Tech Conferences 2025: Software Developer Events to Attend this Year
Attending tech conferences can help aspiring and experienced software developers learn about new technology, network with others, and get real-world experience in workshops. To help build your 2025 tech event plan, we’ve compiled a list of some great upcoming conferences, both in-person and online.
Online Conferences (some with in-person options)
DeveloperWeek
Online and In-Person
Santa Clara, CA
February 11 – 13 for in-person
February 18 – 20 for online
Attracting over 8,000 software developers, architects, and engineers, DeveloperWeek is considered a premier event for coding and tech leaders. This year, planners expect the “largest developer conference and event series,” with sessions on VR development, AI, blockchain, IoT, serverless technology, and more.
Microsoft JDConf
Online only
April 9th – 10
This conference is an essential event for anyone specializing in, or looking to break into, Java development. JDConf allows the Java-building community to connect with partners and other specialists throughout the globe. This two-day virtual experience is highlighted by high-level discussions with Microsoft’s experts. In addition, this event is entirely free, making it one of the most attractive options for any software professional.
Women in Tech Conference
Online and In-Person
Various satellite locations
May 20 – 22
The hybrid conference attracts people located around the world with an interactive platform featuring live educational and training content, keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking.
In-Person Conferences (no online options)
VSLive! Developer Conference
In-person only
Las Vegas, NV
March 10 – 14
VSLive! (for “virtual studio”) is focused on training for Microsoft’s open-source development platform. It provides useful information and develops the skills of architects, engineers, and designers. If you can’t make the Las Vegas event, there are VSLive! dates in San Diego (September), Orlando (November), and one in August at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington near Seattle.
React Miami
In-person only
Miami, FL
April 17 -18
If you want to learn or expand your use of the React framework, then React Miami is a great event to attend. You’ll not only advance your software skills, but you’ll enjoy all that warm, sunny Miami has to offer.
Events in or Near Ohio
Ohio Information Security Conference
In-person only
Dayton, Ohio
March 5
Hosted about an hour away from our Columbus location, the OISC is a great event for any software professional, not just those specializing in security. Information protection is, after all, an important issue across the board, and this Ohio-based event brings in cybersecurity professionals to share their knowledge and help attendees stay ahead of threats.
Stir Trek
In-person only
Columbus, OH
May 5
Stir Trek is a one-day conference focused on teaching software developers and others in the industry the latest technologies, techniques, and tools. The full day of content concludes with a screening of a blockbuster film on its (originally scheduled) opening day.
PyCon US
Online and In-Person
Pittsburgh, PA
May, 14 – 18
From beginners to leading developers, this is a top tech conference for anyone interested in Python, a simple, intuitive, effective platform.
Kansas City Developer Conference
In-person only
Kansas City, MO
August 13-16
Each year, a large audience of new and experienced developers, architects, UI/UX designers, and QA professionals come together to learn and network.
Looking to go international?
If you’re located in the U.S. (or anywhere other than Ireland), here’s a suggestion for an international experience that attracts tech innovators from across the globe:
Dublin Tech Summit
In-person only
Dublin, Ireland
Date: May 28 – 29
Dublin has become one of (many) international tech hotbeds. Over 8,000 attendees flock to this event to hear more than 250 international speakers covering a wide range of tech topics.
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