Driving IT 2026 brings together developers, architects, engineers, security specialists, technology leaders, and curious practitioners from across Denmark for a day of technical depth, practical experience, and thoughtful discussion.
The conference is shaped by its community. This call for presentations is not a formality and not a search for celebrity speakers. Many of the strongest sessions at Driving IT come from people who spend more time building, operating, securing, and maintaining technology than speaking about it.
If you have learned something worth sharing, we would like to hear from you.
Perhaps you have built a system that scaled unexpectedly. Solved a difficult problem. Learned from a failure. Found a better way of working. Explored a new technology. Challenged an accepted assumption. Or gained experience that other professionals could benefit from.
We are interested in substance, insight, and real-world experience.
Topics We Would Like to Explore
We expect this year's proposals to include topics such as:
AI, Agents & Intelligent Systems
How is AI being used in practice? What works, what doesn't, and how are intelligent systems changing software development, operations, products, and organisations?
Security, Trust & Digital Resilience
Security, privacy, trust, compliance, resilience, digital autonomy, software supply chains, critical infrastructure, and the realities of operating in an increasingly connected world.
Software Engineering, Architecture & Platforms
Development practices, architecture, platform engineering, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, observability, modernisation, technical debt, maintainability, and lessons learned from real systems.
Tools, Languages & Developer Productivity
Programming languages, frameworks, workflows, tooling, automation, and everything that helps developers build and maintain better software.
Open Source & Communities
Projects, governance, collaboration, maintenance, sustainability, and experiences from open technology communities.
User Experience, Design & Human Factors
Accessibility, usability, interaction design, product development, digital ethics, and the relationship between people and technology.
Cool & Emerging Tech
Quantum computing, robotics, edge computing, digital twins, novel hardware, and technologies that may shape the future of professional IT.
Something Different
Some of the best Driving IT presentations come from areas we did not anticipate. If your topic is relevant and offers genuine insight, we would be delighted to hear about it.
This is where you can explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help define what comes next.
Presentation Formats
Talks: 20 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A. Concise, focused, technically sharp.
Keynotes (be aware: Few slots): 30–40 minutes. Broader perspectives, substantial experience, and ideas that deserve a wider audience
What We’re Not Looking For
Sales presentations.
Driving IT exists for professional knowledge sharing, learning, discussion, and inspiration. Product demonstrations, company pitches, and lead generation activities belong elsewhere.
Why Speak at Driving IT?
Share your experience: Meet an audience that values technical depth and practical insight.
Join the conversation:Exchange ideas with fellow professionals from across Denmark's IT community.
Help shape the conference: Driving IT is built by practitioners, for practitioners. Your contribution helps define what the community learns and discusses.
How to Submit
Please send:
Title of your presentation
Short abstract (150–200 words)
Preferred format (Talk or Keynote)
A few words about yourself and your experience
To Rolf Ask Clausen at rac@ida.dk
Submission Deadline
Please submit your proposal as early as possible and no later than 11 August 2026.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions provide more opportunity for discussion, feedback, and collaboration on the final programme.
Questions?
Reach out to Rolf Ask Clausen at rac@ida.dk.