Best IoT conferences and events to attend in 2025
Major IoT conferences in 2025 cover the latest news and developments on IoT platforms, systems design, integration, applications, security, AI and emerging trends.
The internet of things, more commonly referred to as IoT, is a foundational element of modern IT and computing infrastructure.
With IoT, the internet extends beyond just connecting servers and computers; it connects a diverse universe of devices. IoT devices are a technology domain that encompasses consumer, industrial and embedded devices. These devices include any type of embedded sensor across many industries, including automotive, robotics and healthcare. Any "thing" that has some form of network connectivity, an IP address and public internet connection is an IoT technology.
IoT deployments continue to grow as businesses engage in digital transformation initiatives. IoT devices generate large amounts of data that companies use to get a better view of operations and support business decisions. But IoT devices also introduce potential risks in the form of supply chain and cybersecurity risks.
AI is among the key emerging IoT trends in 2025. IoT devices can play a key role in providing data for AI models and serving as edge computing devices for AI inference. IoT data is also increasingly used to help inform digital twin technologies.
IoT blogs are one way to stay up to date on news and trends in the global IoT industry. Other popular approaches include enrolling in online skills courses and attending IoT industry conferences and events.
The top in-person and virtual IoT conferences in 2025 include industry vertical-specific events covering industrial IoT (IIoT) manufacturing and power generation, as well as broader multivertical events. There are also academic IoT conferences where researchers release papers on new processes and approaches. And IoT is a topic of conversation at larger industry events covering consumer electronics, cybersecurity and open source.
The top industry conferences and events to follow in 2025 are listed chronologically.
CES 2025
When: Jan. 7-10, 2025
Where: Las Vegas
Cost: Deluxe Conference pass: $1,700; Exhibits Plus pass: $350
Where to register: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowCES251/Wizard/
Description: Few technology events in 2025 are likely to be larger than the Consumer Electronics Show. IoT isn't the primary focus of the show, but with more than 2,000 exhibitors, IoT is well represented, displaying all manner of devices benefiting from internet connectivity.
Speakers: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet, Delta CEO Ed Bastian, and Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt.
IoT Tech Expo Global
When: Feb. 5-6, 2025
Where: London
Cost: Single pass: £499; 3-for-2 pass: £333 per pass
Where to register: https://www.iottechexpo.com/global/global-registration/
Description: The expo's sessions cover the hype, timelines, key players and impacts on IoT devices, plus IoT innovations in industrial settings, acceleration of factory integration with a low-code IoT platform, and blending of AI and IoT.
Speakers: Intel Director of Strategic Initiatives Paul Wealls, Mastercard Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity Growth Peter Allwood, BMW Group Senior Product Manager Ahmed Ebada and Shell Operational Technology Lead Architect Madina Doup.
IoT Evolution Expo
When: Feb. 11-13, 2025
Where: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Cost: Diamond pass: $2,999; Superpass: $1,599; Platinum pass: $899; Expo Plus pass: $149
Where to register: https://www.iotevolutionexpo.com/east/regisation.aspx
Description: The conference focuses on providing strategic and technical knowledge to help attendees successfully adopt IoT and emerging technologies, like AI and 6G. IIoT is also covered with sessions on applications and security. Colocated events include ITExpo, MSPExpo, Future of Work Expo, Industrial IoT Conference, Enterprise Metaverse Expo, Generative AI Expo, 6G Expo and The Smart City Event.
Speakers: Transforma Founding Partner Matt Hatton, Atlanta Public Works Deputy Commissioner Keith Robinson and Haliburton consultant Dheeraj Kapoor.
MWC Barcelona 2025
When: March 3-6, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Cost: Exhibition pass: €989; Leader's Conference pass: €2,419; VIP pass: €5,499
Where to register: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/passes
Description: Mobile World Congress Barcelona is arguably the world's largest and most important event for the mobile industry. Telecom and mobile device vendors often release notable product announcements and strategies.
Speakers: GSMA Director General Mats Granryd, Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson, Google Principal Researcher and AI Visionary Ray Kurzweil, and Time CEO Jessica Sibley.
Embedded World 2025
When: March 11-13, 2025
Where: Nuremberg, Germany
Cost: €25
Where to register: https://www.embedded-world.de/en/visitor
Description: The conference bills itself as the leading global platform for the embedded systems community, bringing together industry experts, key players and associations. It provides insights into embedded systems technology, from components to complex system design, featuring high-level conferences, expert forums and networking opportunities for developers, system architects and technical professionals.
Speakers: Keynotes will be delivered by Professor Axel Sikora of Offenburg University of Applied Sciences and Altera CEO Sandra Rivera, followed by speakers presenting at a number of parallel sessions.
Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA
When: March 16-18, 2025
Where: Boston
Cost: All-Inclusive Event pass: $3,249; Premium Event pass: $2,749; Standard Event pass: $2,549; Digital Event pass: $895
Where to register: https://manufacturing-it-ot-summit.com/book-now
Description: The summit brings together manufacturing industry leaders to discuss the practical implementation of IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies. It focuses on bridging IT/OT convergence challenges through expert discussions, case studies and networking opportunities, covering key topics like cybersecurity, data analytics, AI, machine learning and digital twin technology in manufacturing.
Speakers: Stanley Black & Decker Director of IT/OT Engineering Christopher Nichols, BASF Global Operational Excellence Manager Jonathan Childress and BP Head of Architecture Intelligent Operations Noorddin Taj.
IoTBDS 2025
When: April 6-8, 2025
Where: Porto, Portugal
Cost: €625 (early); €725 (late); €825 (on-site)
Where to register: https://iotbds.scitevents.org/
Description: The International Conference on Internet of Things, Big Data and Security covers topics on big data research, IoT applications and fundamentals, emerging services and security topics, with in-person and remote presentation options for speakers.
Speakers: Schahram Dustdar, computer science professor, heading the research division of distributed systems at Vienna University of Technology, Austria, keynotes the event. A full list of speakers has not yet been disclosed.
RSA Conference 2025
When: April 28-May 1, 2025
Where: San Francisco
Cost: Full Conference pass (early bird): $2,195; LoyaltyPlus and Government passes: $1,895; 1Day pass: $1,250; Student/Faculty pass: $725; Expo Plus pass (early bird): $395
Where to register: https://www.rsaconference.com/usa/passes-and-rates
Description: One of the larger cybersecurity conferences in the world, many of RSA's sessions cover IoT security.
Speakers: Numerous experts from the private sector, law enforcement, government and academia.
IOTSWC
When: May 13-15, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Cost: Full Congress pass: €400; Expo + pass: €150
Where to register: https://www.iotsworldcongress.com/the-event/visit-passes/
Description: Key themes at IOT Solutions World Congress include security, connectivity, business optimization, customer experience and data intelligence. Discussions cover IoT in government, process engineering and industrial use cases.
Speakers: AI, Data and Robotics Association President Emanuela Girardi, Texas Space Commissioner and Atlantis CEO Brad Morrison, Sonodyne Marine Robotics Business Development Manager Aidan Thorn, Volvo Group IoT expert Julien Bertolini, Volvo Group Special Packaging Planner Max Odehammar and National Automation President Steve Mustard.
IoT Tech Expo North America
When: June 4-5, 2025
Where: Santa Clara, Calif.
Cost: Gold pass: $349; Ultimate pass: $449
Where to register: https://www.iottechexpo.com/northamerica/tickets/
Description: The summit covers a broad spectrum of IoT topics for decision-makers, including digital transformation, sensor development, cloud computing, smart energy and autonomous transportation. It includes a mix of top-level executive and enterprise IT keynotes and panel sessions.
Speakers: Wells Fargo Vice President Anish Saripalli, Netflix Engineering Manager Negin Salajegheh and LoRa Alliance LoRaWAN ambassador Noelani McGadden.
IEEE DCOSS-IoT 2025
When: June 9-11, 2025
Where: Lucca, Italy
Cost: Not yet disclosed
Where to register: https://dcoss.org/
Description: The International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems and the Internet of Things brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss high-level abstractions, models, design methodologies and algorithms in smart systems.
Speakers: Professor Jie Wu, director of the Center for Networked Computing at Temple University, keynotes the event.
Black Hat USA 2025
When: Aug. 2-7, 2025
Where: Las Vegas
Cost: Not yet disclosed
Where to register: https://www.blackhat.com/upcoming.html#usa
Description: The cybersecurity event also covers IoT topics, including sessions on IoT's newest exploits. A key part of the event is the Black Hat Arsenal, where researchers and vendors display and discuss the latest open source tools, some of which often target IoT deployments.
Speakers: Not yet disclosed.
IoT Tech Expo Europe
When: Sept. 24-25, 2025
Where: Amsterdam
Cost: Not yet disclosed
Where to register: https://www.iottechexpo.com/europe/
Description: The expo is one of the leading events in Europe for IoT, where organizations can connect with experts and learn various approaches to IoT deployments across multiple industry verticals.
Speakers: Not yet disclosed.
IEEE 11th World Forum on Internet of Things 2025
When: Oct. 27-30, 2025
Where: Chengdu, China
Cost: Not yet disclosed
Where to register: https://wfiot2025.iot.ieee.org/registration
Description: The forum focuses on smart and sustainable IoT, featuring technical papers, tutorials and workshops.
Speakers: Not yet disclosed.
ICIOT 2025
When: Dec. 20-21, 2025
Where: Istanbul
Cost: Listener registration pass: €300, €250 (early)
Where to register: https://waset.org/internet-of-things-conference-in-december-2025-in-istanbul
Description: The International Conference on Internet of Things provides a platform for academics, researchers and industry professionals to share their latest findings and innovations in IoT, covering topics from cloud computing and smart cities to security and healthcare applications.
Speakers: Not yet disclosed.
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