OpenAI sets DevDay 2026 for 29 September in San Francisco

OpenAI has scheduled OpenAI DevDay 2026 for Tuesday, 29 September at Fort Mason in San Francisco, with in-person applications now closed and the opening keynote to be livestreamed, according to the event page.

The company describes DevDay as a gathering for developers and “hands-on technical builders”, including engineers, technical founders, researchers and technical leaders who are actively building with AI or ready to start. OpenAI says the program is designed for people who want to build, experiment, compare notes with other developers and spend time with the teams building OpenAI’s tools.

The verified schedule on the event page lists all times in Pacific Time. Breakfast is due to begin at 8am, followed by an opening keynote at 10am featuring Sam Altman. Lunch is listed for 11.30am, while breakouts and programming are scheduled from 11.15am to 3.30pm. A closing session is set for 4pm, followed by a reception from 4.45pm to 7pm.

OpenAI says attendees can expect a closer look at what its teams are building, technical sessions on APIs and tools, hands-on demos and workshops, and opportunities to connect with other developers. The page also says developers will be able to “test what’s new” and bring questions and ideas to the teams creating OpenAI’s tools. It does not, however, specify any product launches or announcements.

For those not attending in person, OpenAI says the 29 September keynote will be livestreamed for free and is open to everyone who signs up for a reminder. The company also says other sessions will be recorded and posted on openai.com shortly after the event.

Attendance at the San Francisco event is by invitation. OpenAI says invited applicants must complete registration before arriving at Fort Mason, and that tickets will not be available on the day. The event page lists registration at $650 for those invited. It also says a limited number of scholarships will cover registration and may include travel and accommodation, with consideration requested during the application process.

OpenAI says media attendance is possible but limited, with submissions to be reviewed. Accessibility information on the event page says the company will provide quiet rooms, lactation rooms and meals that accommodate a range of dietary needs, and will work with registrants on accessibility needs.

Analysis: DevDay appears positioned as a technical developer event rather than a consumer launch event, based on OpenAI’s description. The company has also announced DevDay Exchanges for Bengaluru, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, London, São Paulo and Mexico City later in the year. No Australian city is listed on the event page.