Some Fall Events To Keep On Your Radar

When you think about Fall, you may think about foliage, pumpkin spice, or apple picking. But Fall is also one of the busiest times in the events industry, bringing together the biggest minds in tech to delve into the hottest topics. Having presence at these influential events is an important part of any company’s marketing and communications plan. Whether it’s securing a speaking engagement, being an exhibitor or participating in press briefings, having a sound event strategy can go a long way in elevating your point of view in the market you’re trying to reach.

Here’s a list of upcoming events you won’t want to miss: (**We will keep this list updated).

General Tech:
TechCrunch Disrupt: September 21-23 (virtual)
TechCrunch Disrupt is three virtual days of non-stop online programming with two big focuses: founders and investors shaping the future of disruptive technology and ideas and startup experts providing insights to entrepreneurs. It’s where hundreds of startups across a variety of categories tell their stories to 10,000+ influencers from all around the world. It’s the ultimate Silicon Valley experience where the leaders of the startup world gather to ask questions, make connections and be inspired.

Fintech/Crypto:
Finovate Fall: September 13-15 in New York (with virtual options)
FinovateFall is your chance to reconnect face-to-face with the fintech community and plot a course for the future. With live demos of innovative fintech solutions, expert advice from key influencers, and unparalleled networking opportunities, there’s no better place to find your path forward.

Digital Asset Summit: September 14-15 in New York
DAS is the institutionally focused crypto conference for asset managers and financial services professionals. Industry leaders from the world of finance and digital assets will gather to discuss crypto from the perspective of industry practitioners.

Mainnet – September 20-22 in New York (with virtual options)
Mainnet is an immersive, agenda-setting annual summit hosted in-person and virtually by Messari. The summit gathers crypto leaders, operators, builders, and investors for three days of future-focused collaboration, networking, and programming.

CB Insights Future of Fintech: October 5-6 in New York (with virtual options)
Future of Fintech 2021 is back in NY as forum for understanding this evolution of financial services and as a live marketplace for connecting industry buyers and sellers. Livestream options are also available.

Ad Tech:
Advertising Week NY: October 18-21 in New York (with virtual options)
Advertising Week 2021 is all about now. Celebrating our newfound ability to reconnect in the home of our industry, we’ll gather in New York and digitally around the globe for four days of insight, inspiration, and rejuvenation. With a focus on brilliant creative work, technology advances, consumer research and media transformation happening right now, #advertisingweeknow is a culmination of our collective creativity in action.

In addition, Brand Innovators is a company that does smaller events that piggyback on larger ones like CES, SXSW and Cannes. They take advantage of everyone being in one place to set up intimate, less overwhelming events. Presence at these smaller offshoots or creating your own dinner or event could be another path worth pursuing.

More to come!