Choose your events based on where you are in your IoT journey and your specific objectives. Early stage? Hit broad events like IoT World to understand the landscape. Scaling a specific technology? Go deep with focused events like TagoIO IoT Reality Check Circuit or Embedded World. Expanding geographically? Regional events provide essential local context. Your 2026 calendar is limited—invest it where attendee composition and content focus align with your real business needs.

Here's your curated guide to the IoT events worth blocking out your calendar for in 2026.

This new TagoIO's invitation-only event series brings together IoT practitioners, system integrators, and solution providers for focused discussions on real-world implementation challenges. The events are free, collocated with other bigger IoT Events, and focused on candid conversations about IoT implementations.

Unlike massive trade shows, the Reality Circuit emphasizes intimate conversations, technical depth, and practical problem-solving. Each event features live demos, technical workshops, and roundtable discussions with industry leaders who've deployed IoT at scale. Space is intentionally limited to maintain quality conversations.

Confirmed locations for the IoT Reality Check Circuit in 2026:

Why attend: Cut through the hype and connect with practitioners solving the same challenges you face. Request an invitation at tago.io/events.

While CES has traditionally been consumer electronics territory, the IoT presence has grown significantly in recent years. 2026 marks a notable shift with substantially more IoT companies exhibiting than in previous years. The LoRa Alliance will have a major booth showcasing real IoT providers deploying LPWAN solutions at scale, moving beyond proof-of-concept demos to production implementations.

The show floor now features dedicated IoT zones covering smart cities, industrial connectivity, and enterprise IoT solutions alongside the traditional consumer gadgets. You'll find serious B2B conversations happening between the VR headsets and smart refrigerators.

Why attend: If you're targeting the intersection of consumer and industrial IoT, or if you need exposure to the massive media presence CES attracts, the growing enterprise IoT presence makes this increasingly worthwhile. Just be prepared for crowds and plan your booth visits strategically.

The London edition kicks off the year strong with a European focus on industrial IoT and smart cities. Expect system integrators, enterprise buyers with actual budgets, and solution providers past the proof-of-concept phase.

Why attend: Dense concentration of decision-makers actually deploying IoT solutions, not just researching them.

Local recommendation only. If you're based in Florida or the Southeast US, this provides regional networking without travel burden. However, IoT doesn't dominate the agenda, and content tends toward introductory rather than deeply technical. If you're flying in specifically for IoT content, your budget is better spent elsewhere.

Germany's largest embedded technology event. Engineers outnumber business development folks, and technical sessions assume you understand the fundamentals. The exhibition hall covers processors, sensors, connectivity modules, development tools, and real-time operating systems.

Why attend: If you're building IoT devices rather than just deploying them, the component manufacturer presence here is unmatched.

Focused on the sensors that feed data into connected systems. The show floor covers environmental, industrial, medical, and automotive sensors plus emerging sensing technologies. Technical sessions dive deep into sensor selection, calibration, and integration challenges.

Why attend: IoT solutions are only as good as the data they collect. Understanding sensor capabilities and limitations is fundamental.

The Santa Clara edition delivers Silicon Valley's AI-IoT convergence narrative. Heavy representation from tech companies integrating AI capabilities into IoT solutions and venture-backed startups pushing the boundaries.

Why attend: Access to Silicon Valley's IoT innovation ecosystem and AI-powered IoT solutions.

Switzerland's focused IoT event bringing together Swiss precision engineering with practical IoT implementation. The event attracts industrial manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and enterprise buyers from the DACH region. Smaller than mega-shows but densely packed with qualified attendees.

Why attend: Access to Swiss and German-speaking market buyers in a focused environment conducive to serious technical conversations.

The LoRaWAN community's definitive gathering. Everyone here works on LPWAN deployments, so conversations start from shared technical understanding. Deep dives on network architecture, device management at scale, and real-world deployment challenges.

Why attend: If LoRaWAN is part of your stack, this is where the experts congregate and relationships are built.

The North American edition of the renowned Embedded World brings the same technical depth and engineering focus to the US market. Expect heavy representation from semiconductor manufacturers, embedded tool vendors, and IoT device builders focused on hardware and firmware challenges.

Why attend: Access to embedded technology expertise and component suppliers without European travel. Essential for North American IoT hardware teams.

A community-driven event focused on practical IoT implementations with emphasis on startups and innovation. IoT Sparks brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and technology providers in a more intimate setting than massive trade shows. Strong focus on emerging technologies and collaborative problem-solving.

Why attend: Connect with European IoT innovators and early-stage companies in an environment that prioritizes meaningful conversations over booth traffic.

The Amsterdam edition brings sustainability and circular economy discussions to the forefront. System integrators and enterprise buyers focused on environmental impact and sustainable IoT implementations.

Why attend: European sustainability-focused IoT buyers and solutions that prioritize environmental considerations.

One of the world's largest tech events, essential for anyone targeting the Middle East market. Government buyers from Gulf states, regional system integrators, and global companies establishing Middle East presence. The IoT focus spans smart cities, industrial automation for oil and gas, and connected infrastructure.

Why attend: Middle East market access—regional buyers, government procurement officials, and local partners essential for doing business in the region.

TagoIO will be exhibiting at IoT Tech Expo London, February 4-5, 2026 at Booth 12. We're also hosting many exclusive IoT Reality Circuit events around the globe in 2026!

Visit tago.io/events to request an invitation or schedule a meeting at customercare@tago.io.

TagoIO Team

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