DevFest KC 2026

Get ready for Kansas City’s biggest community-driven developer event of the year!

Whether you’re a student typing your first lines of code, an early-career engineer leveling up, or a seasoned developer scaling production systems, DevFest KC 2026 is built for you. Join us at the UMKC Student Union on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a full day packed with technical knowledge, hands-on learning, and community connection.

What to Expect

• Deep-Dive Technical Talks: Sessions covering real-world applications across Mobile, Web, Cloud, AI/ML, UI/UX, and Career Development.
• Interactive Workshop: Get your hands dirty in a dedicated, live hands-on technical workshop.
• Full-Day Fuel: Enjoy a provided full lunch, plus complimentary coffee and snacks flowing all day long (with dietary restrictions accommodated wherever possible)!
• Swag & Giveaways: Grab limited-edition DevFest and GDG swag and stick around until the end of the day for awesome prize giveaways.
• Community & Networking: Meet fellow KC builders, mentors, tech leads, and student developers shaping the future of tech in our region.

Venue & Logistics

• Location: UMKC Student Union — 5100 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110
• Where to Go: We’ll kick off our Opening Keynote inside the Student Union Theater, then head up to the 4th Floor for all technical breakout sessions, lunch, and networking.
• Parking: Parking is hassle-free! Free parking is available inside the Cherry Street Parking Garage directly adjacent to the building, as well as along nearby street parking. Permit parking is not enforced on weekends, so there is plenty of parking available.

Ticket Tiers & Savings

We keep ticket prices low to make high-quality technical education accessible to everyone.

• Early Bird: 25% OFF general and student registration! Use promo code EarlyBird at checkout before September 7.
• General Attendee ($40.00): Full access to all sessions, workshop, lunch, snacks, and giveaways.
• Student ($30.00): Discounted rate for active students looking to grow their network and skills.
• Last Minute ($50.00): Available as registration nears capacity.

All details, speaker updates, and schedule announcements will be published live devfestkc.com!