DevFest returns once again
DevFest 2026 returns from October 1 to December 31 with 800+ events across 115 countries, expected to draw nearly one million developers. Hosted by Google Developer Groups, the world's largest community-led tech conference features the theme 'Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era.' Attendees gain hands-on experience with Google tools like Gemini, Google AI Studio, Firebase, and Flutter through codelabs, workshops, and agent-athons, with locally curated agendas.
DevFest 2026 Returns With 800+ Events Across 115 Countries for Developers
DevFest season is officially underway again. From October 1 through December 31, 2026, close to one million developers and builders will come together for the world's largest community-led technology conference, gaining hands-on experience with Google's AI tools at events hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDGs) worldwide.
What to Expect at DevFest 2026
This year's theme — "Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era" — puts practical experimentation front and center at every gathering. Participants will work directly with tools spanning Google's stack, including Gemini, Google AI Studio, Google Antigravity, Google Cloud, Firebase, Android, Flutter, Angular, and Web MCP, through live codelabs, workshops, and agent-athons.
The programming tracks mirror three defining realities of modern software development. First, building has never been more accessible, as new tools let more people and teams prototype and ship faster than before. Second, what gets built must be safe and secure: speed cannot come at the cost of stability, and the agentic era demands rigorous attention to secure deployment, data privacy, and responsible AI guardrails. Third, developers can rely on production-ready infrastructure, with Google supplying top-tier models that help builders scale dependably from day one.
Built by the Community, for the Community
Although Google backs DevFest, the events themselves are shaped locally. Each GDG curates its own agenda, tailoring sessions to the particular needs and challenges of its regional tech ecosystem. The goal is an inclusive, welcoming environment where attendees collaborate and strengthen their skills together.
How to Get Involved
With more than 800 events planned in 115 countries, DevFest offers opportunities to sharpen skills, experiment with new architectures, and meet fellow developers. Anyone interested can locate nearby gatherings through the DevFest Event Directory and follow the conversation using #DevFest on social media.
As the season runs through the end of December, the months ahead will show how the agentic era theme translates into projects and communities around the globe.
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