November 16-20, 2026

Hyatt Regency, San Francisco

Hands-on training from senior practitioners.

One or two days of focused training days led by senior practitioners.
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Trainings

Reserve your seat before they sell out.

Trainings are optional half- and full-day sessions on Nov 19–20. Registration is required, and seats are limited on a first come, first served basis.
Sessions are confirmed — log in to your account to select your training now.
Training days are refundable until September 21, 2026.

HALF DAY

From Kubernetes-Native to Ai-Powered: Java With Langchain4j

Thursday Nov 20 · 01:00PM PST

What happens when Java meets AI in a Kubernetes-native world? This workshop introduces you to building high-performance, container-ready applications using Java and Langchain4j to integrate modern AI capabilities.

Training host

Speaker image - Elder Moraes

Elder Moraes

Principal Developer Advocate @IBM, Java Champion, Board Member @soujava, Published Author, 25+ Years in Software Development

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FULL DAY

Production Ready Services With Spring Boot: A Deep Dive

Friday Nov 21 · 09:00AM PST

Hi, Spring fans! Developers today are being asked to deliver more with less time and build ever more efficient services, and Spring is ready to help you meet the demands.

Training host

Speaker image - Josh Long

Josh Long

Spring Developer Advocate @Broadcom

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Organizing for Fast Flow: A Practitioner's View on Implementing Team Topologies

Thursday Nov 20 · 09:00AM PST

Leaning heavily on Team Topologies (a book by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais), this workshop explores team structures to reduce friction and improve flow.

Training host

Speaker image - Wes Reisz

Wes Reisz

Technical Principal @Thoughtworks, 16-Time QCon Chair, & Creator of The InfoQ Podcast

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[SOLD OUT] Leading and Analyzing Operational Incidents From Chaos to Resolution

Thursday Nov 20 · 01:00PM PST

If you work on systems that can adversely impact dependency availability or end customers, then this session is for you.

Training host

Speaker image - Tejas Ghadge

Tejas Ghadge

Engineering Head @AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda Event Driven Applications and AWS Lambda Developer Experience where he leads an organization of 100+ engineers/managers

Speaker image - Nithin Vommi

Nithin Vommi

Engineering Manager @AWS Lambda (Event Driven Platforms)

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HALF DAY

Building Intelligent Java Applications: A Developer’s Workshop

Thursday Nov 20 · 09:00AM PST

In today's competitive tech landscape, AI capabilities aren't just nice-to-have—they're essential for creating cutting-edge applications. This immersive workshop empowers Java developers to seamlessly integrate powerful AI features using familiar tools and paradigms.

Training host

Speaker image - Dan Vega

Dan Vega

Java Champion & Spring Developer Advocate @Broadcom

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HALF DAY

Open Source Rag Pipeline With Docling + Data Prep Kit + Milvus + Open LLMs

Thursday Nov 20 · 01:00PM PST

In this hands-on training session, you will learn how to build an end-to-end Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline using cutting-edge open source tools.

Training host

Speaker image - Sujee Maniyam

Sujee Maniyam

Developer Advocate @Nebius AI, OS Contributor

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FULL DAY

Leading High-Performance Teams With Mindful Leadershi​p in the Age of AI​

Friday Nov 21 · 09:00AM PST

In today’s AI-infused environment, technical teams are being pushed harder and faster than ever—and it’s team leads and mid-level managers who bear the brunt. This hands-on workshop equips participants with practical tools to boost team performance without burning people out.

Training host

Speaker image - Sam McAfee

Sam McAfee

Founder & Managing Director @Startup Patterns

Speaker image - Joan Brennan

Joan Brennan

Director of Research & Development @Startup Patterns

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FULL DAY

Platform Engineering in 2025, Factoring AI Into Every Component of the Platform

Friday Nov 21 · 09:00AM PST

Module 0: SetupReview prerequisites, environment, format, setup, questions, etc.Module 1: Defining Platform Engineering

Training host

Speaker image - Bryan Oliver

Bryan Oliver

Principal @Thoughtworks, Global Speaker, Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering" and "Designing Cloud Native Delivery Systems"

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HALF DAY

Chat with your website using an LLM and open stack (Allycat)

Thursday Nov 20 · 09:00AM PST

Imagine being able to ask questions about a website in natural language—and receiving meaningful answers instead of simple keyword matches. 

Training host

Speaker image - Sujee Maniyam

Sujee Maniyam

Developer Advocate @Nebius AI, OS Contributor

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FULL DAY

Building Production-Ready AI Agents in the Open Source Ecosystem

Friday Nov 21 · 09:00AM PST

This hands-on workshop guides participants through building intelligent AI agents using IBM's open source stack with a focus on local deployment and production readiness.

Training host

Speaker image - James Busche

James Busche

Software Development Manager @IBM Open Technologies Group

Speaker image - Mark Sturdevant

Mark Sturdevant

Software Developer and advocate @IBM Research

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FULL DAY

Agent MCP Workshop: Building Your Own Java-Based MCP Server

Friday Nov 21 · 09:00AM PST

The Agent MCP Workshop is an instructor-led series designed to guide participants through developing a Java-based server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Training host

Speaker image - David Parry

David Parry

Principal Architect @Qodo

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[SOLD OUT] Building Resilient Asynchronous and Event-Driven Systems

Thursday Nov 20 · 09:00AM PST

Asynchronous and event-driven architectures promise scalability and durability, but they often mask complex failure modes that only surface under unpredictable situations like large traffic spikes or dependency failures.

Training host

Speaker image - Tejas Ghadge

Tejas Ghadge

Engineering Head @AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda Event Driven Applications and AWS Lambda Developer Experience where he leads an organization of 100+ engineers/managers

Speaker image - Nithin Vommi

Nithin Vommi

Engineering Manager @AWS Lambda (Event Driven Platforms)

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Fundamentals of Software Engineering in the Age of AI

Thursday Nov 20 · 01:00PM PST

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, AI coding assistants are transforming how we develop software. While these tools enhance productivity, mastering fundamental software engineering principles remains essential for their effective use.

Training host

Speaker image - Nate Schutta

Nate Schutta

Software Architect @Thoughtworks, Java Champion, author of "Thinking Architecturally" and "Responsible Microservices"

Speaker image - Dan Vega

Dan Vega

Java Champion & Spring Developer Advocate @Broadcom

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Certification

Turn QCon insights into career-defining decisions.

Thursday Nov 20 · 09:00AM PST · HALF DAY

The only certification program that combines QCon conference attendance with peer-driven analysis and professional certification. Led by Luca Mezzalira, a Principal Solutions Architect, O'Reilly Author, conference speaker, the voice behind Dear Architects, and a Tech content creator.

Training host

Speaker image - Luca Mezzalira

Luca Mezzalira

Principal Serverless Specialist Solutions Architect @AWS | Author of “Building Micro-Frontends” | International Speaker

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Hands-on exercises, not just slides and lectures.

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Full refund guarantee

Change of plans? Get a full refund if you cancel by September 21, 2026 - no questions asked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your QCon San Francisco Trainings Questions

What is the Training Refund Guarantee Policy?

QCon's Training Refund Guarantee Policy allows you to receive a refund for training up to and including Monday, September 21, 2026 - no questions asked! As of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, refunds for trainings are no longer issued.

What if the training I want to participate in is full?

Trainings have limited capacity and training selection is first come, first serve.

If a training reaches capacity, there is a waiting list you can sign up for. You will be notified if a place becomes available. Meanwhile, you can select another training.

Once selected, can I change my training selection?

After selecting your training(s), if you would like to change your selection, you can do so by logging into your QCon account. You can switch to another training with open seats until Wednesday, November 18th.

How do I select my trainings?

Any attendee with a training ticket will receive an email with instructions on how to select their training after they register.

If registration opens and you do not find a suitable training to fit your needs, you can have the training ticket portion of your registration refunded until Monday, September 21, 2026.

What are trainings?

Our hands-on trainings are a great way to upskill on the topics that matter most in software development with domain experts.

Training days are being held at the same venue as the conference on Thursday, November 19th, and Friday, November 20th.

You can register your training pass today and pick up your specific trainings later. The full training program will be published by mid-September. In case you change your mind or don't think the offered trainings are a good fit, QCon's Training Refund Guarantee Policy offers a no-questions-asked refund up to and including Monday, September 21st, 2026.

If you’d like a participation certificate for the training you attended, please email info@qconsf.com to request one.

When will the training program become available?

The training program will be published on our website in early September.

As soon as the schedule is released, all attendees who have purchased a training ticket will be invited to choose their preferred sessions. If the available options don’t meet your needs, you can request a full refund for the training portion of your ticket until September 22nd.

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What past attendees say

So Impressed! "Heart". I love all the content!

Haemi Kim,
Cloud Architect @AWS

Interesting content and approach. Brought us up to speed with observability concepts that evolve much faster than we can actually proactively keep up to.

Tassio Abreu de Souza,
Architect @McKinsey & Company

Extremely useful.

Ruud Prein,
Engineering Manager & Informed Captain @ING

It gave a great overview & hands-on practice.

Kevin Kerr,
Enterprise Architect @Viking Global Investors

The inspiration I gained from the diverse talks and trainings has been invaluable to drive innovation in our team & projects.

Juan Carlos Pérez Mullisaca,
Product Manager @Banco de Crédito del Perú, and QCon San Francisco 2023 Attendee

I really liked the personal nature of the trainings.

Jason Fernandez,
Software Engineer @UKG, and QCon San Francisco 2023 Attendee

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