5 Upcoming Professional Conferences to Build Your Career: Tech, Creative Industries, & More
- Madison Correia
- Oct 22
- 2 min read
We all know that becoming the best, most successful professional we can be requires a whole lot of learning. Knowledge is power, and who better to serve up some knowledge than industry experts? The best way to learn from admirable industry leaders, while rubbing elbows with industry peers and making valuable connections, is by attending career conferences! Every year there are events all across the U.S. for every industry you can think of, and every year ambitious job-seekers, recruiters, and career-people walk away with the knowledge and connections to level up in their profession. So, what are some opportunities waiting for you as we wrap up 2025? Look no further than our list of upcoming conferences!
Afrotech: Oct 27 - Oct 31 📍 Houston, TX
https://afrotechconference.com/
AfroTech is a 5-day gathering of innovators, founders, professionals, and allies in tech to celebrate Black excellence! The conference is made to stoke cultural and technological innovation while providing opportunities for the next generation of leaders. With 12 different conference tracks ranging from AI to FinTech, there's events for all kinds of interests.
Abode MAX - Oct 26 - 30 📍 Los Angeles, CA
MAX is a conference for the creators. A diverse array of makers and boundary-pushers will be there to speak and there are conference tracks for creatives, business professionals, educators, techies, and more. You can even get Adobe Certified right at the conference!
Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE): Oct 29 - Nov 1
SHPE brings together thousands of amazing STEM professionals for workshops, competitions, scholarships, and awards. There's no better place to celebrate Hispanics in STEM! At SHPE, you can find top talent, build your dream career, grow your skills, and expand your network.
Grace Hopper: Nov 4 - 7
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is the world’s largest gathering of women in tech, bringing together women from across the world to meet like-minded peers, share ideas, and celebrate their wins. GHC honors the legacy of computing pioneer Grace Hopper and aims to support and amplify women in tech and their countless contributions to STEM.
ADCOLOR - Nov 11 - 14 📍 Orlando, FL
https://adcolor.org/conference/
ADCOLOR's mission is to connect diverse creatives, build community, and celebrate creative achievements. You can find amazing guidance and support through ADCOLOR, which has been supporting creative industry professionals for two decades. Their mission is to help attendees RISE UP by amplifying their voice and honoring their successes while encouraging leadership and mentorship of others.
Want to find more conferences? Follow these links to explore more opportunities!
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This article was written by Madison Correia, Creative Marketing Associate of the The Dev Difference. Subscribe to thedevdifference.com's newsletter for holistic hiring assessments and tech-industry hiring topics.
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