RenderATL 2026 | August 12 & 13, 2026

2025 was a great year for RenderATL attendees. 2026 already looks even better. same ticket gets you: conference days expo floor side events OpenJS Summit AI Summit RenderFEST we added more and didn’t raise the price (yet) prices go up May 1 : renderatl.com/tickets

A reminder that your RenderATL ticket is doing a LOT this year. OpenJS Foundation is officially bringing Node.js Interactive to RenderATL, and it’s included with every single ticket. That means access to conversations and sessions led by the developers and maintainers shaping the JavaScript ecosystem in real time. Not surface-level talks either. Real technical insight. Real infrastructure conversations. Real people building the tools the internet depends on. From backend systems to AI infrastructure to modern web apps, Node.js continues to sit at the center of how a lot of the world builds software. And this August, that community is pulling up to Atlanta. Get your ticket at renderatl.com

atlanta tech is so underrated it's actually disrespectful. silicon valley gets all the press but we're out here building, hiring, and eating way better food. renderatl august 12-13. come see for yourself

"move fast and break things" was a cute motto until you break prod on a friday at 4:47pm. then it's just "move fast and update your resume." be careful out there...

the senior engineers at my other internship debate tabs vs spaces like it's politics. i simply use whatever the prettier config says and mind my business. i will not be taking sides

Okay real quick… if you’ve been thinking about getting more involved with RenderATL, this might actually be your thing. Ambassador applications are officially open through the end of the month, and honestly some of our favorite people in the community started this way. If you love tech, community, creating content, meeting people, sharing your experiences, or just talking about the things you’re learning/building… apply. We’re looking for people who genuinely care about the culture around tech, not just polished influencers. Ambassadors receive a complimentary ticket to RenderATL 2026, opportunities to connect with our team and partners throughout the year, and early access/priority notifications for RenderATL events. Link in bio or visit renderatl.com/links

we have talks on design systems which is the thing your team says they'll "get to eventually" and then never does. come learn how to actually build one so your components stop looking like they were raised by different parents

Jack Herrington (@jherr) is speaking at RenderATL. A lot of developers learned React, Next.js, or TypeScript from Jack before ever meeting him in person. His content feels less like someone lecturing you and more like somebody pulling a chair up next to you and explaining it in plain English. He’s a Principal Fullstack Developer, contributes to TanStack AI, hosts Frontend Fire, and somehow still manages to make deeply technical topics feel approachable. If you’ve ever paused one of his YouTube videos just to say “OH. That’s what that means.” Yeah. You should probably be in this session. Tickets at renderatl.com

drop your hottest tech take below and i'll respond to my favorites with zero qualifications and maximum confidence. i am an intern this is what you get

@FrancescoCiull4 We knowwwww

@RenderATL just 90 days?? wow

just counted and renderatl is 90 days away. that's 90 days to convince your manager this is "professional development." i believe in you. here's the link. go. renderatl.com

*in our lil' scrappy voice* you don't want no problem, problem... Credit: educativeinc (@educativeinc)

Helen Hou-Sandí (@helenhousandi) is speaking at RenderATL. She’s a Staff Engineering Manager at GitHub focused on accessibility, and one of five Lead Developers behind WordPress. She’s spent years in open source helping shape tools millions of people use every day, while also pushing for the web to be more accessible and usable for everyone. And before tech, she was a professional musician, which honestly makes a lot of sense once you hear her talk about building software. Her session is going to be especially good for engineers who care about thoughtful products, open source, and building for real people. Get your ticket at renderatl.com

The @RenderATL speaker roster

@ladyleet @FrancescoCiull4 @ThisDotLabs

@RenderATL @FrancescoCiull4 @ThisDotLabs

Spent time with the team at the @RenderATL x @ThisDotLabs workshop and really liked where the conversation went. A lot of honest discussion around what teams are actually trying right now, what’s sticking, and what’s still falling apart once you move past the hype. @ElliottFouts drove a really practical session that kept things grounded in what’s working today. If you’re not in these rooms yet, you’re probably underestimating how fast this is moving. We’ve got another one planned. Follow me for details coming soon!

One thing about RenderATL… people leave with more than just a badge and a tote bag. Ideas get tested here. Partnerships get built here. Real problems get put in front of real builders here. From hackathons with city leaders to organizations showing up and investing in the community, this is what happens when tech people are actually given space to collaborate in real life. Not just talking about innovation. Building it together. Get your ticket: renderatl.com #RenderATL

“RenderATL isn’t where it is right now. It’s where it’s going to be.” One of our partners from Warner Bros. Discovery put into words what so many people experience when they come to RenderATL for the first time. The conversations, the technology, the people, the ideas… they push you to think beyond where the industry is today and start paying attention to where it’s headed next. That’s why so many engineers, builders, and leaders keep coming back. You’re not just learning what works now. You’re getting closer to what’s next. Get your tickets now: renderatl.com #RenderATL

TO THE ENGINEERS WHO WANT TO LEAD: Writing code is one thing. Leading people, projects, and outcomes is another. The Leadership & Business Development track helps you make that shift. And yes... there are workshops for that too. buff.ly/AYneLmk #RenderATL #TechLeadership #EngineeringManagement #CareerGrowth

@FrancescoCiull4 @ladyleet @ThisDotLabs @ladyleet .....

@ladyleet @RenderATL @ThisDotLabs hey Tracy, are you coming to Render in August?

I'm thrilled to be returning to speak at @RenderATL this year! 🎉 One of my favorite conferences and I hope I'll be seeing you there! 🕺