1. Social Media Week

#1 Technology Industry Event (up from #2)
Executives from companies with thriving social media presences, including Vimeo, American Express, and The New York Times, will share their expertise during this year’s Social Media Week, which focuses on the power of social media to empower human connectivity. For its 10th iteration, the conference moves to the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, doubling the number of potential attendees and promising an upgraded exhibitor marketplace. Next: April 24-27, 2018
Executives from companies with thriving social media presences, including Vimeo, American Express, and The New York Times, will share their expertise during this year’s Social Media Week, which focuses on the power of social media to empower human connectivity. For its 10th iteration, the conference moves to the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, doubling the number of potential attendees and promising an upgraded exhibitor marketplace. Next: April 24-27, 2018
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2. New York Tech MeetUp

#2 Technology Industry Event (up from #3)
The New York Tech Meetup draws 300 attendees each month, who convene to watch live product demos, share ideas, and network. Run by the NY Tech Alliance, the event recently moved to its new venue, AppNexus in the Flatiron District. Throughout 2018, meetups will feature theme nights focused on AI, female founders, and forward-thinking research projects. Next: March 6, 2018
The New York Tech Meetup draws 300 attendees each month, who convene to watch live product demos, share ideas, and network. Run by the NY Tech Alliance, the event recently moved to its new venue, AppNexus in the Flatiron District. Throughout 2018, meetups will feature theme nights focused on AI, female founders, and forward-thinking research projects. Next: March 6, 2018
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3. New York Tech Day

#3 Technology Industry Event (up from #4)
TechDay New York brings together 20,000 attendees from more than 500 tech startups who come to learn, connect, and showcase their brands. TechDayTalks, a new addition to the program this year, will feature TED Talks-style presentations from industry leaders sharing best practices, insights, and research. Next: May 10, 2018
TechDay New York brings together 20,000 attendees from more than 500 tech startups who come to learn, connect, and showcase their brands. TechDayTalks, a new addition to the program this year, will feature TED Talks-style presentations from industry leaders sharing best practices, insights, and research. Next: May 10, 2018
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4. CE Week

#4 Technology Industry Event (up from #5)
Now in its 11th year, CE Week encompasses two days of interactive exhibits, educational conference sessions, and product demonstrations, attracting the leaders in the consumer technology industry. CE Week moves to the Jacob K. Javits Center this year, shifting away from a media-oriented event to a show focusing primarily on retail and distribution channels. Next: June 20-21, 2018
Now in its 11th year, CE Week encompasses two days of interactive exhibits, educational conference sessions, and product demonstrations, attracting the leaders in the consumer technology industry. CE Week moves to the Jacob K. Javits Center this year, shifting away from a media-oriented event to a show focusing primarily on retail and distribution channels. Next: June 20-21, 2018
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5. Future of Storytelling Summit

#5 Technology Industry Event (up from #6)
The Future of Storytelling Summit is open to a select group of thinkers and practitioners from a wide range of fields, all of whom are shaping the art, science, and business of storytelling in the 21st century. Over two days, attendees gather for roundtable conversations, participate in hands-on creative workshops, and take part in immersive exhibits and artistic performances. Next: October 3-4, 2018
The Future of Storytelling Summit is open to a select group of thinkers and practitioners from a wide range of fields, all of whom are shaping the art, science, and business of storytelling in the 21st century. Over two days, attendees gather for roundtable conversations, participate in hands-on creative workshops, and take part in immersive exhibits and artistic performances. Next: October 3-4, 2018
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