Under the motto "Put Your Demo Where Your Mouth Is," The Things Conference returns to Amsterdam on 22–23 September, 2026. Elektor is this year's media partner for the event, allowing us to offer our Elektor community a 25 percent discount on conference tickets.
 

The organizers expect over 2,000 attendees from more than 80 countries, making it one of Europe's leading gatherings for the international IoT community. Developers, manufacturers, integrators, and decision-makers will meet experts from across the entire IoT value chain – from LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NB-IoT to Edge AI, energy management, and energy harvesting.

The conference's ninth edition also brings together numerous key industry organizations, including the LoRa Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, the DECT Forum, the Wi-Fi Alliance, the Z-Wave Alliance, the Edge AI Foundation, and the Zephyr Project. This event offers a cross-technology perspective on the future of connected systems.

Around 180 Presentations on the Agenda

Participants can expect a diverse program of around 180 presentations, practical workshops, and live demonstrations. In addition, there will be numerous networking opportunities and an exhibition with more than 100 exhibitors. The focus is primarily on real-world applications and concrete implementations, rather than theory alone. 

The program is built around several themes: Connectivity & Platforms, Edge AI & Intelligent Systems, Security, Regulation & Compliance, Embedded Systems & Developer Tools, Strategy & Impact, and Energy Efficient Embedded Systems. Together, these themes span everything from core IoT infrastructure to the intelligence and compliance layers now defining production deployments. The full 2026 agenda will be finalized in early August. 

Benefits for the Elektor Community

The Things Conference is particularly interesting for Elektor readers because it is not limited to a single wireless protocol or ecosystem. Moreover, visitors will gain a comprehensive overview of modern connectivity solutions and the complete edge AI and IoT architecture – all in one place.

Exclusively for Elektor readers: Use the discount code elektor-ttc-26 to receive a 25% discount on the registration fee. The regular price is €800 (incl. VAT) until July 31.

Dates: 22–23 September 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Register now on the The Things Conference website