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IDC CIO Summit Shanghai

From digital to AI transformation, the summit brings together leading CIOs, technology decision-makers, international experts, and forward-thinking solution providers to explore new paradigms for intelligent agent-driven enterprises across China. ​

Limited sponsorship slots remain. Secure your slot now!​

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Tell us about your audience and your goals. We’ll match you to the IDC events most likely to deliver — and drop them straight into your calendar.

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IDC runs 400+ analyst-led events across 5 regions and 25+ countries. Choose a region to see which events still have sponsorship availability — or talk to us about a custom event built around your target market.

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Everything you want to know

Quick, direct answers to the questions prospective attendees and sponsors ask most often.

Sponsorship begins with a conversation. Share your goals and audience targets using the form at the top of this page (or our Sponsor Match Tool), and an IDC events specialist will respond within one business day with a tailored prospectus, recommended events, and pricing.

Packages range from speaking opportunities and branded sessions to private analyst roundtables and full event activations.

IDC events are curated for senior technology and business decision-makers. 76% of attendees hold director-level roles or above, including CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Data Officers, VPs of engineering, and senior buyers from Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 enterprises.

Attendee profiles vary by event. Each prospectus contains a detailed audience breakdown by role, industry, region, and budget authority.

Standard inclusions across most packages: branded presence on the event page and in event communications, attendee list access (where permitted), lead capture, on-site or virtual booth space, and post-event analytics. Premium packages add speaking slots, analyst engagement, and content co-development.

All three. IDC runs approximately 120 events worldwide each year. Flagship events (such as Directions) are typically hybrid — in-person with livestream access. Webinars and FutureScape briefings are virtual. Use the format filter in the event browser above to filter by your preference.

Premium sponsorship slots (keynote sponsorships, speaking opportunities, private analyst sessions) often sell out 4–6 months in advance for flagship events. Standard sponsorships are typically available up to 6–8 weeks before the event date, subject to availability.

Yes. Most IDC events are open to qualified attendees through paid registration. Some events are exclusive to IDC research clients. Click any event in the browser above for registration details.

The Sponsor Match Tool is a short interactive that recommends the IDC events most aligned with your sponsorship goals — based on the audience you want to reach, your industry focus, budget range, and objectives. It takes about 90 seconds and delivers matched-event recommendations directly to your inbox alongside a tailored prospectus.

Session recordings and analyst presentations from past IDC events are available to IDC research clients through the IDC client portal. Selected sessions are made publicly available on the IDC website and YouTube channel. Contact your IDC account team for full archive access.

Events Calendar

Keen to sponsor IDC events?​

Get our 2027 global IDC events calendar delivered to your inbox in 60 seconds. Upcoming IDC events, audience profile, formats and sponsorship benefits all bundled together — the essentials.​​