TransformConf: a New Conference on AI in Software Development
TransformConf, a new event focused on how AI is transforming software development, is coming in 2026!
Save the date: September 15–16, London, UK. Early bird tickets are already available!
AI is revolutionizing software development – that much barely needs saying. AI is already a daily tool for 85% of developers, and 68% expect AI proficiency to become a non-negotiable part of job descriptions within the next few years (according to the State of Developer Ecosystem Report 2025).
At JetBrains, we leverage it every day. AI is changing how we write, review, and ship code. We build AI-powered products like AI Assistant and Junie, train models like Mellum, and create frameworks like Koog so others can build their own AI agents.
While everyone’s talking about AI, the conversations vary wildly, from doomsday scenarios to starry-eyed optimism, and everything in between. TransformConf is our attempt to create space for practical discussions. We want you to bring home more than cool merch – we want you to leave with insights you can immediately apply to your work.
Since 2017, we’ve organized KotlinConf, the biggest yearly Kotlin event and a true celebration of the community. We know how impactful offline events can be. Our hope is that TransformConf becomes the place to discuss AI in software development in a way that impacts both today and tomorrow, a community where you feel at home, and a source of development and inspiration.
Key details
The first TransformConf will take place September 15–16, 2026, at Tobacco Dock in London, UK.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is building AI, using AI tools, integrating AI into their products, platforms, and workflows, or preparing to do so. Developers are always at the heart of everything we do, so expect an engineering focus, but we also want to see ML researchers and engineers, DevOps specialists, technical leaders, architects, developer experience and productivity engineers, and anyone on product teams working with AI in production.
What to expect?
Two days in London, packed with educational talks, peer discussions, booth meetings, professional reflection, and some fun activities. We’re planning 45-minute and 15-minute talks across three parallel tracks. The program will cover these practical and forward-looking topics:
- Building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems end to end
- Aligning AI development across disciplines
- Advanced modeling and training techniques
- Developer education and techniques in an AI-driven landscape
- Long-term changes to programming, teams, and the software industry
- Separating myths from reality, addressing ethics, compliance, and long-term impact
- Rethinking developer productivity and human-AI collaboration
How do I stay in touch?
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What about speaking and partnership opportunities?
The call for speakers is open! Check out the details and apply here. If you’re interested in partnership opportunities, contact us here.
See you in September in London!
The JetBrains team
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