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Almost 650 cups of coffee in just two days! That's how many coffees we served at our Pinch Payments coffee cart during apidays Melbourne 2026, and it's safe to say the event exceeded our expectations.
Bringing together developers, founders, technology leaders and API enthusiasts, apidays Melbourne provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with people shaping the future of technology, payments and software innovation.
Great Coffee, Even Better Conversations
Our coffee cart quickly became a popular meeting point throughout the two-day conference.
Between serving hundreds of coffees, meeting new faces and exchanging ideas, there was barely a quiet moment.
We had the opportunity to speak with developers building innovative applications, founders exploring new business opportunities and technology professionals looking for smarter ways to integrate payments into their products.
These conversations gave us valuable insights into the challenges businesses face when developing software, managing payment infrastructure and creating seamless customer experiences.
They also provided an opportunity to share how Pinch Payments supports software platforms and developers through payment APIs, automated billing solutions and embedded payment capabilities.
Connecting with Melbourne's Developer Community
At Pinch Payments, we believe that some of the most valuable opportunities begin with a simple conversation.
Events like apidays allow us to connect directly with the people building the next generation of software solutions, understand their challenges and explore how payments can become an integral part of their products.
From payment automation and API integrations to embedded finance and scalable payment infrastructure, there was plenty to discuss.
While the conference featured an impressive lineup of presentations and technical sessions, our coffee cart kept us so busy that we barely had an opportunity to step away.
And considering the quality of conversations happening at our stand, we wouldn't have had it any other way!
More Than Just APIs
Of course, apidays Melbourne wasn't exclusively about technology discussions.
Between the networking sessions, we spotted a robot dog making its way around the venue, an ice cream truck keeping attendees refreshed and plenty of exhibitors exchanging merchandise and supporting one another.
It was a great reminder that the technology community thrives not only on innovation but also on collaboration, curiosity and genuine human connections.
Our team also managed to experience a little more of Melbourne beyond the conference venue, enjoying some sightseeing, great food and everything the city has to offer.
Until Next Time, Melbourne!
A huge thank you to the apidays Melbourne organisers for delivering such a well-organised event and to everyone who stopped by the Pinch Payments coffee cart for a coffee and a conversation.
It was fantastic meeting so many developers, founders, partners and technology enthusiasts. We're looking forward to continuing those conversations and exploring opportunities to collaborate.
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Until next time, Melbourne! ☕❤️
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