Monki Gras, a conference run by RedMonk, the developer-first industry analyst company.

The Theme: Prepping Craft 🪡
Last year, we explored Sustaining Craft. This year, we’re shifting focus to Prepping Craft – preparing in software and life.

In an age where uncertainty is the only certainty—from geopolitical shifts to the structural changes driven by AI—we’re dedicating two days to exploring resilience, readiness, and the strategies that keep people, products, and communities safe.

We’ll tackle urgent questions like:

✅ How do you build resilience engineering into systems that are inevitably going to fail? We’ll deep-dive into observability practices that help you understand what’s happening before the disaster strikes.

✅ What new skills do you need to learn to remain relevant in the AI revolution?

✅ How do we cut through the growing “AI slop” to find authenticity and value?

This is a chance to feel less alone and more equipped by building strong connections with people who are actively preparing for what comes next.

Be a “Very Prepared Bird” 🐦
Because you know the value of Monki Gras, we’re giving you the chance to be Very Prepared!

Our “Very Prepared Bird” tickets are on sale now for a limited time. This is the absolute best value ticket and your first step toward being ready for 2026.

Don’t wait until the lights go out—secure your spot today and save!

📣 Call for Preparedness: Our CFP is Open! 📣
Are you working on strategies for resilience, security, observability, or preparedness in any field—from software development to self-sufficiency? Do you have insights into navigating the AI future or fostering community strength?

If you have a story, a framework, or a counter-intuitive take on what it means to be ready, we want to hear from you. The Monki Gras stage is known for its diverse and unconventional topics.

The Call for Proposals is officially open!

Call for Paper