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Speaker lineup · 17 Oct 2026

DevFest Brisbane
2026

A full-day community conference for Brisbane’s developers and builders. Meet the speakers bringing practical sessions, honest lessons, and hands-on workshops to the day.

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17 Oct 2026 QUT Gardens Point P Block · 2 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City, 4000In collaboration with QUT AIML
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const devfest = {
  event: "DevFest Brisbane 2026",
  date: "17 Oct 2026",
  venue: "QUT Gardens Point",
  tracks: ["developer", "builder", "workshops"]
};
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01 · Speaker themes

Ideas worth sharing.

DevFest is built around practical learning and community exchange. The sessions on the program explain a clear problem, show what was learned, and leave attendees with something they can apply.

02 · Tracks
01

Technical depth

Developer track

Android, Flutter, Web, Firebase, Cloud, AI, security, architecture, tooling, and practical engineering lessons.
02

Product and practice

Builder track

Product thinking, design, data, research, startup lessons, team workflows, and the decisions behind useful technology.
03

Hands-on learning

Workshops

Guided sessions where attendees build, test, configure, or understand something they can keep using after DevFest.
03 · Speakers

Meet the people on stage.

The lineup for DevFest Brisbane 2026. More sessions are confirmed as the program comes together, so check back as the day fills out.

See all 20 speakers
04 · Getting there

Getting there.

QUT Gardens Point · P Block

Public transport

CityCat / Ferry

  • QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal is right at the campus
  • Direct services from many Brisbane suburbs
  • Most scenic option for getting to the venue

Bus

  • Multiple bus routes stop near QUT Gardens Point
  • George Street and Adelaide Street stops nearby
  • Check TransLink for route planning

Train

  • Central Station is a 10-minute walk away
Plan your journey with TransLink

Driving & parking

Driving

QUT Gardens Point is easily accessible via the Riverside Expressway and Inner City Bypass. The campus entrance is on George Street.

Parking options

  • QUT P Block — On-campus paid parking (2 George Street)
  • Secure Parking Brisbane — Multiple CBD locations nearby
  • Wilson Parking — Several options within walking distance
  • Weekend rates are typically cheaper than weekday rates

Note: Parking in Brisbane CBD can be expensive. We recommend using public transport where possible.

05 · Community context

A local conference shaped by real conversations.

Collective focus
01

Collective focus

A focused room gives strong ideas the attention they deserve.

Applied learning
02

Applied learning

DevFest values sessions with clear takeaways, honest lessons, and useful examples.

Community exchange
03

Community exchange

The best moments happen when speakers and attendees learn from each other.

Brisbane momentum
04

Brisbane momentum

Local technologists bring curiosity, experience, and energy to the day.

06 · Dates

Key dates for speakers.

01

Call for Speakers opens

Submit your proposal early if you would like time to refine the session.

02

Submissions close

The window closes at 11:59 PM Brisbane time.

03

Review and speaker support

The organising team reviews proposals and confirms the program.

04

DevFest Brisbane

A full-day in-person community conference at QUT Gardens Point P Block, 2 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City, 4000.

07 · Community partner

Stronger communities are built together.

DevFest Brisbane 2026 is delivered in collaboration with QUT AIML, bringing Brisbane’s developers, builders, researchers, and students together.

In collaboration withQUT AIMLVisit QUT AIML
08 · Speaker information
Do I need to be a professional developer?

No. DevFest welcomes developers, builders, product people, designers, students, researchers, founders, and community contributors with useful ideas to share.

What formats are accepted?

Lightning talks, 30–40 minute talks, and 90–120 minute workshops.

Can I submit more than one idea?

Yes. Submit each idea separately and prioritise the session you would be most ready to deliver.

Are travel expenses covered?

This is a community-run event. Travel and accommodation support is not currently available.

09 · Call for Speakers

Submissions for 2026 are closed.

The speaker window ran from 31 July to 7 September 2026 and the program is now being confirmed. The form stays open for reference, and anything submitted after the deadline is held for the next DevFest.

The 2026 lineup is live.

Meet the speakers View the speaker form Session formats: lightning talk, 30–40 minute talk, or 90–120 minute workshop.