February 2026 Event Recap
These events have concluded. Here is what happened at the major gatherings.
DistribuTECH International 2026 (February 2-5, San Diego Convention Center): Over 18,000 industry professionals and 684 exhibitors attended. More than 42% of attendees represented utilities. The exhibition booked 93% of available trade show booth space, making it the largest and most diversified DistribuTECH exhibition to date. Source: distributech.com post-event recap.
ARC Industry Leadership Forum, 30th Annual (February 9-12, Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld): The 30th annual ARC Forum focused on “How AI Is Driving the Future of Industrial Operations and Supply Chain.” Industry leaders from manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure gathered to discuss the role of AI across plant operations and supply chain management. Source: arcweb.com.
IoT Tech Expo Global 2026 (February 4-5, Olympia London): Europe’s largest IoT event brought together technology providers and enterprise adopters for two days of sessions on connected devices, edge computing, and digital transformation.
S4x26 ICS Security Conference (February 24-26, Loews Miami Beach Hotel): The premier OT cybersecurity conference sold out with over 1,000 registered attendees. The event featured proof-of-concept demonstrations, technical sessions on Industrial DataOps and AI in OT, and a keynote by John Hultquist on Russian threats to OT security. S4x26 also awarded ten Women in ICS Security scholarships. Source: industrialcyber.co, elisity.com.
World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) (February 12-13, Palais des Festivals, Cannes): Over 10,000 attendees gathered for sessions on AI applications across industry and society.
SkyIO/Litmus/InfluxData Industrial Data Event (February 11, SkyIO Innovation Center, Greer, SC): A single-day gathering focused on industrial data pipelines and time-series data management.
For upcoming events, see the May 2026 Industrial AI Events Guide or browse the full IIoT World Events Calendar.
Looking for upcoming events? See our June 2026 Industrial AI Events Guide and Events Calendar for the latest conferences and virtual sessions.
This guide covered February 2026 events. For upcoming conferences, see the Industrial AI Events in May 2026: Conference Guide or browse the full IIoT World Events Calendar.
February 2026 brings together a strong lineup of global events focused on Industrial AI/IoT, Operational Technology (OT), and ICS cybersecurity. From smart manufacturing and utility modernization to AI-driven connectivity and critical infrastructure security, these conferences and expos provide essential platforms for industry leaders, technology providers, and practitioners to exchange insights and address emerging challenges across connected industrial environments.
Whether your priorities include digital manufacturing, secure energy systems, industrial AI adoption, or OT risk management, the events below offer opportunities to connect with peers, discover new technologies, and stay aligned with the evolving industrial landscape.
DistribuTECH International 2026
A leading global event for transmission and distribution, with strong emphasis on IIoT, grid automation, digital substations, and OT cybersecurity.
A member of our Board of Directors will be on-site at DistribuTECH 2026.
- Date: February 2–5, 2026
- Main Theme: Advancing the energy movement through transmission, distribution, and grid technologies
- Target Audience: Utilities professionals, engineers, grid operators, OT leaders, technology providers
- Number of Attendees: 12,000+
- Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA
- Cost: Expo passes free; paid conference options available
- Official Website: https://www.distributech.com/
- Hashtag: #DistribuTECH
Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2026
(Co-located with MD&M West / IME West)
An industry gathering focused on IIoT-enabled sustainability, smart factories, and secure industrial connectivity.
- Date: February 3–5, 2026 (conference sessions primarily Feb 3–4)
- Main Theme: Connecting innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing
- Target Audience: C-suite executives, sustainability leaders, engineers, supply-chain and operations managers
- Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA
- Official Website: https://www.mdmwest.com/en/home.html?utm_source=iiotworld
- Hashtag: #SMExpo #MDMWest
IoT Tech Expo Global 2026
A major international event covering enterprise IoT, industrial connectivity, edge computing, and security.
- Date: February 4–5, 2026
- Main Theme: Powering the connected world with IoT
- Target Audience: CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, security professionals, developers, startups, investors, public sector leaders
- Location: Olympia London, London, UK
- Official Website: https://www.iottechexpo.com/global/?utm_source=iiotworld
- Hashtag: #IoTTechExpo
ARC Industry Leadership Forum – 30th Annual
One of the most influential forums for industrial AI, IIoT architecture, digital transformation, and OT strategy.
Our team will be on-site at the ARC Industry Leadership Forum.
- Date: February 9–12, 2026
- Main Theme: Redefining industrial operations and supply chains with AI
- Target Audience: Manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, supply-chain leaders, and technology experts
- Number of Attendees: 700+
- Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL, USA
- Official Website: https://www.arcweb.com/events/arc-industry-leadership-forum-2026?utm_source=iiotworld.com
- Hashtag: #ARCForum
Data Plumbing That Enables Innovation – SkyIO, Litmus & InfluxData Industrial Data Event – February 11, 2026
A hands-on session with Litmus, SkyIO, and InfluxData focused on real-world lessons in building industrial data platforms and scaling digital transformation in manufacturing. Speakers share firsthand insights on data foundations, OT-first strategies, and overcoming common deployment challenges in live production environments.
- Date: February 11, 2026
- Location: SkyIO Innovation Center, Greer, SC, USA
- Main Theme: Industrial data backbone strategies for scalable manufacturing digitization
- Target Audience: Manufacturing / OT / IT / digital transformation leaders and practitioners
- Why Attend: Practical insights from industry practitioners — no slideware, real plant success stories and lessons learned.
- Check the agenda and register: https://e.litmus.io/20260211-skyio-litmus-influxdata-event
AIoT World Expo 2026
(Formerly IoT Evolution Expo)
Exploring the convergence of AI and IoT, with strong relevance for industrial connectivity, analytics, and security.
- Date: February 10–12, 2026
- Main Theme: The future of intelligent connectivity and IoT-driven innovation
- Target Audience: Enterprise adopters, developers, network providers, analysts, venture capital firms
- Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Official Website: https://www.aiotworldexpo.com/
- Hashtag: #AIoTWorld #IoTEvolution
World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2026
A global AI event with increasing relevance for industrial AI, AI-enabled operations, and connected systems.
- Date: February 12–13, 2026
- Main Theme: Driving innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI adoption
- Target Audience: CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, data scientists, engineers, startups, investors, policymakers
- Number of Attendees: 10,000+
- Location: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France
- Official Website: https://www.worldaicannes.com/
- Hashtag: #WAICF
S4x26 – ICS & OT Cybersecurity Conference
The leading global event dedicated exclusively to OT, ICS, and critical-infrastructure cybersecurity.
Our team will be on-site at S4x26.
- Date: February 24–26, 2026 (pre-events on Feb 23)
- Main Theme: Creating the future of OT and ICS security
- Target Audience: OT and ICS security practitioners, engineers, consultants, asset owners, industry leaders
- Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami South Beach, FL, USA
- Official Website: https://s4xevents.com/?utm_source=iiot-world.com
- Hashtag: #S4x26
These February 2026 events highlight the continued convergence of industrial connectivity, AI-driven operations, and cybersecurity across manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Many offer hybrid or virtual participation options—visit official websites for the latest agendas and registration details.
If you would like to schedule an interview at any of the events where our team will be present, please reach out to us at info@iiot-world.com.
For the latest IIoT World event coverage and upcoming conference guides, visit the IIoT World Events Calendar.
This article was written by Daniel Ilie, Industrial AI Specialist.
