DevFest Johannesburg 2026: Build, Secure, Scale — Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era

DevFest Johannesburg is back on Saturday 21 November 2026! Join GDG Johannesburg, powered by Google Cloud, BBD and OfferZen, for one of Johannesburg's biggest community-driven tech conferences of the year. Developers, builders and tech enthusiasts will come together for a full day of learning, building and connecting.

The developer landscape is shifting fast. Professional developers are moving from writing code to reviewing and orchestrating autonomous agents. AI tools are getting more powerful, and the doors are opening for everyone to become a solution builder. Whether you write code for a living or use developer tools in product management, design, marketing or any other field, DevFest Johannesburg has something for you.

What to expect

• Main Stage: keynote, expert talks and a closing panel discussion covering AI/ML, Web, Mobile and Cloud
• Two breakout tracks running in parallel with deep dives into Gemini API, Flutter, Firebase AI Logic, agentic AI and more
• Vibe Lounge: a casual, hands-on space where you solve Gemini challenges at your own level, no coding experience needed to start. Limited seats available.
• Talks from Google Developer Experts and industry leaders
• 20+ speakers including Google Developer Experts, local and international tech leaders
• Networking with the local tech community

Tickets

• Early Bird (now until 20 October): R250
• Standard (21 October to 6 November): R350
• Late (from 7 November): R450

Details

• Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Venue: Sandton, Johannesburg

Grab your early bird ticket before 20 October and save. Spaces are limited. See you there!

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