Frequently asked questions
Explore the answers below to learn more about the Current London registration process, what to expect from this year’s program, and how to get in touch regarding other inquiries.
What is Current London 2026?
Current London is an event that brings together leading experts, researchers, and open source contributors in data streaming & AI technologies like Kafka, Flink, and DeltaLake and Iceberg. Current takes place in London on May 19-20, 2026 at Excel London.
When and where is Current taking place?
Current is scheduled to take place in person May 19-20, 2026 at Excel London.
Who should attend Current?
Data streaming engineers, data engineers, database experts, application developers, AI practitioners, open-source contributors, architects, students, technical decision makers, executives, and entrepreneurs.
When is registration launching?
Registration is on track to launch in February.
When does the Call for Papers open?
The Call for Papers opens on November 10th, 2025.
Will I receive updates on my submission?
Yes, you’ll receive email updates about your submission status on March 12, 2026 (Dates subject to change).
I’m a new speaker. Can I get help?
Yes! Join our Confluent Community Slack for asynchronous mentoring.
When is the deadline to submit proposals?
The Call for Papers closes on December 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST.
What are the Data Streaming Awards?
Industry awards celebrating outstanding data streaming case studies. Winners will be announced at the US edition of Current and evaluated by an expert panel. (see past winners).