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Booster Conference 2027 is a volunteer-run, non-profit software conference in Bergen that takes a whole-team view of building software. Rather than speaking only to developers, it brings together testers, architects, product owners, security specialists and UX designers, reflecting the idea that good software is the product of cross-functional collaboration and agile ways of working. The 2027 edition runs from 17 to 19 March at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Bergen. What distinguishes Booster from many software engineering conferences in Norway is its format: the programme is dominated by hands-on workshops, complemented by lightning talks, short talks, keynotes and open spaces. That balance favours doing and discussing over passive listening. Attendees come away with practical experience gained in workshop settings, a wide sample of ideas from rapid-fire lightning talks, and the chance to shape conversations themselves in open-space sessions. Because the audience spans so many roles, the event also helps participants understand how colleagues in other disciplines think about quality, design and delivery. For Norway's software community, Booster stands out as a grassroots gathering where whole teams can learn together, not just individual specialists.
Booster Conference 2027 takes place March 17–19, 2027 in Bergen, Norway.
Booster Conference 2027 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Booster runs from 17 to 19 March at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, which sits directly behind the wooden Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen. That location means the most photographed street in Norway is literally on your doorstep between sessions. March in Bergen is wet and chilly, and the locals joke that the city has more rainy days than any other in Europe, yet the light is lengthening fast and the seven surrounding mountains often wear late snow above the harbour.
Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) is around 18 km south of the centre. The Bybanen light rail runs from the terminal to the city in about 45 minutes, while the airport express coach is a little quicker and stops close to Bryggen. Taxis take roughly 25 minutes. If arriving overland, the scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo takes about seven hours and crosses the Hardangervidda plateau.
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Bryggen. The row of timber merchant houses along the harbour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and starts just outside the hotel door. Duck into the narrow passages behind the facades, where workshops and galleries occupy the old wharf buildings. Thirty minutes is enough, and early morning before the shops open is the most atmospheric time.
Fløibanen Funicular and Mount Fløyen. A funicular climbs from the centre to a viewpoint about 320 metres above the city in roughly six minutes. In March the summit trails can be icy or snowy, so sturdy shoes matter. Allow ninety minutes including a short forest walk; on a clear evening the view over the harbour lights is excellent. Tickets on Tiqets →
KODE Art Museums. Four buildings along the Lille Lungegårdsvann lake hold one of Scandinavia's largest art collections, including a notable Edvard Munch collection; the KODE group also runs composers' homes outside the centre, such as Grieg's Troldhaugen. It is a sensible plan for a rain-heavy afternoon. Two hours covers the highlights, and the museums are about ten minutes' walk from Bryggen.
Do I need cash in Norway?
Rarely. Norway is close to cashless and contactless cards work for almost everything, including the light rail and small cafés.
How rainy is Bergen in March?
Rain is likely on several days of a three-day visit, with temperatures typically between 1 and 7°C. A proper waterproof jacket beats an umbrella in the harbour wind.
Is the light rail the easiest airport link?
It is the cheapest, ending in the centre about a ten-minute walk from Bryggen. The express coach is faster and drops off nearer the hotel.
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