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Top 15 Events & Conferences in North America Q1 2021 – Selected

Julia Ciaciek Julia Ciaciek
January 12, 2021

In North America, at least for the country in the middle, January is shaping up to be one helluva game changer.

While it might be easy to be distracted by the sideshow that’s become American politics, Meliora.

With that said, here are 15 Events and Conferences to help you keep on movin’ those goalposts forward. Have at it!

Top Conferences in January

Most Contagious America 2021

January 27, Virtual Event

#conference #marketing #branding #advertising #creative

Most Contagious is the flagship event series of Contagious, delivering vital advertising insights and trends to help you hit the ground running in the year ahead.

For the first time, there will be a Most Contagious APAC edition for the Asia Pacific audience on 24 February 2021.

Deep Learning 2.0 Virtual Summit

January 28-29, Virtual Event

#conference #DeepTech #AI #ML #data

Learn from global pioneers and industry experts, and network with CEOs, CTOs, data scientists, engineers and researchers disrupting their industries with AI.

The events aims to bridge the gap between the latest technological research advancements and real world applications in business and society.

GCV Digital Forum

January 27, Virtual Event

#conference #VC #entrepreneurship #financial #investment

Industry leaders will use the GCV Digital Forum 3.0 to share their thought-leadership, portfolio companies and startups will debate with the world’s best investors, and all delegates will be able to network via the intuitive online platform.

The global audience will come together to review 2020 using insights from the annual review (The World of Corporate Venturing), and the impact of the Covid-19 disease on the transformation of society through digitalisation and innovation inspired by the leading venture investors and entrepreneurs working collaboratively.

The North American Bitcoin Conference 2021

January 28-29, Virtual Event

#conference #bitcoin #blockchain #application #financial

The North American Bitcoin Conference is focus on enterprise and broader applications for blockchain.

Spanning two dynamic days, their tightly-curated program covers stand-alone speaker sessions and Q&A-style panel discussions by leading experts and decision-makers. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about new and exciting opportunities emerging in the 2021 landscape.

Interaction Week 2021

January 31 – February 5, Virtual Event

#conference #startup #design #creative #digital #product

For the first time in its history, Interaction Week will be happening online in 2021. This year global, around-the-clock and more accessible than ever.

Engage in conversations about the perils in our world today, what led us to this place and inspiring solutions to dramatically change our path forward. The speakers will delve into the themes of anger, accountability, and action.

Top Conferences in February

SuperTechnology North America 2021

February 2-3, Virtual Event

#conference #VC #technology #equity #investment

SuperTechnology North America’s inaugural event brings together senior executives from buyout, growth equity and venture capital firms, along with institutional investors to interact and explore the latest trends, best practices and market challenges in technology investments in North America.

Scope Summit 2021

February 2-4, Virtual Event

#conference #clinical #trials #digital #health #data #medical #devices

SCOPE Summit 2021 takes place as a fully virtual event. The program focuses on advances and innovative solutions in all aspects of clinical trial innovation, planning, management and operations.

This year’s edition covers 12 conference tracks.

Mobility Pioneer 2021

February 9, Virtual Event

#conference #mobility #e-mobility #transportation #infrastructure #data

Mobility Pioneer will showcase the greatest innovations in mobility for 2021, bringing together local and international governments, automotive companies, investors, and startups through panel discussions, live demos, presentations, and 1-1 meetings.​

The event will offer all sides of the mobility ecosystem a unique format to exchange ideas, discuss trends and future breakthroughs, and network for real business and investment opportunities.

Developer Week 2021

February 17-19, Virtual Event

#conference #developer #DeepTech #innovation

In this event developers, engineers, software architects, dev teams, managers and executives from 70+ countries will come together to discover the latest in developer technologies, languages, platforms, and tools.

This year’s event will be held online.

Startup Grind Global Conference 2021

February 22-25, Virtual Event

#conference #startup #technology #innovation #ecosystem

Presented by Startup Grind, the 2021 Global Conference will bring together startups from around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before.

Join 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation.

DTx West 2021

February 23-25, Virtual Event

#conference #telemedicine #digital #therapeutics #pharmaceutical

DTx West is going virtual. Working with industry leaders, the event provides even more high-quality learning and networking opportunities than usual, through a truly interactive virtual experience. With the recent changes in healthcare, it is now more crucial than ever to accelerate digital therapeutics into the hands of patients.

Top Conferences in March

DX3 2021

March 2-5, Virtual Event

#conference #consumer #retail #marketing #technology

Through interactive installations and provocative content, DX3 is your one-stop-shop for taking advantage of everything retail, digital marketing, and tech has to offer.

This two day conference is packed with expert insights from leaders who shape the retail industry. Moreover, hear from some of the most innovative retail professionals as well as tech experts who help retailers do what they do best.

ILMC 2021

March 3-5, Virtual Event

#conference #entertainment #music #festival #creativity

ILMC is an annual gathering of professionals involved in the global touring, festival and live entertainment industries.

This year’s edition will take place online, with three full days of networking, meetings, keynotes, events and showcases. For this virtual edition, and for the first time, ILMC will be open to both members and non-members to register.

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2021

March 9-10, Virtual Event

#conference #agriculture  #VC #innovation #food #technology

The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit will gather corporates, innovators and investors from across the agriculture and food production supply chain to uncover disruption within the industry and identify the right business models to commercialise and scale the next generation of solutions.

SXSW 2021

March 16-20, Virtual Event

#festival #creative #music #film #culture #art #technology

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery.

Featuring a variety of tracks that allow attendees to explore what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology.

6th Annual Sustainability Week

March 22-25, Virtual Event

#conference #sustainability #cleantech #impact

Over four days, The Economist’s sixth annual Sustainability Week will provide actionable insights and practical solutions to help businesses on their path to greater sustainability.

The event will explore how firms can effectively measure, analyse, transform and scale their sustainability initiatives. How can sufficient investment be unlocked? How can better data be generated and how does this translate into effective decision-making? What incentives are needed to stimulate innovation?

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