credTen: Top 10 Virtual Conferences 2020

credTen: Top 10 Virtual Conferences 2020

While cred is tracking event updates related to COVID-19 in real-time, we’re also tracking the rise of virtual thought leadership with new podcasts, webinars, and virtual opportunities coming to life every day.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting the 10 top events that switched to virtual formats due to COVID-19 (many of which we have clients speaking at!).

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

Did you know investors funded $136.5 billion into venture-backed companies in the United States last year? Now venture capitalists are bracing themselves for a period of extreme transition, as the economy has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. VCs can look to conferences and virtual events to stay up-to-date on the rapidly-changing investing trends, network with other investors, and keep deal flow moving.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 in-person and virtual events helping investors stay up to speed on VC trends and connect with potential partners. We’re also sharing three honorable mentions that were canceled for COVID-19, but will be back in action in 2021.

*Note: All event dates, formats, and prices are current as of 5/1/2020.

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in the Cannabis Industry 2020

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in the Cannabis Industry 2020

Did you know marijuana has become the fastest growing industry in the U.S. and, if marijuana becomes legal in all 50 states, the industry will become larger than the organic food market? 

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events dedicated to the cannabis industry and how users and entrepreneurs are benefiting from this powerful plant.

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Culture & HR 2019

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Culture & HR 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, we’re busy with goal-setting, planning, and putting strategies in place that will position us for a successful 2020. What’s one of our favorite areas of focus? People. And we know we’re not alone in using this time to research the latest HR tech, reviewing our onboarding process, hosting book clubs on company culture, and read up on hour to boost employee wellbeing. 

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events focused on the future of work, employee benefits, organizational change, talent development, and company culture. 

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Social Impact 2019

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Social Impact 2019

According to a recent study by Cone Communications, 87% of Americans will purchase a product because a company advocates for an issue they care about. More than ever, consumers are “voting” for causes with their shopping carts and using their purchases to engage with value-based companies.  But how does a company grow and succeed at the crossroads of profit and positive social impact?

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events dedicated to social impact and how to thoughtfully combine purpose with profession.

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Fintech 2019

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Fintech 2019

Fintech technologies are moving at a rapid pace. From faster payments to AI in banking, trends in fintech are uprooting the world of finance and revitalizing the industry from its traditions.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events helping the financial industry stay up to speed on emerging technologies.

credTen: Top Ten Conferences in Artificial Intelligence 2019

credTen: Top Ten Conferences in Artificial Intelligence 2019

Seemingly overnight, the term “AI” has infiltrated every conversation around data. But looking beyond the buzzword, artificial intelligence is creating impact at scale through advancements in deep learning, machine learning, conversational interfaces, natural language processing and more. The best way to stay up to date on new developments in the field, learn new skills, and network with industry peers? Conferences.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re featuring the top 10 events in AI.

credTen: Top Ten Conferences for Entrepreneurs 2019

credTen: Top Ten Conferences for Entrepreneurs 2019

When building a business, raising capital and maintaining healthy revenue is the first hurdle—but not the last. In a recent study of 2,700 entrepreneurs, respondents also listed marketing and advertising, recruiting, and employee culture as top challenges when running a successful company. Entrepreneurship events allow founders, leaders, and innovators to connect and share lessons on all the aspects that create a successful entrepreneur growing and scaling your company’s business, presence, and culture.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit.