What are the top cloud computing conferences to visit in 2020? Tech conferences are some of the best places to learn about whats happening in a specific technology field. Not only are you able to hear the top tech experts speak, but you can network with professionals with an abundance of combined technical and operational knowledge.

As 2020 is almost upon us, were looking to the future to list 13 cant-miss conferences centered around cloud computing. These conferences cover every corner of the globe and span the entire year. Weve also included links to each conferences website so you can find more information or book your ticket!

WHEN: NumerousdatesWHERE:Numerous locations

Microsoft Ignite The Tour brings the very best of Microsoft Ignite to a city near you. The tour provides technical training led by Microsoft experts and your community. Youll learn new ways to build solutions, migrate and manage infrastructure, and connect with local industry leaders and peers.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:Numerous datesWHERE: Numerous locations

Corporate infrastructure will enter a whole new dimension towards 2030. Existing ways of thinking will no longer suffice, and a people-centric New World will fundamentally change the business itself. In Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2020, we will present strategies to be adopted, actions to be taken, and advices on how to achieve it for future-oriented business and technology leaders based on future trends.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:March 11th 12thWHERE:London, UK

Technology enabled change is on the boardroom agenda for businesses of all types and sizes. Cloud Expo Europe is the UKs leading event for connecting technologists, business leaders and senior business managers with experts, solutions and services to help accelerate digital transformation plans. Whether you are cloud-first, scaling up, refining, or just getting started, Cloud Expo Europe is an unrivaled opportunity to meet with leading technology innovators and service providers. Network with your peers. Access a wealth of knowledge and advice including emerging trends, tech deep dives, lessons learned and market forecasts.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:March 14th 19thWHERE:Europa-Park, Germany

CloudFest 2020 is the second in a three-year theme arc. We began with hyperscale enablement: go big or go home! Now we will explore how AI helps you maximize the potential that hypervisor partnership offers. The Intelligent Cloud allows AI to manage and distribute complex workloads, with smart tools that make interoperability and scale more cost-effective and efficient. Its a tech paradigm that is coming up quickly, and CloudFest will help pave the way so you can be in the drivers seat. CloudFest will explore how the cloud industry is preparing for the AI evolution in terms of technology, oversight, economics, and morality.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:March 30th April 2ndWHERE:Zuidas, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Cloud Native Computing Foundations flagship conference gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from March 30 April 2, 2020. Join Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy, CoreDNS, containerd, Fluentd, Jaeger, Vitess, OpenTracing, gRPC, CNI, Notary, TUF, NATS, Linkerd, Helm, Rook, Harbor, etcd, Open Policy Agent, CRI-O, TiKV, and CloudEvents as the community gathers for four days to further the education and advancement of cloud native computing.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:April 6th 8thWHERE:San Francisco, California

Were bringing together some of the brightest minds in tech for 3 days of networking, learning, and collaboration. Experience the magic of Google Cloud Next alongside IT professionals, developers, executives, and Google experts.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:May 12th 14thWHERE:Miami Beach, Florida

2020 is bringing you a Cloud Summit unlike any youve ever experiencedwith more of everything you need to succeed. With 50+ cutting-edge breakout sessions. world-class keynote speakers and the hands-on Cloud Showcase, youll get exclusive access to unlimited industry solutions and the latest go-to-market innovations that are shaping the future of tech. And youll get it all Miami Beach-style.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:May 19th 21stWHERE:San Antonio, Texas

Join us in the scenic Texas hill country for the first North America Micro Focus Universe! San Antonio is one of the oldest and largest cities in Texas and is home to thousands of long-horn cattle, six Fortune 500 companies, and a growing number of next-generation companies that are moving in. This unique venue provides a spectacular backdrop to network and learn from Micro Focus product experts, fellow customers, and partners.

You can find out more info here. There will also be an event in the Netherlands in March.

WHEN:June 22nd 26thWHERE:Honolulu, Hawaii

The International Conference on Cloud Computing (CLOUD) has been a prime international forum for both researchers and industry practitioners to exchange the latest fundamental advances in the state of the art and practice of cloud computing, identify emerging research topics, and define the future of cloud computing. All topics regarding cloud computing align with the theme of CLOUD. we will celebrate our 2020 version of gathering, to strive to advance the largest international professional forum on cloud computing.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:August 30th September 3rdWHERE:San Francisco, California

VMworld captures the momentum of todays rapidly changing IT environment and puts it within your grasp so you can accelerate your cloud journey to support your business. Transform networking and security for speed and flexibility. Deliver digital workspaces for amazing mobile experiences. Whatever you need to know, youll find the best information, tools, and partnerships to take ITand your power to shape itto the next level.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:October 5th 7thWHERE:Las Vegas, Nevada

HCTS is the premier forum for executives in the hosting, cloud, datacenter and managed services sectors. The agenda is carefully crafted by 451 Research analysts and industry experts to provide timely, actionable insight into the competitive dynamics of innovation. In addition to analyst and executive sessions, the three-day schedule includes a plethora of networking opportunities that will maximize your time spent in Las Vegas and foster the industry-changing relationships HCTS is known for igniting.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:November 4th 5thWHERE:Santa Clara, California

The Cyber Security & Cloud Expo North America 2020 will return to the Santa Clara Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley on November 4-5 to host its second North American event. It will bring together key industries from across the globe for two days of top-level content and discussion across 5 co-located events covering IoT, 5G, Cyber Security, Cloud, Blockchain, AI and Big Data, energy, financial services, healthcare and more.

You can find out more info here.

WHEN:November 30th December 4th (tentative)WHERE:Las Vegas, Nevada (tentative)

AWS re:Invent is a learning conference hosted by Amazon Web Services for the global cloud computing community. The event will feature keynote announcements, training and certification opportunities, access to more than 2,500 technical sessions, a partner expo, after-hours events, and so much more.

You can find out more info here.

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Dan is a tech writer who writes about Enterprise Cloud Strategy and Network Monitoring for Solutions Review. He graduated from Fitchburg State University with a Bachelor's in Professional Writing. You can reach him at dhein@solutionsreview.com

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