Best IT & Software Trade Shows in Canada
25 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 25 IT & Software trade shows in Canada with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 2,314 exhibitors, led by DigiMarCon Canada West 2026 (an estimated 1,000 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Canada Toronto Congress Centre, Palais des congrès (1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle) and Albuquerque Convention Center. Events run across 6 regions including Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick.
What counts as a IT & Software trade show: IT & Software trade shows cover code, data and digital services — software and ICT, cloud and data centres, AI, IoT, blockchain, e-commerce, XR, analytics, CAD/CAM, signal and image processing, and cybersecurity.
Top IT & Software trade shows in Canada
DigiMarCon Canada West 2026
20–21 Apr 2027~1,000 exhibitorsAdvanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto
9–11 Nov 2027381 exhibitorsXP Game Summit
10–11 Jun 2027~350 exhibitorsAutomation
10–12 Nov 2026255 exhibitorsCanadian Manufacturing Technology Show
27–30 Sep 2027169 exhibitorsWestern Manufacturing Technology Show
13–15 Apr 202779 exhibitorsHome ● IEEE Quantum Week
13–18 Sep 202626 exhibitorsExternal Development Summit (XDS)
8–11 Sep 2026General 4
17–19 Sep 2026Null Signal Games
2–4 Oct 2026
Upcoming IT & Software trade shows in Canada
Advanced Design & Manufacturing TorontoRegional9 Nov 2027Toronto, CA9 Nov 2027Toronto, CA381Fact
AutomationRegional10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA255Fact
Canadian Manufacturing Technology ShowRegional27 Sep 2027Toronto, CA27 Sep 2027Toronto, CA169Fact
DigiMarCon Canada West 2026National20 Apr 2027Vancouver, CA20 Apr 2027Vancouver, CA1,000Estimate
External Development Summit (XDS)International8 Sep 2026Vancouver, CA8 Sep 2026Vancouver, CA
Home ● IEEE Quantum WeekNational13 Sep 2026Albuquerque, CA13 Sep 2026Albuquerque, CA26Fact
Western Manufacturing Technology ShowRegional13 Apr 2027Edmonton, CA13 Apr 2027Edmonton, CA79Fact
General 4International17 Sep 2026Montreal, CA17 Sep 2026Montreal, CA
Null Signal GamesInternational2 Oct 2026Montréal, CA2 Oct 2026Montréal, CA
UCAmI 2026International14 Oct 2026Montréal, CA14 Oct 2026Montréal, CA
Kinfos EventsInternational4 Nov 2026Atlanta, CA4 Nov 2026Atlanta, CA
Montréal International Game SummitInternational10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA
Rejoignez Aeromart Montréal 2025International23 Mar 2027Montréal, CA23 Mar 2027Montréal, CA
12th Annual People Analytics SummitSmall11 Feb 2027Toronto, CA11 Feb 2027Toronto, CA
ConFoo Montreal 2027International24 Feb 2027Montreal, CA24 Feb 2027Montreal, CA
XP Game SummitRegional10 Jun 2027Toronto, CA10 Jun 2027Toronto, CA350Estimate
AI Infrastructure, Hyperscale & Neocloud 2026 infra/STRUCTURE Summit6 Oct 2026Las Vegas, CA6 Oct 2026Las Vegas, CA
Salons Industriels6 Oct 2026Québec (Quebec City), CA6 Oct 2026Québec (Quebec City), CA
Startupfest: Canada’s Original Startup Conference7 Jul 2027Montréal, CA7 Jul 2027Montréal, CA
Official Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show3 May 2028Moncton, CA3 May 2028Moncton, CA
information nexus connector26 Sep 2026Vancouver, CA26 Sep 2026Vancouver, CA
EDIST Toronto19 Jan 2027Toronto, CA19 Jan 2027Toronto, CA
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Canada1 Jun 2027Edmonton, CA1 Jun 2027Edmonton, CA
Organization for Human Brain Mapping26 Jun 2027Toronto, CA26 Jun 2027Toronto, CA
HCI International 2026International29 Jul 2027CA29 Jul 2027CA
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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