FrontKon Discussions: Current Topics, Different Perspectives
October 3, 2026
At FrontKon, we want to do more than just share knowledge from the stage. We also want to make room for discussions and questions that keep coming up in our industry.
Choosing the three main themes for this year's conference wasn't difficult. We want to stay as relevant as possible and focus on the topics that matter most today. Not only in day-to-day development work, but also in discussions about how our industry and careers are evolving.
AI Coding in Real Life
Of course, it would be impossible to leave AI out of a modern developer conference. This year's talks focus on practical, real-world use of AI in software development, complemented by sessions on React and Next-Gen DX & Edge Tooling.
"Everyone already has AI on their mind, but there's simply no way to leave it out of a developer conference. This year, we made a conscious effort to bring talks grounded in real-world experience without the bullshit, FOMO, or impractical ideas that sound exciting but don't actually help. FrontKon isn't about overwhelming attendees. It's about helping developers work better and enjoy their work more," says FrontKon co-organizer Martin Michálek.
Practical Experience Meets the Bigger Picture
- Renowned tech archaeologist Sara Polak will put today's AI hype into the context of thousands of years of human and technological evolution. Which skills have survived every technological revolution, and what can we learn from them today?
- Real-world AI adoption will also be the focus of keynote speaker Tejas Kumar. In his session on the evolving state of user experience, he'll explore how UX is changing in the age of AI agents—and what developers and designers need to rethink.
- Pavel Lukeš, CTO at Direct Pojišťovna, will share insights from one of the Czech Republic's most ambitious AI transformations. His company is boldly replacing human work with AI across the organization. How do AI agents work when they're not just assistants on the sidelines, but active participants in the system itself?
You can explore the full lineup in the conference program.
What Else Is on This Year's Stage?
We're excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of international speakers.
Frontend developer Manuel Matuzović will dive into accessibility in HTML and CSS. Senior JavaScript developer Sylwia Laskowska will share practical insights into web performance. React enthusiasts can look forward to a session by Matheus Albuquerque, Staff Front-End Engineer currently based in Prague.
Representing the Czech and Slovak community, the stage will also feature Riki Fridrich, Ondřej Žára, and Karel Navrátil, who returns to FrontKon to conclude his much-anticipated trilogy of talks on legal topics in software development.
One of this year's soft-skills sessions will be delivered by experienced presenter Kateřina Boušková. She'll share the most common presentation mistakes—and how to avoid them when speaking on stage.
The schedule across all three stages is being updated continuously, so stay tuned as we reveal more talks in the coming weeks.
