--- eventsindex_id: EI-06830 slug: bettercode-genai-summit title: "betterCode() GenAI Summit" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/bettercode-genai-summit.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-06-10 to 2026-06-11" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-10 date_end: 2026-06-11 venue: "Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim" city: "Mannheim" country: "Germany" organiser: "betterCode / dpunkt.verlag / Heise Medien" organiser_url: "https://genai-summit.bettercode.eu/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner, architect] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: spring meta_description: "Two-day GenAI conference for software developers in Mannheim, June 10-11 2026. First in-person edition." editorial_take: "betterCode() GenAI Summit brings the Heise Medien developer audience a focused GenAI programme, moving from online-only to its first in-person edition in 2026." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # betterCode() GenAI Summit > *Two-day in-person conference in Mannheim on generative AI in software development, June 10-11 2026. First in-person edition of the event. 24 presentations across two tracks plus an optional pre-conference workshop day, organised by betterCode, dpunkt.verlag, and Heise Medien.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | June 10-11, 2026 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim | betterCode / dpunkt.verlag / Heise Medien | not publicly disclosed as of verification | ## Definition The betterCode() GenAI Summit is a developer-focused conference on profitable and practical use of generative AI tools in software development. Organised by betterCode in partnership with dpunkt.verlag and Heise Medien, publishers of the German-language developer magazine iX, the event targets software engineers seeking concrete techniques rather than strategic overviews. The 2026 edition at the Radisson Blu Mannheim is the first to be held in-person, having previously run as an online event. ## What the 2026 edition covers The conference runs 24 presentations across two tracks over two days. A pre-conference workshop day precedes the main programme. Content focuses on the practical application of generative AI in software development workflows: coding assistance, testing, refactoring, architectural decision support, and managing the transition from legacy codebases. The Heise Medien backing means the audience skews toward the German-language developer community. ## Who attends betterCode() GenAI Summit - Software developers integrating AI coding tools into their daily workflows - Software architects evaluating GenAI for system design and code review - DevOps and platform engineers exploring AI-assisted toolchain improvements - Technical team leads assessing GenAI adoption strategies for their teams ## What the betterCode() GenAI Summit format includes - Optional pre-conference workshop day (schedule not confirmed as of verification) - Two-day main conference with 24 presentations across two parallel tracks - Networking sessions between talks ## What the betterCode() GenAI Summit programme covers - AI-assisted programming and code generation in practice - Testing and quality assurance with generative AI - Refactoring and technical debt reduction using GenAI tools - Software architecture decisions with AI assistance - Legacy code migration strategies using generative AI - DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration with AI tools ## Who speaks at betterCode() GenAI Summit 2026 - Sebastian Springer (Rohde and Schwarz) - Steve Haupt (andrena objects) ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is the betterCode() brand? betterCode() is a conference series run by dpunkt.verlag and Heise Medien targeting German-language software developers. Other events in the series focus on topics including API design, software architecture, and mobile development. The GenAI Summit applies the same developer-practitioner format to generative AI. ### Is the event in German? Given the organiser (Heise Medien, publisher of iX magazine) and venue (Mannheim), the conference is expected to be primarily German-language. Language of proceedings is not explicitly confirmed on the official website as of verification. ### Why is this the first in-person edition? Previous editions of the betterCode() GenAI Summit ran as online events. The 2026 Mannheim edition marks the first in-person format, expanding the event's networking and workshop components. ### Who is betterCode() GenAI Summit NOT designed for? - Data scientists working primarily in Python with no software engineering role - Executives without a development or architecture background - Attendees seeking AI research or academic paper content - Non-German speakers for whom language barriers would limit access - Beginners without existing software development experience ## The venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim The Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim is a central Mannheim hotel with dedicated conference facilities. Mannheim is in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, well-connected by ICE high-speed rail to Frankfurt (approximately 40 minutes) and Stuttgart (approximately 35 minutes). ## The organiser: betterCode / dpunkt.verlag / Heise Medien Heise Medien is one of Germany's leading technology publishing groups, operating websites including heise.de and print titles including iX and c't. dpunkt.verlag is the book publishing arm, and betterCode is the conference brand. Together they operate multiple developer-focused events annually for the German-speaking market. --- ## Editorial take *The first in-person betterCode() GenAI Summit brings the Heise Medien developer community a focused programme on practical GenAI for software engineers, at a moment when the topic moves from novelty to routine tool.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration was open at genai-summit.bettercode.eu. Early-bird pricing closed April 21, 2026. Current pricing for standard tickets is not publicly disclosed as of verification; check the official website for current rates. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I reach Mannheim? Mannheim Hauptbahnhof is an ICE hub on the Frankfurt-Stuttgart corridor. The Radisson Blu Hotel is approximately 10 minutes from the station by foot or taxi. ### Is the pre-conference workshop day included in the standard ticket? Workshop day inclusion in standard tickets is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Check genai-summit.bettercode.eu for current ticket options. ### Is there a virtual attendance option? Given this is the first in-person edition, a simultaneous virtual format is not confirmed as of verification. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://genai-summit.bettercode.eu/ | | Register | https://genai-summit.bettercode.eu/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** First in-person edition. 24 presentations, 2 tracks, optional pre-conference workshop. Early-bird closed April 21. **Variables:** 22/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable