RethinkConn 2026
The largest annual NATS-only conference.
Join us virtually for a half-day packed with architectural deep dives, real-world NATS use cases, and live demos. Plus, get early access to new free training workshops, launching the week after RethinkConn.
Brought to you by Synadia, the creators of NATS
The Biggest NATS Event of 2026
RethinkConn is the conference that proves virtual events can be exceptional. Fast-paced, deeply technical, and built around real conversations — all in a single focused day.
Architectural Deep Dives
Explore how teams are designing systems for resilience, scale, and simplicity with sessions on real-world NATS architectures.
Live Q&A with Every Session
Every talk includes dedicated Q&A. Ask the hard questions, dig into the details, and engage directly with speakers.
Real Use Cases, Real Testimonials
Hear from practitioners solving real problems. Learn what worked, what didn't, and the lessons along the way.
What's New & What's Next
Be the first to see new product launches, platform updates, and where NATS is headed next.
Globally Available
A virtual format designed for busy builders. Join from anywhere, on your schedule. New in '26, free training workshops launching at Rethink.
Community-Driven
Built by and for the community of builders rethinking connectivity. Meet the people behind NATS.
What Attendees Said About 2025
This was by far the best online software conference I've attended.
Surprisingly GOOD!
Not an overproduced sales pitch. The format worked extremely well.
This has been a great conf, thanks to all presenters and to the team!
Replacing a bunch of gRPC servers with NATS has been the most satisfying task I've worked on.
Love how fast this conference is moving along! I get bored easily otherwise.
Connectivity is a gateway drug.
Thanks for a great conference with a lot of Q&A. Great that it was mostly about architecture and use cases!
Great information and demos! Looking forward to what comes next.
All presenters and client testimony presenters were great. Very nice, thanks so much! Go NATS!
NATS have saved me lots of time! All my components talk to each other nicely and happily.
This was by far the best online software conference I've attended.
Surprisingly GOOD!
Not an overproduced sales pitch. The format worked extremely well.
This has been a great conf, thanks to all presenters and to the team!
Replacing a bunch of gRPC servers with NATS has been the most satisfying task I've worked on.
Love how fast this conference is moving along! I get bored easily otherwise.
Connectivity is a gateway drug.
Thanks for a great conference with a lot of Q&A. Great that it was mostly about architecture and use cases!
Great information and demos! Looking forward to what comes next.
All presenters and client testimony presenters were great. Very nice, thanks so much! Go NATS!
NATS have saved me lots of time! All my components talk to each other nicely and happily.
Register for RethinkConn 2026
Registration is free. Join your fellow engineers, architects, and builders for a half-day of NothingButNATS. Plus, get early access to new free training workshops, launching the week after RethinkConn.
Mark your calendar: Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Common Questions
What is RethinkConn about?
RethinkConn is Synadia's annual virtual conference dedicated to NATS and the future of distributed systems. It features real-world use cases, architecture deep dives, live demos, and updates on NATS and the Synadia platform — all in a single virtual event.
Who is RethinkConn for?
Engineers, architects, and builders working on distributed systems, edge computing, IoT, or distributed AI infrastructure. Whether you're new to NATS or running it in production at scale, RethinkConn is built for practitioners who want to get more out of NATS.
Why is it called RethinkConn?
The name is a play on "rethink connectivity" — the idea that modern distributed systems deserve a fundamentally different approach to how services, devices, and data connect. NATS was built from the ground up around that rethinking, and RethinkConn is where that community gathers. Want to go deeper on how and why NATS rethinks connectivity? Start here.
Where is RethinkConn hosted?
RethinkConn is a fully virtual event — no travel required. Anyone can attend from anywhere in the world. Session recordings are also made available after the event so you can watch at your own pace. Watching live will guarantee access to new post-Rethink training workshops.
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