Call for Speakers

in 11 months

WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026 - North America

event starts

23 Sep 2026

event ends

25 Sep 2026

location

San Jose Convention Center San Jose, California, United States

website

wearedevelopers.us

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? 🔈

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" 🏆 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, Håkon 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 8–10, 2026

North America: San Jose, Sept 23–25, 2026

India: more info coming soon

Please note that speaker applications must be submitted separately for each edition.

Sincerely, Your WeAreDevelopers Team

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Call for Speakers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

30 Sep 2025

Call closes at 11:59 PM

31 Mar 2026

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Here’s a guide to creating a standout submission for the WeAreDevelopers World Congress.

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✅ What Makes a Standout Session?

🔝 Real-World Value: Talks that solve real problems with deep technical insights, clever patterns, or battle-tested use cases.

🔝 Fresh Ideas: Sessions that introduce a novel technology, a fresh perspective on a common problem, or a look into the future of tech.

🔝 Engaging Delivery: We love dynamic speakers! Live coding is always a huge plus, as are talks that entertain and inspire.

🔝 Language: All sessions must be presented in English.

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📝 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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📋 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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💡 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:

  • A Complimentary Full-Access Pass: Enjoy the entire conference, including all stages, workshops, and side events.
  • Exclusive VIP Access: Relax, prepare, and network with other speakers and thought leaders in our private, fully catered Speaker & VIP Lounges.
  • The Speakers' Receptions & Happy Hours: An invitation to the exclusive speakers reception and happy hours before and during the event.
  • Professional Brand Building: We're committed to helping you grow your reach. This includes a professional recording of your talk for your portfolio and promotion across our website, social media online communications.
We're excited to see your ideas and appreciate your contribution to the community!

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🗂️ Guidelines for Session Category

Selecting the right category is crucial - it ensures your submission is reviewed by the right experts for the best possible consideration. If your talk fits multiple topics, break the tie by considering the primary audience you want to reach and the central problem your talk aims to solve. The descriptions below will help you finalize your decision.

AI - Applied AI & Use Cases
Practical applications of AI: real-world integrations, product features, and industry case studies.
AI - Engineering & Platforms
Building and operating AI systems: pipelines, MLOps, LLMOps, RAG, agent frameworks, and infrastructure.
AI - Models
Core algorithms and models: machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, training, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
AI - Responsible & Safe AI
Making AI trustworthy: ethics, bias, safety, governance, regulation, and compliance.
Backend & APIs
Server-side development: frameworks, API design, microservices, scalability, and performance.
Blockchain & Web3
Decentralized technologies: protocols, smart contracts, dApps, infrastructure, and adoption stories.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Working with the cloud: cloud strategies, multi-cloud, serverless, infra patterns, IaC, networking, and scaling.
Data Engineering & Databases
Managing and processing data: pipelines, streaming, analytics, SQL/NoSQL, lakehouse, and performance.
DevEx & Productivity
Improving how developers work: workflows, tooling, docs, internal platforms, and productivity practices.
DevRel & Advocacy
Building and supporting communities: DevRel, evangelism, advocacy, education, and engagement.
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Running and automating systems: CI/CD, GitOps, observability, SRE, platform engineering, and automation.
Engineering Leadership & Culture
Leading engineering teams: agile practices, engineering culture, scaling teams, collaboration, and motivation.
Frontend & Web
Everything in the browser: frameworks, JavaScript/TypeScript, performance, accessibility, and UX.
Game Development & Technology
Game tech: engines, graphics, VR/AR/XR, real-time rendering, tools, and workflows.
IoT, Edge & Robotics
Connected devices and autonomy: IoT, embedded systems, edge runtimes, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Java & JVM
The JVM ecosystem: Java, Kotlin, Scala, frameworks (Spring, Quarkus, Micronaut), performance, and tooling.
Leadership, Strategy & Industry Trends
Executive-level insights: CxO perspectives, digital transformation, business strategy, and market outlook.
Mobile & Cross-Platform
Building for mobile: Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, multiplatform development, and tooling.
.NET Ecosystem
Everything in the .NET world: C#, ASP.NET, runtime, frameworks, performance, and tooling.
People & Culture
Talent and recruiting, organizational culture, diversity & inclusion, well-being, and workplace transformation.
Product Growth & Marketing
Growing products and markets: go-to-market strategies, user acquisition, retention, monetization, and growth tactics.
Product Management & Innovation
Building great products: discovery, delivery, product strategy, AI-native products, and innovation practices.
Programming Languages & Paradigms
Language design and paradigms: compilers, runtimes, type systems, new languages, and language evolution.
Quantum Computing
Computing beyond classical: quantum algorithms, languages, frameworks, simulators, and hybrid workflows.
Security, Privacy & Compliance
Protecting systems and data: secure coding, DevSecOps, threat modeling, privacy, and compliance.
Software Architecture & System Design
Designing software at scale: distributed systems, architecture trade-offs, EDA, patterns, and integration.
Startups & Entrepreneurship
Founding and scaling companies: startup journeys, fundraising, growth challenges, and lessons from entrepreneurs.
Systems Programming
Low-level development: C/C++/Rust/Go, OS internals, performance, and concurrency.
Testing, QA & Reliability
Ensuring quality: testing strategies, automation, CI/CD quality gates, chaos, and reliability engineering.
Other
For talks that don’t fit into any other category.

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free for speakers

For questions or details please contact us via speakers@wearedevelopers.com.

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