The Most Popular 2021 Software Engineering Conferences

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The year 2020 brought many surprises that were not enjoyable, and last year canceled many events for the Software Engineering Community. Many developers chose to move the platform online, which set the trend for 2021 as well. 

Regardless of online access or in-person, the conferences make for outstanding networking opportunities. The opportunity is still there for practical and technological advancement containing topics such as “Honing your DevOps Skills” and “Containers and Microservices”. 

Learning the latest technology and testing available contents about the best practice available. There will also be tips on solving those complex software development issues. 

Below is a list of three of the Most Popular 2021 Software Engineering Conferences. These conferences take place in February 2021.

Fosdem

Platform: Online

When: February 6th – 7th, 2021

Cost: Free

Who: Over 8,000 hackers and software developers

What you can take away: Fosdem is a global event held in Brussels, with 2021 being held online. This conference is for free and open-source software from all over the world. During recent years there have been 400 speakers along with 500 software events. The event will be live-streamed with constant updating for the best feed. 

There will six different categories featuring keynote speakers, main tracks, a developer’s room, talks, and exams.

Twitter: @FOSDEM, #FOSDEM

Web address: Fosdem.org/2021

 Devnexus

Platform: Online

When: February 17th, 2021

Cost: Free

Who: This event is geared towards the Java Software Developers

What can you take away: The topics and speakers will be streamed with no interruptions. There will be a live discussion after each topic and speaker. A chat session will also be available, and an after-party will follow it for networking with speakers and other attendees.

This conference has open-source platforms and network developers worldwide, focusing on Java and cloud data.

Web Address: Devnexus.com

Developer Week

Platform: Online

When: February 17th – 19th, 2021

Cost: $325.00 – $545.00

Who: Over 8,000 developers from all over the world with the largest conference and expo center.

What you can take away: There will be 250 keynote speakers, workshops, and conferences over three days. There will also be a hiring event for developers. There will be networking available and a question-and-answer information session with the speakers.

Twitter: @DevloperWeek, #DEVWEEK2021

Web Address: developerweek.com