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Building on our previous DevOpsDays Halifax programs, we're bringing practitioners together again for insightful talks, engaging Open Spaces, and community connection—covering topics such as Cloud Native, Platform Engineering, AI in DevOps, and more.

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DevOpsDays Halifax attracts a diverse mix of professionals, from senior technical leaders and executives to software engineers, platform teams, site reliability engineers, security specialists, and students. Whether you're shaping DevOps strategy at an enterprise level or just starting out in the field, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with peers in Atlantic Canada and beyond.

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The call for proposals runs May 1–June 8, 2026. Registration details will be announced soon. Special discounted tickets for students and folks from underrepresented communities will be available—please email halifax@devopsdays.org when registration opens if you need a voucher.

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DevOpsDays Halifax 2026

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A day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and community for tech practitioners across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

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Building on the momentum of previous years, we are bringing the community together again for insightful talks, engaging Open Spaces, and meaningful connection. Expect sessions grounded in real-world experience, covering the topics teams are navigating today.

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🎬 Highlights from DevOpsDays Halifax 2024

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Browse the 2024 photo album and the 2025 photo album for a glimpse into past events.

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DevOpsDays Halifax brings together a diverse and highly engaged group of professionals — senior technical leaders, executives, software engineers, platform teams, site reliability engineers, security specialists, and students. Whether you are shaping DevOps strategy at an organizational level or just getting started, this event offers a chance to connect, learn, and grow with peers across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

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