One of the highlights of Gartner’s recent Infrastructure and Operations Conference 2019 was the opening keynote. If I had to sum up what Gartner’s three expert presenters covered in three words they would be: “Innovate or die.” Frankly, this is no big shock. Gartner (as well as IDC and Forrester) have been preaching about digital transformation for years – decades even. However, it is the accelerating pace of change that had everyone at IOCS 2019 really beating this “war drum” even louder and harder.

In the face of increasing data volumes, complex infrastructure, and ever-changing cyberthreats, the strategies and technologies that effectively keep an organization secure are constantly changing. Addressing those evolving considerations means staying informed and learning from those who have already figured out the best solutions to those challenges – which is why attending the right cybersecurity conferences is so critical for organizations of all sizes. But what are the best cybersecurity conferences to attend? We’ve compiled a list of the IT security shows in 2020 that will feature seasoned experts sharing real-world strategies and the latest technologies to combat the newest threats to your data, applications, and systems.

The digital world never stops moving. One of the best ways to make sure your organization is #CyberFit, and ahead of the curve is by pulling insights from the expertise of the global ITOps community. To do that, you’ve got to know where the most influential conversations, networking opportunities, and technology showcases will occur: that way you can get your name on the guest list. To make that easy for you, we’ve sifted through all the IT conferences in 2020 to offer up the ones that we’d recommend for your priority list. Don’t miss out on the knowledge-sharing opportunities the year ahead has in store. Mark your calendar with some of these 29 top ITOps conferences in 2020 to make sure you’re up-to-date with the most exciting insights from the industry.

As you look at your 2020 calendar and investigate which conferences are worth investing in, there are a few ways to narrow your search. You might want to pick a specific subject area where you need to ramp up your knowledge, skills, and resources. Those areas might include DevOps, cybersecurity, or the new IT discipline of cyber protection, which covers both. You might also want to look more broadly determine which opportunities might best fit your business. No matter where you are in your business’ evolution or how large or small your organization is, the most beneficial conferences offer opportunities to learn, network, and explore – enabling you to meet the IT pros who have been in your shoes. After all, learning from others' mistakes, gaining actionable insights from experts, and seeing the advances in tools offered by vendors is the best way to make your business more productive, more profitable, and better prepared for the future. Here’s a list of the top 16 conferences designed to help the channel realize new growth in 2020 – and beyond.