Forum When: January 15-17, 2016Where: Yabuli Ski Resort, ChinaWhy: Bringing together 500-plus of China's most influential entrepreneurs from finance, IT, manufacturing, real estate and other major industries, this three-day conference promotes sustainable development through entrepreneurship and strategic growth partnerships. The China Entrepreneurs Forum partners with CIF.CO International Group and the Chinese-U.S. Business Leaders Roundtable.2. DentWhen: March 20-23, 2016Where: Sun Valley, IdahoWhy: Dent brings together CEOS, executive directors, entrepreneurs, scientists and political leaders who are driven to "become more effective leaders and dent the universe." The conference explores the "magic and science of visionary leadership and ground-breaking success." Conference highlights include intimate nightly dinners (capped at 25 people) that are designed to connect motivated, talented leaders and build meaningful relationships.3. The Entrepreneurs' Un-Convention When: March 5, 2016Where: Sydney, AustraliaWhy: As Australia and New Zealand's largest conference for entrepreneurs, the "un-convention" aims to connect like-minded entrepreneurs in order to build business momentum and expand networks. The Entrepreneurs' Un-Convention holds one-day meetings throughout the year in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Auckland.4. MADE: The Entrepreneur FestivalWhen: TBD 2016; October 22, 2015Where: Sheffield, United KingdomWhy: As the UK's premiere event for entrepreneurship, the MADE Festival features a range of skills-development master classes dedicated to improving brand awareness, understanding customers, developing new products, increasing sales and maximizing one's impact in developing a small business. The festival includes success stories and "fringe events" on branding, intellectual property, social media, sourcing financing and more.Related: Conferences Are Good for Networking but Great for Marketing5. Podcast MovementWhen: July 6-8, 2016Where: Chicago, IllinoisWhy: Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast but are not sure how to get it off the ground? Podcast Movement is for you! The 2015 conference drew over 1,000 past, present and future podcasters to discuss tips on content creation, marketing, monetization and techniques for how to use podcasts as a free platform to build your own entrepreneurial brand.6. PopTechWhen: TBD 2016; October 22-24, 2015Where: Camden, MaineWhy: PopTech brings together 600 diverse entrepreneurs and innovators to share insights and work toward lasting change. Conference initiatives incubate high-impact collaborative ideas aimed at solving the world's toughest problems by getting leaders outside of their silos and working in complementary white spaces. The annual PopTech conference is among the highest-rated in the world aimed at disruptive change.7. South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi)When: March 11-15, 2016Where: Austin, TexasAn incubator of cutting-edge technologies and digital creativity, SXSW Interactive is the must-do conference for every entrepreneur in the tech space. Showcasing an unbeatable lineup of cutting-edge websites, digital tech, social media and video games, the conference brings together the greatest minds in emerging technology. It's a veritable who's who of the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York City.8. TechCrunch: Disrupt New YorkWhen: May 9-11, 2016 Where: New York, NYWhy: TechCrunch Disrupt bills itself as the leading authority for debuting revolutionary startups for the tech industry's key innovators, and with good reason: By gathering together major players in the innovation space, including entrepreneurs, investors, hackers and tech fans, TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Competition and Startup Alley are must-do launching platforms for startups seeking