If you’re a tech professional looking to fast-track your IT career progression, there are a number of options available to you.
From taking on additional training opportunities to building a network with other professionals in the field, you’ll never be short of chances to develop your skillset and expand your career path in IT.
In our experience here at i2i, however, one of the best ways to enhance your IT career is by attending relevant tech events and conferences!
How will attending conferences and events accelerate your IT career progression?
1. You’ll discover a wealth of exciting new knowledge and updates in the industry
Tech events are often host to a number of companies and organisations who are working on the latest and greatest information technology. Some of the innovators, designers and creators of this tech even host practical seminars and workshops on how you can use it.
By attending these events, you’ll be able to bring all this knowledge back to the office with you and share it with your colleagues to implement within (and subsequently improve) the day-to-day running of the business.
2. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals
Tech events attract a range of diverse and experienced IT professionals from across the globe, so they offer a great opportunity to meet these individuals and grow your network.
3. You’ll discover new career opportunities you may not have considered before
Despite the huge range of IT careers that you will likely know of already, it’s almost a guarantee that, at a tech event, you’ll find out about other jobs and career opportunities in the sector that you previously didn’t realise existed.
Alternatively, you might discover an abundance of different doors that your current role and work experience can open to you. So, if you’re looking for ways to bolster your IT career progression, IT events offer the ideal solution!
Here are 6 top IT events and conferences you should consider attending in 2021:
1. The Service Desk & IT Support Show (SITS) Virtual Summit
When: 23rd-24th February 2021
Where: ExCeL London
SITS is Europe’s leading event for ITSM, Service Desk and IT Support professionals. In its physical format at ExCel London, it gives its attendees the chance to transform their IT service delivery by meeting with top IT Service Management suppliers and talking part in education and training seminars. And the best part is, it’s free to attend!
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, SITS’ next ExCel event has been postponed until May 2022. In the meantime, you can attend their Virtual Summit, which will cover everything from leadership through to value streams and automation through to resourcing in eight exciting, professional-led webinars.
More information is available at: www.servicedeskshow.com/
2. Women Tech Global Conference 2021
When: 7th-11th June 2021
Where: Online
The women in tech movement has been an inspiration to IT professionals across the globe, and the Women Tech Global Conference offers its attendees a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of themes, ideas and technologies – from business growth to Fintech, cloud tech to science and education – and much more.
You’ll even have the chance to expand your network, explore global trends, tackle current and ongoing challenges and meet with leading companies and start-ups to inspire you in your IT career progression.
(NB: While the theme of the event is women in tech, many of its attendees and speakers identify as other genders, so don’t feel you can’t attend if you’re not a woman!)
More information is available at: www.womentech.net/women-tech-conference
3. Dublin Tech Summit
When: 17th June 2021
Where: Online
Following a successful online event in 2020, The Dublin Tech Summit (with an astonishing 5,000 participants from over 60 different countries) is back in the online sphere to bring together top global leaders in technology, innovation, and business!
By attending this event, you’ll gain top insights into the future of exciting new trends and technologies. Just some of last year’s renowned speakers included:
- Harry D. Moseley, Global CIO of Zoom
- Bryan Che, CSO at Huawei
- Kristine Dahl Steidel, VP End User Computing EMEA at VMWare
More information is available at: https://dublintechsummit.tech/
4. ICACSIT 2021: 15. International Conference on Advanced Computer Science and Information Technology
When: 28th-29th June 2021
Where: London (Online)
This event is held annually in order to bring together leading scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Advanced Computer Science and Information Technology.
By attending, you’ll also be able to hear discussions from current researchers, practitioners and education professionals about recent Advanced Computer Science and Information Technology innovations, trends, concerns and practical challenges and their solutions.
A heavily research-based event, but certainly a great one to consider booking tickets for!
More information is available at: www.waset.org/advanced-computer-science-and-information-technology-conference-in-june-2021-in-london
5. IoT Tech Expo Global
When: 6th-7th September 2021
Where: Olympia London
2021 will see the Internet of Things Tech Expo take place for the fifth time since its inception. Despite being such a young event, it attracts over 500 senior level speakers and hosts a plethora of different conferences (including the likes of Convergent Tech Solutions and Connected Industry) and events (exploring Cyber Security, Cloud, AI, Blockchain and more).
What’s more, you’ll have the chance to see the latest tech and innovations created by over 350 different companies right up close through live demos and showcases. Not to mention, the expo’s networking opportunities (including their Official Messenger & Meeting App, VIP Delegate Lounge Networking Party and more) are a fantastic means of exploring potential IT career progression!
More information is available at: www.iottechexpo.com/global/
6. London Tech Week
When: 20th-24th September 2021
Where: London
“Uniting tech and talent in a world-class hub of innovation” is the slogan for this renowned event, which will be hosted towards the end of September this year.
Last year, it’s 20,000+ attendees were treated to 700 sessions across 11 days, featuring 750+ leading speakers and innovators in the field. Just some of the topics explored include 5G, AI, HealthTech, Quantum Computing, DevOps, among many more.
More information is available at: www.londontechweek.com/
This list only scratches the surface of IT conference and event opportunities out there…
Whatever your IT job role, niche or speciality, there is very likely to be a relevant event, conference or summit that will complement it, so be sure to explore other events outside this list too.
What’s more, with so many now taking place virtually as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, these opportunities for boosting your knowledge, experience and professional networks are almost limitless!
In the meantime, be sure to take a look at the technical and executive opportunities we have here at i2i Search & Selection to accelerate your IT career progression and don’t hesitate to contact our team for more information!
