The World's Leading Event for Developers, AI Innovators & Tech Leaders
Hey developers,
The global developer community meets again at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress in San Jose to connect with more than 10,000+ peers and get recent insights on software development, best practices, and future tech trends in the age of AI.
WeAreDevelopers World Congress is recognized by many industry leaders as the world's flagship event for developers and tech decision-makers. This designation is both an honor and a responsibility, underscoring our goal to provide more than just another tech conference.
Our program covers the entire software development lifecycle and is all about building, shipping, maintaining, securing, and running great software and products.
We are excited to invite you to share your knowledge and experience with the community - ready to get on one of our 20+ stages? π
Take the chance to show your passion and speak your mind on everything from deep-level code and AI models to product innovation and the future of tech.
Our "Speakers Hall of Fame" π features some of the greatest minds in tech such as Steve Wozniak, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, John and Brenda Romero, Bjarne Stroustrup, Joel Spolsky, Angie Jones, HΓ₯kon Wium Lie, Rasmus Lerdorf, Cassie Kozyrkov, Scott Hanselman, and many more.
Even if you haven't spoken so far at conferences, take the chance to apply - everyone has to start somewhere.
Your voice is a crucial part of building a better, tech-driven future. We look forward to hearing it.
A Global Stage Across Three Continents
The San Jose edition is part of our international formats, connecting developers worldwide:
Europe: Berlin, July 8β10, 2026
North America: San Jose, Sept 23β25, 2026
India: more info coming soon
Please note that speaker applications mustΒ be submitted separately for each edition.
Sincerely, Your WeAreDevelopers Team
β What Makes a Standout Session?
π Real-World Value: Talks that solve real problems with deep technical insights, clever patterns, or battle-tested use cases.
π Fresh Ideas: Sessions that introduce a novel technology, a fresh perspective on a common problem, or a look into the future of tech.
π Engaging Delivery: We love dynamic speakers! Live coding is always a huge plus, as are talks that entertain and inspire.
π Language: All sessions must be presented in English.
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π Our Review Process
Our Program Advisory Board, composed of diverse industry experts, reviews every submission. Talks are selected based on relevance, practical value, originality, and technical depth (where applicable) to ensure a world-class and balanced program.
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π Code of Conduct
Our event is an inclusive and safe space for everyone. By submitting, you agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
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π‘ Speaker Perks
We deeply value the knowledge and effort our speakers contribute to the community. As a thank you for being a core part of the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, all speakers receive:
For questions or details please contact us via speakers@wearedevelopers.com.
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