As mobile developers, we understand the ever-changing landscape of our industry, where innovation is the driving force behind progress. In this dynamic field, staying informed about the latest trends and best practices is not just beneficial — it’s essential. Conferences offer an invaluable opportunity to stay up-to-date, connect with fellow professionals, and gain fresh insights into emerging technologies.
One of the remarkable aspects of attending these events is the chance to expand your network, forging connections with developers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators. Beyond the knowledge gained, conferences can be a platform to showcase your own contributions, whether through engaging talks, demos, or simply by mingling with like-minded peers.
In this article, we’ll cover a handpicked selection of Android conferences for 2024 you might enjoy — each promising to be a nurturing ground for your professional growth.
Kodeco’s Big List of Android Conferences for 2024
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Droidcon Ammon: January 18–20, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. A two-day conference and hackathon where developers can learn, network, and be inspired.
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Android Worldwide: January 30, 2024; July 30, 2024; October 29, 2024. This is a series of virtual conferences, each of which runs for 24 hours, to cover all time zones.
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IntelliJ IDEA Conf: March 6–7, 2024. This is a free, virtual event.
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AndroidMakers by Droidcon: April 25–26, 2024 in Paris, France. Over 80 tech talks delivered over two days. Interested in speaking? Answer the call for papers before March 1, 2024.
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Google I/O: Google’s biggest Android event will take place on May 14, 2024.
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Droidcon San Francisco: June 6–7, 2024 in San Francisco, California. A two-day conference covering topics like leveling up in your Android career and advanced Kotlin tips.
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Droidcon Berlin: July 3–5, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
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KotlinConf: May 22–May 24, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sponsored by JetBrains, this event includes one day of workshops and two days of presentations.
Hoping to be a speaker? Conferences accepting talks will link to where you can submit your ideas to their CFP — Call for Proposals. You can also find open CFPs via PaperCall.io’s event directory. Starting to speak at conferences or even at smaller, local meetups can be a great way to build your personal brand. Learn more about this in Kave Bulambo’s Why Even Successful Software Engineers Need Personal Branding.
Thanks to Susannah Skyer Gupta for putting together the original list of great conferences!
Are you running an iOS conference you’d like to add? Did we overlook your favorite iOS event? Leave a comment in the forum below and we might add it to the list!
