State of Open Con 2025

As platform engineering continues to gain traction within the tech industry, the role of internal developer platforms (IDPs) is becoming essential in streamlining application delivery. According to Gartner, by 2026, 80% of large software engineering organisations will have established platform engineering teams. This prediction is already materialising, with the latest State of DevOps Report by DORA revealing that 89% of organisations are using some form of internal developer platform.

However, as Gartner positions platform engineering at the peak of its hype cycle, it raises the question: what comes next? Will the industry face the "trough of disillusionment," or will platform engineering continue to evolve and mature? This panel discussion will explore the future trajectory of platform engineering, examining current trends and their implications for the industry.

Key questions we will address include:
- Where are current trends in platform engineering taking us?
- Will the market see a proliferation of new tools, or will we see more consolidation?
- Will organisations move toward a single, unified platform, or will multiple, specialised platforms emerge to meet different needs?

Join our expert panelists as they share their insights and discuss what the future holds for platform engineering.