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OpenSlava 2026
OpenSlava is one of Slovakia's largest international IT conferences, organised by Accenture in Bratislava, focused on open source, emerging technologies and software-engineering trends for developers and tech professionals.
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Dates
Mid-October, two days; 2026 dates not yet announced (2025 ran 15–16 Oct). Confirm on openslava.sk.
Where
FEI STU Bratislava (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology)
Price
Paid conference ticket; see openslava.sk for the current edition.
Official
www.openslava.sk ↗Last updated:
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What to expect
- Major open-source and emerging-tech conference run by Accenture Slovakia
- Talks and workshops on software engineering, cloud, AI and dev culture
- Strong local developer community and after-talks networking

Planning tips
- Dates shift slightly year to year — check openslava.sk in late summer before booking.
- Tickets are limited and sell out; register as soon as the edition opens.
- Talks are typically in English, aimed at an international developer audience.
Build a day around it
The easiest way to enjoy an event in Bratislava is to treat it as one clean block in your schedule — then add one meal and one simple walk. Keep buffer time and the day feels relaxed instead of “rushed between things”.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive a little early → event → short Old Town loop.
- If you’re making a full day: pair the event with one food anchor and one viewpoint at golden hour.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
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