We all know that it’s important to get out every now and again, and at Software Planet Group we love making trips and outings which are relevant to our profession, as well as being interesting to us as individuals.
Naturally, that means checking out the best tech events in London this autumn! Fortunately, our picks of the top events are spread conveniently between the ExCel and Olympia venues. Here are the ones you really won’t want to miss:
So without any further delay — and bearing in mind that we might be biased — here are our TOP 9 tech events in October:
At a Glance
Digital Transformation Expo
Digital transformation is crucial to remaining relevant in any industry, and if you’re looking to get up to scratch on your digital transformation goals, then DTX 2024 is the place for you! Join a whole host of exhibitors, key speakers and industry professionals to explore the future of digital transformation.
As the DTX website states, “the world is spinning so fast, that sometimes It’s hard to keep up”. Now in its 19th year, DTX is equipped to help. Register for the event to create a personalised agenda and ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the great talks or networking opportunities.
Unified Communications Expo
Efficient operating relies upon efficient communications. Unified communications (UC) can help you to achieve this by streamlining, refining, and expanding on your current systems. The 2024 UCX is one not to miss, with keynote speeches from some of the brightest minds in tech, as well as special guest mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown. Technological advancement happens rapidly, and attending the UCX event is a surefire way of ensuring that you and your business remain on the informed and relevant cutting edge of communicative tech.
Digital Commerce Expo
The Digital Commerce Expo is set to be one of the most popular of the top tech events in October in London. This one is all about changing the way business owners interact with their customers, and refining the customer experience. As DCE’s website rightly states, “customers expect a seamless and highly personalised experience”, and attending is a great way to ensure that you’re doing everything you can in this respect. Spanning various industries including banking, gaming, travel, hospitality and more, DCE is likely to have an especially wide appeal.
Smart Buildings Show
The mission statement of the Smart Buildings Show 2024 is to connect visitors to the latest information and technology in the smart buildings industry. Incorporating automation, security, efficiency, HVAC, software, wirelessness and more, you may be surprised by just how many areas of your business could be improved through smart building principles. This year’s schedule features 100+ speakers and 90+ exhibitors, with an emphasis on economic efficiency. By optimising operations and connecting subsystems, smart building has become an area of technological development which applies to a wide range of businesses, so come along to see how you might benefit!
#RISK London
#RISK is the largest of the security-related October tech events UK 2024 London companies will be attending. Centred around the subject of cybersecurity, #RISK visitors in 2024 will be learning about how developments in AI, software products and more are informing tech security. There’s a lot going on here, but the main attractions include 100+ exhibitors, 200+ subject experts, loads of presentations and product demonstrations, and fruitful networking opportunities.
Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo
The UK’s takeaway restaurant industry is increasingly environmentally friendly thanks to services such as Too Good to Go, which is just one of the many exhibitors at the 2024 Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo. As one of the multiple food-centric tech events UK companies can attend, you can expect to hear from a range of takeaway tycoons and restaurant raconteurs, plus you’re sure to leave full of inspiration and new ideas for how modern tech can be incorporated into your restaurant or takeaway business.
Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo
As “the UK’s leading event for the hotel industry”, the 2024 Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo is a great way to meet people, share solutions, and soak up some great advice from a range of exhibitors, seminars and speakers. A wide range of keynote speakers from across the industry will be attending to share their insight. Meanwhile, the ‘Hi Connect’ dedicated networking area will be offering “the perfect chance to mingle with thousands of like-minded professionals and potential suppliers”.
Hospitality Tech Expo
Hospitality and tech go hand in hand, so the success of the 2024 Hospitality Tech Expo is hardly a surprise! With 150 speakers and a huge number of exhibitors, as well as an industry awards ceremony and dedicated keynote speech theatre, there’ll be no shortage of things to do! Head over to the Hospitality Tech Expo website to view the full programme of what’s on offer, and to register for free tickets to what promises to be one of the best events since London Tech Week.
Independent Hotel Show
The first step in taking your hotel to new heights is attending the Independent Hotel Show! As one of the more specialised tech conferences 2024 London companies can attend, this event holds the esteemed title of being “the only industry event dedicated entirely to the needs of luxury and boutique hoteliers”. Whether you’re looking to refine your operations, improve efficiency and increase margins, or elevate your customers’ experience to achieve a five-star rating, attending the Independent Hotel Show is the place to start.
This year promises to be especially engaging, with a free fine food fair, a jewellery show and loads of luxury product demonstrations.
It’s a date!
There you have it: our roundup of the top tech events in October London free and paid entry applies to. We think the exhibitions in London October look varied and fascinating, and we’ll certainly be attending.
Remember to mark the October tech events UK 2024 dates in your calendar! Do let us know if you fancy a cup of coffee or a chat about the event or the work we do. We hope to see you at these London tech conferences, and we’ll have experts on hand to answer any questions you might have about SPG.
