1. C2 Montréal
Montreal
For three days in September, 8,500 attendees gathered at Canada's largest creative-business event to hear from a lineup of world-class speakers from brands like TikTok and Spotify, and take part in masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and hyper-creative experiential labs. For the first time, guests were also invited to participate in a slew of free outdoor activities (think: a Champagne bar, interactive installations, and a fishbowl-like live broadcast studio for listening to speakers) on the Esplanade PVM, the conference's central outdoor business and meeting place. The event’s alfresco extension added 65,000 square feet of extra space for networking, gathering, and learning. Next: May 24-26, 2023
See more: An Exclusive Preview of C2 Montréal 2022: How This Year’s Event Plans to ‘Ignite’ Business and Innovation
For three days in September, 8,500 attendees gathered at Canada's largest creative-business event to hear from a lineup of world-class speakers from brands like TikTok and Spotify, and take part in masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and hyper-creative experiential labs. For the first time, guests were also invited to participate in a slew of free outdoor activities (think: a Champagne bar, interactive installations, and a fishbowl-like live broadcast studio for listening to speakers) on the Esplanade PVM, the conference's central outdoor business and meeting place. The event’s alfresco extension added 65,000 square feet of extra space for networking, gathering, and learning. Next: May 24-26, 2023
See more: An Exclusive Preview of C2 Montréal 2022: How This Year’s Event Plans to ‘Ignite’ Business and Innovation
Photo: Angelique Labbadi
2. Milken Institute Global Conference
Up from #4
Los Angeles
Milken Institute Global Conference's 25th anniversary took place May 1-4, when 3,500 global leaders, Fortune 500 C-suite executives, and innovators—all with the right amount of capital, power, and influence to instill change—gathered at The Beverly Hilton. Themed "Celebrating the Power of Connection," this year's conference featured 13 core content tracks, including a brand-new "security and risk" track, with more than 800 speakers sharing their insights on domestic and global hot-button topics. Engaging activities before and between sessions included yoga and workout classes, a wellness garden with chair massages and other relaxing treatments, puppy playtime, and more. Next: April 30-May 3, 2023
Los Angeles
Milken Institute Global Conference's 25th anniversary took place May 1-4, when 3,500 global leaders, Fortune 500 C-suite executives, and innovators—all with the right amount of capital, power, and influence to instill change—gathered at The Beverly Hilton. Themed "Celebrating the Power of Connection," this year's conference featured 13 core content tracks, including a brand-new "security and risk" track, with more than 800 speakers sharing their insights on domestic and global hot-button topics. Engaging activities before and between sessions included yoga and workout classes, a wellness garden with chair massages and other relaxing treatments, puppy playtime, and more. Next: April 30-May 3, 2023
Photo: Courtesy of Milken Institute
3. Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference
Sun Valley, Idaho
The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference has certainly earned its nickname as the "summer camp for billionaires." Each year in July, the weeklong event draws the biggest names in tech, media, and financial markets, and has become a breeding ground for major business mergers and acquisitions over the years. Topics of conversation at this year's conference included Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, the future of Disney with the company's CEO at the time, Bob Chapek, at the helm (he was let go just last month), and preparation for the potential recession in 2023. Heavy hitters in attendance included Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, business mogul Warren Buffet, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and more. Next: July 2023
The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference has certainly earned its nickname as the "summer camp for billionaires." Each year in July, the weeklong event draws the biggest names in tech, media, and financial markets, and has become a breeding ground for major business mergers and acquisitions over the years. Topics of conversation at this year's conference included Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, the future of Disney with the company's CEO at the time, Bob Chapek, at the helm (he was let go just last month), and preparation for the potential recession in 2023. Heavy hitters in attendance included Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, business mogul Warren Buffet, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and more. Next: July 2023
Photo: Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort Photographer Steve Dondero
4. Roth Conference
Up from #5
Dana Point, Calif.
Roth Capital Partners' 34th annual conference—designed to provide investors with an opportunity to gain insight into growth companies—returned in person after taking a virtual approach for the past two years, though many activities took place outdoors in an effort to prioritize health safety. More than 550 small-cap companies and 2,500 guests participated in the three-day event's programming that included one-on-one and small group in-person meetings, industry panels, and fireside chats—plus live performances by The All-American Rejects and Walker Hayes. Remote attendees also had access to on-demand online presentations. Next: March 12-14, 2023
Dana Point, Calif.
Roth Capital Partners' 34th annual conference—designed to provide investors with an opportunity to gain insight into growth companies—returned in person after taking a virtual approach for the past two years, though many activities took place outdoors in an effort to prioritize health safety. More than 550 small-cap companies and 2,500 guests participated in the three-day event's programming that included one-on-one and small group in-person meetings, industry panels, and fireside chats—plus live performances by The All-American Rejects and Walker Hayes. Remote attendees also had access to on-demand online presentations. Next: March 12-14, 2023
Photo: Courtesy of ROTH Capital Partners, LLC
5. Sohn Investment Conference
New York
Inviting the world's savviest portfolio managers, private investors, and asset allocators to listen in on a series of investment-centric conversations and fireside chats, this year's Sohn Investment Conference was held once again as a virtual event. On June 9, the digital gathering featured knowledgeable speakers from brands like Stripe, Shopify, and Voyager, as well as from investment firms such as SurgoCap Partners, Impactive Capital, Bridgewater Associates, and Greenlight Capital. Graham Duncan (pictured) chaired and organized the event, which was produced in partnership with CNBC in support of Arc Institute. Next: TBD 2023
Inviting the world's savviest portfolio managers, private investors, and asset allocators to listen in on a series of investment-centric conversations and fireside chats, this year's Sohn Investment Conference was held once again as a virtual event. On June 9, the digital gathering featured knowledgeable speakers from brands like Stripe, Shopify, and Voyager, as well as from investment firms such as SurgoCap Partners, Impactive Capital, Bridgewater Associates, and Greenlight Capital. Graham Duncan (pictured) chaired and organized the event, which was produced in partnership with CNBC in support of Arc Institute. Next: TBD 2023
Screenshot: Courtesy of Sohn Investment Conference/YouTube
6. Canada FinTech Forum
New to the list
Montreal
Making its first appearance on our annual Top 100 Events list, Canada's largest fintech event has been held annually for the past eight years, featuring 60-plus international speakers, an opening dinner, exhibition space, interactive workshops, and more. The event's ninth iteration took a smaller-scale, hybrid approach, inviting 1,200 in-person and virtual attendees to tune into the event streamed from the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel for three days in November. Guests listened to engaging conversations with fintech experts from leading companies like IBM, Deloitte, EY Canada, KPMG Canada, BMO Financial Group, Mastercard, and more. Next: TBD 2023
Montreal
Making its first appearance on our annual Top 100 Events list, Canada's largest fintech event has been held annually for the past eight years, featuring 60-plus international speakers, an opening dinner, exhibition space, interactive workshops, and more. The event's ninth iteration took a smaller-scale, hybrid approach, inviting 1,200 in-person and virtual attendees to tune into the event streamed from the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel for three days in November. Guests listened to engaging conversations with fintech experts from leading companies like IBM, Deloitte, EY Canada, KPMG Canada, BMO Financial Group, Mastercard, and more. Next: TBD 2023
Photo: Courtesy of Canada FinTech Forum
7. UBS Global TMT Conference
New York
Known as a one-stop shop for investors seeking access to top TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) corporate management and industry experts, the 2022 UBS Global TMT Conference drew 1,500 in-person attendees and even more remote participants this month. (Last year's event took place solely virtually). More than 140 large to mid-cap companies presented to 750-plus investors during the three-day conference that featured fireside chats, panel presentations, private meetings, and unique networking opportunities. The event also featured keynote addresses by Netflix, Verizon, Lenovo, Intel, Salesforce, Paramount Global, T-Mobile, PayPal, and Mastercard. Next: Dec. 4-6, 2023
Known as a one-stop shop for investors seeking access to top TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) corporate management and industry experts, the 2022 UBS Global TMT Conference drew 1,500 in-person attendees and even more remote participants this month. (Last year's event took place solely virtually). More than 140 large to mid-cap companies presented to 750-plus investors during the three-day conference that featured fireside chats, panel presentations, private meetings, and unique networking opportunities. The event also featured keynote addresses by Netflix, Verizon, Lenovo, Intel, Salesforce, Paramount Global, T-Mobile, PayPal, and Mastercard. Next: Dec. 4-6, 2023
Photo: Wendy Barrows
