Summer* Running List of Conferences Going Virtual or Digital Due to Coronavirus Health Concerns — 2020
June 1–3 | VR/AR Global Summit 3-Day Online Conference
“The VR/AR Global Summit Online is an online conference, brought to you by the VR/AR Association, connecting the best virtual reality and augmented reality solution providers with enterprise and media entertainment companies.” [register here]
June 6–July 6 | VRTO 2020 World Conference & Expo
“VRTO is an event producer and productivity-oriented think tank, meetup and discovery group for innovators, developers, inventors, storytellers, content producers, entrepreneurs, hackers, modders, programmers, pioneers, ontologists and adventurers in virtual, augmented and blended reality technologies, content and their development.” [register here]
June 10–14 | NewImages Festival
“In the flesh or online, for three days, NewImages Industry Days will become a hub for XR. Get your accreditation now and join the 2020 edition!” [register here]
June 11 | SNAP Partner Summit 2020
“While Facebook was forced to cancel its annual F8 developer conference, Snapchat is going ahead with its Partner Summit, with a virtual event to be held on June 11th.” [register here]
June 13 | Black Girl Gamers Online Summit
“BlackGirlGamers is an online safe space and platform that heightens the visibility of Black Women in Gaming and advocates for Diversity & Inclusion. Created by Jay in 2015, we currently have over 6000 members from all over the world, run amazing IRL events and create online content to support diversity and inclusion in the industry.” [register here]
June 15 | #SAPPHIRENOW
“During this impressive rolling line-up of live and on-demand digital programming, SAP experts will share company innovations and product road maps while customers industry-wide will spotlight business results using these solutions. Topics will revolve around managing experiences for end-to-end visibility and action across the enterprise, including people, procurement, customers, and finance. ” [register here]
June 15–17 | Less Day Europe
“This conference takes upon a mission of bringing to you fresh, impressive and up-to-date case studies of Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) adoptions by means of story-telling and rich knowledge exchange.” [register here]
June 21–25 | Immersive Learning Research Network
“Join the experts on learning applications of immersive technologies for a conference using immersive technologies!. The 6th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2020) will be an innovative and interactive virtual gathering for a burgeoning global network of researchers and practitioners collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning.” [register here]
June 22–25 | Collision 2020
“Collision from Home brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry. Think of it like working from home: join the event online from wherever you are in the world.” [register here]
June 23 | blueprism | world
“Join us for a unique virtual event. Like many things since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Prism World has turned out differently than we expected. And while our focus now is the health and safety of loved ones, family, friends and colleagues, we have also begun to reimagine the way we learn, work and collaborate.” [register here]
June 24 | VeeR 360 Cinema at Cannes XR
“VeeR invites artists worldwide to submit work for competition at the inaugural VeeR 360 Cinema at Cannes XR. A cornerstone of Cannes XR, the VeeR 360 Cinema will feature a selection of the best 360 VR films. All genres and types of projects will be considered including live-action, animation, fiction, digital arts, and documentary. Selected projects will screen at Cannes XR as well as the VeeR VR Video Platform for one week. Additionally, selected projects will be offered a 2-week LBE showcase in China at the VeeR ZeroSpace venue with the aim of connecting artists with investors and the media.” [register here]
June 22–26 | The Virtual Event for Data Teams
“As the largest data and machine learning conference, Spark + AI Summit brings together over 7,500 engineers, scientists, developers, analysts and leaders from around the world to San Francisco every year.” [register here]
June 22–25 | WeAreTechWomen
“WeAreTechWomen, the Technology arm of WeAreTheCity is excited to introduce its first ever global virtual conference, Disrupt. Innovate. Lead. This unique learning experience is aimed at individuals working in technology who would like broaden their industry knowledge, learn new skills and benefit from the thought leadership of some of the brightest minds in the tech industry.” [register here]
June 27–28 | DevOps++ Global Summit 2020
“DevOps++ Alliance and Agile Testing Alliance would like to bring #doppa2020, a virtual event where the who’s who of DevOps will get you up to speed on DevOps and trending relevant topics that will enable the Software community to embrace DevOps successfully.” [register here]
June 24–25 | ASES Solar 20/20
“The ASES SOLAR 20/20 National Organizing Committee (NOC) has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. After much deliberation, the NOC has ultimately decided to convert the live event in Washington D.C. into a virtual event to ensure the safety and health of our attendees and speakers. We have found an interactive platform where important discussions, networking, community building can take place.” [register here]
July 6–11 | StartmeupHK Festival 2020
“The StartmeupHK Festival 2020 will be returning from 6–10 July this year and is going virtual! The week-long extravaganza of startup conferences featuring keynotes with renowned speakers, startup village, services marketplaces, job fair and business matching will be open to attendees across the globe. Our core event organisers will bring you the latest industry developments in smart city, retail tech, digital lifestyle, global startup trends and insights from the most promising startups, investors and corporates and many more! Immerse yourself in this full online series of events to get connected, learn great ideas and business opportunities in Hong Kong, China and Asia.” [register here]
July 6–10 | International AIDS Conference
All content from AIDS 2020: Virtual is now available free and on-demand! Explore hundreds of hours of digital content including on-demand sessions, e-posters and global village sessions on your own schedule. [more info]
July 9–13| Rave Family Block Fest
“Flash forward to 2020, and Rave Family is preparing to throw one of the largest — and most accessible — music festivals to date, with over 900 artists and 85 stages — entirely within the video game Minecraft. Rave Family Block Fest takes place this weekend (July 9–13).” [more info]
July 13 | Adobe Aero #FestivaloftheImpossible
“Our third annual Festival of the Impossible — an event created to showcase cutting-edge Adobe technology and thought-provoking art pieces — is going online, for all to access remotely. This year’s theme, Identity and the Meaning of Home, was selected in January but has become more profoundly relevant over the past few months, as sheltering in place and social distancing have challenged creatives (and everyone else) in new ways.” [register here]
July 14 | UNREAL Fest Online
“Coming to you from the comfort of your own home on Tuesday, July 14, Unreal Fest Online is a free one-day virtual event that brings together Unreal Fest and Unreal Academy to offer an exciting and informative program of sessions that’s open to everyone.” [register here]
July 14 | Games for Change 2020
“From July 14–16, developers, educators, policymakers, funders, researchers, non-profits from all over the world are invited to share and learn how they can leverage the power of games and immersive media for positive social impact. Attendees will engage in three full days of thought-provoking conversations, workshops, and networking events.” [register here]
July 15 | Virtual Being Summit
“Join virtual beings startups, investors, real-time engine creators, AI academics, and CEOs, as we explore the new world of Virtual Beings and their involvement in our day to day lives. Hear from industry professionals who specialize in this space, and learn about the future of virtual beings.” [register here]
July 15 | A2B Teaching and Learning with Technology
“This year we are holding our annual ‘A2B Teaching and Learning with Technology’ conference virtually. We have a fantastic day planned, with inspirational speakers and presenters, sharing their practice and experience using technology in the classroom.” [register here]
July 14–16 | RSA Conference 2020
“In light of growing global health concerns related to COVID-19, this year, we will be offering #RSAC 2020 APJ as an entirely virtual learning experience. Stay tuned to our social channels or subscribe to our email list for forthcoming details.” [more info]
July 14–16 | Global Matching 2020
“The major one-on-one business and investment matching event for 2020. It offers as the fastest track for global tech ventures to match with industry corporates and investors.” [register here]
July 23–26 | Hue Design Summit
“HUE Design Summit is organized by a collective of creative individuals who believe that in order for a community to flourish, there must first be a community. The summit returns this summer as a 4-day un-conference created for designers and developers of color, bringing curated conversations and workshops in an environment where we are given the space and tools necessary to advance in the ever changing world of technology.” [register here]
August 4–5 | Virtual FinTech Fair
“The Virtual Fintech Fair will be an interactive and exclusively online event showcasing Fintech companies and conference, held through a reputed vendor. The event will be showcasing 40+ Fintech companies from across Asia and hosting 2000+ delegates for thought leadership sessions by top speakers from across the world.” [register here]
August 6 | DEFCON Global Virtual Event
“DEF CON Groups Village is a DC Village server in virtual reality for security meetup featuring industry experts.” [register here]
August 7–9 | Virtual FinTech Fair
“Enjoy this quick preview of how attendees will interact with artisans and each other as they shop in virtual galleries during the Virtual 12th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons!” [more info]
August 8 | Code Jam Virtual Finals
“Code Jam is Google’s longest running global coding competition, where programmers of all levels put their skills to the test. Competitors work their way through a series of online algorithmic puzzles to earn a spot at the World Finals, all for a chance to win the championship title and $15,000.” [learn more]
August 10–14 | TechHR India Virtual
“For all uncertainty and ambiguity about the future, one thing is clear: The future is digital, the future is technology-enabled, the future is nothing we have experienced before and the future is for the brave. Join us at People Matters TechHR, a journey of opportunities, that brings together the most progressive business & HR Leaders, HR Analysts, and HR Technology experts & work tech startups from around the globe.” [register here]
August 19 | Emerging Technologies Government Digi-Conference
“As restrictions are globally easing and the world is learning to live with the Covid-19 pandemic and adapt itself to the new norm, GCC countries are resorting to digitalisation to ensure business continuity and effective delivery of public services. In fact, in The United Arab Emirates has recently announced an ambitious plan to convert 50% of its government centers into virtual platforms.” [register here]
August 20 | Global School Alliance Virtual Education Conference
“During the coronavirus pandemic, educators around the world quickly adapted with creative solutions to teach remotely. Remote teaching creates huge opportunities for effective learning and collaboration outside the classroom, particularly in an international context. Could the shift to online learning be the future for education?” [register here]
August 26 | Women of Spatial: A Creative Tech and Startup Summit
“In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Verizon 5G Lab and the WXR Fund in partnership with Kaleidoscope and Darragh Dandurand are hosting an interactive, immersive celebration. Join women from across the XR space for an opportunity to connect, learn and discover new opportunities at this virtual event. The core audience is startup founders, creators, corporate partners, investors, and allies who support building a more inclusive ecosystem.” [register here]
August 27 | The Hispanic & Latin American Summit
“Join Adweek for a live discussion with Hispanic and Latino/Latina/Latinx leaders in marketing and advertising who will dive deep into the community’s biggest challenges and opportunities in today’s environment. Each leader will share their honest perspectives about hidden bias, overcoming false perceptions, leading under unique circumstances and actions we can all take to accelerate systemic change.” [register here]
August 30-Sept 6 | Black Rock City
“Join us in BRCvr, a Recognized Universe of the Burning Man Multiverse! BRCvr is a fully realized virtual recreation of Black Rock City brought to your computer screens and VR headsets. Lose your friends on the esplanade, dance at the Mayan Warrior, hunt for Daft Punk playing at the trash fence, even get lost in a magical porta-potty. But most importantly, meet and hang out with other Burners from around the world in real time.” [register here]
August 30-Sept 7 | Take Me To Your Burn in Somnium Space
“Take Me to your Burn started as a bold initiative to gather some of the best visual crypto artists in a virtual world named Somnium Space. We wanted to give them an opportunity to show their art to Burners around the world in these crazy COVID times, but the Burner spirit took over the project and rapidly expanded to fully immersive and interactive virtual festival on its own.” [register here]
