Over the past decade, the WeAreDevelopers World Congress has showcased major technological advancements like AI, Cloud computing, and Cybersecurity. Memorable moments include GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke's introduction of GitHub Copilot, Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar's launch of OverflowAI, and Joel Spolsky's declaration of the Generative AI era. As the congress celebrates ten years of success, the 2025 event will continue to drive innovation and unite global tech leaders to explore AI's transformative power.

Returning to Messe Berlin from July 9 to 11, 2025, the event will gather over 15,000 developers, IT professionals, and tech decision-makers from around the globe. As the world’s largest developer congress, it offers unparalleled access to technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and panels featuring the industry's leading tech figures.

The three-day program will cover a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Web and Mobile Development, and modern engineering practices.

The 2025 speaker lineup, among 550+ confirmed speakers, includes:

• Dr. Werner Vogels, VP & CTO, Amazon.com
• Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub
• Katrin Lehmann, CIO of Mercedes-Benz
• Prashanth Chandrasekar, CEO of Stack Overflow
• Hanna Hennig, CIO of Siemens AG
• Michael Ameling, Chief Product Officer of SAP
• Stephanie Cohen, Chief Strategy Officer of Cloudflare
• Scott Chacon, CEO and Co-Founder of GitButler, Co-Founder of GitHub
• Mara Pometti, Director Data and AI Strategy at Mastercard
• Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers
• Angie Jones, VP, Developer Relations at Block
• Wei Hu, Senior Vice President at Oracle
• Mindaugas Mozūras, CTO of Vinted
• Andrej Lehnert, Managing Director & CPO of trivago

These notable experts will be following in the footsteps of influential past speakers like Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Wozniak, Stormy Peters, Cassie Kozyrkov and Garry Kasparov, and contributing to the event’s tradition of providing insight and inspiration to the global software community.

Executive Focus: HR Leaders Summit,  Tech Leaders Summit

This year’s edition continues the tradition of two exclusively tailored sub-events bringing together senior  professionals shaping the future of work and technology:

• Tech Leaders Summit – A curated program for CTOs, CEOs, CIOs, and senior engineering leaders offers a dedicated stage for panel discussions, exclusive networking formats, and a forum for exchange. The focus is on technology leadership, scaling teams, and organizational innovation, enabling participants to address industry-wide challenges and share solutions.
• HR Leaders Summit – A focused track delves into the evolving landscape of tech recruitment, workforce development, and HR innovation. Industry leaders will share strategies for attracting, retaining, and nurturing top tech talent, offering insights into building a competitive and dynamic workforce.

To kick off the Congress, the invite-only Tech Leaders Night on the evening of July 9 will provide an intimate, exclusive gathering for tech executives to connect and share expertise and experiences ahead of the main event.

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