SEO Tech Dev Conference
A unique opportunity for Tech Dev Residency students to connect with engineers and industry leaders from some of the biggest names in Tech!
TechDevCon: IRL Training and Connections
The capstone of SEO’s Tech Dev Residency is a three day NYC experience to learn together, network with cohort members, and make connections with alumni and members of the tech community.
June 1, 2026
What is it?
TechDevCon is a three day celebration of students’ hard work over the summer. After months of intense virtual training, we bring you together with industry professionals to learn and build community IRL in NYC. The highlight of the conference is our Partner and Community mixer, which includes complimentary food, drinks and SWAG!
Who can attend?
- Tech Dev Residency students
- Tech Dev Residency alumni
- Partner and community members in the Tech industry
“My TechDevCon experience was incredibly rewarding. From the mix of panels and talks, I gained valuable insights from industry leaders who shared practical advice as well as their journeys in tech. I built meaningful connections with a cohort of genuinely kind and supportive people. The conference helped me feel more connected to the tech community and motivated me to keep learning and pushing myself.”
Carolyn, Lu SEO Tech Developer Residency
Agenda
Each year, TechDevCon features panels, fireside chats, and a networking mixer with our partners and the broader NYC tech community!
Speakers
One of SEO’s most impactful initiatives, SEO Tech Developer Residency is an intensive program designed to break down barriers in tech education. TechDevCon is the culmination and celebration of our student’s success and an opportunity to gather the cohorts from different parts of the country in NYC.
If you’re a speaker who’s passionate about the power of technology and eager to share your knowledge and inspire others with your insights and experience, we’d love to hear from you!
TechDevCon is committed to fostering learning and growth. We especially encourage industry professionals, innovators, and emerging leaders with real-world perspectives to apply. Let’s work together to drive the tech industry forward!
Partner and community membersmixer
Date/Time:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
We bring together the Tech Developer Residency Class of 2025 with SWEs, rRecruiters, SEO pPartners and Staff, and the NYC Tech Community. Students can ask questions about their work, receive internship and life advice, and build new friendships!
Since more than half of our students are the first of their families to go to college (and will someday pursue a tech career), community and mentorship play a crucial role in our cohorts’ success. Our Partners’ presence plays a pivotal role in our students’ journey!
Explore the highlights
Each year brings something a little different to TechDevCon. Take a look at some of the highlights from recent conferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQ for deeper answers to the most common questions about Tech Dev Conference.
SEO Tech Dev Con is a three-day, in-person conference in NYC that celebrates the hard work of Tech Developer students after a summer of intensive virtual training. The conference features panels, fireside chats, and community-building experiences with engineers, recruiters, and industry leaders — plus a Partner and Community Mixer with complimentary food, drinks, and swag.
Tech Dev Con is open to students who complete the 2026 Tech Developer Program. If you’re not part of the Tech Developer cohort or alumni network but would still like to participate, you can attend the Partner and Community Mixer, which brings together students, industry professionals, and members of the NYC tech community.
The Partner and Community Mixer is the signature networking event of Tech Dev Con. It brings together Tech Developer students, software engineers, recruiters, SEO partners, staff, and the broader NYC tech community. Students can ask questions, receive career and life advice, explore internship opportunities, and build meaningful professional connections.
