Shopify DotDev 2027

Shopify DotDev is the flagship annual conference for developers and partners building on the Shopify platform^{2, 6}. It serves as a successor to the previous Editions.dev event^{5, 6}.

The event features keynote presentations from Shopify leadership and fireside chats with executives such as Tobi Lütke and Harley Finkelstein¹. The agenda includes technical sessions on APIs, commerce tools, and platform extensions, alongside the presentation of the annual Build Awards^{1, 2}.

Who is in the room

The event attracts ecommerce founders, app developers, and agency partners who build websites and integrations for Shopify merchants^{5, 7}. It is recognised as a high-attendance gathering for the Shopify partner ecosystem⁵.

How to get in

Registration is managed through the official Shopify DotDev website¹. Specific pricing and application deadlines for the 2027 event have not been announced¹.

Last time

The 2026 edition took place on July 21 and 22 at the Automotive Building in Toronto^{3, 5}. It included the announcement of the Winter 2026 Edition updates and the reveal of the Build Award winners^{1, 3}.

Why it matters

This conference is the primary venue for Shopify to communicate platform updates and strategic direction to its developer community^{1, 6}. It is essential for partners who need to align their development roadmaps with Shopify's technical trajectory^{2, 7}.

Practical

The 2026 event was held at the Automotive Building in Toronto^{3, 5}. The conference is surrounded by a significant number of satellite events, including agency brunches, networking mixers, and social gatherings held throughout the city⁵.

Sources

• Shopify DotDev 2027 (dotdev.shopify.com)
• Shopify DotDev 2026: Toronto - EventBrowse.com (eventbrowse.com)
• Shopify DotDev 2026: What to Expect from This Year's Event (parselab.com)
• Shopify Dot Dev Events (pimsical.app)
• Shopify dot dev 2026: What We Know, What the Winter '26 Edition Delivers and What the Community (medium.com)
• Big smiles for @shopify DotDev 2026 (instagram.com)