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# Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
- **Time:** 09:15–09:30 (15 min)
- **Room:** Mainstage
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026)

## Description

Join us for the official opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026 as we welcome 15,000 guests and kick off an unforgettable experience. Get a glimpse of the exciting highlights ahead before we hand over the mic to our inspiring opening speaker.

## Speaker

### [General Program](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@general-program)



## Related talks at this congress

- [Official Congress Party powered by WeAreDevelopers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/1200-official-congress) — General Program
- [Check-in & Badge Pickup at CityCube powered by Microsoft and GitHub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/930-check-in-badge) — General Program
- [Startup Spotlight](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/1082-startup-spotlight) — General Program
- [Booth Crawl @Expo Halls ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/1198-booth-crawl-expo) — General Program