GopherCon
JOHANNESBURG South Africa 2026
6 - 7 August 2026
Go Language Conference for the South African Community - In Person
About GopherCon South Africa
The Go South Africa 2026 Conference, scheduled for August 6 - 7th, 2026, will celebrate the evolution and application of the Go (Golang) programming language. This virtual event will connect developers, enterprises, and tech enthusiasts from across South Africa and beyond, focusing on Go's role in building scalable, high-performance, and reliable software solutions. Join us for the first-ever Go conference dedicated to the vibrant South African tech community!
Speak at GopherCon South Africa 2026
Call for Papers is Open !
The 2026 edition of GopherCon Johannesburg celebrates innovation, performance, and scalability in the Go ecosystem under the theme “Go Beyond – Building the Future with Go.” We’re inviting developers, engineers, and open-source contributors to share talks that showcase how Go is shaping the future; from real-world applications to cutting-edge tools and large-scale systems.
Whether you’re a first-time speaker or a seasoned Gopher, your voice matters. Join us in inspiring the African Go community and helping it grow stronger than ever.
Why Go?
Learn from Experts Building Real-World Systems
Go is used in production by companies across fintech, e-commerce, cloud computing, and DevOps. A community conference gives you access to engineers and thought leaders who are building scalable, modern systems with Go every day.
Master Go’s Simplicity and Concurrency Power
Whether you’re just getting started or want to deepen your knowledge, the conference is the ideal place to explore Go’s strengths—like its clean syntax, blazing performance, and built-in support for concurrency—through workshops, live demos, and code labs.
Join a Growing, Supportive Developer Ecosystem
Go is consistently among the top languages with strong year-on-year adoption. Attending the conference connects you with this vibrant, fast-growing global community—opening doors to collaboration, mentorship, and career opportunities.
Get in Touch
Email us hello@gopherconf.co.za