Where Java meets the Opera House.
Sydney
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Thursday, November 19, 2026
Stone & Chalk Tech Central · Australia
Partner website with alternative CFP form: https://communityovercode.org/sydney-2026/
ChurConf Sydney is presented in partnership with the Apache Software Foundation and Community Over Code - the ASF's flagship open source conference. Together we're bringing world-class Java and open source talks to Australia: ChurConf's community-first, city-by-city spirit meets the global reach of the Apache community.
Speakers
Meet the people behind the talks and keynotes.
Phillip Kruger
Quarkus Core contributor
Red Hat
Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman
Software architect
Systematic
Gerrit Grunwald
Java Champion
Azul Systems
Ivar Grimstad
Jakarta EE Developer Advocate
Eclipse Foundation
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Want to share your Java story? We are accepting talk proposals now.
Submit a talk (CFP)Partner website with alternative CFP form: https://communityovercode.org/sydney-2026/
Schedule
Two days of keynotes, talks, and workshops.
Schedule will be announced soon.
Venue
Where to find us.
Stone & Chalk Tech Central
Level 1/477 Pitt Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
Sydney, Australia
Getting there
Central Station is a 4-minute walk for trains and metro. Light rail stop is just 2 minutes away. 50+ bike storage hangers on-site.
Accommodation
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Central and Rydges Sydney Central are within 5 minutes on foot. Budget options along Pitt Street and George Street.
Parking
Street parking available on Pitt Street and surrounding streets. Secure Park at World Square is a short walk away.
Food & drink
Catered morning tea, lunch, and afternoon snacks included. 100+ restaurants and cafes within walking distance in Haymarket and Chinatown.
Sponsors
Thanks to our partners for making this possible.
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