2026–2027 Digital / Tech / Marketing Events Calendar (Ireland & UK)

 

2026–2027 Digital / Tech / Marketing Events Calendar (Ireland & UK)


DatesEventLocationFocus & Who Should Attend
27–28 May 2026Dublin Tech Summit (DTS 2026)Dublin, Ireland (RDS) dublintechweek.com+1Broad tech conference covering AI, cloud, fintech, IoT, cybersecurity, startups, digital transformation — ideal for founders, developers, investors, policymakers.
3–4 September 2026DigiMarCon Ireland 2026Dublin, Ireland (or advertised broadly across Ireland/UK) digimarconireland.ie+1Digital marketing, media, advertising — relevant for marketers, agencies, media buyers, content teams, growth‑oriented businesses.
8–12 June 2026London Tech Week 2026London, UK London Tech Week 2026Large UK tech‑industry festival — covering enterprise tech, innovation, startups, networking; useful for UK/Europe‑focused tech companies, investors.
11–12 November 2026Event Tech Live 2026London, UK (ExCeL London) Event Tech LiveEvent‑technology expo: useful if you work in event production, virtual/hybrid events, event‑tech tools, or digital marketing services.
Early 2026 (January)Bett UK 2026London, UK (ExCeL) Bett Show UK 2026+1EdTech & digital education technology — relevant for companies in e‑learning, educational software, digital classrooms.
Throughout 2026–2027Multiple UK Digital/Tech/Marketing Conferences & Expos (Cloud & AI, Cyber‑security, Digital Transformation, Big Data, IoT, etc.)London & UK major venues (e.g. Olympia London, ExCeL, regional cities) BigEvent+2Luminous PR+2Broad coverage of infrastructure, enterprise tech, marketing, transformation — good for tech companies, consultancies, enterprise IT teams.
(Annual, recurring)SaaStock EuropeDublin, Ireland (historically) saastock-europe.com+1SaaS / B2B software / startup‑scaleup networking, investors, growth — ideal for SaaS companies, founders, VCs, product teams.

🔎 What This Calendar Suggests for 2026–2027

  • Strong cross‑border appeal: With major events in both Dublin and London (and elsewhere in the UK), there’s rich opportunity for companies based in Ireland to engage with the broader UK/EU tech and marketing ecosystems.

  • Diverse verticals — not just “tech startups”: Events range from general tech (cloud, AI, enterprise) to marketing, EdTech, SaaS, event‑tech — signalling that digital transformation affects many sectors.

  • Networking & growth opportunities: For startups, agencies, and scale‑ups — these conferences offer access to investors, partners, talent pools, and emerging trends across Europe.

  • Flexibility & breadth: If your business spans several domains (e.g. SaaS + marketing + cloud services), there’s no shortage of relevant events — from deep‑tech to marketing‑led growth.


✅ How to Use This Calendar Strategically

  • Plan ahead: Mark 2026 events now — big conferences often sell out early or have “early‑bird” discounts.

  • Match events to your needs: If you’re building SaaS or B2B software — SaaStock Europe is a strong bet. If you’re more marketing‑ or agency‑oriented — DigiMarCon or Event Tech Live may offer more value. If your needs are broader (tech infrastructure, enterprise, innovation) — London Tech Week or Dublin Tech Summit are prime.

  • Use cross‑market exposure: Attend both Irish and UK events to build networks beyond your home market — useful for hiring, partnerships or scaling internationally.

  • Balance cost vs ROI: For smaller teams or early‑stage startups — attending only the most relevant 1–2 events may give higher ROI than trying to cover everything.


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