Local Events and Conferences

List of Local Events and Conferences (by City)

The following list of Local Events and Conferences helps you identify professional gatherings in your area.

It might be uncomfortable or inconvenient, but networking is one of the best things you can do for your career. You need to get out of the house and be in face-to-face situations where you can meet people.

Read: Tips for Growing Your Professional Network

Related: Understanding the Hidden Job Market

This list features a compilation of links to other websites for discovering in-person events including job fairs, networking get-togethers, and professional conferences in your local area.

I recommend using this list as a helpful starting point for doing your own research and identifying events that align with your goals. Good luck and happy hunting!

Here’s the List:

Albuquerque, NM

• Albuquerque Business First hosts events to recognize industry leaders and facilitate networking.
• Albuquerque Convention Center is the largest convention center in Albuquerque, NM.

Atlanta, GA

• View the full compilation of Atlanta Events and Conferences.

Austin, TX

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Baltimore, MD

• View the full compilation of Baltimore Events and Conferences.

Birmingham, AL

• Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex is the largest convention center in Birmingham, AL.

Boise, ID

• Boise Centre is the largest convention center in Boise, ID.

Boston, MA

• View the full compilation of Boston Events and Conferences.

Buffalo, NY

• Buffalo Business First maintains an active calendar of local business events and meetings.
• Buffalo Convention Center is the largest convention center in Buffalo, NY.

Charleston, SC

• Charleston Area Convention Center is the largest convention center in Charleston, SC.

Charlotte, NC

• View the full compilation of Charlotte Events and Conferences.

Chattanooga, TN

• Chattanooga Convention Center is the largest local convention center in Chattanooga, TN.

Chicago, IL

• View the full compilation of Chicago Events and Conferences.

Cleveland, OH

• View the full compilation of Cleveland Events and Conferences.

Columbus, OH

• Greater Columbus Convention Center is the largest local convention center in Columbus, OH.

Dallas, TX

• View the full compilation of Dallas Events and Conferences.

Denver, CO

• View the full compilation of Denver Events and Conferences.

Detroit, MI

• View the full compilation of Detroit Events and Conferences.

Des Moines, IA

• Iowa Events Center is the largest convention center in Des Moines, IA.
• Iowa Technology and Education Connection is a conference for Iowans in education and technology.

Evansville, IN

• Old National Events Plaza is the largest convention center in Evansville, IN.

Honolulu, HI

• Hawai’i Convention Center is the largest convention center in Honolulu, HI.

Houston, TX

• View the full compilation of Houston Events and Conferences.

Indianapolis, IN

• View the full compilation of Indianapolis Events and Conferences.

Jacksonville, FL

• View the full compilation of Jacksonville Events and Conferences.

Kansas City, MO

• View the full compilation of Kansas City Events and Conferences.

Las Vegas, NV

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Little Rock, AR

• Statehouse Convention Center is the largest convention center in Little Rock, AR.

Louisville, KY

• View the full compilation of Louisville Events and Conferences.

Madison, WI

• Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is the largest convention center in Madison, WI.

Memphis, TN

• Renasant Convention Center is the largest convention center in Memphis, TN.

Miami, FL

• View the full compilation of Miami Events and Conferences.

Milwaukee, WI

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Minneapolis, MN

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Nashville, TN

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Oklahoma City, OK

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Omaha, NE

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Orlando, FL

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Philadelphia, PA

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Phoenix, AZ

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Portland, OR

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Providence, RI

• Rhode Island Convention Center is the largest convention center in Providence, RI.

Richmond, VA

• Richmond BizSense maintains an active listing of upcoming events in Richmond, VA.

Sacramento, CA

• SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is the largest convention center in Sacramento, CA.

Salt Lake City, UT

• View the full compilation of Salt Lake City Events and Conferences.

San Antonio, TX

• Henry B. González Convention Center is the largest convention center in San Antonio, TX.

St. Louis, MO

• St. Louis Business Journal maintains a list of local networking events.
• St. Louis Calendar advertises upcoming events across multiple categories.

San Diego, CA

• View the full compilation of San Diego Events and Conferences.

San Francisco, CA

• Moscone Center is the largest convention center in San Francisco, CA.
• San Francisco Business Times maintains a calendar of events and conferences in the Bay Area.

Seattle, WA

• View the full compilation of Seattle Events and Conferences.

Tampa, FL

• View the full compilation of Tampa Events and Conferences.

Wichita, KS

• Wichita Business Journal keeps a calendar of local conferences and events.

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