Santiago
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400+ speakers every year
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Google, Microsoft, AWS and global open source
Maintainers of Linux, Kubernetes, Docker and leading technologies in one event.
The largest free tech event
in the Spanish-speaking world
Where 50,000+ nerds meet every year.
Talks, workshops and networking, 100% free.
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About Nerdearla
It's not a conference.
It's not a conference.
It's an experience.
Hybrid. Open. For nerds. Nerdearla is the largest free tech event in the region. What started with 50 people in a basement has become a large-scale gathering that brings together the Spanish-speaking tech community.
LIVE
All content can be viewed in person or via streaming.
4 countries + global streaming
Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Spain
Community
Made by the community. Driven by passion.
Hall of Fame
400+ speakers per year
Pioneers, creators and leaders who defined the world we live in today.
Vint Cerf
Creator of TCP/IP
Ken Thompson
Creator of UNIX and Go
Donald Knuth
Author of The Art of Computer Programming
Radia Perlman
Creator of STP
Martin Cooper
Inventor of the cell phone
Alan Kay
Pioneer of personal computing
Werner Vogels
VP and CTO, Amazon Web Services
Megan Smith
CTO of the Obama Administration
Matt Mullenweg
Creator of WordPress
Sara Hooker
CEO of Adaption AI
Shuah Khan
Linux Kernel maintainer
Testimonials
What people who attended Nerdearla say
The magic of brilliant minds coming together to create and innovate was truly in the air. The energy of the event was palpable, every attendee and volunteer could feel that contagious enthusiasm.
Pavel Razumov
Technical Team Lead, CloudLinux
This conference is incredible, it truly has everything. The fact that it's completely free and designed for such an amazing community makes it even better. I highly recommend it.
Megan Smith
CTO of the Obama Administration
A wonderful space, great food and lots of interesting speakers. If you have the chance to come to Buenos Aires — and I recommend it — come to this conference.
McCoy Smith
Board Member, Open Source Initiative
In my opinion, Nerdearla is one of the best conferences in the world. With a vibrant community, the event relies entirely on sponsors and tickets are 100% free, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from world-class speakers.
Nick Vidal
Community Manager, Open Source Initiative
The experience
This is how our events feel
Location
Ciudad Cultural Konex
Sarmiento 3131, Buenos Aires
Nerdearla's classic meeting point in Buenos Aires. A vibrant space for the tech community.
Workshops + Online talks: September 22 & 23
In-person talks and workshops: September 24, 25 & 26
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it really 100% free?
Yes. Since 2014, Nerdearla has been 100% free, both in-person and online. There are no exclusive workshops or rooms — all content is fully accessible at no cost.
How does the hybrid format work?
All content is streamed live through our online platform. In-person days are at the venue in each city, with talks, workshops, activities and networking.
Do I need to know how to code to participate?
No! We have many talk tracks that aren't about development. There's something for every kind of nerd, including those who don't know how to code and are just learning.
Can I participate from another country?
Of course! Streaming covers all the content. Plus, we have editions in Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Spain.
How do I register?
You just need to get your free ticket at tickets.nerdearla.com. No prerequisites required.
Ready to participate?
50,000+ nerds already joined. Free, forever.
