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Building Sociotechnical Resilience: Aligning Teams and Processes for Robust Software Delivery

Engineering Productivity Hacks: Streamlining Processes and Enhancing Team Collaboration

Generative AI in Production: Best Practices for Deployment and Maintenance

Getting Started in Machine Learning: A Hands-On Approach for Software Developers

Architectural Evolution: Transitioning from Monoliths to Microservices

Modern Data Architectures: Designing for Scalability and Flexibility

From Kubernetes-Native to Ai-Powered: Java With Langchain4j

Programming Languages and Paradigms: What's on the Horizon?

Cloud Architectures at Scale: Strategies for Managing Rapid Growth

Kubernetes Strategies: Techniques for Optimizing Deployment and Operations

The Path to Principal Engineer: Developing Leadership and Technical Excellence

Advancements in Generative AI: From Research to Real-World Applications

Deep Dives into Successful Architecture Systems

Next Generation Inclusive UIs: Building Accessible and Performant User Interfaces

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Masterclass: Ensuring Reliability at Scale

Become an InfoQ Certified Software Architect in Emerging Technologies (ICSAET)

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Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited seats available for each training session.

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What is the Training Refund Guarantee Policy?

QCon's Training Refund Guarantee Policy allows you to receive a refund for training up to and including Monday, September 22, 2025 - no questions asked! As of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 refunds for trainings are no longer issued.

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Trainings have limited capacity and training selection is first come, first serve.

If a training reaches capacity, there is a waiting list you can sign up for. You will be notified if a place becomes available. Meanwhile, you can select another training.

Once selected, can I change my training selection?

After selecting your training(s), if you would like to change your selection, you can do so by logging into your QCon account. You can switch to another training with open seats until Wednesday, November 19th.

What are trainings?

Our hands-on trainings are a great way to upskill on the topics that matter most in software development with domain experts.

Training days are being held at the same venue as the conference on Thursday, November 20th and Friday, November 21st.

You can register your training pass today and pick up your specific trainings later. The full training program will be published by mid-September. In case you change your mind or don't think the offered trainings are a good fit, QCon's Training Refund Guarantee Policy offers a no-questions-asked refund up to and including Monday, September 22nd, 2025.

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It gave a great overview & hands-on practice.

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Enterprise Architect @Viking Global Investors

The inspiration I gained from the diverse talks and trainings has been invaluable to drive innovation in our team & projects.

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