swampUP 2026- Speaker Briefing & Call for Papers Guide

Date: September 1-3, 2026

Location: The Glasshouse, New York City

CFP Deadline: April 15, 2026

JFrog swampUP 2026 is the ultimate gathering of DevOps, DevSecOps, and AI/MLOps professionals, bringing together the brightest minds in software supply chain management, security, cloud-native deployments, AI, and machine learning. 

With hundreds of global expected attendees in top-flight roles and positions that impact the standards of tomorrow, this event is your opportunity to showcase cutting-edge innovations, share real-world experiences, and engage with top-tier developers, architects, and security professionals.

Why speak at swampUP?

• Share Your Thought Leadership: Your expertise is invaluable for an audience of forward-thinking DevOps, security, and AI professionals. Bring your expertise!
• Engage with Global Peers: Network with industry leaders, practitioners, and open-source contributors. Build your community clout!
• Showcase Innovation: Present your latest work in software development, security, and AI-driven DevOps. Be a luminary!
• Complimentary Speaker Pass: Gain full access to the event, networking sessions, and exclusive speaker benefits. You’re a VIP.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking engaging, technical, and thought-provoking sessions; bring your unique point of view. Show off your problem-solving skills. Share your successes and lessons learned - this is a time to be genuine and bold! Topics of interest for swampUP attendees include (but are not limited to):

DevOps & DevSecOps

• CI/CD best practices at scale
• Software supply chain security
• Secrets management and vulnerability mitigation
• Compliance and policy automation
• Observability, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Open source security and SBOM strategies
• Managing artifacts and dependencies at scale

Cloud-Native & Kubernetes

• Microservices and containerized applications
• Cloud security and multi-cloud strategies
• Kubernetes-native DevSecOps

AI & MLOps for Software Development

• Securing AI models and ML pipelines
• AI-driven software development workflows
• Automating DevOps with AI and ML

Governance and Compliance (DevGovOps)

• Ensuring software integrity and compliance
• Automating software compliance and reporting
•  Provenance and quality gate management

Speaker Expectations:

• Sessions should be educational, technical, and engaging (not sales pitches). 
• Talks can be 25-40 minutes (including Q&A).
• Speakers must adhere to JFrog’s Code of Conduct and event guidelines.
• Accepted speakers will be notified by May 4th, 2026 with full event details.

Submission Process: 

• Provide a compelling session title and abstract
• Select your target audience experience level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Include your brief bio and speaker experience
• Submit your proposal before April 1, 2026

Selection Criteria- Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance to the audience and event themes
• Technical depth and innovation
• Real-world applicability and best practices
• Clarity and originality of content
• All speaking slots are in-person

If you’re passionate about sharing knowledge and driving software supply chain innovation, we want you on our stage! Submit your proposal today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of software delivery in the AI era.

Submit your proposal before April 1, 2026

We’re looking forward to your submission!

View our agenda from last year for inspiration.

Two hotel nights covered, Sep 1-2,26