The Call for Papers is closed.

Thank you to everyone who submitted talks and wants to actively help shape BED-Con 2026. The program committee is currently working hard on reviewing and evaluating the submissions.

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Topics of BED-Con 2026

Crafting Software

  • Programming languages, platforms, frameworks
  • Software architecture
  • Cloud, DevOps, security, platform engineering

Data & AI

  • Data architectures, analytics
  • AI and ML: fundamentals, AI ethics
  • AI and ML: applications, architectures
  • AI and ML: frameworks, tools, models, training
  • Software engineering with agents

Tech & Society

  • Work culture, diversity
  • Social responsibility, ethics, and social issues
  • Digital sovereignty, data protection

From the Trenches

  • Experience reports, lessons learned
  • We especially welcome reports about real-world failures

FAQs for speakers

  • The conference will be held in presence only.
  • The call for papers is closed. The program committee is currently working hard on reviewing and evaluating the submissions.
  • You can submit a maximum of 3 talks. For each talk a maximum of one co-speaker is allowed.
  • Each speaker receives access to the conference, including all talks on both days as well as catering on site (hot and cold drinks, baguettes, snacks, fruits).
  • As a non-profit association we unfortunately cannot cover travel and accommodation costs. This allows us to offer our participants the lowest possible entry price.