Top 10 Business Intelligence Conferences in 2026

2. ICBIRM

• When and where:
• February 17-17, 2026, New York
• August 24-25, 2026, Rome
• November 9-10, 2026, Istanbul
• Fee: € 250-€ 450, depending on the participation type

The International Conference on Business Intelligence Reasoning and Modeling (ICBIRM) conference held by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) is focused on all aspects of business intelligence reasoning and modeling. Some study areas related to the event include various applications of business intelligence (business management, corporate strategy, organizational structures, key performance indicators), data treatment and integration, business intelligence architecture, modeling languages, model visualization, collaborative and user-centric modeling, automated reasoning for decision support, personalization and self-service reporting, visual querying, etc.

3. Power BI Summit 2026 (Global Virtual Event)

• Date: February 23–27, 2026
• Location: Online / Virtual
• Fee: $200–$400 (Early bird vs. Standard)

The Power BI Summit is the largest dedicated Power BI event in the world. Because it is virtual, it attracts the entire Microsoft product team from Redmond. The 2026 summit is heavily focused on Copilot for Power BI and the evolution of DAX query logic. It features over 100 sessions across all time zones, making it the most accessible way to get deep-dive technical training without travel costs.

4. ICBIAKM

• When and where: 

  • March 2-3, 2026, Rome

  • March 30-31, 2026, Singapore

  • July 16-17, 2026, Paris

  • October 19-20, 2026, Kathmandu

• Fee: € 250-€ 500, depending on the participation type and conference date

The International Conference on Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Knowledge Management (ICBIAKM) is actually a multidisciplinary conference, organized by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) and it takes place in four cities throughout the 2026 year. It is dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most recent trends, innovations, solutions, and challenges at the intersection of business intelligence, analytics, and knowledge management. The papers and e-posters will cover such study areas as business intelligence, business analytics, risk management, knowledge management, business planning, data visualization, decision engineering, etc.

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5. Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)

• Date: March 16–20, 2026
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Georgia World Congress Center)
• Fee: $1,500–$2,200

While the name says "Fabric," the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference is effectively the Official Power BI User Conference. Since Power BI is now a core pillar of the Fabric platform, the 2026 event in Atlanta will be the primary place to see the new Power BI roadmap. Key tracks include Real-Time Intelligence, OneLake integration, and how to transition traditional Power BI workspaces into Fabric-enabled environments.

6. BIDA

• Date: April 11-12, 2026
• Location: Bangalore, India
• Fee: $ 50-$ 280, depending on the participation type and format

The International Conference on Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA 2025) is run by the RV Institute of Management (RVIM) and technically sponsored by the Soft Computing Research Society. It's going to be held in hybrid mode, so the participants—both presenters and listeners—can select between online and in-person formats of attendance. Two global fields will be covered: business intelligence (decision support systems, big data analytics, stream processing, data governance, industry applications of business intelligence, etc.) and data science (machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques, text mining and analytics, model optimization, Internet of Things, etc.).

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7. ICBIR

• Date: May 22-23, 2025
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Fee: € 250-€ 450, depending on the participation type

The International Conference on Business Intelligence and Research (ICBIR) is a scholarly event held by the World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology (WASET) that explores topics at the interface of business intelligence and research, specifically encompassing but not limited to data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), standardization, real-time reporting, digital business ecosystems, customer relationship analysis, probabilistic simulation, and key performance indicators optimization. The program includes presentations, networking, and peer-to-peer discussions, as well as exploring Paris.

8. Business Intelligence and Analytics Summit

• Date: April 16-17, 2026
• Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Fee: € 190-€ 1490, depending on the participation type, format, and booking time

The Business Intelligence and Analytics Summit unites scientists, professionals, innovators, and data enthusiasts from across industries and countries. Key discussions include data-driven decision-making, data governance and management, cloud-based business intelligence and analytics, predictive analytics and big data, data visualization and storytelling, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP) in business intelligence, etc. The agenda features keynotes, panel discussions, case studies, and workshops. An online-only attendance format is also available.

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9. Tableau Conference

• Date: May 5–7, 2026
• Location: San Diego, California
• Fee: $1,500–$2,200 (estimated based on previous years)

Known as the "DataFam" gathering, the Tableau Conference Official is the ultimate event for users of the Tableau ecosystem. The 2026 conference is expected to focus on Tableau Pulse and the integration of autonomous agents that "push" insights to users before they even ask. Attendees can participate in "Iron Viz," hands-on training labs, and deep dives into the Universal Semantic Layer, which helps maintain "one version of the truth" across global organizations.

10. PASS Data Community Summit

When and Where:

• Chicago, USA (On Tour): May 7–8, 2026
• Frankfurt, Germany (On Tour): June 10–11, 2026
• Seattle, USA (Global Flagship): November 9–11, 2026
• Fee: $895 – $2,395 (Estimated based on 1-day vs. 3-day access and early-bird windows) 

In a major shift for 2026, PASS is launching "On Tour" events to bring high-level technical training closer to local data communities. While the Seattle event remains the massive, three-day flagship featuring the full Exhibit Hall and hundreds of sessions, the Chicago and Frankfurt dates offer a more streamlined, intensive experience.

The focus for 2026 is "The Intelligent Data Platform," specifically how Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and Power BI integrate to create true business intelligence.

Snowflake Summit 2026 (Featuring Sigma Computing)

• Date: June 1–4, 2026
• Location: San Francisco, California (Moscone Center)
• Fee: $1,500–$2,500

For Sigma Computing users, the Snowflake Summit 2026 is the most important date on the calendar. Sigma is built specifically for the cloud data warehouse, and they typically host their largest user meetups, hands-on labs, and "Sigma Row" activations within the Snowflake Summit. Attendees should look for the Sigma Partner Track, which focuses on live-querying massive datasets and "input tables" that allow users to write data back to the warehouse directly from the BI interface.

11. ICBISE

• Date: August 21-22, 2025
• Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
• Fee: € 250-€ 500, depending on the participation type

The International Conference on Business Intelligence and Systems Engineering (ICBISE), conducted by the World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology (WASET) in four cities throughout the summer of 2024, brings together academics, researchers, and professionals from different countries and with expertise in different areas of business intelligence and systems engineering. The main fields include data warehousing, data mining, database processing, business intelligence architecture, data visualization, business information strategy, production planning, mobile system types, human-computer interaction, soft and hybrid computing, etc.

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Conclusion

To wrap up, in this article, we overviewed the top 10 international business intelligence conferences in 2025, including their dates, participation fee ranges, formats, hosting cities, main focus, key discussion topics, and target audience. Now, it's up to you to select the right business intelligence conference—or conferences—for you to attend in 2025.

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