Last year, Infobip Shift 2026 gathered 5.500 attendees from 40 countries, and this September, it returns to Zadar with an even stronger focus on world-class tech, developer careers, and responsible AI. The lineup includes leading global tech companies, including NVIDIA and Apple.
Top experts from global tech leaders will share how they build and scale some of the world’s most complex systems, with real-world lessons from production environments.
Across multiple stages, the program features panels, workshops, and talks focused on deep technical insight and practical experience. Speakers include Katie Gamanji (Apple), Igor Dmochowski (NVIDIA), Sven Peters, Bette Lyon Delsordo, and many others.
Igor Dmochowski, Head of Developer Relations for Central and Eastern Europe at NVIDIA, said that Infobip Shift is already internationally recognized, and added that he is especially excited to meet local developers whose potential is increasingly visible on the global stage:
Croatia has exceptional technological talent and a strong AI community, and I’m glad to be part of an event that puts this into a global context. True tech innovation comes from connecting people and ideas, and Shift has that energy.
On the other hand, Ivan Brezak Brkan, the Director of Developer Experience at Infobip, said that Infobip Shift is rightfully the largest tech conference in this part of Europe and one of the largest in the world.
You don’t have to, especially in today’s conditions, travel to the other side of the world to exchange experiences with people whose technological solutions power the world. If you want to advance your career not only through knowledge but also through connections, you need to be at Shift.
“Infobip Shift is built on two foundations: high-quality content and a relaxed atmosphere that encourages networking. We ensure strong content by carefully selecting speakers who share real-world experience from people actively working in the industry,” said Stipe Cigic, Director of the Infobip Shift, adding:
We avoid professional speakers, marketing-driven presentations, and topics overloaded with buzzwords and hype. That has become especially challenging today, when roughly every second submitted topic is somehow related to AI. Our speakers are real developers – people whose knowledge our audience truly values.
He also said the second foundation of Shift is its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere – a vibe the team aims to create each year. It can’t be forced, but they work to make the event feel light, summery, and welcoming. That kind of atmosphere makes networking more natural and fun.
Meeting new people is the biggest opportunity for attendees. I know at least 2 projects that started from casual chats at last year’s Shift. High-quality content plus a summer vibe, that’s what makes it memorable.
With increasing reports of layoffs and disruption in the global IT industry, networking is becoming even more important. Stipe says the goal is for developers to leave Shift not only with new knowledge, but also with greater confidence and reassurance in their skills, value, and future in the industry.
I believe that, when it comes to networking and professional connections, Shift has no real competition in this part of Europe within the developer industry. A junior developer can casually grab a coffee with a senior engineer from companies like Netflix. The exchange of knowledge and experience in conversations like that is something our community rarely finds at nearby conferences.
Stipe concluded that Shift is a long-term platform developers can rely on, not just to meet peers, but also potential employers, clients, and partners. It offers many opportunities, whether for networking or simply enjoying great talks, food, and drinks under the Mediterranean sun.
