Software Developers Conference

YOW!
Melbourne
2026

YOW! brings together leading software development industry experts from all over the world for an in-depth look at emerging technologies and best practices without commercial hype.

Conference Dates

Dec 3-4

Masterclass Date

Dec 2

Venue

The Pullman Albert Park

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What can you expect from a YOW! conference?

YOW! is a pinnacle of tech excellence uniting global experts, product innovators, and visionary leaders. Having spoken and participated, I can attest to YOW!'s unmatched allure. Meticulously curated sessions, opportunities for casual networking over delightful meals, and a uniquely immersive attendee/speaker experience allowed for connections to flourish, friendships to spark, and collective wisdom to bloom.

Anjali Leon

Founding Principal at PPL Coach

YOW! is a pinnacle of tech excellence uniting global experts, product innovators, and visionary leaders. Having spoken and participated, I can attest to YOW!'s unmatched allure. Meticulously curated sessions, opportunities for casual networking over delightful meals, and a uniquely immersive attendee/speaker experience allowed for connections to flourish, friendships to spark, and collective wisdom to bloom.

I generally dislike flying for work. So I REALLY like YOW! bringing in speakers I wouldn’t have access to locally. I feel YOW’s unique to the Australian tech conference scene, offering the big ideas and higher order thinking around software development. For me, it’s the conference for Leaders in technology and where I gain inspiration from the most.

Sammy Herbert

Head of Developer Experience at SixPivot

I generally dislike flying for work. So I REALLY like YOW! bringing in speakers I wouldn’t have access to locally. I feel YOW’s unique to the Australian tech conference scene, offering the big ideas and higher order thinking around software development. For me, it’s the conference for Leaders in technology and where I gain inspiration from the most.

YOW! is a truly unique conference experience and one of the best software conferences worldwide. The speaker lineup is always exceptional. You know you will come away with a new perspective and inspiration.

Laura Bell Main

CEO at SafeStack Limited

YOW! is a truly unique conference experience and one of the best software conferences worldwide. The speaker lineup is always exceptional. You know you will come away with a new perspective and inspiration.

Lock In Your Earlybird Ticket!

Earlybird tickets are limited and available till 30 June unless sold out prior.

2-day Conference Tickets

starting from AUD $ 1,100.00

Earlybird

Full access to the 2-day conference

AUD $ 1,100.00

AUD $ 1,375.00

Standard

Full access to the 2-day conference

AUD $ 1,375.00

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Group discounts for 5 or more ticket purchases are available for standard priced tickets. Email the team for more information.

Join YOW! Melbourne 2026!

Join internationally recognized speakers and developers for an in‑depth look at emerging technologies and best practices in the software industry – regardless of technological platform or language without commercial hype.

Thursday 3 & Friday 4 December 2026

Join the community

We're a passionate community of 700+ professionals from a variety of industries dedicated to improving their abilities, refining their development methodologies and exploring new tools. Our events attract developers who are serious about staying informed about the latest techniques and technologies.

Meet the experts

YOW! has hosted some of the most outstanding minds in software development over the past 15 years, giving Australian attendees the chance to glean valuable insights, strategies and best practices from true luminaries of the field.

Build connections

Unlock endless possibilities at YOW! to connect and collaborate with attendees from 140+ leading organizations as an attendee or a sponsor.

Loved by Developers

Speakers

YOW! Speakers are chosen based on their expertise; they provide excellent, technically rich content, appropriate to all roles in software and IT, completely independent of commercial concerns such as sponsorship or product.

Keynote Speaker

Tim Berglund

VP Developer Relations at Confluent

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence

Allen Holub

Authority. When Allen speaks the world listens

AI-Friendly Architecture

Andrea Magnorsky

Programmer and Creator of Bytesize Architecture Sessions

Ben Evans

Christopher Simon

Technology Coach & Advisor

Cole Medin

Founder of Dynamous AI

The Validation-First Loop: How to Ship Production Code with AI Coding Assistants

Philippe Noël

Co-founder & CEO at ParadeDB

Tyler McMullen

Co-Founder and Fellow at Fastly

Wes Reisz

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Our Sponsors

Our Sponsorship Opportunities

In 2026 we’re celebrating our 18th edition of YOW! Melbourne, expecting 700 passionate professionals from a variety of industries.

As a YOW! Melbourne Sponsor, you’ll have the chance to engage with developers, architects, product owners, team leaders, coaches and managers; eager to learn more about your company.

We’ll give you the ideal platform to share your story, showcase your technology and generate quality leads at your designated exhibit area.

Email Sabine Wolf to discuss how you can get involved with YOW! Melbourne 2026.

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YOW! Melbourne 2026 will be held at the Pullman Albert Park

Hotels and resorts in tune with today’s mobile world, blending peak performance and personal well-being. A vibrant place where global nomads can feel at their very best, whether on business or leisure.

The Conference & Events Centre is one of the largest, most comprehensively equipped event facilities in the city.

Learn more about the venue here.

In the meantime

Check out these videos from our past events

Developer Productivity With IntelliJ IDEA • Trisha Gee

The Efficiency Paradox & How to Save Yourself & the World • Holly Cummins

How to Lead Your Organisation’s AI-Transformation • Rasmus Lystrøm