RenderATL 2026 | August 12 & 13, 2026

RenderATL is proud to announce The Commits, an award show celebrating the heart of open-source — the people behind the code. Join us as we honor open-source innovators, share their stories, and give them the flowers they deserve. Learn more about The Commits and submit a nomination by visiting commits.dev today!

If you’re in the Bay this week, pull up. Microsoft + New Relic are running a hands-on AI hack day at their Mountain View campus where you’ll build agents, monitor them, break them, fix them, and figure things out with a squad. No step-by-step guide, just real problems and people who like solving them. We’re collaborating on this one, and everyone who participates gets a free ticket to RenderATL 2026. Go build something cool: buff.ly/J22nly1

Some of you have been coming to Render ever since we kicked things off in 2019. Others are still on the fence. Either way, there's a seat for you at Render, and the people you meet here tend to stick around long after the conference ends. We can't wait to reunite this year in August! Tickets are going fast, grab yours at RenderATL.com

Some of the most important work in tech happens out in the open, for free, by people who just want to make things better. That’s what open source is about. The Commits ceremony exists because that work deserves a standing ovation. Nominate today and join us in the fall.

we can't believe we still work here

Looking for a preview of what’s next in tech? Salvador, a Senior Product Manager at Visa, is back for his second year at RenderATL. After attending last year, he realized just how quickly the tech landscape was shifting and found Render to be the perfect place to see what's coming. Don't get left behind, explore what's coming at Renderatl.com

Did you know that when you're a #RenderATL ticket holder you get access to not only the RenderATL expo floor, workshops, AND speaker sessions BUT ALSO Atlanta Tech Week, the Atlanta Tech Week A.I. Summit, the OpenJS Summit and so much more that apparently the social team isn't allowed to announce yet. So don't wait for us! Get your ticket today: renderatl.com/tickets

What if you could learn directly from the people building the JavaScript tools you use every day? Well now you can. RenderATL and the OpenJS Foundation is excited to launch the first-ever OpenJS Summit. That means an entire floor dedicated to the developers to share knowledge and shape what comes next. Read the full article at renderatl.com/links

The tech industry can feel isolating and conferences can feel awkward. RenderATL is here to fix that. This year, we're taking over Atlanta for two action packed days built to help you connect and walk away ready feeling energized. Join us August 12-13 in Atlanta! Tickets available online at renderatl.com

AI agents > Our last three productivity apps combined 😭 Shoutout to our Render ambassador @donnellsray for the inspiration. What's on your "I should automate this" list?

You've got perspective the tech community needs to hear. Not recycled conference wisdom, but your actual experience. The stuff that only comes from doing the work. That's what we want to hear on stage at RenderATL. Call for Papers closes March 9. Submit today at renderatl.com/links

What's your go to tool?

Punch found comfort in a plushie. You’re going to find yours in a room full of people who actually care about building something bigger. RenderATL isn’t just sessions and stages. It’s real conversations about getting better at your craft. It’s meeting engineers who push you. It’s learning something that changes how you ship. It’s finally being in a space where you don’t have to shrink your ambition. You come for the growth. You stay for the people. If you want to grow in tech this year, don’t sit this one out. Get your ticket: renderatl.com Your people are waiting. 💗

Across multiple industries, thinking of the end user should be the way to go. One of our Render ambassadors shares how she approaches QA. If you're looking to connect more with others in the industry, be sure to join us August 12-13 in Atlanta.

Have you heard!? We’re giving away FREE tickets to BlerDCon so if you love anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and blerd culture… this is for you. And while you’re there? Pull up to our conversation with Zillow about the technical architecture of persistent housing, the role of AI in personalization, and how the "Zillow for Warcraft" microsite mirrors the real-world journey of turning an imagined space into a lived experience 🎟️ Grab your free tickets now in the RenderATL app. Don’t have it yet? Download it at renderatl.com/app

There's special type of energy that happens when you gather thousands of brilliant minds who want to see the tech space expand beyond lectures and LinkedIn shares. That's the RenderATL difference. Think of it like a retreat, we’re not here to hand you a list of productivity hacks, but to put you in a room with 8,000+ people who know that feeling well and are looking to connect beyond the work. Come hang out with us, tickets on sale now at renderatl.com

2025 taught a lot of us something uncomfortable: playing it safe doesn't actually keep you safe. So 2026 gets a different approach: Growth is on the other side of your comfort zone. What are you doing differently in this year? Drop it below

Attendees are tuning in to render from across the U.S. and beyond. Where are you checking in from?

QA Engineers, this one's for you. Jayla shared that her biggest career lesson was ditching the book report-style bug reports and learning to communicate clearly and concisely. Sometimes less is more.

caught in 4k.... Grab that ticket today: renderatl.com

Speaking at a tech conference on your 2026 wishlist? This is your sign. Our Call for Papers closes February 16, and if you've been waiting for the "right time" to apply, this is it! Apply this week: renderatl.com/links