DevTalks
The Largest and Most Desired Tech Conferece in CEE
03 - 04 June | Bucharest
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The most powerful network of developers, tech decision makers and IT professionals in CEE.
Now at its 13th edition, DevTalks stands as a pivotal force for change within the global technology landscape. As the most anticipated expo-conference for developers and IT professionals in the region, we are committed to build a vibrant and inclusive dev community. With a robust agenda centred on the most critical and disruptive technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, advanced software engineering, scalable cloud infrastructure, and big data analytics, DevTalks provides a platform for high-value content and real conversation opportunities.
Today, as the largest tech conference in Central and Eastern Europe, we connect over 100,000 developers, influential tech leaders, and key IT decision-makers from across Romania, the CEE region, and the world. We are a year-round conversation that drives innovation and defines the future of technology.
OUR 2026 STAGES
Technical content. The latest trends. Updates on the future of IT. Only at DevTalks.
June 3 - In Person
Main Stage | Day 1
The Main Stage is the heart of DevTalks, bringing together the most diverse tech topics over the two days of event. You’ll take part in conversations ranging from AI and cloud operations to data-driven analytics, backed by real life scenarios and applicable solutions.
June 3 - In Person
Java Stage
Discover Java in action at the dedicated stage, where experts share their best practices during a full day of dynamic keynotes. Join Java Champions in discussions on microservices, Quarkus, reactive programming, and leave inspired to build smarter and faster systems.
June 3 - In Person
Web Stage
The Web Stage is all about building fast, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. Here, you’ll explore modern frameworks, robust architectures, and techniques for global-scale performance. This stage is a must attend for frontend developers, web engineers, and full-stack professionals passionate about delivering outstanding user experiences.
June 3 - In Person
Mobile Stage
The DevTalks 2026 Mobile Stage powers next-generation mobile ecosystems, tailored for app architects, engineers, and tech leads. As the playground for mobile dev, the session topics focus on modern Android development, performance optimization, and AI-powered apps built to scale seamlessly.
June 3 - In Person
Full Stack & Cloud Stage
On the Full Stack & Cloud Stage, you’ll see first-hand how cloud, frontend, and backend come together to power modern applications. Curated towards full-stack developers, cloud engineers, and software architects, the sessions cover frameworks, microservices, cloud-native architecture, and performance optimization topics.
June 3 - In Person
AI Big Data Stage
Data engineers, architects, and analytics professionals are in their element on our AI Big Data Stage. Learn how to use artificial intelligence to design efficient data pipelines, implement distributed systems, and extract actionable insights from complex data environments at scale.
June 3 - In Person
DevLead Stage
Designed for those driving teams and technology forward, the DevLead Stage represents a space where ideas turn into actions. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring engineering manager, join discussions about strategies for technical leadership, scaling engineering processes, and fostering high-performance cultures that deliver results.
June 3 - In Person
Roundtable Area | Day 1
Build real, hands-on skills at our Roundtable workshops. Across the two days of DevTalks 2026, international trainers lead focused sessions on technologies like Flutter, Java, Cloud, and more. With only 20 participants per session, this is your chance to learn directly from experts and apply new concepts in real time.
June 4 - In Person
Main Stage | Day 2
As the highlight of DevTalks, the Main Stage covers the most varied area of tech over the two days of conference. It creates a premium opportunity to spark conversations with industry leaders on the latest topics about artificial intelligence, LLMs, data tools, engineering, and more.
June 4 - In Person
Future of Engineering Stage
Step into the Future of Engineering Stage - a must attend for engineers and devs looking ahead to the next generation of software development. Here, you’ll explore AI-assisted workflows, autonomous platforms, and hybrid cloud architectures, while discovering the emerging tools reshaping engineering practices.
June 4 - In Person
DevOps Stage
Take your CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernets skills to the next level at the DevOps Stage. With technical sessions curated for engineers, SREs, and platform leads, you’ll gain real expertise from international professionals on innovative platform engineering and infrastructure.
June 4 - In Person
Cybersecurity Stage
Build the future of digital defense and master your skills to protect, anticipate, and outsmart today’s evolving threats – only on the Cybersecurity Stage. Tailored to engineers, architects, and incident response specialists, the stage covers everything from DevSecOps and vulnerability management to advanced cryptography and IAM.
June 4 - In Person
Quality engineering & Automation Stage
Push the limits of software quality on the DevTalks Quality Engineering & Automation Stage. From large-scale test automation to AI-driven QA, the content is specifically designed for engineers and QA specialists ready to build faster, stronger, and smarter software.
June 4 - In Person
AI Product Stage
The AI Product Stage is where artificial intelligence meets real-world products. Leaders and engineers explore how to embed LLMs and agents into features, workflows, and end-user experience, turning cutting-edge AI into impactful, usable products.
June 4 - In Person
AI Stage
Our AI Stage is where artificial intelligence innovates the tech world. From research breakthroughs to production-ready solutions, you’ll explore LLMs, AI agents, and emerging technologies that drive real impact. If you’re an AI engineer, ML specialist, or a developer eager to build scalable, intelligent systems, this stage is for you.
June 4 - In Person
Roundtable Area | Day 2
The Roundtable Areas are designed for those who learn best by doing, fostering deeper connections through 20-person groups per session. You’ll work closely with global trainers, ask questions freely, and explore emerging technologies through practical exercises during the two days of DevTalks 2026.
Who are we?
DevTalks is the largest expo conference for software developers and IT professionals in Romania, where every year, key leaders and tech enthusiasts talk about the latest and most exciting aspects of the industry. Since 2014 we have been on a mission to continuously learn the ins and outs of the tech field and share that with all participants through international experts on software development, big data, cloud applications, AI and machine learning, Java, and more.
Every edition of DevTalks promises to bring innovation and connectivity, through engaging content and event areas. For two days, the DevTalks Conference provides an excellent platform to keep you up to date with the latest industry trends and bring technical communities together.
Here, the most important IT leaders share their knowledge and contribute to the future of the tech industry. This year, on June 3rd-4th , DevTalks will gather the Romanian IT community, alongside 150+ international and local speakers on the 14 stages.For the 13th edition of the conference, we will prepare:
Agenda
Check out the different topics, each representing a single block of talks and sessions to guide you through the program of DevTalks! We look forward to welcoming you to the event and providing you with an unforgettable learning and networking experience in the world of technology.
Great community leaders will share the latest trends about future technologies on our stages. Join us!
10:00 to 10:10
Intro Speech powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 1 — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Keynote powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by Thales
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Main Stage | Day 1 — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Keynote powered by P&G
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro Speech powered by Stage Partner
Java Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
Securing LLM-Powered Applications: Overcoming Security and Privacy Challenges
Java Stage — 45 minutes
LLMs accessing the database and intelligent agents that perform online purchases? The possibilities for AI in applications seem endless but so are their security and data privacy risks. Read More...
11:05 to 11:35
Keynote powered by Stage Partner
Java Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by ad/01
Java Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Java Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Java Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:30
Partner keynote
Java Stage — 30 minutes
14:35 to 15:35
International speaker keynote
Java Stage — 1 hour
15:40 to 16:10
Partner keynote
Java Stage — 30 minutes
16:15 to 16:45
Keynote powered by Systematic
Java Stage — 30 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
Web Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Web Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Stage Partner keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Web Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Web Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Web Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Web Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
Mobile Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Stage partner keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Mobile Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Stage Partner keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Full Stack & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
AI Big Data Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Stage Partner keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by METRO.digital
AI Big Data Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
AI Big Data Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Panel
AI Big Data Stage — 1 hour
15:05 to 15:35
Partner keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 30 minutes
15:40 to 16:10
Partner keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 30 minutes
16:15 to 17:00
International speaker keynote
AI Big Data Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
DevLead Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Stage Parter keynote
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
DevLead Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Panel
DevLead Stage — 1 hour
15:05 to 15:35
Partner keynote
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
15:40 to 16:10
Partner keynote
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
16:15 to 17:00
International speaker keynote
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
11:00 to 12:00
Session 1
Roundtable Area | Day 1 — 1 hour
11:00 to 12:00
Session 1
Roundtable Area | Day 1 — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Session 2
Roundtable Area | Day 1 — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Session 2
Roundtable Area | Day 1 — 1 hour
15:30 to 16:30
Session 3
Roundtable Area | Day 1 — 1 hour
Great community leaders will share the latest trends about future technologies on our stages. Join us!
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 2 — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Keynote powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by Accenture
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
Symbiotic Futures: an exploration of trust, shared experience and even love.
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
We're in a world where the lines are blurred between human and machine intelligence, one where we need to build a harmonious relationship through experience. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Main Stage | Day 2 — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Microsoft
Future of Engineering Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Keynote powered by Microsoft
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Future of Engineering Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
DevOps Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Partner keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
DevOps Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
Cybersecurity Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Partner keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Cybersecurity Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Cybersecurity Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
Staying Relevant in QA: Building Skills, Communities, and Strategies for the Future
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 45 minutes
In today's fast-paced work environment, QA professionals face the challenge of staying relevant—whether as testers, consultants, entrepreneurs, or team managers. Read More...
11:05 to 11:35
Partner keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
Quality engineering & Automation Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
AI Product Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
AI Product Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Partner keynote
AI Product Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
AI Product Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
AI Product Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
AI Product Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Panel
AI Product Stage — 1 hour
15:05 to 15:35
Partner keynote
AI Product Stage — 30 minutes
15:40 to 16:10
Partner keynote
AI Product Stage — 30 minutes
16:15 to 17:00
International speaker keynote
AI Product Stage — 45 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Intro speech powered by Stage Partner
AI Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 11:00
International speaker keynote
AI Stage — 45 minutes
11:05 to 11:35
Partner keynote
AI Stage — 30 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner keynote
AI Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
International speaker keynote
AI Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
AI Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
International speaker keynote
AI Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
AI Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 15:55
Partner keynote
AI Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:45
International speaker keynote
AI Stage — 45 minutes
11:00 to 12:00
Session 1
Roundtable Area | Day 2 — 1 hour
11:00 to 12:00
Session 1
Roundtable Area | Day 2 — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Session 2
Roundtable Area | Day 2 — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Session 2
Roundtable Area | Day 2 — 1 hour
Speakers
Industry leaders, champions, evangelists, tech pioneers, opinion-leaders and forceful thinkers. They will be in front of you from every corner of the world, even more empowered by code and ready to set you up with the knowledge and skills to excel in your career. 14 conferences give you the real feel of an international experience where you will be inspired by your fellow devs who love what they do and are the best of the best in their field.
Nils Michaelis
Head of Digital
Product Operations
Joseph Katsioloudes
Senior Developer Advocate
GitHub
Brian Vermeer
Java Champion | Staff Developer Advocate
Snyk
Jeff Watkins
Lianne Potter
Digital Anthropologist
Compromising Positions
Emanuele Bartolesi
GitHub Tech Lead
Xebia
Mikko Paloheimo
QA Coach
Paloheimo QA Mentorworks
Tickets
Pre-registration
December 11 - February 28Early Bird Registration
March 1 - March 31Regular Registration
April 1 - April 30Late Registration
May 1 - June 4General Pass
December 11 - February 28FREE
✅ You Have access to 12 Stages, the Expo Area, Women in Tech Hub, Working Lounge.
❌ Your access is restricted from the Main Stage, DevLead Stage, VIP & Speakers Lounge
* Please consider that seats are limited in the pre-registration period!
Premium Pass
December 11 - February 28219 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
❌ Your access is restricted from the VIP & Speakers Lounge.
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP Pass
December 11 - February 28299 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
✅ Your have additional acces to the VIP & Speakers Lounge (with food and drinks included)
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
General Pass
March 1 - March 31169 EURO
✅ You Have access to 12 Stages, the Expo Area, Women in Tech Hub, Working Lounge.
❌ Your access is restricted from the Main Stage, DevLead Stage, VIP & Speakers Lounge
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
Premium Pass
March 1 - March 31219 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
❌ Your access is restricted from the VIP & Speakers Lounge.
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP Pass
March 1 - March 31299 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
✅ Your have additional acces to the VIP & Speakers Lounge (with food and drinks included)
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
General Pass
April 1 - April 30189 EURO
✅ You Have access to 12 Stages, the Expo Area, Women in Tech Hub, Working Lounge.
❌ Your access is restricted from the Main Stage, DevLead Stage, VIP & Speakers Lounge
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
Premium Pass
April 1 - April 30219 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
❌ Your access is restricted from the VIP & Speakers Lounge.
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP Pass
April 1 - April 30299 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
✅ Your have additional acces to the VIP & Speakers Lounge (with food and drinks included)
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
General Pass
May 1 - June 4199 EURO
✅ You Have access to 12 Stages, the Expo Area, Women in Tech Hub, Working Lounge.
❌ Your access is restricted from the Main Stage, DevLead Stage, VIP & Speakers Lounge
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
Premium Pass
May 1 - June 4219 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
❌ Your access is restricted from the VIP & Speakers Lounge.
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP Pass
May 1 - June 4299 EURO
✅ You have access to all stages, Women in Tech Hub, the expo area
✅ Your have additional acces to the VIP & Speakers Lounge (with food and drinks included)
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
Partners
and Exhibitors.
DevTalks brings closer to you some of the most innovative tech companies from Romania, joining us on this virtual journey. DevTalks encourages businesses to create new partnerships all the time. And partnerships like these help build a great event from the ground up.
