Events

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.

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.

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.

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!

PeerConnect Lounge & Stage

PeerConnect sessions are 25 or 50-minute interactive sessions, technical talks, and meetups led by community leaders and influencers. It’s a great opportunity to network and learn about trending topics in developer technology. Topics can include: open source projects, platforms, programming languages, industry trends, etc.