WeAreDevelopers World Congress • July 2026 • Berlin, Germany

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8 - 10 July 2026
Berlin • Germany

Learn faster. Build smarter. Lead with AI.

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8 – 10 July 2026 · Berlin, Germany

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Design modern software systems

Architect systems that scale with real-world demands. From system boundaries to choosing where AI belongs, and where it doesn’t.

Build smarter with AI

Improve developer velocity and productivity with AI-assisted coding, testing, and refactoring - without sacrificing code quality, security, or ownership.

AI engineering with LLMs

Work with large language models, agents, and multimodal systems. From model selection to orchestration, evaluation, and real-world constraints.

Programming at scale

Modern approaches to writing, structuring, and evolving large codebases. Languages, frameworks, APIs, and patterns that hold up as systems grow.

Production AI done right

Move beyond demos to resilient, observable, production-grade AI systems, considering latency, cost, failure modes, and operational realities.

Data foundations for modern apps

Build data pipelines and platforms that AI systems actually rely on. From structured data to unstructured, vector-based workflows.

Ship reliably and continuously

CI/CD, automation, and platform strategies that enable fast, safe delivery. Built for teams shipping software every day.

Run & operate at scale

Observability, reliability, and incident response for complex systems. Including operating AI and classic workloads side by side.

Test, validate, maintain quality

Modern testing and validation for distributed and nondeterministic systems. Ensuring confidence as software and AI evolve continuously.

Secure software by design

Reduce risk across code, dependencies, APIs, and supply chains. Security practices that integrate into modern builder workflows.

Lead engineering teams in the AI era

Build teams that thrive as tools, roles, and workflows change. From developer productivity to sustainable engineering culture.

Technology strategy in a changing world

How AI, regulation, sovereignty, and platform choices shape long-term decisions. For tech leaders balancing innovation, risk, and responsibility.

Artificial Intelligence

Software Development

Software Architecture

Cloud & Infrastructure

DevOps & Automation

Data Engineering

Security

Frontend & UX

Quality & Testing

Product Management

Emerging Tech

Blockchain

DevEx & Productivity

Developer Relations

Leadership & Innovation

People & Culture

Startups

Tech Business

Inspiration

Tech Talks

Live Coding

Workshops

Tech Expo

Challenges

Community

Music & Vibes

Full-Day Masterclasses for Deep, Hands-On Learning

Benefit from the insights of industry experts through our bespoke, full-day masterclasses. These hands-on Day 0 sessions, offered as a paid add-on to the World Congress experience, are designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge you can apply immediately in your daily development work.

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  • Pre-checkin & badge pickup
  • Workshops
  • Masterclasses
  • Satellite Events
  • Networking
  • Tech Leaders Night
  • Official Opening
  • Main Program
  • Tech Expo
  • Workshops
  • Masterclasses
  • CODE100 Finals
  • Official Congress Party
  • Main Program
  • Tech Expo
  • Workshops
  • Masterclasses
  • Networking
  • Closing Keynote

"WeAreDevelopers is my favorite conference. It's the best event you can go to if you are a developer!"

"One of the best damn conferences. A truly impressive community. You'll never regret the experience."

"This is a conference you do not want to miss."

"Hard to believe! This is the largest group I've ever been in front of. Honored to be here. All the people I'm meeting just remind me of myself!"

"Absolutely mind-blowing! WeAreDevelopers was simply NEXT LEVEL. So much inspiration, energy, and a truly world-class organization."

"WeAreDevelopers is the place where you meet everyone else in the industry and learn about the latest things."

"The energy was unreal - from cutting-edge tech talks to deep dives into AI, all powered by a vibrant and diverse tech community."

"Great energy and inspiring conversations all around. Such a memorable event."

"Good experience, top notch speakers, lot to learn and good for networking."

"How amazing can a conference be? #WeAreDevs: yes! 🙌"

"Such a vibrant, inspiring community!"

"WeAreDevelopers World Congress was a thrilling ride through everything that’s driving tech right now."

"If you are part of the world of programming, this is the place to go."

"Unique opportunity to network, learn, discover and trace new paths to your software and career."

"A must-attend for tech professionals!"

"The people here are shaping the future of technology and humanity."

"Feeling the Vibe and the family of fellow techies and coding nerds made me love my job again."

"I truly enjoyed the conference, gaining a lot from the workshops and making many new connections."

"I’m still processing it. What an amazing event my friends!"

Explore What Makes WeAreDevelopers Unique

We created WeAreDevelopers to be more than just another conference. It’s a place where the global developer community comes together to learn from each other, to discover new tools and ideas, and to celebrate the craft of building software. Every year, thousands of developers, engineers, and tech professionals join us to exchange knowledge, challenge assumptions, and push technology forward - together.

What makes WeAreDevelopers special is the atmosphere. It’s professional and ambitious, but also personal, inspiring, and fun. You’ll find world-class tech talks and workshops next to live coding sessions, a buzzing expo floor, and moments that remind you why you started building in the first place.

It’s the energy, the people, and the shared belief that technology can make the world better - that’s what defines WeAreDevelopers.

Sincerely,
Sead Ahmetovic
CEO, WeAreDevelopers

GitHub Copilot Launch

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke took the WeAreDevelopers stage for not only his first public appearance, but also to unveil the first public demo of GitHub Copilot.

OverflowAI Launch

Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar revealed OverflowAI - Stack Overflow's answer to Copilot live on the WeAreDevelopers stage.

Sir Tim's Vision

The inventor of the Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, outlined his vision for the future of the web, where people regain control of their data.

Death of IE

Microsoft's Amanda Silver, Scott Hanselman, Chris Heilmann, and Torsten Stiller announced the end of Internet Explorer and unveiled a bold vision for the future of browsers.

A Trip to Space

A trip to space (literally) was offered to two lucky developers by WeAreDevelopers partner Rapyd, as they launched an out-of-this-world coding challenge!

Tiësto at the Party

Legendary DJ Tiësto took center stage at the biggest developer party ever, proving that they not only work hard but also play hard.

Insights from Woz

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak captivated the audience by sharing his insights and sparking discussions about tech's next disruptors.

Spolsky about GenAI

Founder of Stack Overflow and Trello, Joel Spolsky, announced the next big era of the web: Generative AI.

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