (In-person & Hybrid)
Part festival, part tech summit, SXSW’s startup and innovation track brings together global founders, creatives, and investors for a one-of-a-kind experience.
SATELLITE 2025
Mar 10-13 - Washington, D.C. (In-person)
The go-to conference for space and satellite tech startups, featuring top names in aerospace, communications, and infrastructure.
CIX Summit 2025
Mar 26 - Toronto, ON (In-person)
Canada’s largest tech startup investment conference. CIX showcases high-potential Canadian startups and connects them with top North American VCs.
Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025
Mar 17-21 - San Francisco, CA (In-person)
A global gathering of game developers and tech professionals. Ideal for gaming startups and devs looking to sharpen their craft and connect with publishers.
April 2025
TECHSPO Los Angeles 2025
Apr 3-4 - Los Angeles, CA (In-person)
A high-energy expo exploring emerging tech in internet, SaaS, AdTech, and more. Great for devs, designers, and digital marketers.
RSA Conference 2025
Apr 28 - May 1 - San Francisco, CA (In-person)
One of the biggest cybersecurity conferences in the world. Dive into emerging security threats, enterprise risk, and network with global infosec leaders.
Startup Grind Global 2025
Apr 29-30 - Silicon Valley, CA (Hybrid)
The flagship conference for early-stage startups. Founders meet investors, learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, and connect with the global Startup Grind community.
May 2025
SaaStr Annual 2025
May 13-15 - San Francisco Bay Area, CA (In-person)
The world’s top SaaS conference. Over 10,000 founders, execs, and investors gather for tactical sessions on scaling software companies.
ODSC East 2025
May 13-15 - Boston, MA (In-person)
A leading data science and AI conference. Hands-on workshops, deep technical talks, and training sessions for anyone working with ML and AI.
Consensus 2025
May 14-16 - Toronto, ON (In-person)
A massive conference on blockchain, crypto, and AI. It’s a must for startups building in Web3 or exploring decentralized tech.
C2 Montréal 2025
May 20-22 - Montréal, QC (In-person)
Where business meets creativity. A wildly unique conference for founders looking for inspiration, global connections, and ideas at the edge of innovation.
Google I/O 2025
May 20-21 - Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)
Google’s annual developer conference. Expect product launches, AI demos, and deep dives into everything from Android to TensorFlow.
Web Summit Vancouver 2025
May 27-30 - Vancouver, BC (In-person)
North America’s new flagship startup event. Thousands of founders, investors, and tech leaders will gather for panels, demos, and pitch competitions.
SubSummit 2025
May 28-30 - Dallas, TX (In-person)
The largest conference for the subscription economy. Focused on DTC, SaaS, and membership-driven businesses.
June 2025
AI & Big Data Expo North America
Jun 4-5 - Santa Clara, CA (In-person)
Explore real-world applications of AI, machine learning, and data science. Great for product teams and data-driven founders.
Apple WWDC 2025
Jun 9-13 - Cupertino, CA & Online (Hybrid)
Apple’s global developer conference. Includes keynotes, labs, and the latest updates across all Apple platforms.
DigiMarCon New England 2025
Jun 9-10 - Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Cutting-edge digital marketing and growth strategies, with a focus on generative AI, automation, and customer acquisition.
RenderATL 2025
Jun 11-13 - Atlanta, GA (In-person)
A vibrant developer conference that mixes tech, culture, and community. Ideal for frontend engineers and product-minded devs.
Open Source Summit North America
Jun 23-25 - Denver, CO (In-person)
The Linux Foundation’s leading event for open source developers and maintainers. Expect deep dives into cloud-native, AI, and DevOps tools.
July 2025
Startupfest 2025
Jul 9-11 - Montréal, QC (In-person)
A founder-first festival that blends summer vibes with serious startup matchmaking. One of Canada’s best-known startup gatherings.
August 2025
Black Hat USA 2025
Aug 2-7 - Las Vegas, NV (In-person)
World-renowned cybersecurity training and briefings for security teams and startups. Expect advanced workshops and new vulnerability research.
DEF CON 33
Aug 8-11 - Las Vegas, NV (In-person)
The legendary hacker conference. Community-led, highly technical, and an essential stop for security-focused developers and researchers.
September 2025
API World 2025
Sep 3-5 - Santa Clara, CA (In-person)
The world’s largest API conference. Great for devs building APIs, platforms, and integrations.
Inbound 2025
Sept (Dates TBA) - Boston, MA (Hybrid)
HubSpot’s big annual conference for marketers and growth teams. Think big names, big insights, and big ideas to grow your brand.
October 2025
Elevate Festival 2025
Oct 7-9 - Toronto, ON (In-person)
Canada’s leading tech and innovation festival. Expect world-class speakers, startup showcases, and thought leadership with a social impact focus.
MWC Las Vegas 2025
Oct 14-16 - Las Vegas, NV (In-person)
The North American edition of Mobile World Congress. All things 5G, mobile, IoT, and connectivity.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Oct 27-29 - San Francisco, CA (In-person)
The epicenter of startup innovation. The iconic pitch competition, deep-dive sessions, and unmatched startup-investor networking.
Educause Annual Conference 2025
Oct 27-30 - Nashville, TN (Hybrid)
The top conference for edtech and IT in higher education. Great for startups building in the education space.
November 2025
Money20/20 USA 2025
Oct 26-29 - Las Vegas, NV (In-person)
The biggest fintech event in the US. For founders in payments, banking, and crypto, this is where the industry connects.
December 2025
AWS re:Invent 2025
Dec 1-5 -Las Vegas, NV (In-person & Virtual)
Amazon’s flagship cloud conference. Packed with product launches, architecture workshops, and big insights for devs and CTOs.
The AI Summit New York 2025
Dec 10-11 - New York, NY (In-person)
Enterprise-focused AI conference featuring real-world use cases and practical strategies. A strong closing to the year for AI builders.
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