Wondering which tech event to look out for in the upcoming year? We have got you covered. At Eventible, we keep track of the most happening tech events of the season. We closely monitor the overall performance of every event based on the reviews we receive from attendees, sponsors, and speakers at these events.
Based on the reviews, we have decided on the most recommended events for the quarter. Reviewers usually rank events based on parameters such as networking opportunities, quality of content, venue, food and beverage, and more.
For tech professionals, these events are golden opportunities to upgrade their skills, network, meet like-minded people, and interact with experts in their field.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 events of the season.
Top 5 IT Events of Q2 (April-June) 2024
Here are the top 5 events in the Information and Technology category.
1. Google I/O 2024
Highly Rated for: Learning
As one of the world’s most sought-after tech events, Google I/O 2024 had a lot to offer to all its stakeholders. The event usually starts with announcements that can impact the software and artificial intelligence industry.
Why did this event stand out?
One of the highlights of the event was the discussion on Generative AI. Google also discussed why and how it is ahead of its competitors in the AI world. They also discussed the top AI products and their features. The product that stood out the most was ‘LearnLM’—an AI tool designed to tutor students through conversations.
Here are a selection of reviews:
“ I am really impressed by the multiple ways to use Gemini API even within search or Google Cloud premises.”
Georgiana, Ceo, ICTM
“The experience was very informative and helped me understand and learn things I didn’t know Google has in store for the present and future”
Robert Dixon, Business Analyst, American Family Insurance
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2. European Identity and Cloud Conference 2024
Highly rated for: Networking
EIC Berlin was a very attended event in Europe to learn about the latest happenings in digital identities and cybersecurity. Its website proudly claims it is the place to be for the digital ID multiverse.
Why did this event stand out?
One of the critical issues discussed in this event was the plausibility of AI use in the future. Today, AIs are relatively new phenomena. However, over time, AI-based products and systems will have to adapt to societal and cultural values to prevent the misuse of this technology. Some other topics discussed were generative AI, security strategies for open-source AI, and much more.
Here are a selection of reviews:
“I really liked the focus on cutting-edge topics with outstanding speakers. I learned so much from the presentations and then had exceptional conversations with attendees and speakers from those sessions.”
Kay Chopard, Executive Director, Google.
“The organization and associated app made finding and arranging sessions easy. The messaging functionality of the app made making connections very simple.”
David Luna, Executive Director, Kantara Initiative.
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3. FOSDEM 2024
Highly rated for: Networking
When it comes to free and open-source software, FOSDEM is the number one event professionals sign up for. The event was held in Brussels, and people from Europe attended it. It aims to provide a platform for free and open-source developers to meet, share ideas, and collaborate.
Why did this event stand out?
FOSDEM is one of those events where the atmosphere is slightly informal. Everything is done for the community by the community. Some of the most discussed topics at the event were Vector search in modern databases and embeddable code playgrounds for fun and profit. The event was well attended, and the overall vibe was that of a party place.
Here are a selection of reviews:
“A lot of interesting topics and major events for FLOSS communities because this is an occasion to meet a lot of people we are working with.”
Oudot Clement, Identity Solutions Manager, Worteks
I had a great experience conducting my session. The organizers of the dev room were cordial. The best aspect of the event was the quality of the audience and the duration of the sessions.”
Raashi Saxena, Strategy Consultant, Accessibility Lab
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4. Qlik Connect 2024
Highly rated for: Networking
The event, held in the US, is centered around data, analytics, and AI. Qlik attracts leaders and professionals from across the globe. Qlik’s customers, partners, product experts, and tech professionals attend this event to meet and discuss the latest trends in the industry.
Why did this event stand out?
The event had over 100 breakout sessions for attendees to meet and interact. Some of this year’s overarching themes were unlocking data insights through AI, leveraging automation and augmentation to optimize performance, the power of data for the cloud, building the trust gap in Gen AI, and much more.
Here are a selection of reviews:
“I support our clients in finding the right solution and make sure our business develops strongly and in the right direction”
Michael Schwarz, Head of business development and client relations, CIMT
I enjoyed the theatre/main room setup. The 3 walls per theatre ensured that sound would not bleed into the next theatre. The exterior gathering on opening day is also something I enjoyed, especially since Florida’s climate was great”
Michel Lalancette, Business Intelligence Architect, Nortera Foods
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5. Generative AI Summit New York 2024
The event, held in New York, is well attended by engineers, developers, technology leaders, and sponsors from the tech community. The summit featured many dynamic discussions and numerous opportunities for attendees to interact with one another.
Why did this event stand out?
The event discussed architectural insights into transformer-based models, quantifying uncertainty in generated models, powering faster GANs and VAEs, and more.
Attendees at the event enjoyed all the sessions and have reported to have been able to make meaningful professional connections.
Here are a selection of reviews:
“ Data and AI rockstars – The speakers, tracks and sessions were phenomenally selected and the day was filled with information and education – learning how others are approaching AI Implementations”
Harrison Hlawitschka, Strategic Account Executive, Data.world
“The speakers were innovative and intelligent and made me feel like there is a lot to catch up on”
Ben Malinsky, EVP Development, Curbcut Partners
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Key Takeaway
The above events shone brightly in the second quarter of this year. The overarching theme for all the events revolved around AI and data analytics. Professionals across the globe got a chance to travel and explore new places while upskilling and exploring the latest trends in the industry.
At Eventible, we get the most authentic reviews from event stakeholders to give you a glimpse of what to expect in these events and help you make up your mind about which ones you can attend.
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