NodeConf EU is heading to Italy. After years of gathering on a secluded Irish island, Europe’s longest-running Node.js conference finds a new home in Bologna, a city full of history and energy. The community and depth remain, but the backdrop is all new.

The Savoia Regency Hotel, an 18th-century villa set in a lush 10,000 square meter park, sits just five kilometers from Bologna’s heart. With its dedicated conference center, a restaurant serving the flavors of Emilia-Romagna, an inviting outdoor pool, and free parking, it is a place where conferences come alive. Step outside between sessions and find yourself in a tranquil garden, not a sterile corridor.

NodeConf EU is not about size, but about the spark that happens when new ideas are born. It brings together developers, maintainers, and contributors who shape the Node.js ecosystem for three days of talks, workshops, and the kind of conversations that only happen outside the everyday. Share meals with the minds behind the tools you rely on, and leave with fresh ideas and lasting relationships.

The 2026 program dives into the topics shaping Node.js today: scaling performance, harnessing AI-powered development, securing the software supply chain, and tackling the governance challenges of a project relied on by millions.

Bologna is served by Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), just 9 km from the venue. Bologna Centrale train station connects to all major Italian and European cities by high-speed rail. The hotel is 1.5 km from the A14 motorway.

Rooms at the Savoia Hotel Regency are available at a conference rate. Book early to stay on-site.

Tickets are in short supply. Once they’re gone, they are gone.