.NET Conf 2025 Community Edition South Africa - Durban

.NET Conf 2025 Community Edition South Africa - DURBAN: History is Being Made in KZN!

For years, .NET enthusiasts in Durban and KZN have had to travel to Cape Town or Johannesburg to experience the excitement of .NET Conf local events. Not anymore!

The Azure, AI/ML & Data Community Durban, the organisers of those uber-successful Data & AI Community Day Durban events, is bringing something truly special to the coastal city on Saturday, November 15, 2025. We're gathering at the Umhlanga campus of Richfield College for a full-day, in-person celebration of .NET 10, and YOU are invited to be part of this historic moment!

This isn't just another developer conference. In collaboration with our friends at the Microsoft Developer Usergroups in Cape Town and Johannesburg (CPTMSDUG and JHBMSDUG), we're creating the FIRST EVER .NET Conf event in Durban and KZN. You'll be among the pioneers who establish Durban's .NET conference tradition and put KZN on the South African .NET map!

Following the global .NET Conf virtual conference (November 11-13, 2025), where the .NET Foundation announces major innovations around .NET 10, C# 14, performance improvements, and the future of ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and MAUI — we're bringing that celebration to Durban with a uniquely South African flavour.

Expect a mix of 50-minute technical deep dives and 20-minute lightning talks, packed with real-world implementations, live demos, and frameworks you can use on Monday. Our line-up of expert speakers includes local .NET professionals, Microsoft MVPs, and architects ready to share their hard-won insights on .NET 10's groundbreaking innovations.

And yes, the (in)famous panel discussion returns! You who know us from our Data & AI events, you know we're bringing our signature panel energy. Bring your toughest questions about .NET 10's impact on development, the future of the .NET ecosystem, and career growth in South Africa.

Wait, I'm not a .NET developer… should I still come?

Absolutely! While we're celebrating .NET 10, we know not everyone breathes C# (and that's okay, we still like you ??). Since this event is organised by the Azure, AI/ML & Data Community Durban, we're mixing in other cool topics too. So if you think .NET is just a fishing tool or that C# is a musical note, don't worry — we've got streaming data, real-time analytics, Python integrations, and cloud-native patterns that'll make your inner polyglot developer very happy.

Think of it this way: come for the .NET, stay for the streaming, or come for the food and accidentally learn something extraordinary! ????

Why Attend?

• Historic first — Be among the first to establish Durban's .NET conference tradition.
• Actionable content — No fluff, just proven patterns, code, and real-world .NET 10 implementations.
• Local + global voices — Microsoft MVPs, architects, and community experts sharing their .NET expertise.
• Real community — Durban's unique energy, hallway track debates, and plenty of networking with fellow developers, architects, and tech enthusiasts from KZN and beyond.
• Completely FREE — This community edition event is completely free to attend. Just bring your passion for .NET development and eagerness to learn!

Whether you're a seasoned .NET developer, a data wrangler exploring .NET integrations, a software architect, a tech lead, a student starting your development journey, or just curious about what .NET 10 can do — this event is for YOU.

No prior .NET experience required! Whether you're a .NET ninja or just .NET-curious, you're welcome here.

What to Expect

• Technical Sessions: In-depth presentations covering .NET 10's groundbreaking innovations, including performance improvements and benchmarks, new language features in C# 14, cloud-native enhancements, cross-platform development advances, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and MAUI updates, and so much more.
• Lightning Talks: Quick, focused insights on specific features and techniques you can implement immediately.
• Panel Discussions: Engaging discussions with industry experts about .NET 10's impact on development, the future of the .NET ecosystem, and career growth in South Africa.
• Networking Breaks: With refreshments, allowing you to connect with other developers and build lasting professional relationships.

What Past Attendees Say About Our Events

"Event was well planned and organised. Catering was on par and the speakers were amazing. Organizers were welcoming and very helpful."

"Another awesome event ! Thanks to the organizers and all the sponsors for having such an amazing conference here in Durban for free. An absolute privilege to attend and listen to such talented individuals and companies do wonders using AI and IT."

"What an incredible time at the Data and AI event in Durban! We had a blast sharing knowledge and connecting with 230 AI enthusiasts who are as passionate about the future of technology as we are! A massive shoutout to the organizers and sponsors for making this event possible."

"This wasn't just a local event but a world class AI and Data Conference for KZN. It reminded me as though I was at the Africa AI Expo last November in Sandton. This is how much this event has grown, and many new corners. Well done to all the amazing speakers and sponsors."

Expect the same world-class experience for .NET Conf 2025!

Event Detail:

• Date: November 15, 2025
• Time: Registration starts at 08:00, welcome and introduction at 08:20, and we will be done at around 18:00.
• Location: Thanks to Richfield College, our venue sponsor, the event will be held at Richfield College Umhlanga Campus. The address is Centenary Boulevard, Park Square, 5-9 Park Avenue, Umhlanga. The campus is inside the Park Square complex. Take the elevator in block C to the first floor, and you will be there. If you come by car, you enter the parking garage from Centenary Boulevard.
• Event Webpage: https://aimldatadurban.org/events/2025/dotnet-conf/
• Other City Editions:
• Cape Town: November 22, 2025
• Johannesburg: November 29, 2025

A Community-Driven Event

The Azure, AI/ML & Data Community Durban is built on a straightforward idea: By the community, for the community. We're here to share, learn, and innovate together, using Azure, AI, and Data (and now .NET) to solve real-world problems and make a difference.

This is the biggest annual .NET Conference in South Africa, and we're thrilled to extend it to Durban for the very first time. This is more than just a conference — it's the birth of a tradition.

Let's Make History Together!

Be part of the inaugural .NET Conf Durban and help establish KZN as a major hub in South Africa's .NET community.

Whether you're looking to:

• Learn about .NET 10 and C# 14
• Network with fellow developers
• Explore career opportunities in .NET development
• Discover what's possible with modern .NET
• Be part of tech history in Durban

This event is for you!

Space is limited — these events typically sell out quickly, so register early to secure your spot!

Important Ticket Information

After you register, you will receive an email with the ticket(s) attached. Please bring that email and attachment with you to the event. It will make the sign-in process go so much smoother! Thank You!

The Azure, AI/ML & Data Community Group

The Azure, AI/ML & Data Community Durban group is a user group for the community, by the community. It is a learning experience where we share, learn, and encourage the community to leverage Azure, AI/ML, and Data to solve problems. Our mission as a group is to empower and create heroes of society through Azure, AI/ML, and Data. We Do Positive Things through innovation and passion.

Let's innovate, learn, and become the heroes our society needs—together. See you on November 15!

Questions? Contact us: [email protected]