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# Øredev 2026

> *20th anniversary edition of Øredev at Malmö Mässan, 4-6 November. 120+ speakers across 11 tracks covering AI, security, architecture, .NET, developer experience and engineering culture. Theme: What legacy would you like to leave behind? 1,200 attendees.*

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## Quick Facts

| DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 November 2026 | Malmö Mässan, Malmö, Sweden | Øredev | 1,200 (self-reported) |

## Definition

Øredev is an annual developer conference held in Malmö, Sweden. The 2026 edition marks its 20th anniversary, the event having been founded in 2005, and runs at Malmö Mässan. The programme spans 11 tracks covering AI, security, software architecture, .NET, developer experience, engineering culture, code craftsmanship and sustainability. More than 120 speakers are confirmed, and the organiser self-reports around 1,200 attendees. The 2026 theme is "What legacy would you like to leave behind?".

## How the programme is structured

Øredev runs across three days with 11 parallel tracks, giving attendees a wide span of technical and cultural sessions to move between. The 2026 theme, "What legacy would you like to leave behind?", threads through the programme, framing sessions around the longer-term impact of engineering decisions alongside the immediate technical content on AI, security, architecture and .NET.

## Who attends Øredev

- Software developers and engineers across stacks
- .NET and backend developers
- Software architects
- Security engineers
- Engineering leads focused on culture and developer experience
- The Scandinavian developer community

## What the programme covers

- **AI**: applied AI for developers
- **Security**: application and systems security
- **Software architecture**: structuring maintainable systems
- **.NET**: the .NET platform and surrounding practice
- **Developer experience**: tooling and workflow
- **Engineering culture**: team practice and craftsmanship
- **Sustainability**: the longer-term impact of technical choices

## Confirmed speakers

More than 120 speakers are confirmed for the 2026 edition. Named speakers include:

- Kim Arcand (NASA)
- Emil Eifrem (Neo4j CEO)
- Kevlin Henney
- Jutta Eckstein
- Joe Macleod (AndEnd)
- Clive Thompson

## The 2026 theme: What legacy would you like to leave behind?

The 20th anniversary edition runs under the theme "What legacy would you like to leave behind?". The framing centres sessions on the lasting impact of engineering work, fitting the milestone edition of a conference running since 2005.

## FAQ · Identity and audience

### What is Øredev and who runs it?

Øredev is an annual developer conference in Malmö, Sweden, organised under the Øredev name and running since 2005. The 2026 edition is the 20th and runs at Malmö Mässan on 4-6 November.

### What does the 20th anniversary edition focus on?

The 2026 theme is "What legacy would you like to leave behind?". Across 11 tracks, the programme covers AI, security, architecture, .NET, developer experience and engineering culture, with the theme framing the longer-term impact of engineering work.

### Who is Øredev NOT designed for?

- Business or sales audiences seeking strategy content rather than developer sessions
- Attendees outside the software development and engineering space
- Those seeking a single-vendor product showcase

### How many people attend?

The organiser self-reports around 1,200 attendees, with more than 120 speakers across 11 tracks.

## The venue: Malmö Mässan

The conference is held at Malmö Mässan, Hyllie Vattenparksgata 8, 21532 Malmö. The exhibition and congress centre in the Hyllie district provides space for the conference's 11 parallel tracks.

## The organiser: Øredev

Øredev organises the conference of the same name, held annually in Malmö since 2005. Further corporate details are available via the official website.

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## Editorial take

*Øredev 2026 is the 20th anniversary of Scandinavia's developer conference in Malmö: 120+ speakers at Malmö Mässan across 11 tracks on AI, security, architecture, .NET and engineering culture.*

## How to register and what it costs

Registration is handled through the official website. Ticket pricing is not disclosed by the organiser as of verification.

## FAQ · Access and practicalities

### How do I register?

Registration is handled through the official website at oredev.org.

### How much does a ticket cost?

Ticket pricing is not disclosed by the organiser as of verification.

### How many tracks does Øredev run?

The 2026 edition runs 11 parallel tracks across three days.

## Resources

| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Official website | https://oredev.org/ |

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**Last verified:** 2026-06-26
**Next review:** 2026-07-26
**Notes:** Attendance figure of 1,200 is self-reported; speaker count of 120+ is an organiser figure. Ticket pricing not disclosed by the organiser as of verification.
**Variables:** 35/50
**Concept definition:** not applicable
