Here’s a concise list of the world’s biggest and most influential tech events — what they focus on, typical timing, and usual location so you can pick the ones that matter most for your interests.

1. CES (Consumer Electronics Show)

   • Focus: Broad consumer electronics, hardware, startups, auto tech, AI.
   • Typical month: January.
   • Usual location: Las Vegas, USA.

2. Mobile World Congress (MWC)

   • Focus: Mobile & telecom, 5G, devices, networks, enterprise mobility.
   • Typical month: February/March.
   • Usual location: Barcelona, Spain.

3. Web Summit

   • Focus: Tech startups, investors, media, global tech trends.
   • Typical month: November.
   • Usual location: Lisbon, Portugal.

4. SXSW (South by Southwest) — Interactive track

   • Focus: Interactive tech, startups, media, culture, creative tech.
   • Typical month: March.
   • Usual location: Austin, Texas, USA.

5. Google I/O

   • Focus: Google developer announcements (Android, AI, web, cloud).
   • Typical month: May.
   • Usual location: Mountain View/San Francisco Bay Area, USA (and online).

6. Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference)

   • Focus: Apple software platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, developer tools).
   • Typical month: June.
   • Usual location: California, USA (hybrid/online in recent years).

7. Microsoft Build

   • Focus: Microsoft developer ecosystem, Azure, enterprise tools, AI.
   • Typical month: May.
   • Usual location: USA (varies) and online.

8. AWS re:Invent

   • Focus: Cloud computing (AWS), enterprise cloud strategies, AI/ML.
   • Typical month: November/December.
   • Usual location: Las Vegas, USA.

9. NVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference)

   • Focus: GPUs, AI, deep learning, high-performance computing.
   • Typical month: March (dates vary).
   • Usual location: Virtual + in-person events globally.

10. Dreamforce (Salesforce)

    • Focus: CRM, enterprise cloud, business software ecosystem.
    • Typical month: September.
    • Usual location: San Francisco, USA.

11. TechCrunch Disrupt

    • Focus: Startups, pitch competitions, early-stage investing, product launches.
    • Typical month: September/October.
    • Usual location: San Francisco or other major cities.

12. RSA Conference

    • Focus: Cybersecurity, privacy, risk management.
    • Typical month: April/May.
    • Usual location: San Francisco, USA.

13. IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung)

    • Focus: Consumer electronics, appliances, smart home tech.
    • Typical month: September.
    • Usual location: Berlin, Germany.

14. COMPUTEX Taipei

    • Focus: PC hardware, components, semiconductors, IoT.
    • Typical month: May/June.
    • Usual location: Taipei, Taiwan.

15. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon

    • Focus: Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, open source.
    • Typical month: Varies (multiple global editions).
    • Usual location: Rotating global venues + virtual.

Notes and tips:

• Many of these now offer strong virtual/hybrid options—check their official sites for dates and formats each year.
• If you want events focused on a specific region (Middle East / UAE) or topic (AI, blockchain, startups), I can list the major regional conferences and expo dates.