Let’s be honest: If you’re a CEO, CTO, or Tech Lead, conferences should be key to your growth, not just an escape from the office. Your calendar may be filled to the brim, but there’s always room for a few more valuable events.
A recent Bizzabo survey found that 98% of attendees believe live events help build connections, and 64% make strategic decisions based on insights gained from conferences.
Sometimes, the best ideas come from simply chatting over coffee with someone who has faced the same challenges you do. Plus, McKinsey reports that attending peer-level events can boost leadership effectiveness by 17%.
Conferences are all about sparking new ideas, future collaborators, and inspiration. If you’re looking for tech talent, new tools, or just craving conversations, here’s a look at the top events coming up this fall.
Upcoming Tech Events in Fall 2025
API: World (September 3-5, Santa Clara, California,
September 10-12 Live online)
Get insights from Fortune 500 tech leaders and Silicon Valley founders on planning, building, and scaling API projects.
Why: Learn how tools like microservices, GraphQL, and API security tools work in production. Spot the pitfalls before they hit your roadmap.
CTO Craft Con (September 23-24, Berlin, Germany)
Talk about architecture, hiring, burnout, and growth without the buzzwords. If you’re building tech orgs at scale — this is your tribe.
Why: Connect with peers who are walking the same leadership road. y. You’ll leave with actionable ideas.
TechEx Europe (September 24-25, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
A practical event on AI, Big Data, Cyber Security, IoT, Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Edge Computing, and Data Centres ecosystems — if you're running digital transformation initiatives, this one’s for you.
Why: Hear real case studies from companies solving messy digital challenges.
Devoxx (October 6-10), Antwerp, Belgium
The event shines a light on agentic workflows and autonomous systems – secure, intelligent, and increasingly capable.
Why: Participate in sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities led by technology experts.
TechCrunch Disrupt (October 27–29, San Francisco, CA
Founders, VCs, engineers, and tech leaders are all in one place. The event will map out the path for startups to achieve their next major milestone.
Why: A must if you're looking for fresh ideas or future partners. Dive into sessions on scaling, sales, and leadership, and connect with the investors and tech experts who can help take your business to the next level.
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) (November 4–7, Chicago, IL)
The world’s largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. Attend for the energy, and stay for the insights.
Why: Want to build inclusive, high-performance teams? This is where your next hire — or your next big idea — might come from.
Web Summit (November 10–13, Lisbon, Portugal)
70,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers, and more global tech innovation than you can absorb in four days. SaaS, AI, hardware, media — it’s all here.
Why: A chance for founders to connect with investors, customers, and industry leaders.
LeadDev Berlin (November 3–4, Berlin, Germany)
Less fluff, more frameworks. This is where engineering leaders get tactical: org charts, performance reviews, and real leadership stories from inside scaling teams. It’s all the stuff you’ll use Monday morning.
Why: Dive into practical sessions and high-impact talks to equip you with the insights you need to drive meaningful change and build world-class software.
Sifted Summit (October 8–9, London, UK)
Europe’s insider summit for scaleups. 3,000 founders, operators, and product leaders in one space. Get smart on product-market fit, growth loops, and the gritty realities of running tech companies.
Why: If you want the inside track on product-market fit, sustainable growth, and hiring at scale — this is where you learn it.
Israel Tech Growth Summit (Nov 19, East Tel Aviv, Israel)
An executive-only summit focused on growth, budgeting, and talent strategy. A mix of panels, networking dinners, and live entertainment.
Why: High-level panels, private networking dinners, and the kind of executive conversations you won’t find online.
Quick checklist of Leadership & Team Events
| Event | Dates | Location | Type | Why Attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API: World | Sep 3–5 | Santa Clara, California | offline | Learn how global leaders build scalable API-first products. |
| API: World | Sep 10–12 | Santa Clara, California | online | |
| CTO Craft Con | Sep 23–24 | Berlin, Germany | offline | Real talk about leadership, growth, and scaling engineering teams.
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| TechEx Europe | Sep 24–25 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | offline | Practical tech talks on AI, cloud, and cybersecurity at enterprise scale. |
| Devoxx | Oct 6-10 | Antwerpen, Belgium | offline | AI Agents and an ever-advancing Java ecosystem take the spotlight. |
| Sifted Summit | Oct 8–9 | London, United Kingdom | offline | Network with top founders, product leaders, and scaleup VCs. |
| TechCrunch Disrupt | Oct 27–29 | San Francisco, California | offline | Where startups meet funding, users, and innovation. |
| LeadDev | Nov 3–4 | Berlin, Germany | offline | Tactical frameworks for senior engineers and team leads. |
| Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) | Nov 4–7 | Chicago, Illinois | offline | Build inclusive teams and connect with top technical talent. |
| Web Summit | Nov 10–13 | Lisbon, Portugal | offline | Explore the future of global tech across AI, SaaS, and product innovation. |
| Israel Tech Growth Summit | Nov 19 | Tel Aviv, Israel | offline | Exclusive insights on C-level growth strategy and talent management. |
These events aren’t just about filling your schedule. They offer help to create a roadmap with smart choices, new contacts, and tons of great ideas.
How to Choose the Right Conference for Your 2025 Growth Strategy
Ask yourself:
- Where can you find your next big idea?
- Who do you need to connect with to push your work forward?
- Which event will help your team learn and grow more?
Innovation happens where people meet. Let’s catch up! Maybe we’ll bump into each other in California or Tel Aviv?
