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NewsKotlinConf’26 Keynote Highlights: Advances in Language Design, Tooling, AI-Driven Workflows, and Multiplatform Development
Kotlin turns 15 this year, and it really is everywhere. It powers systems behind everyday moments, such as tapping to pay, buying commuter rail tickets, using in-flight entertainment, and even filing tax returns online. As AI continues to reshape how software gets built, Kotlin’s growing real-world impact reflects the importance of languages and tools that help teams manage complexity, express ideas clearly, and build reliable systems with confidence.
At KotlinConf’26, the JetBrains team and industry partners shared how Kotlin continues to evolve for developers at every scale. The keynote highlighted advances in language design, tooling, AI-driven workflows, and multiplatform development – all aimed at improving the Kotlin development experience for building modern applications everywhere.
Evolving Kotlin
