Call for Papers

NDC TechTown is an annual conference in Kongsberg Norway, focusing on software development for embedded and systems programming. If you have an idea for a talk or a workshop, then please submit a proposal!

CFP Deadline: 3 May 2026

Event Dates
21-24 September 2026

Venue
Magazinet, Kongsberg

Format and duration

  • Regular talks: 60 minutes
  • Workshops: 2-day ( pre-conference )
  • Workshops: 120 minutes

Here are some suggestions for topics:

  • C++, C, Rust, Python, Zig and other relevant languages and implementation techniques
  • Embedded devices (eg, OPC UA, SCADA, connected, Industry 4.0, SoC, GPU, FPGA)
  • Product development case studies
  • Software engineering (eg, design, methods, governance, model-driven architecture)
  • Testing (eg, HIL, end-to-end, hardware testing, product testing)
  • Security and Reliability (eg, secure boot, secure communication, tampering)
  • Sensors, Signal Processing and Analytical Machine Learning
  • Human Machine Interface (eg, computer graphics, optimization, rendering)
  • Operating Systems (eg, Linux, zephyr, FreeRTOS)
  • Software Tools (eg, git, gdb, emulation, CMake, containers)
  • Privacy, Professionalism, Ethics, Safety and Sustainability
  • Back to Basics (foundational concepts of a language or a technology)
  • Other stuff you might think is relevant for this conference

Try to limit yourself to 2-3 submissions. If you have previous speaking experience, please include links to videos, online presentations/slides or articles.

In addition to specialists on particular topics, we are also looking for speakers with direct experience in developing real products.

Travel and Accommodation
We offer to cover travel and accommodation for all speakers, except those considered local.

Deadline
The CFP ends 3 May 2026

Questions?
Do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.