Digital Crafts Day 2027
Digital Craftsmanship Nordoberpfalz
📢 Call for Papers: closed on October 31, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- April 16, 2027 · In 5 months
- Where
- Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Weiden, Germany
- Venue address
- Hetzenrichter Weg 15, 92637 Weiden in der Oberpfalz
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Software Development · also Engineering, Architecture
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on October 31, 2026
- Organizer
- Digital Craftsmanship Nordoberpfalz
- Official link
- Checked on November 9, 2026
Official link last checked: November 9, 2026 · how we verify
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About
Digital Crafts Day is a one-day conference organised by Digital Craftsmanship Nordoberpfalz (DCN), a regional community focused on professional software development. It is intended for software developers and others working in software engineering and digitalisation who want to keep up with current practices and exchange experience with peers in north-eastern Bavaria. The 2027 edition takes place on 16 April at the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Amberg-Weiden in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany. The programme consists of ten sessions and two keynotes, with catering included for attendees. The event is supported by the IHK Regensburg für Oberpfalz / Kelheim and OTH Amberg-Weiden, and speakers can submit proposals through Sessionize until the end of October 2026. Earlier editions have run each year since 2023. Attendees gain a compact overview of current topics in software craftsmanship and digitalisation, delivered in an approachable setting that links the local tech industry with the university. The day offers room to meet developers from nearby companies and students entering the field. For the Upper Palatinate region, this software development conference in Weiden helps build a lasting professional community outside the large metropolitan tech hubs.
Location
FAQ — Digital Crafts Day 2027
When and where does Digital Crafts Day 2027 take place?+
Digital Crafts Day 2027 takes place April 16, 2027 in Weiden, Germany at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden.
Is Digital Crafts Day 2027 in-person or online?+
Digital Crafts Day 2027 is an in-person event.
Is the Call for Papers for Digital Crafts Day 2027 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on October 31, 2026.
Who organizes Digital Crafts Day 2027?+
Digital Crafts Day 2027 is organized by Digital Craftsmanship Nordoberpfalz.
How do I register for Digital Crafts Day 2027?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, dc-nordoberpfalz.de. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 9, 2026.
What topics does Digital Crafts Day 2027 cover?+
Digital Crafts Day 2027 covers Software Development, Engineering, Architecture. Digital Crafts Day is a one-day conference organised by Digital Craftsmanship Nordoberpfalz (DCN), a regional community focused on professional software development.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Weiden
Contains sponsored linksDigital Crafts Day is held in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, a market town in the north of Bavaria's Upper Palatinate, not far from the Czech border. Mid-April brings fresh spring weather to the region, with fruit trees in blossom and the forested hills of the Oberpfälzer Wald turning green. For software practitioners attending the one-day event, Weiden offers a change of pace from big-city conferences: a walkable historic centre, traditional Bavarian inns, and a regional tech community with a distinctly local character.
Getting there & around
Weiden has no airport of its own. Nuremberg (NUE) is the nearest, around 100 kilometres to the west, while Munich (MUC) offers far more international connections at a distance of roughly 200 kilometres; Prague is a further possibility. Regional trains link Weiden with Nuremberg and Regensburg, typically in about an hour to an hour and a half. Drivers reach the town via the A93 motorway, which runs north to south past its edge.
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Staying connected
Mobile coverage in rural stretches of northern Bavaria can be uneven, especially on regional trains. An eSIM with a German network profile, installed in advance, helps international visitors stay reachable on the journey in. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Old town and Altes Rathaus. Weiden's elongated market square is lined with gabled merchant houses and centred on a free-standing Renaissance town hall, the Altes Rathaus, which is the town's emblem. Cafes and bakeries open onto the square, and a slow circuit including the surviving town gates takes under an hour. It is an easy evening walk after the event.
International Ceramics Museum. Weiden and its surroundings have a long porcelain-making tradition, reflected in this museum housed in a former monastery building near the centre. As a branch of a Munich state design collection, it shows ceramics from several continents and eras alongside regional porcelain. An hour is enough, and opening days are limited, so checking ahead is advisable.
Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial. About 20 kilometres east of Weiden, the memorial and museum on the site of the former Flossenbürg camp document its history through carefully presented permanent exhibitions. Entry is free. It is a sobering visit that deserves at least two to three hours, and is most practical by car, although regional buses serve the village.
Waldnaab valley. North of Weiden, the Waldnaab river has cut a granite gorge through the forest, forming one of the Upper Palatinate's best-loved walking areas. Marked riverside trails pass boulder formations and a rustic inn midway. In mid-April the paths may be damp, so proper footwear helps. A half-day hike suits anyone staying the weekend.
Good to know
Is a car necessary to attend?
Not for the town itself, which is compact and reachable by regional train. A car is helpful for exploring the surrounding countryside, the Flossenbürg memorial or the forest trails.
Which airport is most practical?
Nuremberg is the closest, while Munich has the widest choice of international flights. Both require an onward train or car journey, so arriving the day before the event is the comfortable option.
What is the weather like in mid-April?
Spring in northern Bavaria is changeable, with daytime temperatures commonly between 8 and 16 degrees Celsius and a fair chance of showers. Layers and a rain jacket cover most conditions.
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