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DevOpsDays Rockies is the Denver chapter of the worldwide DevOpsDays series, a globally distributed set of technical conferences covering software development, IT infrastructure operations, and the intersection between them. The 2026 edition runs across two days at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver. The DevOpsDays format is distinctive: a single track of curated talks paired with open spaces, where the agenda for part of the event is set by attendees on the day. This structure has proven durable across dozens of cities and keeps the conference responsive to what its community is actually wrestling with. The Rockies edition accepts both 30-minute conference talks and five-minute Ignite presentations, the latter lowering the barrier for first-time speakers considerably. Content spans the full software delivery lifecycle, infrastructure operations, and the cultural practices that connect the two. For engineers, operators and engineering leaders across Colorado and the mountain west, DevOpsDays Rockies is the region's principal annual DevOps gathering and a reliable point of contact with the local practitioner community.
DevOpsDays Rockies 2026 takes place September 22–23, 2026 in Denver, United States.
DevOpsDays Rockies 2026 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
DevOpsDays Rockies puts a two-day community event in the middle of Denver, a mile above sea level where late September delivers the clearest skies of the year and aspen colour beginning in the mountains an hour west. The downtown grid is compact and increasingly walkable, and the city's brewery and coffee culture supplies the informal hallway track that this conference format depends on.
Denver International (DEN) connects to Union Station downtown by the A Line commuter train in thirty-seven minutes, running every fifteen to thirty minutes. From Union Station, light rail, the free 16th Street shuttle and buses reach most of the central neighbourhoods. Driving is straightforward but downtown parking is expensive, so many attendees skip the rental entirely unless heading into the mountains.
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Denver has strong coverage on all major carriers throughout the metro. Signal degrades quickly in the canyons west of the city, so anyone extending a trip into the Rockies should download offline maps. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
RiNo Art District. The River North warehouse district northeast of downtown, dense with murals, taprooms and converted industrial spaces, and a short ride from Union Station. It is where most conference groups end up in the evening; no reservation is needed for the taprooms.
Denver Art Museum. Notable for its collection of Indigenous art of North America and its striking Hamilton Building, in the Golden Triangle south of the centre. Two hours is enough, and it is a fifteen-minute walk or short bus ride from most downtown hotels. Tickets on Go City →
Union Station. The restored 1914 terminal now functions as a hotel, bar and dining hall as much as a transit hub, and is the natural meeting point downtown. It costs nothing to sit in the great hall, and it is where the airport train arrives.
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway. One of the highest paved roads in North America, climbing above four thousand metres roughly ninety minutes west of the city. Seasonal access and timed reservations apply and the road closes with early snow, so check conditions before committing a day.
How do I get downtown from Denver airport?
The A Line train runs to Union Station in thirty-seven minutes, departing every fifteen to thirty minutes for most of the day.
How should I handle the altitude?
Denver sits at about 1,600 metres. Drink extra water, moderate alcohol on the first evening, and expect to be more breathless than usual on stairs.
What is the weather like in late September?
Warm, dry, very sunny days and cold nights. An early snow event in the mountains is possible even while the city stays mild.
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