- Spiceworks News & Insights brings you the top technology- and cybersecurity-focused events, a single point of curated conference catalog for September.
- Check out 10 of the most important conferences in the order they’re scheduled.
With events in limbo and conducted virtually since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 2023 indeed marked the return of most technology conferences to their pre-pandemic glory. While product development remained strong, tech companies are now back to full speed regarding carving a niche with several events spread over the year.
September is a busy month for the tech sector, where industry leaders, trailblazers, and amateurs showcase and launch exciting new products while experts take the stage to lay out the what’s what of the space.
Spiceworks News & Insights’ detailed technology event coverage now accompanies a single point of curated conference catalog. Here’s what September 2023 holds in store for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Tech Conferences in September 2023
1. SpiceWorld 2023
SpiceWorld 2023 includes multiple keynotes, dozens of breakout sessions, technical Q&A, and perhaps the most crucial thing in tech — networking for IT pros, developers and engineers, executives, administrators, managers, and more.
Location: Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX
Date(s): September 5 – 7, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration
2. Apple iPhone Event
Apple is continuing its tradition of the fall iPhone launch in mid-September. The event is scheduled for September 12 at its Cupertino, California headquarters.
Apple is expected to launch four new models under the iPhone 15 name and the Apple Watch Series 9, among other products.
Location: Apple Park, Cupertino, CA
Date(s): September 12, 2023
Attendance: In-person (invites only) and online (apple.com)
See More: Bridging the Gap Between IT and IT Decisions: A Look at SpiceWorld 2023 Sessions
3. DreamForce 2023
This year, Salesforce is keen on delivering the “biggest AI event in the world,” Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih told The Examiner. DreamForce 2023, Salesforce’s annual conference, is expected to pool tens of thousands of attendees in San Francisco for its 1,500+ sessions.
Speakers at the event include OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic co-founder CEO Dario Amodei, academic, policy advisor, non-profit administrator, writer and deputy assistant to President Joe Biden and principal deputy director for science and society of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. ALondra Nelson and more than 75 other thought leaders.
Catch the Foo Fighters live at DreamForce 2023 if that’s not enough.
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Date(s): September 12 – 14, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration
4. IBM TechXchange Conference 2023
Last month, IBM announced the first TechXchange Conference, slated for mid-September. The Big Blue describes the IBM TechXchange Conference as a “unique learning event designed by technologists for technologists who use IBM products and solutions.”
The conference includes 1,000 sessions, including breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, product demonstrations, and instructor-led labs across the following eight tracks: AI, Data, Automation, Security, Sustainability, Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, and Quantum.
Location: MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Date(s): September 11 – 14, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration
5. mWISE Conference 2023
Google-owned Mandiant’s mWISE Conference is distinct in that its agenda subjects are determined by an independent panel. mWISE Conference 2023 is set to feature over 90 speakers who will deliver more than 80 sessions across six tracks.
mWISE or Mandiant Worldwide Information Security Exchange Conference 2023 tracks include Cloud, Security Intelligence, Security Engineering, Security Operations, Third Party & Cyber Risk Management, Threats & Exploits. The conference will also feature a seventh track with sponsor case studies and actionable examples.
Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C., and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Date(s): September 16 – 20, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration
6. Oracle CloudWorld
If you are an Oracle customer or partner, Oracle CloudWorld is for you. The event is expected to shed light on the company’s latest AI, cloud infrastructure, databases, analytics, finance, and applications-related developments.
The conference will feature product demos, sponsor exhibits, enable peer networking, and several speakers, including Oracle leaders and those from the industry.
Location: The Venetian Conference and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV
Date(s): September 18 – 21, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration; live broadcast at Oracle TV from the Hub through CloudWorld On Air (free registration)
See More: Advancing Cloud With AI: A Recap of Google Cloud Next 2023
7. Amazon Devices and Services event
Amazon confirmed in July that its fall Devices and Services event would be held in its new Virginia headquarters, which officially opened in June this year.
“The Devices & Services team has already had a very busy year, and now that Amazon’s HQ2 is officially open, it only feels right to gather there in a few months to share a bit more of what we’ve been working on. Mark your calendar for 9/20 for some news from us!,” David Limp, the SVP of Amazon Devices, wrote in a LinkedIn post announcing the event.
Possible announcements include new Echo device(s), Alexa upgrades (generative AI anyone?), a new Fire TV device, and more. Previous fall product announcements from Amazon include the Kindle Scribe, the 5th generation Echo Dot, the 3rd generation Fire TV Cube, the Fire TV Omni QLED Series, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro, and more.
This could be the last Devices and Service event under Limp, as he’s set to retire soon after 13 and a half years at the company.
Location: Amazon HQ2, Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Date(s): September 20, 2023
Attendance: In-person
8. Microsoft Surface Event
Microsoft will hold a “special event,” according to the invites sent last month. The timing coincides with Microsoft’s fall Surface event, where the company launches the namesake line of new PCs.
While unconfirmed, we cannot rule out the launch of devices such as Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop 6, and Surface Go 4 at the event, not to mention the introduction of the 23H2 update for Windows 11. Logic dictates that Microsoft will also launch the Surface Pro 10, following last year’s Surface Pro 9.
However, what can possibly make the 2023 edition of the event “special” is a focus on AI upgrades, specifically Copilot, to Windows.
Location: New York City
Date(s): September 21, 2023
Attendance: In-person (invite only), watch online for free here
9. Mobile World Congress 2023 Las Vegas
The Las Vegas edition of the Mobile World Congress or MWC 2023 cuts across four key themes, namely 5G Acceleration, the Age of AI, Enterprise Mobility, and Digital Everything. The event will have 350 exhibitors in a massive 297,000 sq. ft location showcasing the latest connectivity solutions.
More than 275 speakers, including 13 telecom titans for keynote sessions, will converge in Las Vegas to address thousands of attendees. Don’t miss the Industry City, a dedicated conference program that explores Sports & Entertainment, FinTech, Manufacturing, and Smart Mobility.
More importantly, MWC 2023 Las Vegas also enables startups to have a say through the LevelUp pitch sessions at The HUB Startup Stage during the telecom conference. Startups also have funding opportunities through the Keiretsu Forum Socal Investor Summit on day 2 of MWC 2023 Las Vegas.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Date(s): September 26 – 28, 2023
Attendance: In-person, requires registration
10. Meta Connect 2023
Meta Connect is the social networking giant’s chance to showcase its product roadmap for the long term. While Meta’s focus during Meta Connect 2022 lay primarily on the Metaverse, the company should launch a new device that propels its Metaverse ambitions.
This device could be the virtual reality headset Meta Quest 3, its “most powerful headset yet.” However, Meta’s two recent updates to Horizon Worlds suggest it is also gaining steam on the immersive software front.
It is unlikely that the company will launch yet another social media platform following Threads.
The company’s fortunes are on an upswing again as the market gains confidence after a turbulent 2022. Meta’s share price surged 172% year-to-date.
Following CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote, the conference will have a Developer State of the Union and multiple breakout sessions on AI and immersive technologies.
Location: Meta Headquarters, Menlo Park, CA
Date(s): September 27 – 28, 2023 (first two-day event since 2019)
Attendance: Will be streamed online on Meta’s Facebook page; Developer State of the Union to be streamed on Meta for Developers Facebook page
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