DevCon 2026: Systematic Returns as Main Partner for the Fifth Consecutive Year, Bringing Software Engineering Expertise to the Stage

Organized by Catalyst Solutions, the event will bring together more than 3,000 participants, 60+ international and local speakers, and 25+ partner companies and communities for two days of technical learning, knowledge sharing, and discussions about the technologies shaping the industry. 

For the fifth consecutive year, Systematic Romania joins DevCon as Main Partner, continuing its commitment to Romania's technology community and the professional development of IT specialists. This year's participation includes three Systematic engineers contributing to the technical agenda, with sessions covering secure software architecture, real-time systems, DevOps, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. 

Across six specialized conference stages, participants will explore artificial intelligence, data, cloud computing, DevOps, Java, Go, cybersecurity, and deep tech through technical sessions, practical examples, and discussions led by professionals working with these technologies every day. 

Systematic Romania: Five Years of Supporting the Tech Community 

Systematic's continued presence as Main Partner reflects its long-term involvement in Romania's technology ecosystem and its focus on sharing technical knowledge with the community. 

“Five years as Main Partner of DevCon shows our commitment to Romania’s tech scene, and it’s something we’re proud of. Through sessions on Java, DevOps and other key topics, our focus remains on supporting and developing the tech community. We’re looking forward to another great edition, where innovation and learning go hand in hand, both on stage and at the booth.”Lucian Maican, General Manager, Systematic Romania 

At DevCon 2026, Systematic will contribute to the technical program through three of its engineers, sharing practical experience from projects involving complex software systems, secure environments, and infrastructure management at scale. 

Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman, Senior Software Architect at Systematic and Oracle ACE Associate for Java, will speak at Java & Go Con about the challenges of building a real-time collaborative editing system in a secure environment without internet access or cloud infrastructure. Drawing on a system already used in production, her session will explore the architectural decisions and engineering challenges involved in developing complex software under demanding technical constraints. 

At DevOps Con, Raluca Bica and Steffen Baarsgaard Poulsen, Senior Systems Engineers at Systematic, will present “Grafana Fleet Management Using Grafana-Operator.” Their session addresses the challenges of managing multiple Grafana instances across teams, Kubernetes clusters, and customers. 

They will explore how Grafana instances and resources - including dashboards, data sources, and alerts - can be managed declaratively as Kubernetes-native manifests, enabling GitOps workflows that keep configurations consistent, version-controlled, and aligned across environments. 

The session will also share practical approaches to scaling Grafana fleet management while reducing configuration sprawl and reliance on custom synchronization scripts. 

Together, these sessions highlight different aspects of Systematic's engineering expertise, from designing secure, real-time applications to building scalable and maintainable infrastructure. They offer DevCon participants practical insights into challenges that software and infrastructure teams encounter in real-world projects. 

Beyond the stage, visitors can meet the Systematic team at the company's booth, explore a live Defence product demonstration, and discover the technology behind mission-critical solutions used by defence organizations and other critical sectors worldwide. 

The booth experience will offer attendees an opportunity to discuss the engineering behind these products directly with the people working on them, while discovering how software development supports complex, real-world operations. Visitors can also take a coffee break with a digital twist and see mission-critical software in action. 

Six Specialized Conferences Covering the Technologies Shaping the Industry 

The 2026 edition introduces a content structure built around six specialized conferences: AI Con, Data & Cloud Con, DevOps Con, Java & Go Con, Cybersecurity Con, and DeepTech Con. This format allows participants to tailor their experience to their areas of expertise, professional challenges, and the technologies they work with every day. 

The first day, November 4, will focus on AI Con, Data & Cloud Con, and DevOps Con, featuring sessions on building and deploying AI-powered systems, scalable cloud infrastructure, data platforms, automation, observability, and software reliability. 

On November 5, the focus shifts to Java & Go Con, Cybersecurity Con, and DeepTech Con. Participants will explore modern software architectures, distributed systems, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and innovations that push beyond the traditional boundaries of software development. 

Through this structure, DevCon aims to bring together professionals with different backgrounds and responsibilities, from software developers and AI and data engineers to DevOps and cybersecurity specialists, software architects, and technical leaders. The six stages are designed to complement one another, encouraging participants to explore perspectives and technologies beyond their primary areas of expertise. 

International and Local Experts from Leading Technology Companies 

DevCon 2026 will bring experts and technical leaders to Bucharest with experience in software development, artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, data engineering, and cybersecurity. Companies represented in the technical agenda include Systematic, AWS, Mercedes-Benz, Dynatrace, Philips, Databricks, Docker, ING Hubs Romania, and PPC Romania. 

Confirmed speakers include: 

• Mary Grygleski, Sr. VP, AI Evangelism, Enterprise AI & Architecture at LuMay AI and Java Champion, will explore how to build generative AI multi-agent systems using an event-driven approach and modern Java technologies. 

• Oleksandra Bovkun, Senior Developer Advocate at Databricks, will discuss collaboration between multiple AI coding agents and how they can be integrated into efficient developer workflows. 

• Syed Rehan, Principal Solution Architect for AI and Cybersecurity at Amazon, will present approaches to building autonomous, AI-powered cyber defense systems capable of detecting and responding to threats. 

• Daniel Schniepp, Chief Architect Developer & Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz, will share insights into software architecture and large-scale cloud infrastructure. 

• Philippe Charrière, Principal Solution Architect at Docker, will bring his experience in software architecture and cloud-native technologies to the technical program. 

• Niek Palm, Principal Engineer at Philips, will share his perspective on software development and system architecture. 

• Jeff Blankenburg, Principal Developer Advocate at Dynatrace, will contribute insights into software development and tools designed to support engineering teams. 

• Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman, Senior Software Architect at Systematic and Oracle ACE Associate for Java, will speak at Java & Go Con about building a real-time collaborative editing system for secure environments without internet or cloud infrastructure. 

• Raluca Bica, Senior Systems Engineer at Systematic, will speak at DevOps Con about managing Grafana fleets with Grafana-Operator and applying Kubernetes-native manifests and GitOps workflows at scale. 

• Steffen Baarsgaard Poulsen, Senior Systems Engineer at Systematic, will join Raluca Bica in presenting “Grafana Fleet Management Using Grafana-Operator,” exploring practical approaches to maintaining consistent Grafana configurations across teams, clusters, and customers. 

Together, these sessions bring practical examples, technical demonstrations, and lessons from real-world projects to the conference, helping participants explore technologies and engineering approaches relevant to their day-to-day work. 

Hands-On Masterclasses and an Exhibition Area for the Tech Community

Beyond the six conference stages, DevCon 2026 will feature hands-on masterclasses led by international experts. These sessions will give participants the opportunity to work directly with trainers, explore technical scenarios, and gain a deeper understanding of topics such as AI implementation, cloud-native architecture, system security, and application performance optimization. 

The exhibition area will bring together 25+ partner companies, creating opportunities for live demonstrations, technical discussions, and direct interaction between IT professionals and companies developing technologies and solutions for the industry. 

For Systematic, the exhibition area will complement its contribution to the technical agenda, giving participants the opportunity to discover its products, talk to its engineers, and learn more about the challenges involved in developing software for mission-critical environments. 

“For us, DevCon is more than a well-structured technical program. It is a place where we bring together people who build technology, make technical decisions, and look for solutions to real challenges. In an industry where tools and technologies change so quickly, we have paid particular attention to the agenda and the opportunities for interaction. We want professionals to learn from one another, ask questions, and openly discuss their experiences and challenges. 

For this edition, we focused on the diversity of topics and on connecting the agenda to the changes taking place across the industry. Our goal is to help every participant build an experience that is relevant to their work and to what they want to learn. We encourage attendees to explore all six stages, even if they do not specialize in every area. Topics overlap, and different perspectives can complement what we already know and open up new learning opportunities. Beyond technology, we want DevCon to remain a place where the community meets, shares experiences, and builds together.” Andreea Balaci Buncianu, Delivery Area Manager, Catalyst Solutions 

DevCon 2026 Partners 

DevCon 2026 is supported by companies and organizations that contribute to the development of the tech ecosystem and help shape a relevant program for IT professionals. 

• Main Partner: Systematic 

• AI Con Partner: DB Global Technology 

• Data & Cloud Con Partner: PPC Romania 

• Java & Go Con Partners: AD/01 and ING Hubs Romania 

• Cybersecurity Con Partner: Stefanini 

• Event Sponsors: HCLTech Romania, DXC Luxoft, Keyes, Microsoft Romania, Siemens 

• Agenda Supporter: SAP 

The partner network brings together companies from different sectors and areas of expertise, spanning software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. 

Join DevCon 2026 

DevCon 2026 will take place on November 4–5, 2026, at NORD Events Center by Globalworth in Bucharest, Romania. 

Discover the full agenda, explore the speaker lineup, and find participation details at www.dev-con.ro.