Sunday, May 22nd, '22
4:30 PM CDT
- You made it in to town and are ready to get started. Tomorrow starts our Pre-Conference workshops and were really excited to get started! Headregistrationpre-conference
Monday, May 23rd, '22
6:30 AM CDT
- Wake up early and come on down and get registered for your precon session(s) before they get started. Registration starts at 6:30 AM.registrationprecon
8:00 AM CDT
- A hands-on workshop for building an environment in the cloud using Terraform and Ansible.terraformansible
- Learn how to build cloud-native apps the way that has worked for us and many of our clients. We will mainly focus on Web applications,cloudazurearchitecturedevops
- The seminal book Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs written by Niklaus Wirth about 50 years ago is still applicable in this modern era of
12:00 PM CDT
- Lunch is provided for all attendees with a Pre-Conference ticket. Take a break from learning to have a bit to eat, recharge, and head backlunchrecharge
1:00 PM CDT
- Come on in and learn about microcontrollers. NOTE: See full description or at https://tinyurl.com/3wjvk7d7 for items to purchase and bring along to participate inmakermicrocontrollersarduinoiotneopixel
- Join a hands-on workshop that will guide you along the next steps in your career.
2:00 PM CDT
3:30 PM CDT
- This session demonstrates practical techniques that drop a web page's size from almost 3MB to 143K, and load time from 4 seconds to less thanWeb PerformanceSpeedOptimization
5:00 PM CDT
- You just rolled into town, tent is setup, now what? Why not, stop down at the convention center, and get registered before the rush. Onceregistration
Tuesday, May 24th, '22
6:00 AM CDT
- Start the day off right, with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek and enjoy the summerexercise5k
- You just rolled into town, tent is setup and now what? Time to get registered before we officially get started. Once you have your badgeregistration
7:30 AM CDT
- Get out of bed sleepy head and get fed. Come down to the mess hall, grab a plate, cup of java, and wake up beforefoodcollaboratebreakfast
8:30 AM CDT
10:30 AM CDT
- With WCAG 2.1 as the foundation, this talk will provide guidance for understanding how to think and approach building accessible components.UXUIaccessibilitya11y
- You'll learn some debugging secrets using JetBrains Rider as your IDEDebuggingRiderJetBrainsBreakpoints
- What's in the .git folder? How are commits stored? How do branches work? We'll dive deep into the objects folder, unpack commits, look at thegitno-slidesexpert level
- Web development has a slew of options when it comes to rendering strategies and tooling. Let's examine how these two compliment each other andwebdesigntooling
- Readable code isn't just a nice to have. Readability is key to making your code cheaper to change, and faster to understand. Code is readreadabilityclean codeeffectiveness
- No one is born a toxic leader but anyone can easily become one. It’s time we take the shame off of the toxic traits weLeadershipManagementCultureToxic LeadershipGlobal Issues
11:30 AM CDT
- We know you want to eat right??? We might not have a campfire but we do have food. During lunch on Monday we will kicklunchfoodcollaborate
12:15 PM CDT
- We couldn't fit it all onto the menu so we've dedicated 10k square feet for Open Spaces. Open Spaces is a great way to meetopen spaceskickoff
1:00 PM CDT
- I've been a developer for what feels like forever, but I'm slowly pivoting myself into a full-time cybersecurity role. My story is similar to so
- We all live in a world full of constant change. Ability to adapt to change determines your long-term success in everything you do. This talkadaptabilityagility
- Family TrackGr brx zdqw wr ohduq derxw vhfuhw frghv? What? Did the computer break? No, it is a secret message that says “Dosecret codesgeeklingsfun
- Learn how to address the risks that today’s top mobile security threats pose to your organization.
- An examination of C#'s new Record types and practical reasons why you would want to use them in your code.C#immutablefunctionalrecordpattern matching
- This talk is designed to quickly introduce developers to a wide range of useful tools and services we have found extremely useful in helping us
- JAMstack is the modern take on pre-generated "static" websites that are anything but static. Learn what JAMstack is, how it can help you scale, andJAMstackJavaScriptMarkupHTMLWeb
2:30 PM CDT
- If you have already decided to move over to microservices from monolithic development, then you may be finding the whole process a bit daunting. What aspectsmicroservicesarchitecture.net
- Jinaga manages state in React applications. Rather than reducers, actions, and selectors, you write immutable facts. Record each input as a fact, and project itJavaScriptTypeScriptReactImmutabilityPWA
- Lambdas are really powerful for several use cases. But they come with gotcha's if you aren't careful. We'll outline common pitfalls and discuss patterns thatAWSLambdaServerless
- Attend this session to learn how to not only build your brand, but to also sell yourself and your services that create long-term-use relationships with
- The value mentoring can play in helping professional development as well as building future leaders.mentorshipmentoringcareer coachingcoachingprofessional development
- An opportunity to learn about the benefits of React and React-Native by examining their architecture, coding processes, and ecosystems of both.ReactJSReactNativeJavascriptMobileDevelopment
4:00 PM CDT
- How to get started in 3D printing. What you need to know to obtain your first printer and make your first print.3D printingMaker
- How to take control of your life to maximize your effectiveness and achieve a better work-life balancetime managementproductivityprofessional development
- Python is the world's most popular programming language. And as the language grows in popularity overall, the Python on devices world is pushing the pace,PythonIoTembedded
- Learn what to say, what not to say, and tips to get to the root of the issue quickly.UsersTech supportCommunication
- After this session you'll not only be able to start implementing feature flags, but you'll also want to separate your releases from your deployments. You
5:30 PM CDT
- After the last session on Tuesday don’t go running off just yet, stick around for **happy hour**. We’re rolling out the beverage carts and somehappy hourcollaborate
6:00 PM CDT
- In case you haven’t heard, there is going to be a Game Night social event on Tuesday during That Conference. What could be better aftergamesfamilyfuncollaborate
Wednesday, May 25th, '22
6:00 AM CDT
- Start the day off right, with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek and enjoy the summer5kexercise
7:30 AM CDT
- Get out of bed sleepy head and get some chow. Come down to the mess hall, grab a plate, some java, and wake up beforebreakfastfoodcollaborate
8:30 AM CDT
10:30 AM CDT
- Learn to Id where you are in your career. Get some concepts to help you think about where you want to go. And get somecareerprofessional developlead yourselfwork and life
- Family TrackWe are going to read the book Hello Ruby and then have a dance party to learn about loops. Come on in, enjoy the bookfamilydanceparty
- How do you keep code consistent across a team or make sure your independent code follows accepted standards, use a Static Analyzer tool. See howC#Static AnalysisLintJavaScript
- Tactics for creating good habits (or ending bad ones) and the science behind themhabitworkinglifebehaviorprocess
- Distributed systems are easy to build, but hard to get right! In this session we'll look at a real-world distributed system failure, what options there
- Understanding the developer's role in creating a good user experience.developerdesignexperiencequality
- Top tips for the best API-first companies on how to tackle things like auth, versioning, composition, compliance and abstraction as they go from startup toapigatewayauthenticationversioning
11:30 AM CDT
- We know you want to eat right??? We might not have a campfire but we do have food. Enjoy the bacon and relax with alunchfoodcollaborate
1:00 PM CDT
- The world of machine learning frameworks is complex. What if we can use the lightest framework for inferencing on edge devices? That’s the idea behindiotmachine learningjavascriptc#python
- There's a lot of us who have another job outside the regular 9-5 job... let's talk about what we do and compare notes. How did you
- Let's generate code at compile time in C#C#.NETcode generation
- Let's test your UI components using the "Testing Library".
- Learn how to script a web application with Terraform and deploy it to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
2:30 PM CDT
- Use Application Insights to learn more about what our applications are doingazureobservability.netweb
- Learn which cybersecurity tactics and tools will help you combat today’s common cyberattacks.
- As we rapidly approach "The Uncanny Valley" of experience design, what obligation do technology creators have in maintaining an environment of informed consent and ethicsdesigndesign thinkingethical designconsensual designdark patterns
- Finding out if IT leadership is the right fit for your career path, and what steps to take if it is.leadershipIT leadershipmanagementprofessional development
- Sometimes, debt is good debt, when taking it on enables you to do something you need. How to avoid repaying your (tech) debt tooTech Debt
- Have you started your Cloud-Native journey? The first thing you need to do is containerize your applications. Now that you’ve gotten past that first hurdle,
4:00 PM CDT
- Family TrackAnyone can make an electronic circuit! You might be skeptical, thinking of fragile parts, tiny wires, or special knowledge, but electronics doesn't have to bemakercircuitselectronicsplayart
- We duplicate way too much code in scripting and pipelines, which leads to bloat, complexity, and inconsistencies. Do not Repeat Yourself (DRY) is aPipelineAzure DevOps ServicesAutomationDevOpsPowerShell
- How to add AI / machine Learning to your website search through Azure Cognitive Services with it's brand new semantic search. Join the session toazuresearch as a service.netsearch
- Learn how to find and address common accessibility problems found in your HTML/CSS code.accessibilitydemo
- Marten is an OSS library for .Net developers to turn Postgresql into a robust document database and event store. If you're curious about event sourcing.NetPostgresql
- Feel like you just don’t “git” it, or looking to up your “git” game? This is the talk for you! We’ll start with the basics,gitprogrammingversion controlcommand line
5:30 PM CDT
- Day 2, you’re loaded with tech and getting a little tired. Its ok, we have just the answer; a BBQ. We’re camping, who said wefoodpig roast
Thursday, May 26th, '22
9:30 PM CDT
- Are you about to overheat from a long day taking in the tech? Well we have just the answer, the waterpark. Get some food, andwaterparkfamilyslideswaverider
6:00 AM CDT
- Start the day off right, with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek and enjoy the summerexercise5k
7:30 AM CDT
- Get out of bed sleepy head and get some chow. Come down to the mess hall, grab a plate, some java, and wake up beforebreakfastfoodcollaborate
8:30 AM CDT
10:30 AM CDT
- In this session, we will work through data preparation, modeling and visualization techniques with Power BI.Power BIDataDevelopmentVisualizationUser Experience
- As a state runner-up, national speech competitor, and That Conference counselor I’d like to share my experience and help you learn how to present yourconferencespeakingpublic speaking
- Low code / no code platforms have exploded in popularity with audiences not traditionally considered technical professionals. Ecosystems such as the Microsoft Power Platform offerPower Platform;Low Code / No Code
- Learn to demonstrate the core principles of agility while still operating in a organization that isn't quite agile yet. And Learn how much you canwaterfallagileorganizational culturelead yourself
- Now's your chance to finally see a live recording of everyone's favorite enterprise infrastructure tech podcast, Software Defined Talk. Join the hosts to hear aboutpodcastnewskubernetesDevOps
11:30 AM CDT
- We know you want to eat right??? We might not have a campfire but we do have food. Enjoy the bacon and relax with alunchfoodcollaborate
1:00 PM CDT
- Pixel-Perfect Multi-Platform Applications with C# and WinUIcross-platformwinuicsharp.netuno
- Design systems aren’t hard. But they are complex. And they’re also hard. Design systems are often thought of in terms of the visible parts - a Sketch file,Design SystemsDesign OpsUX / UI Development
- Learn what to do when you fail, how to get through it, and how to come out better than ever on the other side.
- Does your team have ‘trust issues’? Heroes, anti-heroes, and invisible people are three, common team member types which may set a team up for moreteamworktrustways-of-workingoutcomeshuman_factors
- Learn how to run a sprint that delivers what is expected, when it is expected, without burning out your developers.SprintBurnoutOrganizationPlanning
- Family TrackConversation between Michael and Conrad where we invite the audience to participate in. They share the framework for being deliberate and living your life likeMentality
2:30 PM CDT
- Securing APIs is easy to screw up and hard to get right. Let's figure out a new approach.APIsshenaniganspretty fly for a bad guy
- US Healthcare is a real thing. HITRUST is probably a real thing. Cloud native is probably a real thing. Some of these belongHITRUSThealthcarecloudsecurityaudit
- Are you working on a side project and aren't close to your development machine? If you have access to a web browser, you can codeGitHub CodespacesGitPodDockerWeb IDEDevelopment
- Learn how organizations using GitHub as a source code repository can use GitHub Actions to build a complete CI/CD pipeline for applications deployed in theCI/CDAWSGitHub Actions
- This talk will introduce you to the fastest growing framework in the world right now - Flutter. Learn how one codebase can allow your teamFlutterFrameworkIntroductionMobileWeb
4:00 PM CDT
- It's hard to believe after all of this prep, hard work and three days of fun, it has to come to a close. But beforethank youclosing