Conferences
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Overview
Guide to architecture-related conferences, both for attendance and speaking opportunities.
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Major Architecture Conferences
Must-Attend Events
- O’Reilly Software Architecture Conference
- Spring and Fall editions
- Architecture trends
- Hands-on workshops
- Networking
- QCon
- Multiple locations worldwide
- Practitioner-driven content
- Architecture tracks
- Real-world case studies
- GOTO Conference
- Developer and architecture focus
- International events
- Leading experts
- SATURN Conference
- Architecture research
- Academic and industry blend
- Technical workshops
Cloud Provider Conferences
- AWS re:Invent (Las Vegas, November)
- Largest AWS event
- New service announcements
- Deep technical sessions
- Certification opportunities
- AWS re:Inforce (Security)
-
AWS Summits (Regional events)
- Microsoft Build (Seattle, May)
- Azure updates
- Developer focus
- Architecture sessions
- Microsoft Ignite (November)
- IT professional focus
- Azure deep dives
- Google Cloud Next (San Francisco, April)
- GCP updates
- Technical sessions
- Hands-on labs
Domain-Specific Conferences
Microservices & APIs
- Microservices World
- API World
- API Summit
Data & Analytics
- Strata Data Conference
- DataEngConf
- Big Data & AI World
Security
- RSA Conference
- Black Hat
- OWASP Global AppSec
DevOps
- DevOps Enterprise Summit
- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon
- HashiConf
Regional & Local Events
- Tech Meetups
- Local architecture groups
- Cloud user groups
- Technology-specific meetups
- Regional Summits
- AWS Summits
- Microsoft Regional Events
- Google Cloud roadshows
Virtual Conferences
- AWS Online Tech Talks
- Microsoft Learn Live
- Virtual summits and webinars
- Live streaming events
Conference Benefits
- Learning from industry leaders
- Networking opportunities
- Certification exam discounts
- Hands-on workshops
- Product previews
- Career development
Company Support
- Conference attendance budget
- Travel and accommodation
- Registration fees
- Time off for attendance
- Speaking opportunity support
Speaking Opportunities
- Call for papers (CFP) process
- Abstract submission
- Speaker preparation
- Practice sessions
- Content development support
How to Attend
- Review conference calendar
- Submit attendance request
- Get approval
- Register for conference
- Book travel
- Attend sessions
- Share learnings with team
Post-Conference
- Present key takeaways
- Share session recordings
- Update team knowledge base
- Apply new learnings
- Network follow-up
2025 Conference Calendar
| Conference | Location | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS re:Invent | Las Vegas | Nov | Cloud/AWS |
| Microsoft Build | Seattle | May | Azure/Dev |
| Google Cloud Next | San Francisco | Apr | GCP |
| QCon | Various | Multiple | Architecture |
| O’Reilly SA | Various | Spring/Fall | Architecture |
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Last Updated: November 2025