Best of 2026

Best Research Conferences in San Francisco (2026)

We ranked 2 upcoming research conferences in San Francisco worth attending — compare them by date, location and pricing below.

2 ranked events
  1. 1
    IEDM 2026

    San Francisco, United States · Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 · High

    The premier forum for semiconductor and electron device technology, from IEEE. San Francisco, Dec 12-16, 2026.

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    AGU 2026 (American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting)

    San Francisco, United States · Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 · High

    The largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, from the American Geophysical Union. San Francisco, Dec 7-11, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What are the best research conferences in San Francisco in 2026?

The list above ranks the top upcoming research events in San Francisco, led by IEDM 2026. Rankings combine attendance, industry impact and community signals.

How were these conferences chosen?

Every event is an upcoming, verified conference tagged Research, ordered by its Conferank ranking within that topic.