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2026
Events
Participate
DeveloperWeek 2026 Hackathon
Feb 2 – Feb 20, Online & In-Person
The world’s largest challenge-driven in-person & virtual hackathon, co-located with DeveloperWeek 2026!
Join 600+ developers building new apps, bots and more! Hackathon participants can build any app and compete for $12,500+ in cash, products and prizes.
DEVIES Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT @ San Jose Convention Center
Open to all attendees
The DeveloperWeek 2026 DEVIES will be the definitive award night for the DevTech industry. Our DeveloperWeek advisory board will select category winners across 29+ DevTech categories.
Sponsor Spotlights
Visit designated sponsor booths at specific times to see a variety of activities led by our sponsors. This can include:
- Live Demo
- Live Q&A
- Live Raffle/Giveaway
- Live Book Signing
- Live Game/Competition
Roundtables
DeveloperWeek Roundtables give attendees the opportunity to meet in small groups with the DeveloperWeek speakers and industry leaders to discuss topics relevant to you. These open roundtables are informal sessions for industry conversations.
Network
VIP Welcome Reception
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT @ San Jose Convention Center
DeveloperWeek 2026 VIP Networking After Party is ONLY open to: Premium Pass holders, Sponsors, Speakers, and 2026 DEVIES Awards Winner.
Meetup Panel: Reading the Machine’s Mind: Effectively Engineering Context for Consistent Results
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT @ Cloud Native World Stage, San Jose Convention Center
Expo Block Party
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT @ Expo Hall, San Jose Convention Center
Join us for the DeveloperWeek 2026 Expo Block Party!
The Expo Block Party gives registrants the chance to visit participating DeveloperWeek exhibitors, while enjoying free drinks & food.
Additionally, participants are encouraged to play our Expo Game, where visiting exhibitors during the show will allow you to win great.
Dev AfterHours
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT @ Dev Exec World Stage, San Jose Convention Center
After the Expo Block Party — come and network with other attendees!
Don’t forget your badge.
Goanna Capital × ElevenLabs x Cribl DeveloperWeek Happy Hour
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PT @ San Jose, California
Join DeveloperWeek for an invite-only happy hour co-hosted by ElevenLabs, Cribl, & Goanna Capital.
This is just a chance to slow down for a bit, grab a drink, and talk with people who are actually building things.
If you’re curious about what others are working on, what’s breaking, what’s surprisingly working, or you just want a normal conversation off the conference floor, come by.
Drinks and light bites on us.
Good people. Easy conversations. That’s it.
Morning Coffee Bar
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PT@ San Jose Convention Center
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PT@ San Jose Convention Center
Join us early and enjoy a complimentary morning coffee bar—fuel up, mingle, and get energized before the sessions kick off. Available for early arrivals, while supplies last.
Networking Break
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT @ Networking Lounge – Expo Hall, San Jose Convention Center
Join us for networking in the Networking Lounge on the Expo Hall Floor!
Have Fun
Community Board
Add your stamp to the DeveloperWeek Community Board – doodle away, share an idea or ask a question.
Location: Expo Hall
Games Lounge
Stop by an play your favorite game — Checkers, Giant Jenga, Corn Hole & More.
