25 events for software developers in 2026

There will be numerous interesting events for software developers again in 2026. The 25 events offer the perfect opportunity to expand knowledge, exchange ideas and make contacts.

OOP

10–13 February 2026, Munich

IT professionals with extensive experience and a wealth of ideas have been meeting for 35 years at OOP – the conference for software architecture. An annual gathering to design solutions for the challenges of the software future. This year, there will be a number of changes for software architects, developers, product owners and IT project managers: a new look, a new location and a reduction from five days to four.

https://www.oop-konferenz.de/de

SQL Conference

2–4 March 2026, Hanau

The SQL Conference is Germany’s leading event for anyone who works with data on the Microsoft platform. Whether you’re interested in data lakes, Power BI dashboards, high-performance SQL queries, database operation and development, or the use of Microsoft Fabric, you’ll find practical content for your everyday work here. From Azure and AI to Power BI and Purview to SQL Server and Fabric, presentations, workshops, and discussions will focus on the tools and trends that will shape the future of data work.

https://sqlkonferenz.de

BASTA!

2–6 March 2026, Frankfurt or online

BASTA! is a conference focusing on .NET, modern web development and AI innovation. One of the event’s main topics is the meaningful integration of generative AI into .NET applications. Other topics include modern web applications with Angular, React and Node.js, as well as agile and DevOps-driven development with .NET, from efficient processes to scalable solutions.

https://basta.net/frankfurt/

JavaLand

10–12 March 2026, Rust

JavaLand is an interesting event for the Java community in German-speaking countries. Organised by the German Oracle User Group (DOAG) and the heise Academy in cooperation with iJUG, the interest group of German-speaking Java user groups, it is characterised by its strong community approach. In addition to approximately 130 specialist presentations in 12 subject areas, numerous community activities are offered to promote exchange and networking.

https://www.javaland.eu/de/home/

DecompileD

12 March 2026, Dresden

DecompileD brings together developers, engineers and technology enthusiasts who really want to understand software. The focus is on exchange, learning and the joy of good technology. Topics range from mobile, web and cloud to AI and machine learning to engineering culture, agile development and technical innovations.

https://decompiled.de/

Digital Crafts Day

13 March 2026, Weiden

Digital Crafts Day 2026 is a one-day conference for anyone involved in professional software development and digitalisation. Two keynotes and ten sessions will cover a range of technical topics and provide an opportunity to share experiences. Definitely an event for inspiring discussions.

https://dc-nordoberpfalz.de/DigitalCraftsDay/2026

emBO++

18–21 March 2026, Bochum

emBO++ brings together programmers, developers and interested parties from the world of embedded systems and hardware-related software development. The presentations cover a wide range of topics: from physics and classical electrical engineering to the design of boards for embedded systems, tool chains, programming libraries and the special features of programming languages and their standardisation – everything is included.

https://embo.io/

Cloudfest

23–26 March 2026, Rust

Experts and enthusiasts from the cloud industry will gather at Europa-Park in Rust for four days to discuss the latest developments and technologies. With keynotes, workshops and networking opportunities, the focus will be on exchanging ideas about the future of the cloud.

https://www.cloudfest.com/

data:unplugged

26–27 March 2026, Muenster

Whether you are a software developer, deep tech enthusiast or decision-maker, artificial intelligence affects us all. It is changing how we work, live, do business and make decisions. If you want to truly understand AI and use it effectively, you need practical insights, fresh ideas and the opportunity to exchange views with others who are deeply involved with this technology.

https://www.data-unplugged.de/

PyCon DE & PyData

14–16 April 2026, Darmstadt

At PyCon DE & PyData, you will experience three intensive days of Python with practical workshops, inspiring keynotes and lectures that open up new perspectives. As one of the leading Python events in Europe, the event brings together developers, data scientists and Python enthusiasts of all experience levels and offers a balanced mix of understandable tutorials and advanced application examples.

https://2026.pycon.de/

ColorCloud

15–17 April 2026, Hamburg

ColorCloud offers seven tracks with 63 sessions and ten workshops in the context of Microsoft Business Applications, namely Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Business Central, Azure and Power BI. In addition to exchanging ideas, the focus is also on combining different tools with the aim of creating innovations and shaping a more inclusive future.

https://dev.events/conferences/color-cloud-hamburg-2025-p7qrtxn

Jax

4–8 May 2026, Mainz or online

Jax is a conference that offers deep insights into the latest Java developments and technologies. One focus of the event is on future-proof, scalable and stable software architectures. It also covers generative AI and machine learning, and the question of how these technologies can be meaningfully integrated into Java applications to develop powerful, innovative and intelligent software solutions.

https://jax.de/mainz/

German Testing Day

6–7 May 2026, Frankfurt

German Testing Day 2026 is one of the largest independent conferences on software quality and testing in the German-speaking world. The event offers specialist presentations and practical inspiration for anyone working in quality assurance for business IT systems or embedded systems. Experienced speakers share their experiences, methods and trends in a way that allows you to apply what you have learned directly in your everyday work.

https://www.germantestingday.info/de

betterCode() API

12 May 2026, online

APIs are indispensable in modern software development. Whether code first or design first, developers face many decisions: Which architecture is right? Which protocols make sense? How are versions, routing and tests implemented? And where can AI provide support? At the same time, quality, security and long-term maintainability are always important considerations. The presentations at the event will cover the basics, current trends in API development and, above all, practical knowledge that will help with specific decisions in everyday life.

https://api.bettercode.eu/index.php

MD-DevDays

18–20 May 2026, Magdeburg

Magdeburg Developer Days (MD-DevDays) is a major IT community conference in eastern and central Germany, held annually in Magdeburg. Since its premiere in 2016, MD-DevDays has established itself as a meeting place for software developers. This year, participants can expect nine tracks with five sessions per day and a total of 90 presentations.

https://www.md-devdays.de/home

CodeBuzz Summit

2 June 2026, Leipzig

Software developers and architects meet at the CodeBuzz Summit to exchange knowledge, learn new skills and develop solutions together. A fine event with more than 20 presentations and around 150 participants who want to actively shape the future of coding.

https://summit-community.de/veranstaltung/codebuzz/

enterJS

16–17 June 2026, Mannheim

enterJS is a conference for developers from the JavaScript-dominated enterprise world of today and tomorrow. It is aimed at anyone who uses JavaScript professionally and wants to make their applications future-proof. The focus is not only on current developments relating to the programming language itself, but also on the frameworks and tools that are indispensable in everyday modern JavaScript development.

https://enterjs.de/index.php

TechRiders Summit

17–18 June 2026, Cologne

The TechRiders Summit brings together IT decision-makers, technology pioneers and thought leaders to discuss strategic issues relating to the digital future. The focus is on technologies that create genuine freedom of action. At the expo and on stage, established providers and start-ups will showcase solutions for sovereign, resilient and future-proof IT.

https://tech-riders.de

MAD Summit

22–26 June 2026, Munich

The MAD Summit is a vibe coding & GenAI development boot camp. Participants will explore scalable architectures, API optimisation with OpenAPI, AI and proven patterns, and the refactoring of existing systems with DDD techniques and supple design. The unique training format combines inspiration with more than twelve workshops, enabling intensive, practical learning.

https://mad-summit.de/muenchen/

DWX

29 June – 2 July 2026, Mannheim

DWX is one of Europe’s largest independent software developer conferences, held annually in Mannheim and focusing on the latest technologies in areas such as AI, cloud, web and .NET. It offers over 170 lectures, workshops, seminars and a trade fair to connect and educate developers, architects and IT experts.

https://www.developer-world.de/dwx

WeAreDevelopers World Congress

08. – 10. Juli 2026, Berlin

Beim WeAreDevelopers World Congress versammeln sich über 15.000 Teilnehmende, um sich über die neuesten Trends und Innovationen in der Softwareentwicklung auszutauschen. Die Konferenz bietet ein volles Programm mit mehr als 500 Speakern, die Einblicke in Themen wie Künstliche Intelligenz, Cloud Computing oder DevOps  geben. Mit über 40.000 Quadratmetern Ausstellungsfläche und zahlreichen Workshops, Panels und Keynotes ist auch 2026 für alle Tech-Begeisterten etwas dabei.

https://www.wearedevelopers.com/world-congress

droidCon

7–9 October 2026, Berlin

droidcon Berlin is Europe’s leading developer conference for the Android operating system, bringing together experts from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies and challenges. In workshops and code labs, experts share their knowledge, discuss specific application scenarios and current developments, and work together on practical solutions.

https://www.nextappcon.com/droidcon

JavaScript & Angular Days

12–16 October 2026, Berlin or online

JavaScript & Angular Days in Berlin is one of the largest German-language training events for modern web development, bringing developers together to deepen their knowledge of JavaScript, Angular and related technologies (React, Vue, Node.js, AI) in intensive workshops and boot camps.

https://javascript-days.de/berlin/

Agile Testing Days

16–19 November 2026, Potsdam and online

Agile Testing Days is a four-day conference (on-site and virtual) for international agile software testers and software engineers who meet to learn, exchange ideas and network. It comprises more than 140 sessions, including keynotes, experience reports, practical workshops and full-day tutorials with the latest insights in the field of agile software testing.

https://agiletestingdays.com/

IT-Tage 2026

7–10 December 2026, Frankfurt

Organised by the trade magazine Informatik Aktuell, IT-Tage (IT Days) is an IT conference with more than 270 sessions and an accompanying trade fair that brings together software development, software architecture, DevOps, AI, cloud, databases, IT security, agile and IT management under one roof. This year, there will be a special focus on digital sovereignty and open source.

https://www.ittage.informatik-aktuell.de/index.html

Further events for software developers in 2026

The list of events for software developers and software architects is, of course, not exhaustive. A whole series of events do not yet have a date, so I have not included them here. I am happy to add to the list on request and link to the events, provided I know the dates.

Further events in 2026:

• CollabDays on 23 and 24 January 2026, Bremen
• Exchange Summit on 24 and 25 February 2026, Wuerzburg
• Software Architecture Summit from 9 to 13 March 2026, Munich
• Cybersecurity Summit on 28 and 29 April 2026, Hamburg
• ruhrSUMMIT on 1 and 2 July 2026, Bochum
• TechED from 27 to 29 October 2026, Berlin or online

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