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Devoxx Belgium is the Antwerp edition of the Devoxx family of developer conferences, which also includes editions in several other countries and the community-run VoxxedDays series. Rooted in the Java world but now spanning the full breadth of modern software engineering, the developer conference in Antwerp 2026 is aimed at developers, architects and builders, along with technology leaders who follow where the industry is heading. The in-person conference takes place in Antwerp, where it has been held for many years, and its 2026 theme, From Developer to Builder, reflects a programme heavily shaped by artificial intelligence. Topics highlighted by the organisers include AI agents, agentic and spec-driven engineering, multi-agent architectures, the Model Context Protocol, local LLM clusters, GPU inference and Java AI libraries, alongside updates expected around the Java 27 release. Attendees can deepen their knowledge of the JVM ecosystem, see how AI tooling is changing day-to-day software work and meet speakers and peers from across Europe. As the flagship of a conference brand that reaches more than 20,000 developers a year, Devoxx Belgium remains a key annual meeting point for the European Java and developer community.
Devoxx Belgium 2026 takes place November 9–13, 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Devoxx Belgium 2026 is an in-person event.
Devoxx Belgium 2026 is organized by The Java Community.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Antwerp in mid-November is grey, brisk and unhurried, which suits a five-day developer conference well. The venue sits north of the centre in a district that empties out in the evening, while the medieval core a short tram ride away stays busy with brown cafés and small restaurants. The city is compact, flat and easy to cross on foot, and the contrast between its Flemish guild architecture and the modern port is its defining character.
Most international arrivals come through Brussels Airport (BRU), which has direct trains to Antwerp Central in around thirty-five to forty-five minutes. Antwerp International (ANR) is far smaller but sits fifteen minutes from the centre. Antwerp Central is itself a destination, and the tram and premetro network reaches the conference district in ten to fifteen minutes. Thalys and Eurostar services connect from Paris, Amsterdam and London.
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Belgian mobile coverage is dense and fast throughout the city and along the tram lines. Travellers arriving from outside the EU roaming zone often find a prepaid eSIM avoids a scramble for connectivity on the first evening. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Antwerp Central Station. Frequently called one of the finest railway buildings in Europe, the station's stone and iron hall is worth ten minutes even if you are only passing through. Four track levels stack beneath the domed concourse. It sits directly on the route between the centre and the conference district. Tickets on Tiqets →
Cathedral of Our Lady. The tallest Gothic church in the Low Countries dominates the old town skyline and holds several major Rubens altarpieces in their original setting. Allow an hour. Winter afternoons are quiet, and the surrounding square has cafés for afterwards. Tickets on Tiqets →
MAS Museum aan de Stroom. A red sandstone tower in the old docklands north of the centre, close to the conference district. The spiral escalator route to the rooftop terrace is free and gives the best overview of the port and city. Allow ninety minutes including the galleries.
Rubens House. The restored home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, showing how a working seventeenth-century painter lived and traded. Compact enough for an hour and a short walk from the cathedral. Check opening status in advance, as parts of the site have been subject to renovation. Tickets on Tiqets →
Which airport should be booked?
Brussels Airport has by far the widest route network and a direct train to Antwerp Central in under forty-five minutes. Antwerp International is closer but serves few destinations.
What is the weather like in November?
Cool and damp, with highs around eight degrees Celsius and frequent light rain. A waterproof layer is more useful than a heavy coat.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes. Antwerp is Dutch-speaking, but English is spoken almost universally in hotels, restaurants and shops.
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