Craft Conference, one of Europe’s premier software development events, will return on June 4–5, 2026, at its iconic home, the Hungarian Railway Museum in Budapest. Early Bird tickets are now available at a special price of €499 + VAT, marking the official countdown to another inspiring year of talks, networking, and community.
Craft 2026 opens with an already impressive lineup of 17 international speakers, headlined by keynote speaker Gergely Orosz, author of The Pragmatic Engineer. With many more experts to be announced in the coming weeks, attendees can expect two days of cutting-edge insights on software engineering, leadership, and the technologies shaping the future.
What is Craft Conference?
Craft Conference brings together thousands of software engineers, architects, product leaders, and innovators each year to learn, share, and connect. Known for its unique mix of deep technical content, real-world case studies, and festival-like atmosphere, Craft has become a must-attend event on the European tech calendar.
Craft 2026: First Speakers Announced
The initial lineup features 17 speakers from around the globe, covering topics ranging from AI and architecture to DevOps, security, and team culture. Among them:
- Gergely Orosz – Keynote Speaker, Author of The Pragmatic Engineer
- Büşra Coşkuner – Founder, Product Management Trainer & Coach at Producteer.
- Cat Swetel – Director of Engineering at Nubank.
- Evelyn van Kelle – Social scientist, change management consultant & trainer at Xebia.
- Gregor Hohpe – Software architect, speaker, and author.
- Ian Thomas – Software Engineer at Meta.
- Kenny Baas-Schwegler – Independent consultant & trainer, software architecture at Weave IT B.V.
- Michael Feathers – Founder at R7K Research & Conveyance.
- Neal Ford – Distinguished Engineer at Thoughtworks.
- Nickolas Means – VP of Engineering at Sym.
- Randy Shoup – SVP Engineering at Thrive Market.
- Sander Hoogendoorn – CTO at ibood.com.
- Sarah Wells – Independent Tech Consultant, Author of Enabling Microservice Success.
- Tejas Kumar – Developer Advocate at IBM.
- Theo Schlossnagle – Founder & Distinguished Engineer at Circonus.
New Ticket Types for 2026
Craft Conference 2026 introduces expanded ticket options to make the event more accessible for individuals, startups, and academia. The new ticket page allows you to select the perfect ticket option for you and see the price list for the whole pricing period, making it easier than ever to plan your attendance.
- General Ticket – Early Bird rate: €499 + VAT
Best value for professionals purchasing early. In the upcoming pricing periods, receive extra discount for Groups (5+ attendees) and Teams (10+ attendees). - Individual Ticket – Early Bird rate: €249 + VAT
Perfect, affordable opportunity for self-funded attendees – not valid for companies. - Small Business Ticket – Early Bird rate: €299 + VAT
Available exclusively to companies with an annual revenue under €250,000. - University Ticket – €149 + VAT
Special rate for university students and professors.
These flexible ticket types ensure that a wide variety of professionals, from freelancers to startups and academics, can join the Craft community.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Invest in Your Team and Brand
Craft Conference 2026 offers companies a unique chance to empower their teams. Attendees gain access to expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies, fueling innovation, sharpening skills, and fostering collaboration. Shared experiences outside the office also strengthen team spirit, motivation, and retention – making it a great investment in both professional growth and company culture.
As a sponsor, you can connect with Hungary’s top IT talent and showcase your solutions to a highly engaged audience of software engineers, IT leaders, and decision-makers. Whether you offer software platforms, cloud services, AI tools, or development frameworks, Craft provides the perfect environment to highlight your expertise, build your brand, and position your company as an employer of choice.
Craft 2025 in numbers
Last year’s conference welcomed:
- 2,000+ participants from over 50 countries
- 90+ speakers across multiple tracks
- Countless connections made through networking and side events
Catch the highlights in the Craft 2025 aftermovie!
Join us in 2026!
Craft Conference 2026 offers two days of world-class talks, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies at the iconic Hungarian Railway Museum. Connect with developers, engineers, and tech leaders from around the globe, exchange ideas, and discover new approaches to today’s technology challenges.
Don’t miss the chance to learn, network, and be inspired at Europe’s most engaging software conference. Secure your Early Bird ticket today and join the community shaping the future of technology.