DevFest
Sydney
GDG Sydney's annual conference for developers and builders, presented by Google.
2026 was
Build, Secure, Scale.
280+ people and 23 speakers across four rooms at Torrens University, Surry Hills, on Saturday 10 October 2026. That's double last year's crowd. The full schedule, every talk and the partners who made it possible are in the archive.
Open the 2026 archive
Help make 2027 happen
Speak
The Call for Speakers opens a few months before the event. Our monthly meetups are a good first stage, and first-time speakers are welcome.
Speak at a meetupSponsor
DevFest is run by our organisers, and sponsors make the day possible. Ask us for the prospectus.
Email about sponsoringVolunteer
Volunteers keep the day running and get to know the community behind it.
Email about volunteering
Common questions
Something else? Email hello@gdgsydney.com.
When is the next DevFest Sydney?
DevFest Sydney 2027 hasn't been announced yet. Join GDG Sydney on our community platform to hear as soon as the date and venue are set. The last one, DevFest Sydney 2026, ran on Saturday 10 October at Torrens University, Surry Hills.
Who can attend?
Everyone. DevFest Sydney welcomes engineers, designers, product managers and founders of all experience levels, from students to senior leaders.
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets go on sale once the event is announced, and one ticket covers the whole day. Members of our community platform hear first.
How do I submit a talk or workshop?
The Call for Speakers is closed and opens again a few months before the next event. We welcome talks, workshops and lightning talks across the Developer, Builder and Workshops tracks. In the meantime, you can speak at one of our monthly meetups.
What tracks are there?
In 2026 there was a main stage for headline talks plus three tracks: Developer for engineers, Builder for product managers, designers and founders, and Workshops for hands-on, build-along sessions.
What is GDG Sydney?
Google Developer Group Sydney is a community of more than 2,400 developers and builders. DevFest Sydney is our flagship annual event, run by our organisers and presented by Google.
How can my company sponsor DevFest Sydney?
Email hello@gdgsydney.com and we'll send you the sponsorship prospectus.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, we're always looking for volunteers to help run the day. Email hello@gdgsydney.com.
Is there a Code of Conduct?
Yes. DevFest Sydney follows the GDG Sydney Code of Conduct and is committed to a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of background or experience level.