The State of Backstage in 2026 - Ben Lambert & Patrik Oldsberg, Spotify

This talk titled "The State of Backstage in 2026" features speakers Ben Lambert and Patrik Oldsberg from Spotify, who discuss the evolving Software Catalog model and its impact on platform interactions through UI, CLI, and AI. The session highlights improvements to the data model and supporting systems, which enhance the multi-surface Backstage experience. Key developments such as the stable release of the new frontend system and updates to the Backstage UI design system are also covered, along with project updates and community spotlights. The speakers provide insights into the roadmap ahead and engage the audience with a Q&A session.