BackstageCon Europe 2026

Lightning Talk: Philosophy Meets Backstage: An Unlikely Path To a Plugin - Mathilde Ançay, HEIG-VD

Presenters Mathilde Ançay Source BackstageCon Europe 2026 From Philosophy to Full-Stack: Building a Backstage Plug-in in Just 6 Weeks 🚀 Can a junior developer with zero experience in React, TypeScript, or Backstage ship a production-ready plug-in in just six weeks? Mathilde Ançay, a media engineering student from Switzerland, recently proved that the answer is a resounding yes. Speaking about her journey during an internship at Aalia System, Mathilde shared how she transitioned from studying French art and philosophy to building sophisticated internal developer tools. Her story is a masterclass in rapid onboarding and human-centered engineering. ...

Panel: Building a Healthy Backstage Plugins Ecosystem - Paul S, Hope H, Heikki H, Peter M & Aramis S

Presenters Paul Schultz Hope Hadfield Heikki Hellgren Peter Macdonald Aramis Sennyey Source BackstageCon Europe 2026 Building a Thriving Backstage Plugin Ecosystem: Insights from the Experts! 🚀 Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts and platform engineers! I just wrapped up an incredible panel discussion at my first Backstage Con, and let me tell you, the energy was electric! Moderated by the brilliant Hope Hadfield from Red Hat, our panel dove deep into the heart of what makes Backstage so powerful: its vibrant plugin ecosystem. As this ecosystem matures, new questions emerge around sustainability, governance, and quality. Today, we unpack the burning questions and discover how we can collectively build an even healthier, more robust Backstage future. ...

Lightning Talk: The Backstage Builder Experience at Adyen - Sander Boumeester, Adyen

Presenters Sander Boumeester Source BackstageCon Europe 2026 Leveling Up Developer Experience: Building a Thriving Internal Developer Portal at Adyen 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wondered how global financial tech giants like Adyen keep their development engine humming with speed and quality? Sander Boumeester, an engineer at Adyen for the past two and a half years, shared some incredible insights into their journey of transforming their internal developer portal, aptly named “Launchpad,” from a little-used tool to a vital hub for over a thousand developers. ...