SUMMARY:
API World 2025 is the world’s largest event for the API economy, bringing together developers and industry leaders in Santa Clara, CA, to foster connections, knowledge, and business around API-centric technology.
- The in-person conference will be held from September 3-5, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, with a live online event following from September 10-12.
- Key topics include AI, API Design, Strategy, Security, and Microservices, featured across conference sessions, workshops, and a live expo.
- The event features top sponsors like MuleSoft and Boomi, and XTIVIA will be exhibiting its Boomi and MuleSoft integration expertise at booth #517.
Ultimately, the conference serves as a neutral platform designed to organize and facilitate growth within the global community of API providers and consumers.
API World, produced by DevNetwork, is recognized as the world’s largest and longest-running API and microservices event. Now in its 12th year, the conference aims to organize and facilitate the “API Economy,” an ecosystem where cloud-based software and hardware run on an open architecture of API-centric technology. The event’s mission is to be a neutral platform that fosters connections, knowledge, and business within the developer community of API providers and consumers.
A Brief History of APIs
While API World is a relatively recent phenomenon, the concept of an Application Programming Interface (API) has a long and rich history. The idea of a standardized way for different software components to communicate dates back to the 1950s, with pioneers like Maurice Wilkes and David Wheeler creating a modular software library and “library catalog” that served as an early form of an API specification.
The term “application program interface” was first recorded in 1968, and by the 1970s, the concept had evolved to include databases. The 1980s saw the rise of Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) and APIs as a means for cross-platform compatibility, paving the way for the internet. The late 1990s and early 2000s marked a significant shift with the commercial adoption of web APIs by companies like Salesforce and eBay, followed by the social media boom with platforms like Flickr and Facebook, all of which heavily relied on APIs to connect with developers and expand their reach.
The API World conference was created to help navigate this growing landscape, bringing together industry leaders and developers to share insights and innovations.
API World 2025 Event Details
API World 2025 is a co-located event with CloudX 2025 and DataWeek 2025. It will feature both in-person and live online components.
- In-Person Dates: September 3-5, 2025
- Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
- Agenda Highlights:
- Wednesday, September 3: PRO Workshop Day and the API Awards Ceremony.
- Thursday-Friday, September 4-5: Conference sessions, a live Expo with more than 50 technologies and tools, and product demos.
- Live Online Dates: September 10-12, 2025
The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including AI, API Design, Strategy, Security, and Microservices. It will also include a hackathon with prizes and various networking events like an Expo Block Party and an After-hours event.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
The event attracts a broad array of sponsors and exhibitors, from industry giants to innovative startups. XTIVIA is an exhibitor at booth #517. XTIVIA is a certified Boomi Partner with a team of certified Boomi Architects, Developers, and Administrators. They also have a team of certified MuleSoft Developers and Architects. Some of the other top-level sponsors for API World 2025 include:
- Presenting Sponsor: MuleSoft from Salesforce
- Partner Sponsor: Boomi
- Official Sponsors: Foxit, LavinMQ, Gravitee, Kong Inc., and Workato
The conference provides various sponsorship packages that allow companies to exhibit, speak, or host events, offering them a chance to engage directly with thousands of API consumers and other tech companies.
Let us show you how our expertise can empower you to be a leader in API integration. Visit us at booth #517.