--- eventsindex_id: "EI-06842" slug: convex-summit-2026 title: "CONVEX Summit 2026" title_alt: ["CONVEX 2026", "CONVEX Conf", "#CONVEX26"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/convex-summit-2026.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-17 date_end: 2026-06-18 venue: "Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen" city: "Madrid" country: "Spain" organiser: "Plain Concepts" organiser_url: "https://www.plainconcepts.com" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, software-architect, engineering-manager, product-leader] format: [conference, summit] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [Iberian, pan-EMEA] season: [spring] meta_description: "CONVEX Summit 2026, 17-18 June, Madrid. Two-day conference merging .NET, AI and software architecture. 1,200 attendees at Kinepolis cinema." editorial_take: "Plain Concepts marks its 20th anniversary by merging three of its flagship conferences into a single two-day event, creating the largest .NET and AI engineering gathering on the Iberian Peninsula." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-09" variables_filled: 42/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # CONVEX Summit 2026 > *A two-day technology conference in Madrid on 17-18 June 2026, combining three previously separate Plain Concepts conferences: Singularity Tech Day, dotNET, and the Global Software Architecture Summit (GSAS). Produced by Plain Concepts, a Spanish Microsoft Gold Partner, to mark the company's 20th anniversary. Attendance is self-reported at 1,200, with attendees from more than 25 countries according to the organiser.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **17-18 June 2026** | **Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen** | **Plain Concepts** | **1,200** | | Two days | C. Edgar Neville, s/n, 28223 Madrid, Spain | Spanish Microsoft Gold Partner | Self-reported estimate | --- ## Definition CONVEX Summit 2026 is the inaugural edition of a merged conference format created by Plain Concepts for the company's 20th anniversary. It brings together three events that previously ran separately: - **Singularity Tech Day**: AI and emerging technology - **dotNET**: .NET development and Microsoft technology stack - **Global Software Architecture Summit (GSAS)**: software architecture and system design The consolidation positions CONVEX as a single event covering modern software development from Microsoft stack engineering through AI integration and software architecture patterns. The stated organiser goal is to "turn knowledge into real business value" and to demonstrate how software, AI, and platform architectures are transforming organisations. The event is held at the Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen, a cinema complex on the western outskirts of Madrid. --- ## The 2026 edition: 17-18 June in Madrid CONVEX Summit 2026 runs across two full conference days at Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen, Madrid. The programme features three parallel tracks: Development, Software Architecture, and AI. The conference opens with a registration and welcome period from 08:00 on Day 1, followed by a full programme of sessions across both days. A social programme is not explicitly described beyond the conference sessions. Sponsors confirmed for 2026 include Microsoft, OpenAI, Amazon Web Services, NTT DATA, Intel, Snowflake, Mercadona Tech, Logicalis, Grupo Mediapro, and TD SYNNEX. Community supporters include dev.events, Thoughtworks, O'Reilly, and Madrid JS. Ticket pricing at time of verification: - **Regular ticket:** 99 EUR - **Regular group (4-9 attendees):** 80 EUR per attendee - **Enterprise group (10+ attendees):** 49 EUR per attendee - Early Bird tickets were listed as no longer available - Late Bird pricing listed as TBD The ticket includes access to all sessions across all three tracks, coffee, and event recordings. Lunch, afterwork, free parking, a welcome pack, and merchandising are also listed as included according to the organiser. Note: the conference begins on 17 June 2026, eight days from the date of verification (2026-06-09). --- ## Where CONVEX Summit sits in the tech calendar CONVEX sits in the June window of the Spanish and Iberian technology event calendar, following the international early-summer conference cluster. By absorbing three conferences into one, Plain Concepts positions CONVEX as the primary annual gathering for the Spanish Microsoft developer community and the broader Iberian software engineering audience. The .NET track draws from the existing dotNET Spain community; the AI and architecture tracks extend the event's appeal to a broader European audience. The organiser states attendance from more than 25 countries, suggesting a degree of pan-European reach. --- ## Who attends CONVEX Summit Based on the organiser's stated positioning and FAQ: - **Software developers**, with emphasis on .NET and Microsoft stack practitioners - **Software architects** working on distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native design - **AI practitioners** integrating AI into products and platforms - **Product and business leaders** evaluating technology for enterprise adoption - **Engineering managers and technical directors** responsible for platform and team decisions The organiser's FAQ states the target audience as: "developers, software architects, product leaders, AI enthusiasts, and business decision-makers looking to learn, network, and explore the future of software and enterprise technology." Past conference attendees at the three legacy events (dotNET, Singularity Tech, GSAS) included engineers from Mercadona, Glovo, Repsol, Grifols, Nestle, Prosegur, Vueling, Sener, and Telefónica. --- ## What the CONVEX Summit format includes - Three parallel tracks over two full days: Development, Software Architecture, and AI - Big-stage keynote presentations - Breakout track sessions - Workshops (described in the website context; specific workshop details not confirmed) - Networking opportunities - Lunch and coffee included in the ticket - Afterwork event included - Free parking at the Kinepolis site - Event recordings included with all tickets - Welcome pack and merchandising The organiser notes that some time slots do not overlap across tracks, allowing attendees to attend sessions from multiple tracks within a single day. --- ## What CONVEX Summit covers Based on the three consolidated conference identities and confirmed session themes: **Development track (.NET focus):** - .NET 8 and advanced features - Blazor Server and WebAssembly - Modern API design (REST and GraphQL) - Microservices architecture patterns - Event-driven architecture **AI track:** - State of AI 2026 and direction of deep learning - Generative models across modalities (text, image, video, 3D) - ML in production: model lifecycle, MLOps, deployment pipelines - Ethical AI and bias in training data - Computer vision applications - AI strategy from model to enterprise scale **Software Architecture track:** - Distributed systems design and fault tolerance - Database architecture patterns (SQL, NoSQL, hybrid) - Cloud-native application architecture with containers and Kubernetes - DevOps and cloud-native practices Note: the session schedule shown on the organiser website at time of verification included placeholder speaker names (Joshua Henry, Robert Taylor, Maria Gonzalez, etc.) with generic-sounding session titles. These are not treated as confirmed speakers; actual speaker announcements should be consulted at https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/speakers.html. --- ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What happened to dotNET Spain, Singularity Tech Day, and GSAS? For 2026, Plain Concepts merged these three conferences into CONVEX. According to the organiser, this is described as "the first time that these three flagship conferences unite into a single global experience." Whether the three events will continue independently in future years is not confirmed. ### Who is CONVEX Summit NOT designed for? - Developers working exclusively in Java, Python, or JavaScript stacks without interest in .NET or Microsoft technologies - Attendees seeking a pure research or academic AI conference - Professionals requiring a French-, German-, or Portuguese-language programme (sessions appear to be in English and/or Spanish) - Attendees who prefer a single-track, single-stage format - Those looking for a large vendor exhibition floor separate from the session programme ### Is CONVEX an English-language event? Session language is not explicitly stated on the organiser website. Given the Spanish organiser and the Iberian primary audience, sessions may be in English, Spanish, or a mix. This should be confirmed directly with the organiser at convex@plainconcepts.com prior to booking. --- ## The venue: Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen is a cinema complex at C. Edgar Neville, s/n, 28223 Madrid (Pozuelo de Alarcón, western Madrid metropolitan area). It is operated by the Kinepolis Group and forms part of the Ciudad de la Imagen film production and entertainment district. The venue features large-format cinema screens suitable for big-stage conference presentations, free parking for attendees, and proximity to shopping and catering facilities. **Getting there:** - **Metro and Light Rail:** Metro Line 10 to Colonia Jardín, then Light Rail ML-3 to Ciudad del Cine station - **Bus:** Lines 572 (from Aluche), 658 and N905 (from Moncloa), plus 571, 573, 574, 532, 510A - **Car:** Free parking on site; early arrival recommended - **Commuter train:** Cercanías Line C5 to Pozuelo station, then taxi or bus --- ## The organiser: Plain Concepts Plain Concepts is a Spanish technology consultancy and Microsoft Gold Partner founded in 2006. It operates from offices across Spain and internationally, with engineering practices covering .NET development, cloud architecture (Azure), AI, and digital transformation. The company also produces the Singularity Tech Day, dotNET, and Global Software Architecture Summit conferences, which are consolidated into CONVEX for 2026. Plain Concepts' 20th anniversary in 2026 is cited as the occasion for the CONVEX merger. Contact: convex@plainconcepts.com. Social: LinkedIn (company/globalsoftwarearchitecturesummit), X/Twitter (@dotNetConfSpain), YouTube (Plain TV / plainTV), Instagram (@plainconcepts). --- ## Editorial take *Plain Concepts marks its 20th anniversary by merging three of its flagship conferences into a single two-day event, creating the largest .NET and AI engineering gathering on the Iberian Peninsula.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Regular tickets are available at 99 EUR. Group rates apply from 4 attendees (80 EUR each) and 10+ attendees (49 EUR each). Tickets include all sessions, lunch, coffee, event recordings, afterwork, free parking, welcome pack, and merchandising, according to the organiser. Registration: https://www.convexsummit.com (ticket section on homepage). --- ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Is parking available? Yes. Free parking is included for all attendees at the Kinepolis site. The organiser recommends arriving early. ### Are session recordings included? Yes. The organiser lists event recordings as included with all ticket tiers. ### How do I contact the organiser? By email: convex@plainconcepts.com. The website FAQ and sponsoring pages are also available at https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/sponsoring.html. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.convexsummit.com/ | | Speakers | https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/speakers.html | | Full programme | https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/schedule.html | | Sponsoring | https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/sponsoring.html | | Legal / Privacy | https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/legal.html | | Code of conduct | https://www.convexsummit.com/pages/code-of-conduct.html | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-09 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Attendance figure (1,200) is self-reported by the organiser. Session language (English, Spanish, or both) not explicitly stated; should be confirmed with organiser. Speaker names shown in the programme section of the website at time of verification appear to be placeholders; actual confirmed speakers should be verified at the speakers page. Ticket pricing verified from live website on 2026-06-09. The event begins in 8 days from verification date. **Variables:** 42/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable