CYC26

6 Tracks. 100 Speakers. 1,000 Attendees. Zero fluff. The $700 Tech Conference Experience for $40.

We stripped out the bloated pricing so you get world-class career growth for the cost of a few coffees. Network with industry leaders, develop new skills, and break out of the tutorial trap. Best part? 100% of your ticket goes directly to charity.

September 3rd & 4th (Day [0]: Sept 2nd)

Capital One Campus, PLANO, TX

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✓ 100% to charity · ✓ 860 in person, 8,100 online attended last year · ✓ 1,000+ expected in person for 2026

Learn from engineers at:

Google

Microsoft

Amazon

Netflix

Capital One

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Two days. Six tracks. Here's what you walk away with.

Artificial Intelligence

Real-world AI implementation patterns from engineers shipping production models, not hype decks.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Scalable architecture, deployment pipelines, and the cloud strategies powering high-growth teams.

JavaScript

Deep dives into modern JS, React patterns, and performance optimization from framework contributors.

Java

Enterprise architecture, Spring ecosystem updates, and backend patterns from senior engineers.

Entrepreneurship & Startups

The business side of tech. Go from side project to real company with lessons from founders who've done it.

90-Minute Workshops

Hands-on, guided sessions where you build something real and leave with working code.

Beyond the sessions, every ticket includes:

✓100+ speakers from companies like Google, Microsoft, AWS, and high-growth startups
✓Networking with 1,000+ developers, hiring managers, and engineering leaders
✓Professional headshots included with your ticket
✓Lunch and coffee both days, fully covered
✓After-hours social events to build real relationships
✓100% of your $40 ticket goes directly to charity

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Entrepreneurship & Startups

Artificial Intelligence

JavaScript

Java

Cloud

90-Minute Workshops

See what it's like to be at CYC

Our commitment

Our mission is to host the best web development conference in Texas, provide value for engineers of all experience levels, and donate everything to charity. That's our commitment.

View 2025 financial report

This year's speakers

The individuals volunteering their time to make CYC'26 a success.

Danny Thompson

Atlassian

Senior Developer Advocate

Leon Noel

Resilient Coders

Managing Director

Anupama Pathirage

WSO2

Director of Engineering

Miguel Guillén

Visory Health

Sr Director Technology and Data

Bree Hall

Atlassian

Senior Developer Advocate

Chris Sean Dabatos

TiDB

Developer Advocate

Patrick Hulce

Netflix

ML Architect

Jesse Hall

LiveKit

@codeSTACKr & Staff Developer Advocate

Amanda Mayfield

O'Reilly

Software Engineer

Yodit Weldegeorgise

Java Software Engineer

Chris Edgington

EdgeCraft Studio

CEO

Prathap Raghavan

Santander Consumer USA

Director of Product management

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The highest ROI $40 you'll spend this year. Here's exactly what you get:

2 full days of world-class technical content
100 speakers across 6 tracks (AI, Cloud, JS, Java, Startups, Workshops)
Networking with 1,000+ ambitious developers
4 social events (pickleball, after-parties, morning connects)
Free professional headshots
Lunch and coffee both days
100% of your ticket goes to charity

Corporate conferences charge $500-$2,000 for the exact same content.

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Plan your trip

Don't sit out another year while the industry moves forward. Here is everything you need to join us in Texas.

Venue

Capital One Campus, PLANO, TX

Dates

September 3-4th, 2026

Conference Hotel

6300 Tennyson Parkway Plano, TX 75024

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You Don't Want To Miss This

Beyond the Code: The Ultimate Week in Texas

We don't just sit in chairs. From Pickleball to the Truck Yard after-party, this is where the real networking happens. Your ticket gets you access to all of it.

Day[0]

September 2nd 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Day[0] Pickleball Get Together!

Don't miss the pickleball session on Day 1 at Noon! Whether you're a Pro or 2.0 player, come join us on the courts before the conference on Wednesday!

1301 Custer Rd, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75075

September 2nd 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Day[0] Pickleball Get Together!

Don't miss the pickleball session on Day 1 at Noon! Whether you're a Pro or 2.0 player, come join us on the courts before the conference on Wednesday!

1301 Custer Rd, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75075

September 2nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Day[0] Pre Conference party

Don't miss the Truck Yard after party! Join us for food, drinks, karaoke, and networking!

5959 Grove Ln, The Colony, TX 75056

September 2nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Day[0] Pre Conference party

Don't miss the Truck Yard after party! Join us for food, drinks, karaoke, and networking!

5959 Grove Ln, The Colony, TX 75056

Day[1]

September 3rd 8:00am - 9:00am

Day[1] Morning Connect

Start your day right with a coffee from the coffee cart we have brought on site from 'The Bean Guys'! With your coffee, have a 10 minute coffee chat with a fellow attendee you are randomly assigned to!

Conference Venue

September 3rd 8:00am - 9:00am

Day[1] Morning Connect

Conference Venue

September 3rd 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Day[1] Conference After Party

Don't miss Fowling Warehouse after party! Fowling is a mix between Football, Bowling, and Cornhole! There will be games, tvs, music, and a 50 ft bar for plenty of drinks! Grab dinner before coming here as the kitchen will be closed for this event!

1714 14th St, Plano, TX 75074

September 3rd 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Day[1] Conference After Party

1714 14th St, Plano, TX 75074

Day[2]

September 4th 8:00am - 9:00am

Day[2] Morning Connect

Conference Venue

September 4th 8:00am - 9:00am

Day[2] Morning Connect

Conference Venue

September 4th 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Closing Ceremony & Networking

Join us for the conference closing ceremony, award presentations, and final networking opportunities. Don't miss the surprise announcements!

Conference Venue

September 4th 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Closing Ceremony & Networking

Join us for the conference closing ceremony, award presentations, and final networking opportunities. Don't miss the surprise announcements!

Conference Venue

All events are optional and designed to enhance your conference experience.

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Our sponsors

We wouldn't be able to do what we do without the support of our generous sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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Community

Community Sponsors

The meetup groups and developer communities helping make CYC possible.

Common questions

Is $40 really the full price?

Yes. No hidden fees. No upsells. $40 gets you full access to both days, all 6 tracks, all social events, lunch, coffee, and professional headshots. We keep the price low because our sponsors cover operating costs, and 100% of your ticket goes directly to charity.

I'm a junior developer. Is this for me?

Absolutely. We have tracks and talks specifically designed for every experience level. Plus, the networking opportunities at CYC have helped dozens of junior devs land their next role.

What if I can't travel to Dallas?

We offer live streaming for remote attendees. But if you can make it in person, the networking, after-parties, and hallway conversations are where the real magic happens.

Where does the money actually go?

100% of ticket revenue is split between freeCodeCamp, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Operation Kindness. We publish a full financial transparency report every year. You can view our 2024 report on this site.