MQ Summit

THE FUTURE OF
MESSAGING SYSTEMS
HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS & ONLINE
21-22 OCTOBER 2026

Message queues and event-driven architectures power modern applications, but navigating the landscape of messaging technologies can be complex.

Join us in Haarlem, next to Amsterdam, for two days packed with expert-led talks, in-depth discussions, and networking opportunities with peers who share your passion for scalable, reliable messaging solutions.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

MQ Summit brings together the people who design, build, and scale modern messaging systems.

Message queues are the backbone of modern distributed systems, ensuring reliable communication, scalability, and resilience in systems that can't afford to fail. This year we're bringing the conference to Haarlem, near Amsterdam, in the form of a two-day, two-track event.

Building on the success of RabbitMQ Summit, MQ Summit connects professionals working across the messaging ecosystem: RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS, Apache Pulsar, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Messaging Brokers, Amazon SQS, IBM MQ, Google Pub/Sub and more. Whether you're developing event-driven architectures, operating large-scale infrastructure, or making strategic technology decisions, this conference offers valuable insights from industry experts.

Why Attend?
A. Cross-Technology Perspective - Explore real-world lessons from teams working with RabbitMQ, Kafka, Pulsar, NATS, cloud messaging services, and beyond.
B. Technical Depth Meets Strategy – From architecture patterns to operational challenges and long-term technology choices - gain insights that support both builders and decision-makers.
C. Learn from Production Reality – Case studies from companies handling millions (or billions) of messages daily. No theory - just systems that run in the real world.
D. Meaningful Connections – Meet architects, developers, SREs, and technical leaders shaping the future of messaging.

2025 RECORDINGS

"You Keep Using That Word | Sam Newman"

"The Power of Queues | David Ware"

"Securing your messaging networks. What needs protecting and how?| Rob Parker"

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In-person Conference Ticket

from €695

Available from 16 June 2026 until until they sell out.

INCLUDED

Live access to all talks during 2 days of the event
Access to the conference app and streaming (doesn’t include labs)
Access to labs (3rd track)
Access to the in-person Code BEAM conference tracks
3 months exclusive access to the recorded talks
Access to networking and exhibitors area at the venue
Lunch and beverages
Invitation to the reception on 21 October

Price excludes Eventbrite fees and tax.

One-day In-person Conference Ticket

from €398 Want to join us just for one day? This ticket is for you!

Available from 16 June 2026 until until they sell out.

INCLUDED

Live access to all talks during the one chosen day of the event
Access to the conference app and streaming (from both days, doesn’t include labs)
In-person access to labs (3rd track) on the chosen day
Access to the in-person Code BEAM conference tracks on the chose day
3 months exclusive access to the recorded talks (both days)
Access to networking and exhibitors area at the venue
Lunch and beverages on the chosen day
Invitation to the reception on 21 October

Price excludes Eventbrite fees and tax.

Virtual Conference Ticket

from €59 Cannot join us in Haarlem? Opt for virtual attendance!

Available from 16 June 2026 until until they sell out.

INCLUDED

Live access to all streamed talks (excluding labs)
Access to the conference app
Access to live Q&A sessions
Online networking via app
3 months exclusive access to the recorded talks

Price excludes Eventbrite fees and tax.

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MQ Summit brings together professionals working across the messaging ecosystem: RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS, Apache Pulsar, Azure Messaging Brokers, Amazon SQS, IBM MQ, Google Pub/Sub, and more. But this is not just another tech conference. MQ Summit is a cross-ecosystem forum for practitioners, architects, and decision-makers shaping how messaging systems are built, operated, and evolved in the real world.

In 2026, we’re expanding the format to include: shorter, focused talks with deeper discussion; interactive sessions and panels; hands-on labs in smaller groups; content relevant not only for engineers, but also for technical leaders and decision-makers.

We’re looking for in-person speakers who can share practical insights, real-world experience, and thought-provoking perspectives on messaging systems.

CFT closes: 31 May 2026

What We’re Looking For:

Messaging in Practice: Real-world experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Pulsar, NATS, SQS, Pub/Sub, and more): scaling, performance, failures, and operating reliable systems in production.
Architecture & Trade-offs: Designing and evolving event-driven systems: patterns, anti-patterns, and the trade-offs between queues, streams, and other approaches.
Messaging in the Age of AI: How AI and agentic systems change messaging: new workloads, system design, operational challenges, and real-world use cases (no hype).
Sovereignty, Resilience & ControlBuilding systems that are robust, independent, and future-proof: multi-cloud, fault tolerance, and operating under real-world constraints.
Community & Ecosystem Collaboration: Interoperability, shared standards, security, and education. What should we improve or build together as a messaging community?
Messaging for Decision-Makers: For architects, technical leaders, and C-level: choosing technologies, scaling systems, and understanding long-term trade-offs, costs, and risks - grounded in real experience. These talks should remain concrete and experience-based - not sales pitches.
Panels & Discussion-Driven Sessions, including user panels (sharing real-world experiences across companies). If you have an idea for a topic that would benefit from multiple perspectives and open discussion, and would like to prepare and host it, we want to hear it.

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THE FUTURE OF
MESSAGING SYSTEMS
HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS & ONLINE
21-22 OCTOBER 2026

ABOUT THE EVENT

MQ Summit brings together the people who design, build, and scale modern messaging systems.

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2025 RECORDINGS

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