The dbc Industry Calendar®
May 2026
Fri
01
Award Event
May 01 Hosted by HotTopics
Awards
HotTopics Global C-suite Awards
Leadership looks different when it’s seen by people who’ve lived it. That’s what makes the HotTopics Global C-suite Awards special — they’re nominated, selected and celebrated by...
Fri
01
Award Event
May 01 Hosted by The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
Awards, Digital
UFI Awards
The UFI Awards recognise outstanding achievements and best practices in the global exhibition industry. Open to organisers, venue operators, and service providers worldwide, the programme celebrates innovation and excellence across...
Sun
03
In-Person May 03 - May 06 Hosted by MediaPost
Brand Marketing, Digital, B2B
Brand Insider Summit: QSR
Savannah, GA
From co-branded cultural moments and loyalty-driven personalization to digital transformation and CRM strategies, we uncovered what it takes to grow frequency, build advocacy, and keep guests coming back even when...
Sun
03
In-Person May 03 - May 05 Hosted by AI Agent
AI/ML
AI Agent Conference 2026
New York, NY
AI Agent Conference is the definitive gathering for autonomous AI. Join world-class AI leaders, senior executives, and top founders in New York City—a global center of power and influence—...
Sun
03
In-Person May 03 - May 06 Hosted by Association of National Advertisers
B2B, Media Planning, Analytics / Data
ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference
Orlando, FL
The ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference is the only event of its kind connecting client-side marketing procurement and financial professionals with advertising agency chief financial and revenue officers, as well...
Mon
04
Award Event
May 04 Hosted by IPRA
Awards
Golden World Awards
The IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence offer world-wide recognition and acclaim to world-class public relations programmes.
Mon
04
In-Person May 04 - May 07 Hosted by IBM
AI/ML
Think IBM
Boston, MA
At Think 2026, you’ll discover how bold organizations are making the agentic leap—redesigning their businesses with AI at the core to unlock unprecedented ROI. Join visionary leaders who are...
Mon
04
Virtual May 04 - Apr 08 Hosted by Inc.
Workflow
2026 Inc. Small Business Week
Virtual
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable marketplace, strategic leadership is the key to business success. The Inc. Small Business Week Series brings together the most formidable business minds to share...
Tue
05
Virtual May 05 - May 06 Hosted by Meltwater
Agency, Brand Marketing
Meltwater Summit
New York, NY
Network with 1200+ diverse professionals redefining what’s next in PR and marketing Learn from industry-leading brands and their strategies to create measurable impact Engage with influential leaders on the latest...
Tue
05
In-Person May 05 - May 06 Hosted by OMR
Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital
OMR Festival
Hamburg, Germany
The OMR Festival (Online Marketing Rockstars) in Hamburg is one of Europe's premier two-day events focused on digital marketing, technology, and innovation. It connects industry leaders, marketers, creators, and tech...
