# JetBrains .NET Day 2026 Opens Call for Speakers

The free online event for .NET developers will take place on October 7, 2026.

- **Source:** [The JetBrains Blog](https://brifing.si/source/782eebd1-7be8-49cc-b27c-e552516691b2)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Original article:** <https://blog.jetbrains.com/dotnet/2026/08/10/jetbrains-dotnet-day-online-2026-save-the-date-and-submit-a-talk/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/fd97d816-541e-4a02-b715-701b0d9ab81b

## Event Details

JetBrains .NET Day Online 2026 will be held as a single-day virtual event on October 7, 2026. Unlike last year's two-day format, this year's condensed program promises more intensive content. The event will follow Central European Summer Time (CEST) and remain completely free, with all sessions available on-demand post-event.

## Program Highlights

The agenda includes a keynote from JetBrains .NET team about tooling future, a live panel scheduled around European lunch hours, and community talks. Attendees can interact in real-time chats with PMs, engineers, and support staff. Last year covered topics like .NET Aspire, clean architecture, and C# nullability, setting high expectations for this edition.

## Speaker Opportunities

.NET developers can submit proposals for practical, actionable 30-minute talks until September 4, 2026. AI-assisted .NET development topics are particularly encouraged. Justified 45-minute session requests will be considered. Selected speakers gain access to professional recording services and live audience engagement during their presentations.

## New Speaker Initiative

JetBrains actively seeks first-time speakers from underrepresented .NET community segments. The organizers encourage submissions even from those unsure about topic fit. This initiative aims to diversify perspectives, building on last year's success with F#, Blazor, and distributed logging topics that attracted significant attention.

## Participation Process

Speaker applications are processed through Sessionize platform. Audience registration opens mid-August. Live attendees will enjoy direct access to JetBrains Rider and ReSharper teams. The full speaker lineup and detailed schedule will be announced in coming weeks via official channels and the event landing page.

## Timing and Format

Following CEST timezone, the event runs from morning through evening with real-time chat functionality. Most sessions are planned as 30-minute segments. JetBrains' European-centric scheduling strategy aims to maximize global participation. All agenda items will be published exclusively in CEST on the event website.

## Community Interaction

JetBrains highlights direct access to tooling teams as this event's unique value proposition. Participants can engage QA and support staff in real-time, making October 7 an ideal opportunity for long-standing technical questions. This hands-on approach differentiates the event from conventional .NET content offerings.

## Ecosystem Impact

This free event strengthens .NET knowledge sharing. Connecting JetBrains' tool developers with end users facilitates solutions for industry challenges. Innovative topics like AI's impact on test-driven development are particularly anticipated, potentially shaping future .NET best practices and tooling directions.

## Sources covering this story

- https://blog.jetbrains.com/dotnet/2026/08/10/jetbrains-dotnet-day-online-2026-save-the-date-and-submit-a-talk/ — 

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