The 50 Must Attend Global Events for Partnership Managers in 2026

For the modern partnership manager, success requires a deep understanding of multiple industries—from SaaS and cloud technology to the latest trends in retail and ecommerce. Attending the right events is critical for building connections, spotting new opportunities, and driving ecosystem-led growth.

This definitive guide cuts through the noise to bring you the Top 50 Global Conferences for 2026. Whether you're building tech alliances, managing a retail channel, or scaling a channel partner program, you'll find the essential events here to build your strategy and maximise your ROI.

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Top Partnership & Ecosystem Events

1. Catalyst by Partnership Leaders

Who's it for: Top executives and leaders in partnerships, business development, and alliances.
Country & City: Various Locations (e.g., Seattle, USA)
Dates: May 13-15, 2026 (Seattle)
Pricing: ~$1,200 - $2,500
Website: https://www.joincatalyst.com/

2. Channel Partners Conference & Expo

Who's it for: The entire channel ecosystem, including agents, MSPs, VARs, and vendors.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA
Dates: April 2026
Pricing: ~$650 - $1,100
Website: https://channelpartnersconference.com/

3. ChannelPro Network Events

Who's it for: IT consultants, MSPs, and channel partners focused on the SMB market.
Country & City: Various, USA
Dates: Multiple events year-round (e.g., Feb 5-6, 2026, Tampa)
Website: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

4. ChannelCon

Who's it for: A diverse group of IT professionals, vendors, and channel partners.
Country & City: Various global locations
Dates: Varies
Website: https://channelcon.gtia.org/

Major Tech & Innovation Conferences

5. Web Summit

Who's it for: The entire global tech community, from startups to investors and enterprise leaders.
Country & City: Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
Dates: Mid-November 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €950
Website: https://websummit.com/

6. Slush

Who's it for: Tech startups, founders, and venture capital investors.
Country & City: Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
Dates: Late November 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €900
Website: https://www.slush.org/

7. SXSW Interactive

Who's it for: Professionals at the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity.
Country & City: Austin, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: March 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $800
Website: https://www.sxsw.com/

8. Viva Technology

Who's it for: Tech leaders, startups, and investors focused on digital transformation.
Country & City: Paris, France 🇫🇷
Dates: June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €160
Website: https://vivatechnology.com/

9. Mobile World Congress (MWC)

Who's it for: Global leaders in mobile technology, connectivity, and related industries.
Country & City: Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
Dates: Early March 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies, typically starting ~€800
Website: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/

Essential Ecommerce & Retail Events

10. NRF: Retail's Big Show

Who's it for: Everyone in the retail industry, from enterprise to emerging brands.
Country & City: New York City, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: January 11-13, 2026
Pricing: ~$1,000 - $2,500 for retailer passes
Website: https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/

11. Shoptalk

Who's it for: Mid-to-senior level executives in retail and ecommerce focused on digital innovation.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸 & Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
Dates: March 2026 (USA) / June 2026 (Europe)
Pricing: Retailers often receive free or subsidized tickets.
Website: https://www.shoptalk.com/

12. DMEXCO

Who's it for: Leaders in digital marketing, media, and advertising technology.
Country & City: Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪
Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies
Website: https://dmexco.com/

13. eTail Series

Who's it for: Ecommerce and omnichannel leaders from top retail brands.
Country & City: Various (e.g., Palm Springs, USA; London, UK)
Dates: Multiple events year-round (e.g., eTail West in Feb, eTail Europe in June)
Pricing: Retailer passes are often heavily subsidised.
Website: https://etail.wbresearch.com/

14. CommerceNext

Who's it for: VPs and Directors of ecommerce, marketing, and customer experience at retail and DTC brands.
Country & City: New York City, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Complimentary passes available for qualified retailers.
Website: https://commercenext.com/

15. World Retail Congress

Who's it for: The most senior C-level leaders in global retail.
Country & City: Varies, often in Europe (e.g., Berlin, Paris)
Dates: April 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Premium tickets, typically starting around £3,000
Website: https://www.worldretailcongress.com/

16. eCommerce Expo (UK)

Who's it for: UK-based ecommerce professionals and online sellers.
Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧
Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Free to attend for qualified professionals.
Website: https://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/

17. IRX (Internet Retailing Expo)

Who's it for: Hands-on ecommerce, fulfillment, and multichannel professionals.
Country & City: Birmingham, UK 🇬🇧
Dates: May 19-20, 2026
Pricing: Free to attend for retail professionals.
Website: https://internetretailingexpo.com/

18. Groceryshop

Who's it for: Executives from supermarkets, CPG companies, and grocery tech.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Retailers/CPGs often receive free or subsidized tickets.
Website: https://www.groceryshop.com/

19. White Label World Expo

Who's it for: Ecommerce entrepreneurs and Amazon sellers looking to source private label products.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Free to attend.
Website: https://www.whitelabelexpo.com/

20. Deliver

Who's it for: C-level and Director-level leaders in ecommerce, logistics, and supply chain.
Country & City: Varies in Europe (e.g., Amsterdam)
Dates: June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Invitation-only for retailers, paid passes for vendors.
Website: https://www.deliver.events/

21. E-commerce Warsaw Expo

Who's it for: Ecommerce merchants, agencies, and service providers in Central & Eastern Europe.
Country & City: Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱
Dates: Mid-April 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Free for ecommerce professionals.
Website: https://targiehandlu.pl/

22. D-Congress

Who's it for: The Swedish and Nordic digital commerce ecosystem.
Country & City: Gothenburg, Sweden 🇸🇪
Dates: Early March 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies, with discounts for members.
Website: https://dcongress.se/

23. Retail Fest

Who's it for: The Australian retail and ecommerce community.
Country & City: Gold Coast, Australia 🇦🇺
Dates: May 5-7, 2026
Pricing: Retailer tickets start around $700 AUD.
Website: https://retailglobal.com.au/

24. Seamless Series

Who's it for: Professionals in retail, ecommerce, payments, and fintech.
Country & City: Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪; Singapore 🇸🇬
Dates: May (Middle East) / October (Asia)
Pricing: Exhibition is generally free.
Website: https://www.terrapinn.com/seamless

Leading SaaS & Cloud Conferences

25. Salesforce Dreamforce

Who's it for: The entire Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners, and developers.
Country & City: San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: ~$2,000
Website: https://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/

26. SaaStr Annual

Who's it for: B2B SaaS founders, executives, and venture capitalists.
Country & City: San Francisco Bay Area, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: May 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $800
Website: https://www.saastrannual.com/

27. SaaStock

Who's it for: European SaaS founders, executives, and investors.
Country & City: Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪
Dates: Mid-October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €800
Website: https://www.saastock.com/

28. AWS re:Invent

Who's it for: The global cloud computing community, from developers to executives.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Early December 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: ~$1,800
Website: https://reinvent.awsevents.com/

29. Microsoft Ignite

Who's it for: The Microsoft Azure and developer community.
Country & City: Various / Hybrid
Dates: Mid-November 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies
Website: https://ignite.microsoft.com/

30. Google Cloud Next

Who's it for: The Google Cloud community of customers, partners, and developers.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: April 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies
Website: https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/

31. Adobe Summit

Who's it for: Leaders in marketing, advertising, and customer experience.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: March 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: ~$2,000
Website: https://summit.adobe.com/

32. Shopify ReUnite

Who's it for: Shopify developers, agency partners, and app creators.
Country & City: Various / Hybrid
Dates: Varies
Pricing: Often invite-only or with specific application processes.
Website: https://www.shopify.com/reunite

33. K5 Future Retail Conference

Who's it for: German and European ecommerce leaders and digital-first brands.
Country & City: Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
Dates: June 23-24, 2026
Pricing: Starts around €800
Website: https://konferenz.k5.de/

34. VTEX Connect

Who's it for: Digital commerce professionals, especially those using the VTEX platform.
Country & City: Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 & São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷
Dates: November 2025 (Lisbon) / September 2026 (São Paulo)
Pricing: Varies by region.
Website: https://vtexconnect.vtex.com/

Key Regional Tech Hub Events

35. London Tech Week

Who's it for: The global tech ecosystem, from startups and investors to enterprise leaders.
Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧
Dates: Mid-June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies by pass type, starts around £100.
Website: https://londontechweek.com/

36. The Next Web Conference

Who's it for: Tech enthusiasts, startups, and investors.
Country & City: Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Dates: Mid-June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €400.
Website: https://thenextweb.com/conference

37. Bits & Pretzels

Who's it for: Founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts.
Country & City: Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
Dates: Late September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €400.
Website: https://www.bitsandpretzels.com/

38. Sifted Summit

Who's it for: European startup founders, operators, and investors.
Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧
Dates: Early October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around £500.
Website: https://summit.sifted.eu/

39. TechCrunch Disrupt

Who's it for: The global startup community, including founders, developers, and investors.
Country & City: San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Late October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $400.
Website: https://techcrunch.com/events/

40. Collision

Who's it for: The North American and global tech industry.
Country & City: Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Dates: Mid-June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $500 CAD.
Website: https://collisionconf.com/

41. Startup Asia (Tech in Asia Conference)

Who's it for: The Southeast Asian tech and startup community.
Country & City: Various in Southeast Asia (e.g., Singapore 🇸🇬, Jakarta 🇮🇩)
Dates: Mid-October 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $100.
Website: https://conference.techinasia.com/

42. Latam Retail Show

Who's it for: Retail leaders and ecommerce professionals in Latin America.
Country & City: São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷
Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies, expo is often free, conference passes from R$1,000 BRL.
Website: https://www.latamretailshow.com.br/

Other Important Industry & Niche Events

43. Fintech Festival

Who's it for: The global financial technology community.
Country & City: Singapore 🇸🇬 (for the main event)
Dates: Mid-November 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Varies significantly, starts around $300.
Website: https://www.fintechfestival.sg/

44. IoT World Congress

Who's it for: Professionals in IoT, manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities.
Country & City: Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
Dates: Mid-May 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €500.
Website: https://www.iotsworldcongress.com/

45. SAP Sapphire

Who's it for: SAP customers, partners, and business leaders.
Country & City: Orlando, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Early June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $2,000.
Website: https://www.sap.com/events/sapphire.html

46. Oracle CloudWorld

Who's it for: Oracle customers, partners, and developers.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $2,000.
Website: https://www.oracle.com/cloudworld/

47. International Beauty Show (IBS)

Who's it for: Beauty industry professionals, including salon owners, stylists, and retail buyers.
Country & City: Las Vegas, USA 🇺🇸
Dates: Late June 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around $150.
Website: https://www.ibslasvegas.com/

48. Customer Engagement Summit

Who's it for: Senior leaders in marketing, customer experience (CX), and digital engagement.
Country & City: London, UK 🇬🇧
Dates: Mid-November 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Often complimentary for qualified brand-side leaders.
Website: https://engagecustomer.com/

49. SaaSiest

Who's it for: The B2B SaaS community in the Nordics.
Country & City: Malmö, Sweden 🇸🇪
Dates: Mid-April 2026 (Projected)
Pricing: Starts around €500.
Website: https://saasiest.com/

50. Arrtist Circus for Revenue Teams

Who's it for: Sales leaders, revenue operations, and GTM teams.
Country & City: Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
Dates: Varies, often June.
Pricing: Starts around €800.
Website: https://www.arrtist.net/

The 50 Global Events That Will Define Partnerships in 2026