GuideUC&C28 Nov 2019 · 10 min read

Best Vendor-Neutral Unified Communications Events in 2020

These vendor-neutral UC events show what changed in collaboration, cloud, AI and Microsoft Teams, so buyers can plan 2020.

Rebekah Carter

As the unified communications industry continues to evolve at an incredible speed, there are few better ways for businesses to learn about the latest innovations in the industry than at the right event. Vendor-neutral conferences give today's business leaders and decision-makers the opportunities to explore new technology and developments in a welcoming and pioneering environment.

Of course, figuring out which experiences you should be adding to your calendar, and which you don't have the time to attend isn't always easy. If you're preparing to fill your schedule for 2020, we can help. We've put together a list of the best vendor-neutral unified communication events that will be running in 2020, along with some information about each experience.

Let's take a look.

Channel Partners Events

Dates: March 9-12^th 2020 Las Vegas and September 29^th to October 2^nd in Orlando

The Channel Partners events are the go-to gathering places for members of the tech service community that are keen to learn about the latest developments in their field. Running in locations all across the globe, these events offer a fantastic insight into the growth and evolution of the channel market, which continues to evolve at break-neck speed.

The Channel Partners Conference & Expo, running in Las Vegas from the 9^th to the 12^th of March will play host to more than 6,500 industry experts, including VARS, MSPs, agents, integrators, and service providers. The environment offers a space for people to come together and discuss the market as it stands today. Alternatively, the Channel Partners Evolution conference, running between the 29^th of September and the 2^nd of October in Orlando helps partners to develop the skills they need to excel in the current channel. The event features more than 175 exhibitors and sponsors, as well as 3,000 participants.

Integrated Systems Europe

Dates: February 11^th-14^th in Amsterdam

Integrated Systems Europe, or ISE, is the world's biggest event for high-level audio and video solutions. 2020's event will be taking place in Amsterdam between the 11^th and 14^th of February 2020. At the conference, you'll have an opportunity to explore some of the latest offerings for systems integration and AV. Additionally, the latest edition of the show promises to be one of the most exciting, with professional development programmes sponsored and supported by companies like CEDIA and AVIXA.

The ISE 2020 event gives modern attendees the opportunity to make valuable connections with the latest ideas and technologies in the industry. You can register for your place now.

UC EXPO

Dates: 13^th-14^th of May 2020 in London

Every year, the UC EXPO event in London stands out as one of the most exciting spaces for companies, buyers, and partners interested in the unified communication industry. Promising to give visitors a considerable exhibition floor filled with solutions from more than 100 UC&C suppliers, UC EXPO is one of the biggest events in the world.

For 2020, UC EXPO will be delivering a sensational content programme, including a line up of exceptional speakers covering topics like collaboration, cloud technology, contact centre solutions, security, networks, and AI. UC Expo is the largest UC event in Europe, and in 2020, we expect to see more than 120 free seminars, 120 expert speakers, and thousands of networking opportunities at the conference.

Comms VNext

Dates: 19^thand 20^th of August 2020 - Denver, Colorado

The Comms VNext event in Denver Colorado is a compelling community-driven Microsoft UC and IC focused conference and expo. The VNext Summit aims to provide innovators and thought leaders with a space where they can meet and share ideas about the future of the communications industry. The group behind VNext are constantly on the look out for new ways to bring more value to their attendees and sponsors. According to the team, their passion is to bring the magic back to the dedicated conference experience.

Every year, the conference gets a little bit bigger, with larger venues and exciting new guest speakers. There was also a brand-new exhibit hall introduced in 2019.

Mobile World Congress

Dates: 24^th-27^thof February 2020 - Barcelona, Spain

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain is an excellent opportunity to fly around the world for your chance to learn more about the mobile revolution. The largest mobile event currently available worldwide, MWC brings together some of the latest technologies and innovations to help inspire and educate the influential visionaries in the mobile space.

With exhibitors like Cisco, Nokia, SAP, and countless others present at the event, attendees will have a fantastic opportunity to check out some of the leading tech in the mobile industry and discover how it can help them accomplish more on a day to day basis. Registration is available now.

CommsVerse

Dates: 29^th-30^th of April, 2020 - Weybridge

Commsverse is a unique event designed to support the users and innovators in the Microsoft Teams community. The dedicated exhibition is organised by former and current Microsoft MVPs, with an aim to create a technical conference where attendees can learn about the next generation of collaboration. With 40 breakout sessions to explore and sessions from leading speakers, attendees will have endless opportunities to discover what they can accomplish with the Microsoft Teams space.

For 2020, Commsverse will be hosted at the Mercedes-Benz World centre in Weybridge. If you're lucky enough to attend the expo, you'll be able to take part in a number of thrilling educational tracks delivered by Microsoft MVPs and community lenders. The educational tracks include sessions focused on Automation, Administration, Collaboration, and Communication.

Cloud Comms Summit

Dates: 5^th of March, London, UK

The Cloud Comms Summit was first established by the Cavell Group in 2015. Today, this amazing event is the biggest and most significant vendor-agnostic event in the cloud communications industry. The experience takes place in London each year, as well as in other locations across the globe, and provides a unique space for over 350 delegates to network and learn.

In 2020, the event will be providing a number of exciting insights into new themes, like the changing competition in the UC space, the future of customer engagement, and the changing nature of the modern workplace. The Cloud Comms Summit also aims to cover topics like the role of the service provider in the new environment, the rise of cloud networking, and the future of communication and collaboration technology.

Evolve Conference

Dates: 21^st of October, Birmingham, UK

The Evolve Conference in Birmingham is a fantastic event designed for IT professionals working in the Microsoft Cloud environment - specifically around Microsoft 365 and the Azure portfolio. Every year, the event aims to help IT pros prepare for the changing technology in their marketplace and explore new opportunities in an impartial environment.

The conference is 100% free to attend, and it usually hosts around 500 attendees each year. There are multiple tracks to explore to help expand your education, as well as refreshments and food to enjoy during the day. Evolve is one of the most significant events available for anyone interested in the Microsoft portfolio.

CEBIT Australia

Dates: TBC

CEBIT Australia typically runs in the fall of each year, usually in October. This year, the event took place from the 29^th to the 31^st of October in Australia. The event aims to showcase some of the exciting new technology available in the business world, helping companies to discover how to respond to the needs of their digital transformation adventures.

Every year, the event hosts case studies, deep dives, speaker sessions, and other exceptional learning opportunities for businesses that need to discover new and exciting ways to take advantage of new solutions for business growth. In 2019, the "Braindate" strategy was introduced for people in search of one-on-one conversations with incredible thought-leaders in the industry.

InfoComm

Dates: June 13^th-19^th, 2020 (Conference) - Las Vegas, Nevada

The InfoComm conference is an amazing integrated experience and audiovisual event that takes place in Las Vegas each year. The largest event in North America with a focus on the Pro-AV industry, the conference brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors, as well as around 44,000 attendees from more than 110 countries. If you're interested in broadcasting video, audio and video conferencing, or anything else related to the AV sector, then this is the conference for you.

This gigantic event includes everything from a comprehensive exhibition hall, where people can explore the latest tech in the market, speaker sessions from leading professionals in the industry, and a robust list of exceptional presenters and speakers. It's definitely a must-attend experience for anyone with a focus on the AV space.

UC Summit 2020

Date: 20^th of January 2020

UC Summit is the first event and conference of its kind in the UC and collaboration sector. Celebrating the new digital age of UC, the UC Summit experience gives today's attendees a chance to learn about new technology and explore the latest offerings in their space at a pace that suits them. This world-leading summit showcases some of the biggest offerings on the market, along with a learning platform that you can access for up to 90 days!

Designed to change the way that the UC industry thinks about conferences and events, UC Summit begins with a five-day live event, followed by a huge collection of an on-demand session that will be available for 90 days online. You can check out new services on the Launch pad, discover new technology and connect with other brands!

GITEX

Dates: 27^thof September to the 1^st of October 2020, Dubai

GITEX is probably one of the most exciting technology events in the world, designed to introduce people from all backgrounds to the latest innovations in communication, collaboration, future mobility and so much more. At this amazing event, you can explore things like 5G, artificial intelligence, smart cities, and lifestyle tech in a pioneering environment designed for thought leaders.

The world's largest event for technology leaders, startups and enterprises, GITEX is one of the most inspiring shows on any event calendar. In 2020, the conference is set to be bigger and better than ever as the group celebrates the 40^th anniversary of GITEX with GITEX Global.

Enterprise Connect

Dates: March 30^th to April 2^nd, 2020, Orlando, Florida

Enterprise Connect is one of the world's most popular communication and collaboration events. This sensational conference offers attendees an opportunity to take place in exciting vendor analysis, while exploring the latest technology and networking with business leaders. Enterprise collaboration and communication decision-makers and business leaders come together to discover some of the most compelling offerings in the communication space at Enterprise Connect.

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your digital transformation strategy, or you're simply building on your existing tech stack, you're sure to find something to get excited about at this amazing event. Check out more than 60 conference sessions, countless keynotes and general sessions, and over 220 exhibitors, all in the heart of Orlando.

What's on Your Calendar?

Which events will you be adding to your schedule for 2020?

We're sure to be front and centre at many of the leading events this year, so make sure that you keep an eye out for the UC Today team at any of the conferences that you attend. Additionally, don't forget to check out the pioneering new experience offered by the UC Today Team at UC Summit 2020.