Every year, there are various conferences that focus on relevant topics in the field of the engineering sciences that are attended by thousands of professionals.  Discussions and presentations on IT technologies, performance challenges, new regulation and frameworks, platforms, software developments and career development techniques attract engineers across all fields. Given time and budget constraints, it is important to plan ahead on which events are worth visiting. Below, you’ll find the 10 of the best engineering conferences to attend in 2017. For more helpful engineering related advice, news, conferences and career opportunities subscribe to NewEngineer.com here.

1. International Multi-Topic Conference on Engineering and Science

Held in the period of 08-10 August 2017 in The Killaloe Hotel, Kincora Harbour, Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland, the International Multi-Topic Conference on Engineering and Science provides a platform for researchers and scientists from around the globe to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of engineering and science. This conference also provides an opportunity to interact and establish professional relations for future collaborations on an international level.

2. ICETMS

The 5th International Research Conference on Management, Engineering and Science 2017 will be held in Hyatt Place Hotel, Al Rigga, Dubai, UAE during May 10 - 11, 2017. It provides an opportunity for leading academicians, scientists, researchers and industry professionals to network and have scientific discussion on the latest advancements in the interlinked domains of science, business and engineering. IRCMES 2017 will address multiple topics and issues of interest in the areas of engineering, science, business and management with specialized sessions, poster presentations, plenary sessions and renowned speeches from leading practitioners.

3. JRC

The 2017 Joint Rail Conference will be held in The Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia during 04-07 April, 2017. Sponsored cooperatively by eight technical societies, the event offers the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in rail transportation as well as time for networking with other professionals in the industry. NewEngineer.com subscribers will receive a 10% discount off the registration fee.

4.  IoT Tech Expo Europe

The IoT Tech Expo Europe in Berlin held during 1-2 June, 2017 is Europe’s largest Internet of Things (IoT) event with 6 conference tracks, with 200+ industry leading speakers discussing their real-life use-cases of IoT/M2M technology and solutions, highlighting the most innovative advancements in technologies.

5. Industrial IoT MENA

Held in Dubai, UAE on the 6^th and 7^th of February, the Industrial IoT MENA gives companies the platform to leverage the Industrial IoT to minimize downtime, boost efficiency, and usher in a new age of economic growth and competitiveness.

6. 3rd Annual Congress on Biofuels and Bioenergy

The 3rd Annual Congress on Biofuels and Bioenergy will take place on April 27^th and 28^th in Dubai, UAE and will feature keynote speeches, discussions, poster presentations, and exhibitions on the topics of biofuels and bioenergy and the ways they can decrease the dependency of human societies on fossil fuels.

7. IoT Global Congress

The IoT Global Congress in London will take place on April 27^th and 28^th. The London-based conference focuses on several verticals, such as automotive, healthcare, asset and fleet management, manufacturing, security, retail point of sales, smart grid, smart metering, smart home and consumer electronics industry.

8. 2nd World Congress on Polymer Science and Engineering

The 2nd World Congress on Polymer Science and Engineering to be held in Valencia, Spain during May 15-17 will discuss breakthroughs in the field of polymer science through more than a dozen tracks such as Green Polymers and Polymer Physics.

9. 3rd International Conference on Systems and Synthetic Biology

Germany will be the host to the 3rd International Conference on Systems and Synthetic Biology during July 20-21 in Munchen, where scientists, researchers, students, and businesses will unite to pave the future where biology and technology intersect.

10. IoT International Innovation Conference 2017

In October Morocco will witness the IoT International Innovation Conference 2017 that will focus on the trends that will influence the next decade of development, such as 5G and cloud computing. It will be held on October 5-7.

Without a doubt, it would be challenging for engineers to attend all of these conferences and events, but this is not necessary. Many of these organizations will have some great post-event summary and content available for download from their official pages.

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