Network & Connect
At IoT Tech Expo Europe
New for 2026
For 2026, we’ve introduced enhanced networking formats designed to help attendees and exhibitors:
- Build meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers
- Accelerate strategic partnerships
- Exchange practical insights and real-world strategies driving enterprise transformation
Our expanded Meetups programme brings industry communities together onsite for targeted, high-value engagement. Sessions include:
- Annual or quarterly member gatherings
- Learning-focused sessions aligned to specific themes
- Meetups centred on key industry topics and emerging technologies
These sessions offer an ideal platform for associations, user groups and professional networks looking to deepen engagement and grow their communities within a highly relevant environment.
The Startup Zone provides a dedicated platform for emerging tech companies to showcase their solutions to enterprise decision-makers, partners, and investors.
Uncover early-stage companies and disruptive solutions that are making waves across the technology eco-system and meet the entrepreneurs leading these enterprises.
Introducing the Learning Hub – an interactive environment created in partnership with leading associations to deliver deeper, practical learning.
Located on the exhibition floor, the Learning Hub features:
- Expert-led workshops and roundtables
- Hands-on, actionable sessions
- Strategic insights designed to support real-world implementation
Networking Drinks
Location: Exhibition Floor
Date: 20/10/2026
Start time: 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of networking, where you can connect with like-minded professionals and explore potential business partnerships.
Networking drinks will be held on the expo floor, offering eligible attendees a chance to unwind in a relaxed, informal setting as the first day of the conference comes to a close.
Advanced Networking Tool
Your Gold Ticket also grants you access to our official AI-powered mobile and desktop app, which is set to launch approximately two weeks before the event. Once logged in, you can use the app as the perfect tool to connect and network with fellow attendees, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors.
Promote yourself and your company presence online with an optimised profile.
Powered by AI, our desktop & mobile app provides you with a unique set of digital content and personalised recommendations by company name, sector, company size and more!
Create your own tailored meeting schedule alongside conference sessions and prove your event ROI with 1-2-1 meetings.
Explore the event’s co-located exhibition hall floorplan consisting of a huge variety of exhibitors who will showcase their products and services.
NEW NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2026
MEETUPS
Our expanded Meetups programme brings industry communities together onsite for targeted, high-value engagement. Sessions include:
- Annual or quarterly member gatherings
- Learning-focused sessions aligned to specific themes
- Meetups centred on key industry topics and emerging technologies
These sessions offer an ideal platform for associations, user groups and professional networks looking to deepen engagement and grow their communities within a highly relevant environment.
STARTUP ZONE
The Startup Zone provides a dedicated platform for emerging tech companies to showcase their solutions to enterprise decision-makers, partners, and investors.
Uncover early-stage companies and disruptive solutions that are making waves across the technology eco-system and meet the entrepreneurs leading these enterprises.
LEARNING LABS
Introducing the Learning Hub — an interactive environment created in partnership with leading associations to deliver deeper, practical learning.
Located on the exhibition floor, the Learning Hub features:
- Expert-led workshops and roundtables
- Hands-on, actionable sessions
- Strategic insights designed to support real-world implementation
HOW WILL I BENEFIT?
Get meaningful connections and lessons, talk with experts, meet your peers, and turn insight into action.