The echoes of Do iOS 2025 at the NEMO Science Museum have barely faded, yet the mission to make the next edition even better has already begun. As the organizer, I'm thrilled to officially kick off the planning cycle for Do iOS 2026.
Organizing a conference isn't just about booking a venue and ordering coffee; it’s about curating a moment in time—a snapshot of where iOS development stands and where it's headed. The success of 2025, with deep dives into SwiftUI performance, App Intents, and complex security topics, proved that our community craves technical depth and real-world application.
For 2026, the challenge is to anticipate the next set of paradigms, pitfalls, and tools that will define our craft.
For those new to the event, Do iOS has a rich history within the European iOS community. Our journey started years ago, and I’ve been proud to be involved with every edition since the very beginning.
The first editions took place in 2015, 2016, and 2018, establishing the conference as a crucial meeting point for focused, high-level iOS engineering talks. After a necessary hiatus, we brought the conference roaring back in 2022, followed by successful editions in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
This history of consistent quality, adaptation, and unwavering commitment to the Apple developer community is the foundation we build 2026 upon. It reminds us that Do iOS is more than just a two-day event; it's an enduring part of the development landscape.
Note: The videos from Do iOS 2025 are still awaiting upload. Once I have the source material available, I can start editing and uploading them for the community to enjoy.
Every Do iOS conference is shaped by the developments that follow WWDC. Looking ahead to 2026, I foresee several key areas that will demand our attention and shape our Call for Papers (CFP):
The process for 2026 is built upon three non-negotiable pillars: Content, Community, and Experience.
Amsterdam remains our home—a city that perfectly balances innovation and history. We learned what the community loved about the NEMO Science Museum in 2025, and continuity is key to a smooth planning process.
We are currently opening negotiations with the NEMO Science Museum to see if we can come to a good agreement to secure the venue for Do iOS 2026. The goal is to provide that familiar, comfortable, and inspiring backdrop for learning and networking once again. I will share a solid update on the dates and location as soon as those agreements are finalized.
The quality of Do iOS rests entirely on the quality of its speakers. I am committed to opening the CFP earlier this year to give speakers more time to refine their submissions.
My promise remains: we are looking for work logs, not glossy brochures. I want to see talks that address real problems, technical complexities, and unique solutions found in the trenches of shipping software. If you have a story about a hidden complexity, a technical failure you learned from, or a new pattern that saves your team weeks of work—that is the content we want.
Do iOS is a high-quality event, and that quality is only possible thanks to our incredible partners. We are seeking sponsors who are genuinely passionate about the iOS developer ecosystem and want to engage with an audience of experienced, dedicated engineers. If your company helps developers build better apps—whether through security, tooling, or services—please reach out to us at info@do-ios.com early in the cycle to discuss partnership opportunities.
The development journey for Do iOS 2026 has officially begun. Over the coming months, I'll be sharing updates, confirmed dates, and the official opening of the Call for Papers.
This conference is built by and for the community, and I look forward to working with all of you to create an unforgettable event that pushes the state of the art in iOS development.
Stay tuned, and let's start planning a brilliant 2026 together.
Jeroen Leenarts AppForce1
