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Success by code

03.10.25

About the conference

DiSH MCR, Heron HouSE
8:30am - 5pm & Evening Social

Sponsored by AO.com, this full-day conference is designed specifically for those working in the engine room of tech — software developers, engineers, architects, and technical leaders.

We dive deep into what truly makes software succeed — from technical choices and architectural strategies to team dynamics, tooling, and process. We’ll also examine the common pitfalls that slow teams down or cause projects to fail. Whether you’re shipping code at a startup or managing systems at scale, this is your space to uncover the patterns, practices, and principles that build better software.

What to expect

Our software development conference includes:

Topical Talks & Panels

You’ll hear from AO’s engineering leaders on how they build platforms at scale — systems that power everything from internal logistics to seamless customer experience. Expect honest, practical stories from software teams across the spectrum — from nimble startups to massive multinationals — all tackling the same tough question:

How do you build software that actually works and scales?

Workshops

Our breakout workshops are built for real devs solving real problems. Get your hands on code in guided sessions exploring new frameworks, performance tuning, emerging tools, and better development practices.

These smaller sessions offer the chance to ask deep questions, experiment with solutions, and learn shoulder-to-shoulder with peers facing the same challenges.

Evening Social

Wrap up the day — and the festival — with our final evening social. A relaxed gathering where developers, speakers, and tech enthusiasts connect, share insights, ask the hard questions, and build lasting connections. Whether you want to unpack a talk over a drink or find your next collaborator, this is the space to do it.

SPEAKERS

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If you are an expert on AI and feel you have something to say – why not apply to speak at this years event? There’s still time to get your application down – just visit our speaking page – go on you know you want to!