DecompileD Conference

CODE & CONNECT

12 March 2026 | OSTRA-DOME, Dresden

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DecompileD is where developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts come together to dive deep into the world of software development – and have a great time doing it! Whether it’s mobile, web, cloud, AI & ML, engineering culture, agile development, or tech innovations, DecompileD goes beyond the surface to explore the trends, tools, and best practices shaping the future.

At OSTRA-DOME Dresden, you’ll find an inspiring mix of start-ups, SMEs, research institutes, and global corporations. Forget stuffy conferences – at DecompileD, it’s all about meeting at eye level, tackling real-world challenges, and sharing hands-on solutions in an environment that’s as fun as it is insightful.

Join the DecompileD community. Share your knowledge, learn from others, and discover fresh ideas and solutions. Connect, collaborate, and make the most of the opportunities DecompileD has to offer.

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Programme 2025

Explaining the Unexplainable: Current State of XAI in GenAI

Christopher Danz, Machine Learning Engineer @ CBTW IT & Technology / Positive Thinking Company

Generative AI is transforming industries but often acts as a "black box." How can we trust and deploy such technology responsibly? This talk explores Explainable and Responsible AI (XAI/RAI), covering their importance, cutting-edge methods, and real-world adoption to ensure transparency and accountability.

Overcoming Agile Nightmares: From Anti-Patterns to Achievement

Nina Nitzsche, Agile Consultant @ codecentric

Discover common Agile anti-patterns like “Zombie Scrum” and “Dark Agile” that hinder effectiveness, cause burnout, and promote micromanagement. Learn to identify, understand, and address these pitfalls with real-world examples and strategies, fostering trust, purpose, and true customer value.

Mastering Product Roadmaps as operational Tooling

Thorsten Schäffler, Chief Digital Product Officer @ Enpal

Unlock the true potential of your product roadmap! Join the Chief Digital Product Officer of Enpal as they reveal how to transform roadmaps from static plans into dynamic operational tools that drive execution and innovation. Gain actionable insights to align teams, prioritize effectively, and deliver impact at scale.

Abstractions in your Frontend: Overcoming 'Don't Repeat Yourself'

Andreas Roth, CTO @ esveo

Explore how the "Don't Repeat Yourself" (DRY) principle can lead to rigid, complex code in frontend development. Learn to balance abstraction trade-offs and discover why composition often results in cleaner, more flexible solutions across frameworks.

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After Work Party

The conference is followed by networking in a relaxed atmosphere: the DecompileD After Work Party offers the perfect opportunity to talk to speakers, developers, sponsors, partners and potential customers from 6 pm. Whether over a drink at the bar, to the beats of DJ Rick Menaira on the dance floor or a game of blackjack or darts in the gaming area - networking has never been so easy and entertaining. A hot tip, also for management, HR and sales. The After Work Party is included in every DecompileD ticket and can be booked separately for € 39.

Why should you attend?

The DecompileD Conference aims at all those engineers, developers, tech founders and product owners who miss the deep technical exchange and real user reports at other conferences or who want to immerse themselves in the tech community.

5 reasons to attend DecompileD

Benefit from the learnings of experienced practitioners and international movers of the tech scene
Gain insights into best practices in mobile, cloud platform engineering and machine learning
Share trends, methods and best practices with like-minded people
Network with people who are facing the same challenges as you are
Have fun at the great after-show party and play with your new buddies at the poker table

What are you waiting for?

Join us!

"The regional developer scene is already very well connected. DecompileD creates an additional platform: both for a very casual exchange within the community and for further networking with new companies and technologies. The talks are presented by professionals and are highly informative. They demonstrate once again the innovation potential and digital clout of the region. The event is perfect for matchmaking of any kind. The organisers are very committed and you can see that in the many small details that make DecompileD so special."
Linda Splitt, Business Development and Sales Manager, Cloud&Heat about DecompileD 2021