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DevOps Midwest is a single-day technology conference held at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, describing itself as a conference for technical people. The 2026 edition takes place on 16 September and keeps a deliberately practitioner-focused character: the organisers prioritise pragmatic, hands-on learning delivered by people doing the work over theoretical or vendor-led presentations. The programme covers continuous integration and delivery, automation, DevSecOps, serverless architectures, containerisation, testing strategy, and applied artificial intelligence within DevOps workflows. Speakers are selected with an explicit preference for interactive formats, including live demonstrations and sessions where code is shared with the room, so attendees leave with material they can apply directly rather than notes on a product roadmap. As a regional DevOps summit, the event serves engineering teams across the American Midwest who would otherwise travel to considerably larger and more expensive conferences on either coast. The compact one-day format and university venue keep it accessible to individual practitioners as well as company-sponsored attendees, and the single-track feel supports the sustained hallway conversation the organisers encourage.
DevOps Midwest 2026 takes place September 16, 2026 in St. Louis, United States.
DevOps Midwest 2026 is an in-person event.
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St. Louis in September has left the worst of the Midwestern humidity behind, and the riverfront becomes properly pleasant again. A single-day DevOps event fits the city well: downtown is compact, the landmark Arch grounds sit at its eastern edge, and the free museums in Forest Park mean an extra half-day here costs an attendee almost nothing beyond the time.
St. Louis Lambert International (STL) is about twenty kilometres northwest of downtown, connected by the MetroLink light rail in roughly thirty to thirty-five minutes for a couple of dollars. Rideshare covers the same trip faster. MetroLink's two lines link the airport, downtown and the Central West End; beyond those corridors a car or rideshare is generally needed.
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Coverage across the metro is solid on the major US carriers. International visitors attending a single-day event usually find a short-validity eSIM far cheaper than activating a roaming add-on. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Gateway Arch National Park. The 192-metre stainless steel arch on the Mississippi riverfront, with a tram ride to the observation windows at the top and a museum of westward expansion beneath. Tram tickets are timed and worth booking ahead; allow two hours for both.
Forest Park. Larger than Central Park and home to the art museum, science centre, history museum and zoo — all free to enter, a legacy of the 1904 World's Fair. It is fifteen minutes from downtown on MetroLink and could absorb an entire spare day.
City Museum. A former shoe warehouse rebuilt into a climbable sculpture of tunnels, slides and salvaged industrial parts. It is unlike any conventional museum, appeals as much to adults as children, and needs two to three hours plus a change of clothes.
The Hill. The historic Italian-American neighbourhood southwest of downtown, still the city's most dependable dining district. It requires a short drive or rideshare rather than transit, and reservations are advisable for groups on a weekday evening.
Can I reach downtown from the airport without a car?
Yes. MetroLink light rail runs from both airport terminals to downtown in about thirty to thirty-five minutes.
Is a car needed for the conference?
Not if you stay downtown or near the Central West End. For The Hill or suburban venues, rideshare or a rental is more practical.
What is the weather like in September?
Warm days easing out of summer humidity, with mild evenings. Occasional thunderstorms pass through quickly.
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