
A tech conference for technical people
Speaker bios and tickets available now — full agenda coming soon!
Want to send a team? A small number of group tickets are available. Contact devopsmidwest@sketchdev.io to learn more.
Not just another tech conference
Innovate fast, without sacrificing reliability.

Actionable instruction

Because knowledge without application is just trivia.
This isn't a day for passively consuming slide decks.
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Technical experts share what really works
DevOps Midwest delivers a concentrated dose of insights from professionals who've implemented these practices across diverse industries with measurable results.
Register now for early bird pricing
Early bird pricing is available through August 17th, 2026.
Early bird tickets are $149.
The price goes up to $199 starting on August 18th.
What attendees are saying
“This is a conference I actually want my people to miss a day of work for, because the knowledge they walk away with is so much more valuable than what anyone can produce on a normal day. The intimate size makes it possible to have great conversations.”
CTO at Fortune 500 Enterpirse
Speakers and topics

Load Balancer-Aware CI/CD: Eliminating Human-Error-Induced Service Outages

Practical Kubernetes Deployment Strategies

Measuring Software Delivery with the Data You Already Have

AI-Assisted Coding for the Cautious: A Phased Pilot Case Study

Taming the AI Beast: Shipping the Unpredictable with Confidence

AI-Powered Development Workflows: Scaling Enterprise AI Systems with Modern DevOps

Keynote speaker
Wayne Brown, Senior Partner Solutions Architect on the Atlassian Platform, will be joining us to deliver the keynote address. He has more than two decades of IT experience at enterprises including Oracle, AppDynamics, and Atlassian.

A Practical Guide to Running LLMs on Kubernetes

Seven Agent Skills for Real Cloud Ops Work

Designing Compliance Native CI/CD Pipelines for Reliable High Velocity DevOps

Four Techniques For Better Testing - LIVE coding

Your Biggest Risk Isn’t Your Code, It’s Your Dependencies

SecReviewAgent: Context-Aware DevSecOps Review for Infrastructure as Code
Epicenter of innovation
Join us on Sept. 16th, 2026 in St. Louis, MO as we bring together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts for a day of immersive learning and networking at DevOps Midwest.
Why attend?
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Unparalleled Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, forge new partnerships, and expand your network within the DevOps community.
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Cutting-edge Insights: Gain valuable insights from industry experts and thought leaders, shaping the future landscape of DevOps.
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Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops to enhance your skills and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving DevOps ecosystem.
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Community Building: Engage with peers, share experiences, and contribute to the vibrant DevOps community.
Tickets are on sale now. Contact us if you want to inquire about group tickets.
With support from our sponsor
Plan your visit
For speakers and guests from out of town, we have lodging options available. There are two ways to book your stay in our block at the Marriott (at a discounted rate):
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Call 1-866-308-2189 and reference the Sketch Development Block (SDB).
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Book your room via the reservation link.
The group rate is available through September 1st.
