#11 Technology Industry Event
Orlando
The event from the German software company SAP AG set attendance records in 2013 with more than 20,000 people attending in person and nearly 80,000 online participants. Next: May 2014
#3 Business & Financial Industry Event
Los Angeles
The Orange County-based investment banking company marked its 25th annual conference in March. The event puts a premium on production, particularly for its entertainment. This year rapper Macklemore performed in front of marquee letters that spelled out the company’s name. Next: March 2014
#11 Entertainment Industry Event
Calgary
Billed as Calgary’s international festival of the arts, the event—which has nothing to do with bareback riding or barrel jumping—works with local arts organizations to showcase theater, music, dance, comedy, and interdisciplinary arts by local, national, and international artists. Next: January 9-February 1, 2014
