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O11yCon 2026: Uniting Engineering Teams in the Agent Era

Honeycomb.io, the company behind the pioneering observability platform, is set to host O11yCon 2026 on May 20-21 in San Francisco. This flagship conference promises to be an essential gathering for engineering teams who are navigating the complexities of software development in the age of AI.

A New Era of Observability

With AI agents revolutionizing the way code is written, incidents are triaged, and production systems are managed, there is an urgent need for engineering teams to grasp what these agents are doing and how to measure their impact. Christine Yen, Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb, emphasizes, “Observability provides context and connects AI investments to impact.” The relaunch of O11yCon signifies a commitment to educating builders and leaders in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Conference Highlights

A Dynamic Two-Day Format

This year, O11yCon features a reimagined agenda spanning two days with a variety of sessions tailored to meet various needs:

• - Day 1: Participants can immerse themselves in hands-on workshops conducted by Honeycomb and its partners, including notable names like AWS and Stack Overflow. These sessions will cover practical applications of observability in managing AI-driven codebases.
• - Day 2: Kicking off with a keynote from Nathen Harvey, DORA Lead at Google Cloud, the day will showcase parallel tracks—one focused on practitioners and another on leadership discussions. Key topics will include defining and measuring the value of AI systems, ensuring reliability, and the challenges presented by AI in the software development lifecycle.

Engaging Speakers

O11yCon 2026 will include prominent industry figures, such as:

• - Nathen Harvey, DORA Lead at Google Cloud
• - Nishi Bhonsle, Senior Director at Salesforce
• - Charity Majors, Co-Founder and CTO at Honeycomb
• - Corey Quinn, Chief Cloud Economist at Duckbill Group

Participants can look forward to sessions from many other notable experts, discussions on current trends, and practical insights on addressing the challenges posed by AI-driven development.

New Literature on Observability

Attendees will receive exclusive early access to chapters from the upcoming second edition of O'Reilly's Observability Engineering, authored by leading figures from Honeycomb. The book serves as a foundational text for modern observability practices, specifically focusing on how AI is reshaping the field. It will be publicly available in mid-June, further enriching the knowledge base for observers of the tech landscape.

Who Should Attend?

O11yCon is tailored for a diverse range of professionals including:

• - Engineering leaders
• - AI-aware developers
• - Platform engineers
• - Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)

The conference aims to provide valuable insights for those working with AI agents and managing production reliability, while also connecting observability to tangible business outcomes.

Registration Information

Early Bird tickets are currently up for grabs at $99 until April 28, after which the price rises to $199. Full event details, including the agenda and registration process, can be found on the O11yCon website.

About Honeycomb

Honeycomb has established itself as a leading observability platform, aiding engineering teams in identifying and resolving previously invisible issues. With a unique pricing model based on events, it allows for efficient telemetry ingestion without incurring penalties—an essential feature for any organization looking to leverage AI effectively. To learn more about Honeycomb's offerings and vision for the future, visit honeycomb.io or follow them on LinkedIn.

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