The UC events calendar has become something of a strategic planning tool in its own right. For IT leaders ahead of 2026, navigating vendor roadmaps, channel partners tracking market shifts, and analysts parsing industry trends, these events represent more than networking opportunities. They are intelligence-gathering exercises that inform deployment decisions, partnership strategies, and budget allocations.
In 2026, the stakes feel particularly high. AI capabilities are moving from proof-of-concept to production requirements, platform consolidation pressures are intensifying, and the gap between vendor promises and operational reality demands closer scrutiny. The 11 events that follow represent the year’s most valuable opportunities to separate signal from noise, understand where the market is actually heading, and connect with the people solving the same problems you are.
ISE Barcelona
February 3-6, 2026 | Fira Barcelona Gran VĂa, Barcelona, Spain
Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for its annual gathering of the audiovisual and systems integration industry. Organized by AVIXA and CEDIA, ISE 2026 will feature over 1,600 exhibitors across the Fira Barcelona Gran VĂa venue. The conference programme includes the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference, featuring 36 sessions spanning three days across six tracks, alongside keynote presentations, including those by AI expert Sol Rashidi, among the confirmed speakers.
For IT teams responsible for meeting spaces and collaboration environments, ISE provides concentrated access to AV manufacturers, system integrators, and room system vendors. The exhibition floor typically showcases everything from cameras and displays to complete room solutions, allowing direct comparison of competing Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and platform-agnostic approaches. The multi-day format accommodates both exhibition hall exploration and educational sessions covering deployment best practices and emerging technologies.
Enterprise Connect
March 10-12, 2026 | Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada
Enterprise Connect 2026 has announced keynote speakers, including futurist Heather E. McGowan, along with executives from AWS, Zoom, and RingCentral. Confirmed programming includes half-day summits on “AI Acceleration—From Pilot to Pervasive” and “Breakthrough Strategies for Your CX Revolution,” as well as Strategic IT Leadership Roundtables for C-suite leaders.
The conference features analyst-led sessions from firms including Omdia, Metrigy, and independent consultancies, alongside vendor presentations and customer case studies. Enterprise Connect positions itself as a vendor-neutral analysis for IT leaders evaluating UC platforms, contact center solutions, and collaboration strategies.
The exhibition floor includes enterprise-focused vendors, and the agenda typically addresses platform consolidation decisions, AI governance frameworks, and measuring business impact beyond adoption metrics.
Channel Partners Conference & Expo
April 13-16, 2026 | The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
For many channel partners and MSPs, this is the year’s essential business event, focused squarely on the commercial realities of delivering and supporting collaboration solutions profitably.
The 2026 theme is “Channel Velocity: Acceleration Through Intelligence.” Confirmed programming includes keynotes and sessions addressing the channel’s business models, with speakers from MSP-Ignite, Braden Business Systems, THG Advisors, and other channel-focused organizations.
The co-located MSP Summit provides specific guidance on service delivery, support models, and margin optimization. IT leaders attending gain valuable insight into how their partners are evolving their offerings and what service levels are realistic to expect. The exhibition floor showcases white-label platforms, billing systems, and practice management tools alongside the major UC vendors’ partner programs.
Cisco Live Las Vegas
May 31-June 4, 2026 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Las Vegas edition of Cisco Live offers extensive hands-on labs and deep technical content. For North American IT teams managing Cisco collaboration deployments, this is where you’ll find the most detailed troubleshooting guidance, advanced configuration workshops, and direct access to engineering teams. The collaboration content integrates with security, networking, and data center tracks, reflecting how modern UC deployments actually work.
For IT teams managing Cisco deployments, the event provides detailed technical guidance, troubleshooting workshops, and certification opportunities. The format accommodates both strategic roadmap sessions and deep technical dives into specific deployment challenges. Cisco Live typically attracts thousands of attendees and offers extensive networking opportunities with other Cisco customers and partners.
InfoComm
June 13-19, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
InfoComm is where AV, UC, and IT converge. The education programming provides practical guidance on room acoustics, camera placement, display selection, and control system design, knowledge that directly impacts meeting quality and user satisfaction.
The 2026 show floor will showcase the latest Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and platform-agnostic room systems, allowing direct comparison of competing approaches. For IT leaders planning major office renovations or new facility buildouts, InfoComm offers concentrated access to integrators, manufacturers, and consultants who understand both the technology and the spaces where it’s deployed. The certification programs provide valuable professional development for teams managing AV infrastructure alongside traditional IT systems.
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Commsverse
June 24-25, 2026 | Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, United Kingdom
Commsverse serves Microsoft Teams administrators and architects who desire practical deployment guidance beyond Microsoft’s official documentation. The community-driven sessions address real-world challenges, including managing Teams sprawl, implementing effective governance policies, optimizing Copilot deployments, and integrating third-party applications without compromising security.
The conference format typically includes hands-on sessions, device demonstrations, and technical deep-dives beyond Microsoft’s official documentation. For organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft collaboration ecosystem, Commsverse offers concentrated focus on Teams-specific challenges, including governance, Copilot deployment, and third-party application integration. The UK location provides efficient access for European IT teams managing Microsoft 365 deployments.
Zoomtopia
Dates and Location TBC
Zoomtopia serves organizations that have standardized on Zoom or are evaluating it as an alternative to Microsoft and Cisco’s more comprehensive platforms. The conference typically provides the year’s clearest view of Zoom’s product roadmap, including contact center capabilities, Zoom Rooms enhancements, and AI feature rollouts.
For IT teams managing large Zoom deployments, the technical sessions offer valuable guidance on optimization, security configuration, and integration approaches. The customer case studies provide realistic perspectives on what’s achievable at scale. Recent editions have emphasized Zoom’s positioning as a more focused, easier-to-manage alternative to sprawling collaboration suites, a message that resonates with IT leaders seeking to reduce complexity. The event format has evolved between virtual and in-person, with details for 2026 still forthcoming.
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UC Expo London
October 14-15, 2026 | ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
UC Expo offers European IT leaders and channel partners a concentrated marketplace for evaluating collaboration solutions, without necessarily the overwhelming scale of larger US conferences.
The two-day format provides concentrated access to vendors, solution providers, and industry peers. For UK and European IT teams, the event offers efficient evaluation of collaboration solutions without transatlantic travel. The co-location with Digital Transformation Expo creates context around how UC investments fit within broader workplace technology strategies. European buyers often use UC Expo to evaluate both established platforms and emerging vendors offering specialized capabilities for specific deployment requirements.
WebexOne
Dates and Location TBC
WebexOne typically serves as Cisco’s primary venue for Webex platform announcements, customer experience strategy, and employee experience solutions. The conference format usually includes keynote presentations, customer case studies, technical training sessions, and hands-on labs.
For organizations evaluating or currently deploying Webex, the event provides insight into Cisco’s product roadmap and how Webex integrates with Cisco’s broader networking and security portfolio. Recent editions have emphasized AI capabilities, hybrid work solutions, and contact center technology. The conference typically offers certification opportunities and direct access to Webex product teams and engineering staff.
Microsoft Ignite
November 17-20, 2026 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
Microsoft’s annual flagship conference serves IT professionals, developers, and business decision-makers across the Microsoft ecosystem. The event typically features thousands of attendees, hundreds of technical sessions, hands-on labs, certification opportunities, and the main exhibition floor. For organizations committed to Microsoft’s collaboration platforms, Ignite offers visibility into the roadmap across Teams, Microsoft 365, and Azure integrations.
The conference format includes keynote announcements, breakout sessions spanning beginner to advanced technical levels, and direct access to Microsoft product teams. Recent Ignite conferences have focused heavily on AI capabilities, security and compliance frameworks, and hybrid cloud architectures. The scale of the event accommodates deep technical content across every aspect of Microsoft’s enterprise offerings.
