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Top 10 Conferences in San Francisco 2026

San Francisco hosts a broad mix of professional conferences in 2026, spanning construction technology, finance, sales, and data.

Snapshot

  • Total All Industries conferences: 10
  • Largest city by count: San Francisco (10)
  • Tier mix: 0 Tier A / 4 Tier B / 3 Tier C / 3 Tier D
  • Price mix: 1 $ / 2 $$ / 3 $$$
  • Date range: Jan 17, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026

Breakdowns

Looking deeper, the tables below slice the list two ways.

Verticals by conference count in San Francisco

VerticalConferences
Vertical Software4
Construction3
Restaurant2
Roofing1

Conferences in San Francisco by month

MonthConferences
January2
March1
April4
May1
June1
September1

Takeaways

Within the 10 industry conferences in San Francisco, 0 rank as Tier A. San Francisco hosts the most events in this cut, with 10 on the calendar. April is the busiest month, with 4 conferences scheduled. Ticket pricing splits 1 at the $ tier and 3 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set. ENR FutureTech tops the Tier-ranked list, held in San Francisco. The most common stated purpose is Growth / Revenue, covering 7 of the 10 events in this cut. Event length averages 2.7 days across the set, with the longest running 4 days.

Ranked list

10 conferences
  1. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    IFMA Facility Fusion

    Jan 29–30, 2026San Francisco, CA1k–2k attendees$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Given its 1k–2k expected attendees, IFMA Facility Fusion has cemented its place as a dependable event in the Construction industry. Attendance pricing of $$$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and the Orbital team rates it in the mid tier reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Construction market, the show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  2. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Venture West Conference

    Mar 11–12, 2026San Francisco, CA500–1k attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, Venture West Conference sits firmly as an accessible show across the Construction space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Bronze events using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Construction space, this conference merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  3. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Sage Future

    Apr 28–30, 2026San Francisco, CA5k–10k attendees$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 5k–10k industry professionals on the floor, Sage Future sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Construction space. Ticket pricing at $$$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and our team places it among Gold events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Construction vertical, this show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  4. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Winter FancyFaire

    Jan 17–19, 2026San Francisco, CA10k+ attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    With 10k+ industry professionals on the floor, Winter FancyFaire sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Restaurant space. Ticket pricing at $ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Gold events reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Restaurant industry, this event belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  5. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    PX NXT Client Conference

    Apr 14–16, 2026San Francisco, CA500–1k attendees

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, PX NXT Client Conference sits firmly as an accessible show across the Restaurant space. Sales teams working the Restaurant market, the show is worth a serious look.

  6. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    ENR FutureTech

    May 4–6, 2026San Francisco, CA500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 500–1k annual attendees, ENR FutureTech ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Roofing sector. Entry at $$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Roofing category, this event deserves a line item in your event budget.

  7. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Salesforce TDX

    Apr 15–16, 2026San Francisco, CA5k–10k attendees$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 5k–10k industry professionals on the floor, Salesforce TDX sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Vertical Software space. Ticket pricing at $$$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and our team places it among Silver events drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Vertical Software market, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.

  8. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Stripe Sessions

    Apr 29–30, 2026San Francisco, CA5k–10k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Considering 5k–10k registered participants, Stripe Sessions stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Vertical Software vertical. Registration at $$ signals a serious operator audience, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Vertical Software market, this conference deserves a line item in your event budget.

  9. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Databricks Data + AI Summit

    Jun 15–18, 2026San Francisco, CA10k+ attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 10k+ industry professionals on the floor, Databricks Data + AI Summit sits firmly as an accessible show across the Vertical Software space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and our team places it among Bronze events informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Vertical Software category, this gathering should be on your shortlist.

  10. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Salesforce Dreamforce

    Sep 15–17, 2026San Francisco, CA10k+ attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Given its 10k+ expected attendees, Salesforce Dreamforce has cemented its place as a well-regarded event in the Vertical Software industry. Attendance pricing of $$$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, and the Orbital team rates it in the second tier informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Vertical Software vertical, this show is worth a serious look.

Quick reference

All 10 conferences at a glance

ConferenceTier
IFMA Facility FusionSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Venture West ConferenceBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Sage FutureGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Winter FancyFaireGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
PX NXT Client ConferenceBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
ENR FutureTechGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Salesforce TDXSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Stripe SessionsSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Databricks Data + AI SummitBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Salesforce DreamforceGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

Frequently asked questions

How many Cross-Vertical conferences are happening in San Francisco?

There are 10 Cross-Vertical conferences listed for San Francisco in this guide. Browse the full list above to compare dates, locations, and expected attendance.

When is the biggest Cross-Vertical event in San Francisco?

IFMA Facility Fusion is one of the largest events on this list with approximately 1k–2k attendees. It takes place Jan 29–30, 2026. Location: San Francisco, CA.

What's the cheapest Cross-Vertical conference to attend?

Winter FancyFaire has the lowest ticket price on this list ($). It's held in San Francisco, CA. Expected attendance: approximately 10k+.

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