2027 Technical Writing Conferences: 14 Events You Shouldn’t Miss

Editor’s note: This is an evolving post. We will continue to update it with the latest information as conferences announce their 2027 dates.

Have big questions about documentation trends? Curious to see what the latest tools and strategies other teams are using to manage product knowledge? Looking to meet fellow industry enthusiasts? Technical writing conferences in 2027 give documentation professionals a chance to learn how peers are using AI, structured content, and new delivery methods to serve their users. This list brings together the top technical writing and knowledge management events around the world, so you can build your schedule with confidence.

Whether you’re an experienced information architect, a new technical writer, or a leader responsible for product knowledge, these events offer practical sessions, fresh ideas, and a chance to meet people facing the same challenges you do. With 2027 approaching, now is a good time to decide which ones deserve a spot on your calendar and in your budget.

1. DITA Europe

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Date: February 8-9, 2027

Connect with content management professionals at the 20th edition of DITA Europe! There, you’ll feel energized by exchanging ideas, building your network, and joining expert-led presentations that focus on real-world solutions. Beyond the 50 conference presentations, DITA Europe also offers test kitchens, where vendors can highlight their tools with live demos.

2. Empower KM Conference

Location: Charleston, SC, USA

Date: February 17-19, 2027

Empower KM is a hands-on, practitioner-led conference that unites knowledge management professionals, partners, and organizational change leaders. At the event, participants will explore ways to strengthen inclusion, expand impact, and keep people at the heart of knowledge management work. The first two days focus on in-person conversations and sessions, while the third day is entirely online.

3. MEGAComm

Location: Online

Date: February 24-25, 2027

MEGAComm is the largest hi-tech conference for marketing and technical writers in the Middle East. This hybrid online and in-person event makes it easy for digital participants to engage and network without being onsite. It brings together technical communicators, marketing communications professionals, translators, and content managers as they analyze emerging trends and share practical documentation insights.

4. NORDIC TechKomm Stockholm

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Date: March 18-19, 2027

NORDIC TechKomm brings together global leaders who are technical writers, information developers, technical communication managers, and content architects. At the 2027 edition, participants will discuss trends around the conference theme “When Software Meets Hardware: Technical Communication for Cyber-Physical Products”. Attendees can expect a program focused on how businesses can sustainably manage documentation using IPS frameworks, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

5. KMWorld Europe

Location: London, United Kingdom

Date: April 13-14, 2027

KMWorld, a leading conference for knowledge management, is returning to London for its second consecutive year. The event showcases top-tier speakers, forward-thinking approaches, and practical takeaways grounded in proven, real-world experience. KMWorld Europe 2027 will be co-located with Taxonomy Boot Camp London, uniting two standout events in one venue for a truly exceptional professional development opportunity.

6. Information Energy

Location: Online

Date: April 21-23, 2027

Information Energy is a digital event spanning three days that brings together attendees to share the latest technologies, trends, and insights driving technical communication and documentation. The event brings together over 40 speakers and 35 conferences across topics like technical communication, software documentation, technical translation, and AI. In addition to standard event sessions, this conference offers workshops, showcases and discussions.

7. ConVEx

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Date: April 26-28, 2027

ConVEx hosts a three-day conference where content professionals can connect and build relationships. During the event, attendees share perspectives on developing and running a strong, end-to-end content strategy. With four distinct conference tracks and a hands-on technology test kitchen, the program creates plenty of chances to discover and evaluate the newest content tools and technologies.

Explore our 2025 event takeaways in our article, “What ConVEx 2025 Taught Us About Future-Proofing Content”.

8. Write the Docs

Location: Portland, Oregon, USA

Date: May 2-4, 2027

Write the Docs is an international event and community that brings together developers, technical writers, developer relations pros, support teams, designers, marketers, and anyone else focused on building great software user experiences. Following a pre-conference hiking day, Write the Docs gives participants a mix of conference sessions, chances to connect and network, open-source collaboration, and fast-paced lightning talks centered on the craft and discipline of documentation. Have a concept or a real-world challenge you want to refine? Take part in an “unconference” and tap the crowd to tackle your documentation issues.

9. tcworld China

Location: Shanghai, China

Date: May 20-21, 2027

Tcworld China returns as Asia’s premier international conference for technical content professionals, bringing experts together to explore how AI, UX, localization, and global information strategies are transforming the way knowledge is created, governed, and maintained. Participants can look forward to sessions and conversations on content operations, information architecture, data asset management, and additional related subjects.

10. Adobe DITAWORLD

Location: Online

Date: June 2027 (date tbd)

Adobe DITAWORLD is a completely free virtual conference that unites more than 30,000 content professionals worldwide. As the largest online DITA event on the planet, it covers subjects such as technical communication, content management, marketing, content strategy, and much more.

For a preview of what to expect, read our event takeaways, “How Adobe DITAWORLD Experts are Navigating Content in an AI Era,” from the 2025 conference.

11. Knowledge Summit Dublin

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Date: June 3-4, 2027

Knowledge Summit Dublin is an annual knowledge management event held at Trinity College Dublin. It’s Europe’s biggest knowledge-focused event. Named by Forrester as one of the leading Knowledge Management conferences worldwide, it unites leaders shaping knowledge-first, AI-powered organizations. This year’s theme, “The Future of Knowledge in an AI World,” highlights human connection, strong networks, and the skills needed to use AI effectively.

12. LavaCon

Location: Denver, CO, USA

Date: October 3-6, 2027

LavaCon 2027 will mark the 25th anniversary of this long-running conference focused on content strategy and managing technical communication. This go-to meetup for content professionals offers more than strong sessions and valuable networking; it also includes enjoyable extras (such as Fluid Topics’ AI Uncorked and the llamas) and live music. This year, participants can look forward to discussions on how companies are truly applying AI, ways to weave AI into content strategies, AI use in regulated fields, writing for AI discoverability, and more.

13. KMWorld

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Date: November 15-18, 2027

Join KMWorld to exchange practical advice, hear inspiring thought leaders, and access workshops. The 2027 event dates have been published, but the official site isn’t up yet, so stay tuned for more conference information.

14. tcworld

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Date: November 16-18, 2027

At tcworld, global industry experts come together to share ideas, attend conferences and workshops, and discuss the latest trends and challenges in technical communication. Past events have welcomed around 8,000 attendees, making this a dynamic event you won’t want to miss. This hybrid conference also offers a digital Networking Lounge to offer a unique and valuable experience to online participants.

Find the Right Technical Writing Conferences for 2027

AI continues to reshape how teams create, manage, and deliver documentation, and conferences are one of the best places to see what’s working in practice. The sessions, workshops, and hallway conversations at these events help you bring proven ideas back to your team, whatever your experience level.

We update this list as organizers announce 2027 dates and new events, so check back throughout the year. If you attend one of these conferences, we’d love to hear what you learned.