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It seems like every year there are more companies hosting SaaS conferences. You can find them locally, internationally, and online.
There are loads of great reasons to attend a SaaS conference, and you only need to find the one that meets your interest (and budget).
I’m going to discuss SaaS conferences, why they are worth attending, and which ones to look forward to.
This list is tentative. There are more SaaS conferences being announced all the time, and the dates can change. Hopefully the pandemic is finally over, but if another wave should happen some might go back to the online format.
I encourage you to bookmark this site and check back often for new SaaS conferences or for the information to be updated. If you are hosting a SaaS conference and don’t see it on the list, or you have more information to provide, feel free to reach out!
Why should you attend a SaaS conference?
Sometimes conferences can seem like an artifact of a bygone era of commerce. Especially during the pandemic when so many major conferences successfully went remote, it seems like the days of the SaaS conference are behind us.
Thankfully, SaaS conferences are alive and well, and there are still loads of great reasons to attend conferences.
Networking opportunities
I love inbound marketing, and cold emails work a lot better than you might think, but that doesn’t mean you should limit yourself to one sales channel.
Indeed, so much of business is still done face to face, so going where the faces are will always be a good idea. It can be hard to find the decision maker for sales or cross promotions, which is why any chance to meet so many people in person must be taken.
Learning from others
SaaS is still relatively new, especially in this current democratized format. There are only so many people out there who really understand the true value of this sector. Finding and engaging with peers in a meaningful way ranks among the best reasons to attend a SaaS conference in 2023.
Is it worth my time and money to attend a SaaS conference?
I’ll say “yes” and “probably”. Spending three days out of your busy schedule to go meet your peers in the SaaS industry is a great opportunity.
If you are afraid of the content you won’t create, then blog about your experience. If you are afraid that you might miss some sales, then find the attendees who’d benefit from your app.
As for the cost, SaaS conferences cost between nothing and a lot. Once you include jacked up AirBnB prices and flights around the globe, a SaaS conference can end up being pretty expensive.
If you are worried about the price, find one locally or online to try in the spring before deciding to travel for a SaaS conference in the fall.
Remember: While everyone on your team will want to attend, not everyone needs to attend. If you are on a budget, consider using attendance as a reward for your all stars.
How do you choose the right SaaS conference to attend?
You should first pick the conferences that meet your budget and are focused on the topics meaningful to you. Once you’ve narrowed it down, see if there are any during the lulls in your annual business cycle.
If you still need to winnow it down some more, see if any of the SaaS conferences meeting those first criteria have a headline speaker you want to hear from.
How can you build your presence at a SaaS conference?
You can build your presence at a SaaS conference the same way you won friends on the first day of kindergarten. Be well dressed, put on a big smile, and be open and interested.
Don’t place too much emphasis on the sale, and just go in looking to meet people. SaaS conferences tend to straddle the line between professional and friendly, and you should work your magic in both spheres. Good luck!
SaaS conferences
January
- Date: January 5th-8th, 2023
- Location: Las Vegas and virtual
CES is known as the most influential tech event in the world. And while CES is back in person this year, it will still be offered virtually as well. CES attracts more than 1,000 companies and has keynote talks from the heads of some of the largest businesses in the world.
February
B2B Marketing Exchange Experience
- Date: February 27th-March 1st, 2023
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ
The B2B Marketing Exchange Experience boasts 80+ sessions and five tracks covering everything from social media marketing to brand positioning. The insights you learn at this conference can help you better market your B2B SaaS products.
March
- Date: March 10th-19th, 2023
- Location: Austin, TX
SXSW features a variety of tracks that aim to uncover the latest developments in technology, culture and beyond. You’ll experience inspiring keynotes and various tracks based on your interests. This year’s tracks include 2050, advertising and brand experience, climate change and more.
- Date: March 21st-23rd, 2023
- Location: Las Vegas and virtual
The Adobe Summit is the place to harness the power of the digital experience. Happening in Las Vegas and online, the summit features keynotes, super sessions, hands-on labs and some of the best networking opportunities an event could offer.
- Date: March 27th-28th, 2023
- Location: Cambridge, UK
This conference is a two-day event for founders, CXOs and leaders in software and SaaS. You’ll experience thoughtful and engaging talks from industry leaders as well as ample time for Q&A.
- Date: March 21st-23rd, 2023
- Location: Europa-Park, Germany
Cloud Fest is known as the world’s #1 conference for those in the cloud industry. This festival features over 250 speakers and hundreds of exhibits. And if that isn’t enough to get you to purchase a ticket, the event is held at the largest amusement park in Germany, Europa-Park.
April
Startup Grind Global Conference
- Date: April 11th and 12th, 2023
- Location: Redwood City, California
If you’re a startup, you must be at the Startup Grind Global Conference. If you choose to exhibit your product, you’ll receive benefits such as quick-fire pitch slots and placement in Startup Grind’s 2023 Startups to Watch list. Even if you don’t exhibit, you’ll hear from incredible speakers working to build innovative products and experiences.
- Date: April 16th-18th, 2023
- Location: Denver, Colorado
If you’re a small or young startup, this is the place to be. During MicroConf US, you’ll learn from fellow entrepreneurs and walk away with the tactics you need to grow your startup. In addition to keynotes, you’ll have a chance to take part in various workshops for hands-on skill development.
- April 27th, 2023
- Location: Southern California
The Recurring Revenue Conference was founded to support those working to scale subscription-based SaaS products and services. The conference is a one-day, action-packed event featuring talented speakers and fantastic networking opportunities.
May
- Date: May 9th-11th, 2023
- Location: Orlando, Florida
During IBM Think, IBM executives and industry leaders come together to discuss how to use tech to push business forward. This conference features three full days of keynotes, immersive experiences and networking opportunities.
- Date: May 31st-June 2nd, 2023
- Location: Austin, Texas
This three-day conference brings tech founders and key decision-makers together. It features 100+ hours of networking opportunities and 100+ investors who are ready to fund. It’s the perfect conference for startups ready to scale their SaaS products.
- Date: May 31st-June 1st, 2023
- Location: Dublin
Dublin is a well-known hub for tech innovation, and it’s the perfect place for a tech conference. The Dublin Tech Summit spans two days and features speakers across various themes, from business transformation to 5G connectivity.
- Date: May 31st-June 2nd, 2023
- Location: Dallas, Texas
SubSummit is a conference for DTC subscription-based businesses. During this conference, you’ll learn from 100+ speakers in five unique tracks. You’ll also experience multiple workshops, pitch competitions, keynotes and so much more.
June
- Date: June 12th-13th, 2023
- Location: Boston and virtual
DigiMarCon is where business owners and founders go to learn digital marketing best practices and see the newest innovations in Martech and SaaS. If you want to attend in person but Boston doesn’t work for you, there are many other events available across the US and abroad.
- Date: June 26th-29th, 2023
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
Collision is the place where all of the brilliant minds in tech come together. During Collision, you’ll experience inspiring talks from tech leaders and cultural icons. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network, generate leads and gain exposure from media giants.
- Date: June 28th-30th, 2023
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
As a “conference for curious product people,” Product at Heart is a product management conference you won’t want to miss. The conference features various talks from leaders in product management and plenty of networking opportunities.
July
ProductCon: World’s Largest Product Management Conference
- Date: July 2023
- Location: Virtual
If you plan, develop and launch products, this is the conference for you. ProductCon was founded by Product School and is the largest product management conference in the world. This year, you’ll learn from leaders of companies such as Tinder, Sephora and Salesforce. Plus, the event is 100% online.
August
- Date: August 7th-9th, 2023
- Location: Seattle, Washington
MozCon is a must-see conference for learning how to boost your business growth through tactics such as SEO, search engine marketing and conversion rate optimization. The three-day event features keynote sessions, networking breaks and discussions.
September
- Date: September 5th-8th, 2023
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Inbound 2023 is a marketing conference brought to you by HubSpot. During the four-day event, you’ll experience once-in-a-lifetime talks from some of the brightest minds in marketing and tech. As a result, you’ll walk away inspired, ready to use inbound marketing to grow your business. Past speakers have included President Barack Obama and Dr. Jane Goodall.
- Date: September 12th-14th, 2023
- Location: San Diego, California and virtual
To scale, you need to harness the power of digital marketing. And during the Traffic & Conversion Summit, you’ll learn how to do just that. This conference features insight-rich sessions from some of the best in the business, such as entrepreneur Logan Paul and Ryan Deiss of DigitalMarketer.
- Date: September 19th, 21st
- Location: San Francisco, California
TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most well-known tech conferences in the world. During the conference, you’ll sit in on various roundtable and breakout sessions. You’ll also get to see some of the world’s most innovative ideas on the Discovery Stage. There’s something for everyone here.
- Date: September 12th-14th, 2023
- Location: San Francisco Bay area
More than 50,000 attendees and hundreds of workshops make this a must-see event if you are located anywhere near San Francisco. This is especially true if you work within the cloud. You’ll join 12,500 cloud and SaaS founders in a beautiful outdoor setting for workshops and mentoring sessions.
- Date: September 6th-7th, 2023
- Location: San Francisco, California
The Product-Led Summit brings together some of the brightest minds in product-led growth. This two-day conference features 30 speakers ready to share their strategies and methods.
October
- Date: October 16th-19th, 2023
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
SaaStock is a conference specifically for founders working toward $10M+ ARR. During SaaStock, you’ll have the opportunity to network with 6,000+ founders and executives as well as 400+ investors. SaaStock also features 150+ speakers throughout the four-day event.
November
- Date: November 13th-16th, 2023
- Location: Lisbon
If you have ever been to Portugal, then you are probably looking for an excuse to return. It features great food, great people and great weather. Plus, it’s unbelievably beautiful. Take a trip to Portugal for this year’s Web Summit, where you’ll enjoy four days of tech. Conference tracks include everything from a dedicated SaaS track to “Startup University,” which is a track dedicated to startups.
- Date: November 15th-16th, 2023
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
SaaS North is an incredible conference for SaaS founders, teams and investors. This event will feature over 100 speakers and 800+ companies. Plus, you’ll experience inspiring keynote talks, breakout sessions and networking events.
- November 15th-16th, 2023
- Austin, Texas
According to CXO Summit, this event brings together “300 software executives, venture capitalists, corporates, and sponsors” for its two-day event. The conference includes keynotes, panels, workshops and 20-minute matchups between venture funds and executives.
December
Currently, I’m unable to find any SaaS conferences happening in December 2023. Keep checking back, however, as schedules continuously update!
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