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SaaS conferences have gone from casual meetups into spaces where founders, investors, and other SaaS industry leaders come together to share ideas, build partnerships, and shape what’s next for the technology industry.
In just a few days, you can spark the kinds of conversations and create the connections that can take months to create, from investor introductions to hard-earned lessons from founders who’ve scaled and sold their companies.
Big panels are giving way to small-group roundtables, hands-on sessions, and communities built around shared experience. Whether it’s SaaStr Annual in San Francisco or SaaStock in Dublin, each event has its own style and value.
This guide presents top SaaS conferences for the rest of 2026, recommended by L40°’s advisory team. Learn what makes each worth your time.
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How we selected these conferences
This list reflects two inputs: the L40° team's firsthand experience attending, speaking at, and hosting founder events at SaaS conferences across the US, Europe, and Latin America, and ongoing feedback from founders and investors in L40°'s network on which events actually deliver value. Events were chosen for the quality of the founder and investor audience they convene, their relevance to capital raising and M&A conversations, and their track record rather than marketing reach alone. The list spans global flagships and smaller, stage-specific gatherings, including events built for bootstrapped and earlier-stage founders, so it stays useful regardless of company size. It is not a ranking. The right conference depends on a founder's stage, sector, and goals for the year.
Cloud & AI Infrastructure London (formerly Cloud Expo Europe)
Dates: March 4–5, 2026
Location: ExceL London, United Kingdom
Why it stands out: Formerly known as Cloud Expo Europe, Cloud & AI Infrastructure London has become one of Europe’s top gatherings for cloud, AI, and SaaS infrastructure leaders. It attracts founders, CTOs, and enterprise decision-makers focused on scaling cloud-native applications and leveraging AI across their tech stacks.
SaaStock Austin
Dates: April 15–16, 2026
Location: Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas
Why it stands out: SaaStock Austin captures the spirit of the North American SaaS ecosystem: energetic, deal-driven, and highly networked. The event combines tactical growth sessions with curated founder meetups and investor roundtables. Since acquiring SaaSOpen, SaaStock has strengthened its focus on founder-led growth and capital access, with Founderpath’s SaaSOpen stage now integrated as a VIP track for early and mid-stage SaaS leaders.
Microconf US
Dates: April 12–14, 2026
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Why it stands out: MicroConf is the premier event for bootstrapped and independently funded earlier stage SaaS founders. Intentionally small and community-driven, it focuses on actionable growth tactics, sustainable business models, and peer learning over hype. Attendees come for transparent conversations about scaling, hiring, and balancing profitability with growth. Known for its approachable vibe and highly tactical sessions, it’s where solo and small-team founders connect to learn from each other’s real-world experience.
eMerge Americas
Dates: April 23–24, 2026
Location: Miami, Florida, U.S.
Why it stands out: eMerge Americas is a global tech conference and innovation hub connecting North American and Latin American ecosystems. The 2026 edition focuses on the intersection of AI, national security, health, and finance, positioning itself as a bridge between the U.S., LATAM, and international innovation communities.
For SaaS founders, it’s a high-value opportunity to meet investors and partners across both continents. Beyond the main conference, the week-long schedule of side events, startup showcases, and private founder gatherings makes Miami one of the most vibrant tech destinations of the year.
Find L40°
Our team hosts community events in the context of eMerge regularly.
SaaStr Annual
Dates: May 12–14, 2026
Location: San Francisco Bay / San Mateo County Events Center, CA, USA
Why it stands out: Widely regarded as the flagship SaaS community event for founders, executives, and investors. Expect deep-dive tactical sessions, curated networking, and an unmatched lineup of SaaS leaders sharing what’s working at scale.
SaaS on the Beach
Dates: May 20-21, 2026
Location: Barcelona
Why it stands out: SaaS on the Beach is an invite-only, founder-focused retreat in Barcelona bringing together top SaaS CEOs, investors, and operators for three days of meaningful connection and learning.
Its small-group format encourages real conversations over pitches, making it a rare space for genuine peer exchange.
Find L40°
L40° will be sponsoring the 2026 edition, reinforcing our commitment to supporting founder-led growth and connecting with SaaS leaders.
Tech Week (SF, LA, and NY)
Dates:
- New York Tech Week: June 1 to June 5
- San Francisco: October 5 to October 11
Why it stands out: Created by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tech Week has become the world’s largest decentralized tech gathering, bringing together founders, funds, and operators across global innovation hubs. Rather than a single venue, it’s a citywide festival of meetups, dinners, and private sessions hosted by startups, VCs, and community leaders. For SaaS founders, it’s an unmatched opportunity to access the investor ecosystem and emerging AI and software conversations that define the next wave of B2B innovation.
Find L40°
This year, L40º is hosting three events for mid-market tech founders and investors during New York Tech Week: The Kick-off Cañas & Tapas on June 1, The Exit Breakfast on June 2nd and Founder Speakeasy on June 3rd. Reach out to our team for more information and RSVP links.
South Summit en Madrid
Dates: June 03-05, 2026
Location: Madrid
Why it stands out: South Summit Madrid is Europe’s premier innovation and investment event, connecting high-growth startups with global investors and corporate leaders.
For SaaS founders, it’s a gateway to both European and Latin American capital and customer networks, relevant for scaling internationally.
ARRtist Summit (Berlin)
Dates: October 08, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Why it stands out: The ARRtist Summit has become the go-to SaaS event for DACH-region founders and revenue leaders. Focused on sustainable growth and recurring revenue strategy, it attracts a high-level mix of B2B SaaS CEOs, CROs, and investors. Sessions go beyond surface-level playbooks to cover topics like pricing evolution, sales-led versus product-led growth, and capital efficiency.
Business of Software (USA & Europe)
Dates:
- April, 13-14
- USA - TBA
Location:
- UK - Cambridge
- USA - Raleigh, North Carolina
Business of Software (BoS) in both the USA and Europe stands out for its focus on sustainable, thoughtful company building. These events bring together SaaS founders, product leaders, and investors who value craftsmanship, culture, and purpose-driven scaling.
BoS USA (Raleigh, NC) and BoS Europe (Cambridge, UK) create spaces for open, founder-level discussions on leadership, growth, and building enduring software businesses.
Mexico Tech Week
Dates: November 3–9, 2025
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Why it stands out: Mexico Tech Week is one of the leading founder and investor gatherings in Latin America, uniting the region’s SaaS and tech ecosystems in a decentralized week of events across Mexico City. Backed by top funds and startups, it includes panels, demo days, private dinners, and community-led meetups spanning AI, fintech, and SaaS. For founders targeting a LATAM expansion or cross-border capital access, it’s the most strategic event to build visibility and relationships in one of the world’s most dynamic emerging markets.
Tips for attending SaaS events as a founder
If you are going to attend a SaaS Conference, make sure to show up strategically and plan for the highest-ROI experiences. Here are some tips:
Plan early
Book early-bird tickets, flights, and accommodation months ahead, especially for global flagships like SaaStr Annual, SaaStock, or Web Summit. Prime locations sell out fast, and side-event invites often circulate weeks before the conference begins.
Curate your time ruthlessly
You won’t make every session, and nor should you. Prioritize workshops, small-group discussions, and fireside chats that align with your growth challenges (fundraising, pricing, GTM shifts, leadership).
Pre-schedule meetings
Use event apps, LinkedIn, or warm intros to line up 5–10 high-value meetings before arrival. The most meaningful deals happen in coffee corners, not auditoriums.
Leverage side events
Founder dinners, investor breakfasts, and private meetups often deliver the strongest connections. Treat the main event as the backdrop, and the side events as the real stage.
Engage beyond panels
Ask sharp questions, share your story, and document learnings on LinkedIn or X. Active participation can multiply visibility and credibility with both investors and peers.
Prioritize energy and reflection
Conferences are sprints: balance the noise with space to process. Block post-event time to follow up on leads, summarize key takeaways, and turn new connections into next steps.
Benefits of attending SaaS conferences
The SaaS world runs on relationships. The best conferences do more than inform; they transform how founders think, connect, and build. Here are some of the advantages of participating in these events:
Access to capital and partnerships: You get to meet investors, acquirers, and potential strategic partners in one place. Many funding rounds, M&A conversations, and key hires come from conference introductions.
Insights from the field: You can hear how other founders are navigating GTM shifts, pricing models, or AI integration, insights that rarely make it into blogs or podcasts.
Community and mentorship: Get perspective from peers facing the same stage-specific challenges, from hiring a VP of Sales to expanding into new geographies. The community learning curve is steeper and faster.
Brand visibility and thought leadership: Speaking, sponsoring, or hosting a dinner positions your brand alongside category leaders. It signals momentum and credibility within your niche.
Renewed vision and clarity: Stepping outside day-to-day execution helps founders see the bigger picture, recalibrating strategy, team culture, and priorities for the next phase of growth.
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Invest in connections
SaaS conferences are strategic investments. The right event can unlock more than leads or funding; it can reshape how a founder sees their market, their team, and their next stage of growth.
At L40°, we see this dynamic play out in successful transactions. These relationships often lay the groundwork for the pivotal conversations that later define an exit or capital raise. Contact us to meet in a SaaS conference or participate in our exclusive events.
