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QCon London international
software development conference.
April 8 - 10, 2024
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We’ve helped thousands of senior software engineers, software architects and tech leaders adopt the right patterns & practices for over 18 years.
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- Rust
- Java 21+, .NET 8+
- WebAssembly (Wasm)
- eBPF
- GraphQL Federation
- Infrastructure Unification
- Machine Learning @ Edge
- Knowledge Graphs
- Data Mesh
- Design for Sustainability AI-
based Engineering Assistants
- Java 17 (LTS) + .NET 6 (LTS)
- Service Meshes
- Policy as Code
- Design for Portability (Dapr)
- Microfrontends
- Multicloud Practices
- DevEx
- Zero Trust
- Hybrid Work Strategies
- Organization Hacking
- Staff+ Engineering Paths
- Team Topologies
- Enabling Fast Flow
- Software Ethics
- Go
- React
- API Ergonomics
- Serverless: Orchestration &
Choreography - Modular Monolith
- Microservices Patterns &
Antipatterns - Reactive Architectures
- Continuous Delivery
- Operating Microservices
- Kubernetes Strategies
- DevSecOps
- Modern Data Pipelines
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Architecture Decision Records
Learn the emerging trends
Curated trends our Program Committee believes have the most impact in software development.
Explore the use cases
Learn how real-world practitioners are applying the tech to help you solve common problems.
Implement the best practices
Get implementable ideas to shape your projects that last beyond the conference.
I love the variety of topics. It is my annual recap of the technology industry and helps me keep up with what the industry considers modern and state of the art. And mostly I like the fact that people are open about sharing both their successes and failures.
Nikhil Mohan
Senior MTS/ Engineering @Salesforce
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Discover what you’ll learn
Architectures You've Always Wondered About
Cassandra Shum
Vice President of Field Engineering @RelationalAI, Previously @Thoughtworks
Apr 8
Engineering Leadership for All
Tanja Lichtensteiger
Director of Product Engineering @BBC
Apr 8
Cloud-Native Engineering
Bilgin Ibryam
Principal Product Manager @Diagrid, Co-author of “Kubernetes Patterns“, Previously Architect @RedHat
Apr 8
What's Next in GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Hien Luu
Sr. Engineering Manager @DoorDash & Author of Beginning Apache Spark 3, Speaker and Conference Committee Chair
Apr 8
Performance Engineering Unleashed: Powering Efficiency and Innovation
Thomas Dullien
Distinguished Software Engineer @Elastic
Apr 8
Architecture for the Age of AI
Fabiane Nardon
Data Scientist, Java Champion & CTO @tail_oficial
Apr 9
How Do Teams Really Work?
Sophie Weston
Principal Engineer @ClearBank, Co-Organizer of DevOpsDays London & FastFlowConf
Apr 9
Efficient Programming Languages
Anne Currie
Veteran Software Engineer & Startup Founder, Writer, Community Organizer for Green Tech, Leadership Team Green Software Foundation, & Author of SF Panopticon Series
Jon Berger
Co-founder @Strategically Green, Previously Senior Engineering @Microsoft
Apr 9
Connecting Systems: APIs, Protocols, Observability
Thomas Betts
Laureate Application Architect @Blackbaud, Lead Editor for Architecture & Design @InfoQ
Apr 9
Innovations in Data Engineering
Sid Anand
Fellow, Cloud and Data Platform @Walmart Global Tech, Previously: Netflix, LinkedIn, eBay, Etsy, & PayPal
Apr 9
Architecture Through Different Lenses
Blanca Rojo Martin
Director, Distinguished Engineer and Cloud Engineer @UBS
Apr 10
Platforms, People & Process; Delivering Great Developer Experiences
Daniel Bryant
Java Champion, Co-author of "Mastering API Architecture", Independent Technical Consultant, and InfoQ News Manager
Apr 10
Emerging Trends in the Frontend and Mobile Development
Willian Martins
Web/Tv Eng @Netflix, @Devnaestrada Podcast Panelist, Former eBay, Foodora, @Tc39 Delegate & @mozTechSpeaker Member
Apr 10
Securing Modern Software
Laura Bell Main
CEO @SafeStack
Apr 10
The Tech of FinTech
Ian Ellis
Technology Strategy Consultant, Venture Partner at Next47 and Angel Investor
Apr 10
“QCon is a great place for industry leaders to share what they've learned, techniques they've discovered, and pitfalls to avoid without an overarching sponsor presence.”
Michael Villalobos
Engineering Manager @FairFinancial
Curated learning set by senior software leaders
Essential topics. Emerging patterns and practices. Hand-picked speakers. Meet the QCon London 2024 Program Committee.
Learn from senior software engineers
Real-world technical talks from software leaders at early adopter companies
Domain leaders
Learn what's next from world-class leaders pushing the boundaries.
Relatable challenges
Learn how senior developers are solving the challenges you face.
Diverse perspectives
Get new ideas and perspectives across multiple domains.
Valuable lessons
Actionable insights from those working on real-world projects.
Time to connect
Intentional time built-in for you to connect with speakers and peers.
No hype
No hidden marketing. No sales pitches.
I love the QCon vibe. Everybody is down to earth and open to showing and talking about how they solve real-world complex problems. The speakers are top-notch and represent the state of the art in the industry. I like that there is no product/marketing aspect to the main tracks. I always leave QCon feeling refreshed, and eager to return to work and tackle something new!
Kerrie Clark
Architect @Capital One Finance
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Actionable ideas. New perspectives.
A learning path that works for you.
Immersive experience
Free yourself from your distractions, connect with peers, and learn innovative ideas.
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unconference
sessions
Join facilitated sessions to help you generate new ideas to current challenges.
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social events
Connect with peers and reflect on your learnings at our social events.
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Get 6 months access to professionally edited session recordings after the conference.
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It's my favorite conference to learn about real experiences from real projects and real professionals.
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@ddoomen
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Stéphane Goetz
@onigoetz
QCon charges a premium price point, but I can’t remember the last conference I attended (of 100s) where every single talk was interesting and I learned something.
#qconlondonDonnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz
QCon London 2023. ✅ Done. It was a beautiful trip (3 days) along my professional path but oriented to the discovery of new scenarios. It is increasingly difficult to let oneself be guided by what has been done over the years, not remaining tied to beliefs or dogmas but constantly looking to the future. QCon masterfully blends these scenarios giving you continuous confirmations that the path taken is correct but at the same time leads you to new challenges making...
Aldo Armiento
CTO @ Immobiliare.it
QCon is like the SuperBowl of technology conferences - expertly curated tracks, aimed at experienced individuals - it's a wonderland for learning, meeting people and just celebrating technology and the innovations in our industries. I leave the event with many things that I can take back and improve when back at work as well as being energised again. From the quality of the talks, the venue and organisation and the best keynotes daily, it's the highlight of my conference year!
Richard Roché, Principal Engineer
@Workhuman
The best part about QCon is that is not vendor driven. So there is less emphasis on selling products but more on the problem statement, tech agnostic solutions, processes and practices that have worked for others. And this is really powerful.
Manisha Lopes
Principal Software Engineer @BBC
'We Care' experience
A safe place where everyone is welcome
Enforced Code of Conduct
All-Gender restroom
Prayer room
Lactation room
Quiet areas
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Variety of food options (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, special diet meals)
Detailed food labels
Diversity scholarships
Community events
DEI guidelines for track hosts and speakers
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Flexible online experience
On-demand access for 6 months
Conference Venue
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre - London
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre - London
Situated in the heart of Westminster, the QEII Centre is ideally located to take advantage of everything London has to offer. Uniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye, you will be within a five-minute walk to the Thames and surrounded by excellent transport links in and out of the capital.
To learn more please visit the venue page.
Conference Location
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
London
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster
London SW1P 3EE
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We've been helping software development teams adopt new technologies and practices for over 18 years. The driving force behind every QCon conference is our passion to accelerate the software side of human progress.
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