Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- GitHub’s flagship developer conference covering software development, AI integration, and open source collaboration
- Hybrid format with in-person attendance in San Francisco and virtual participation options
- Designed for software developers, engineers, DevOps professionals, technical leads, and IT managers
- Features keynotes, technical sessions, workshops, live demos, and networking opportunities
- Speakers from organizations including Levi Strauss & Co., Alliance AI, Agentic AI Foundation, Microsoft, and GFT Technologies
About GitHub Universe 2026
GitHub Universe 2026 brings together the global developer community for GitHub’s annual flagship event. The conference combines in-person sessions in San Francisco with virtual attendance options, offering keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and live demonstrations. Additional programming includes a Day of Learning at GitHub HQ and a traveling Universe on the Road series.
Technical Focus Areas
The event covers software development practices, AI agents and their integration into coding workflows, open source collaboration, and developer productivity tools. Sessions address practical applications of new GitHub features and explore how development teams can incorporate AI capabilities into their existing processes. Technical content spans panels, hands-on workshops, and product demonstrations.
Who Should Attend
GitHub Universe targets software developers, engineers, DevOps professionals, technical leads, open source maintainers, and IT managers. The audience includes individual contributors, team leads, and technology executives from tech companies, enterprises, startups, and organizations focused on software innovation. Attendees seeking to understand evolving development technologies, improve team productivity, or navigate open source collaboration will find relevant content throughout the program.
Featured Speakers
Speakers represent a range of organizations including Levi Strauss & Co., Alliance AI, Agentic AI Foundation, Open Home Foundation, GFT Technologies, Nuevo Foundation, Microsoft, and kody.codes. Partner booths provide additional networking and engagement opportunities.