DASH is Datadog's annual conference focused on how teams build, scale, and operate modern systems across applications, infrastructure, security, and organizational practice. Each year we bring together thousands of engineers, operators, and technical leaders to share real-world stories and lessons from the field.

The call for proposals (CFP) for DASH 2026 is now open, and we are excited to hear from practitioners who want to share what they have learned building and running systems at scale.

This year, DASH returns to New York City on June 9-10, 2026, and CFP submissions are open until March 4, 2026. Speaking slots are limited.

One thing I am especially proud of is the level of support our Advocacy and Community Program Management teams provide to DASH speakers. We work closely with every selected speaker throughout the entire process, from shaping early ideas and refining the story, to developing clear technical narratives, rehearsing, and preparing for delivery on stage. Our goal is to ensure that speakers feel confident, supported, and set up for success, and most importantly, that their work and experiences shine.

2026 Session Themes

We are accepting proposals across five core themes:

• End-to-end reliability
• Harnessing AI
• Security
• Scaling systems
• Developer autonomy

We are especially interested in talks grounded in real experience. Stories about what worked, what did not, and what you would do differently next time are often the most impactful.

If you have a story you are proud of, or one you learned a lot from, I would love to see it featured on the DASH stage.

You can find full details and submit your proposal here: https://dashcon.io/cfp