Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for January 2026
Our list of the top tech events you need to know about
This year will be a huge year for tech, and there's set to be plenty of conferences all around the world to bring us all together.
With so many to choose from, TechRadar Pro has put together this list of all the most highly anticipated events to keep you up to speed!
CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
January 6th-9th | Las Vegas, NV
CES is consistently one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, and 2026 promises to deliver some of the sharpest tech minds and biggest global brands around.
Why to attend: You'll get the opportunity to hear keynotes from Roland Busch, CEO of Siemans AG, and Dr Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD.
January 11th-13th | New York, NY
All the biggest and the best retail tech will be on show at the NRF Big Retail Show - with a Startup Hub and plenty of practical showings.
Why to attend: You'll get the opportunity to hear keynotes from actor Ryan Reynolds and huge retails names like Caroline Brown, Global Brand President at The North Face.
January 15th-17th | Munich, Germany
The DLD Munich 26 brings together the biggest minds in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology and more.
Why attend? Speakers at the conference include the Long Now Foundation's Roman Krznaric, and Bjarke Ingels, from BIG.
January 26th -28th | Miami, FL
For anyone who's looking to improve their business strategy, or is looking to guide their business into a new era of innovation, then the OPEX World Summit could be for you.
Why attend? You'll get the chance to listen to industry leaders like Bob Nahmias, Founder and CEO at Shibumi and Nan Li, SVP at Conde Nast.
January 21st-23rd |
The Bett is a an education conference designed to bring the best tech solutions to educators to promote collaboration between industry professionals and policymakers.
Why attend? With a keynote radio and TV presenter, Amol Rajan, this conference will be one to watch!
January 28th | Washington, D.C
The year's first Customer Success Summit will be one to watch. You'll connect with some of the top industry performers with expert insights into key tactics for ROI and growth.
Why to attend: You'll get the opportunity to hear keynotes from GitbHub Sr Director, Natalie Bradley, and Tutu Adenle, VP of Global CX at Eventbrite.
Ellen has been writing for almost four years, with a focus on post-COVID policy whilst studying for BA Politics and International Relations at the University of Cardiff, followed by an MA in Political Communication. Before joining TechRadar Pro as a Junior Writer, she worked for Future Publishing’s MVC content team, working with merchants and retailers to upload content.
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