Business of Software Conference 2027

About the event

Business of Software (BoS) is a long-running conference series for people who build and run software companies, with editions in Europe and the USA. The next announced edition is BoS Europe in April 2027; the organizer has not yet published the city or exact days on the events page.

The format is a single-track conference. Talks are written specifically for the event, the organizer says it does not allow sponsor pitches on stage, and speakers sit in the audience and join hallway conversations. The program centres on how founders and product leaders build sustainable, profitable software businesses rather than chasing funding rounds, and the organizer stresses the hallway track as much as the stage. Alongside the conference, BoS runs online workshops on using AI to run a company.

The audience is software founders, CXOs and emerging leaders, which makes it relevant to bootstrapped and self-funded app and SaaS owners. The pages I read do not mention investors, app buyers or organised matchmaking, so treat it as a learning and peer-community event rather than a place to close deals. It is useful for founders who want candid feedback from operators who have built profitable companies, and for comparing notes on pricing, growth and running a company for the long term.

Who should attend

Suited to bootstrapped and self-funded founders of software, SaaS and app businesses who want peer conversations with operators running profitable companies, rather than a deal-making venue. Expect learning, feedback and community.

Tips: if you plan to sell, bring a clear one-page summary of your revenue, churn and growth, and ask experienced founders how they valued or exited their companies. Use the hallway sessions to test your pricing and positioning story before approaching buyers.