The API landscape is changing fast – and the driving force is agentic AI. From architecture to security, the rules are being rewritten, and the teams that adapt first will be the ones leading the future.

At API World 2025, our PRO Workshops are where top developers, architects, and product leaders dive deep into what’s next – and how to build for it.

Featured PRO Workshops

• No Code, No Training, Just Connect
  How adaptive agents and APIs are redefining automation.
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• API Security for the AI Era
  Detecting and preventing adversarial manipulation in real time.
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• Fight or Flight? Your 2025 API Strategy
  Adapting to Agentic AI and MCP.
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Workshops are exclusive to PRO and PREMIUM passholders.

Theme of the Year: APIs in the Age of AI

Whether you’re designing APIs, securing them, or planning your long-term strategy in an agent-powered world, this is the place to get the tools, tactics, and insights that matter.

Next Steps:

Register now for a PRO or PREMIUM Pass

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Building great APIs isn’t just about writing code — it’s about thoughtful design, the right protocols, scalable architecture, and a developer-first mindset.

At API World 2025 — happening September 3–5 in Santa Clara, CA and September 10–12 Live Online — join industry leaders as they break down the principles and practices that define modern API design and development.

Whether you’re designing internal APIs for efficiency or public APIs to power third-party ecosystems, this series of sessions will help you sharpen your approach and build better, more impactful interfaces.

What You’ll Learn

• The latest API design best practices from leading teams
• REST vs. GraphQL vs. gRPC — when to use what and why
• Real-world insights on scaling, versioning, and evolving APIs
• Tools and workflows to streamline the full API development lifecycle
• How to align your API strategy with business value and user needs

Perfect for developers, architects, and product teams alike, this is your chance to level up and learn from those shaping the future of APIs.

API World 2025 At a Glance

• In-Person: Sept 3–5 @ Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
• Live Online: Sept 10–12
• Featuring: 200+ sessions · 250+ speakers · 7 content tracks
• Co-located with: CloudX 2025 + DataWeek 2025

The conference schedule is live — and growing fast.

Explore the sessions and register now → https://apiworld.co/conference/

— The API World Team

APIs are the backbone of modern software — and now they’re powering the next wave of AI innovation. At API World 2025 (Sept 3–5 in Santa Clara, CA + Sept 10–12 Live Online), we’re diving deep into how APIs are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Join leading engineers, product teams, and architects as they share real-world stories about building APIs that enable AI models to work smarter, faster, and at scale. Whether you’re working on LLMs, machine learning pipelines, or simply making your APIs more accessible to intelligent systems, this is where the future gets built.

What to Expect

• Best practices for building APIs that integrate seamlessly with AI
• Lessons learned from scaling AI-ready endpoints
• Use cases showing how APIs are powering everything from agents to automation
• Insights from technical leaders solving tough real-world problems

API World 2025 Details

• In-Person: Sept 3–5 @ Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
• Live Online: Sept 10–12
• Featuring: 200+ sessions · 250+ speakers · 7 expert-led content tracks
• Co-located with: CloudX 2025 + DataWeek 2025

The full conference schedule is now live, and we’re still adding new sessions every week.

Are you ready to build the next generation of apps, bots, or AI agents – and maybe win some serious cash and prizes while you’re at it?

DevNetwork invites you to the [API + Cloud + Data] Hackathon 2025, running August 18 – September 5, both online and in-person at the Santa Clara Convention Center, as part of API World 2025, CloudX 2025, and DataWeek 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a rising engineer, or just love hacking on new ideas, this is your chance to collaborate, compete, and create something amazing.

Hackathon Timeline:

• August 18 – Online Hackathon Kick-Off + Welcome Talks
• September 3–5 – In-person judging & finale @ Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA

Why Join?

• Compete for thousands of dollars in prizes
• Get hands-on with cutting-edge APIs, cloud tools, and data platforms
• Work solo or form a team with fellow participants
• Build projects across partner challenges from major tech sponsors
• Join a growing community of innovative developers

Registration is FREE – all you need is your creativity, some time to hack, and the drive to build something awesome.

Ready to build, compete, and win? Learn more & register here

— The DevNetwork Team

API World 2025

Sept 3–5 | Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
Sept 10–12 | Live Online
Co-located with CloudX 2025 + DataWeek 2025

Join technical leaders and API-first teams as they share hard-earned insights into managing the full API lifecycle. This expert-led track will dive deep into best practices for:

• Testing APIs across environments
• Automating deployment pipelines
• Implementing robust monitoring and alerting
• Ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity
• Enhancing developer experience and long-term adoption

Whether you’re scaling microservices, managing internal APIs, or launching a public developer program—this track will arm you with the tools and strategies to deploy with confidence and monitor with clarity.

The Full Schedule is LIVE!

The full API World 2025 conference schedule is now available, featuring 200+ content sessions and 250+ speakers across seven tracks. New sessions and speakers are being added every week as we gear up for September.

View the full schedule here → https://apiworld.co/conference/

Looking to drive efficiency, scale faster, and future-proof your organization? Be sure to catch the Business Optimization through APIs track—one of seven expert-led tracks at API World 2025, taking place September 3–5 in-person at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and September 10–12 Live Online.

As the world’s largest API conference and expo, API World brings together thousands of engineers, product leaders, and enterprise teams. This track dives into how companies are leveraging internal and third-party APIs to streamline operations, automate workflows, and generate measurable business results.

What You’ll Learn

Join top engineers, architects, and business strategists as they share:

• Scalable API strategies for internal process improvement
• Real-world case studies on automation and integration
• Best practices for API-first transformation
• Metrics and tools to track business impact

Whether you’re leading a digital transformation effort or optimizing systems across teams, this track will equip you with practical insights to boost business performance through APIs.

Full Schedule Now Live

Our growing lineup features 200+ sessions and 250+ speakers, with new updates rolling out every week. Now’s the time to plan your path.

Explore the API World 2025 schedule and speaker list

Join the API and developer community this September and discover how to optimize every layer of your business with smarter API strategies.

Let us know if we’ll see you in Santa Clara—or online!

The API Program and Developer Relations track is back at API World 2025—and it’s shaping up to be one of our most impactful content tracks yet. Whether you’re scaling an internal developer platform, building your first public API, or refining your DevRel strategy, this track delivers actionable insights from leading experts in the field.

Santa Clara Convention Center | Sept 3–5
Live Online | Sept 10–12

As part of the world’s largest API conference and expo, this track dives into the tools, frameworks, and community strategies that turn API programs into key drivers of product adoption and growth.

What to Expect:

• Best practices in building and scaling developer ecosystems
• Real-world DevRel strategies from top engineering teams
• Emerging technologies shaping the future of API platforms

With 200+ sessions and 250+ speakers, the full API World 2025 schedule is now live—and it’s growing daily. Whether attending in-person or online, you’ll get access to deep-dive content, technical talks, and community-driven insights that can supercharge your team’s API strategy.

View the Full Conference Schedule

See you at API World 2025!