Sunday, January 28th, '24
1:00 PM CST
- Join us in the Open Spaces area to meet one another, discuss the event, answer any questions, get to meet some of the other sponsors,sponsorskick-offQ & A
2:00 PM CST
- Before registration officially starts, this is a run-through of getting folks checked in and what to do.
5:00 PM CST
- You just rolled into town; the campsite is set up, so now what? Why not drop into the convention center and get registered before theregistration
5:30 PM CST
- Welcome to the family reunion. THAT is so much more than your average tech conference. We will discuss the many ways to get the mostExperienceConferenceThat
Monday, January 29th, '24
6:00 AM CST
- Start the day off right with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek, and enjoy the freshexercise5k
- It's time to get registered before we officially get started. Once you have your badge and swag, turn around grab some breakfast, and meet a
7:30 AM CST
- 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 CST
10:30 AM CST
- A comprehensive exploration of how file downloads work in web browsers.DownloadsNetworkingBrowsersWebSecurity
- Learn when and how to use a key/value (KV) database in your web application. See demos, tips, and techniques for data modeling and creating type-safedatabasekvdenotypescriptjavascript
- Everyone is familiar with Postman as being a helpful tool for testing APIs. But people are often surprised when they discover the Postman platform’s true
- This is not a talk describing the why of blockchain. In this talk we will dive right into the what. Come and explore in-depth what allblockchainweb3
- Being strategic with your project's UX direction by using user researched data, will help you understand if the features you're considering to implement are idealUser ExperienceDevelopmentUX Research
- Family TrackOpen to all ages, but bring your parents; this talk invites you to not only learn about the mysteries of ultraviolet light but also rolllightexperimentglowsciencestem
- Learn the basics of AI development including LLMs, vector databases, and building a retrieval augmented generation application using Cloudflare’s new AI tooling.AI
11:30 AM CST
- 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
12:30 PM CST
- This kickoff introduces everyone to the spirit of Open Spaces and begins our schedule seeding directly followed by a dedicated time in the schedule foropen spaceskickoff
1:00 PM CST
- This dedicated Open Spaces time in our schedule offers a unique chance to delve into fresh concepts, cultivate valuable connections, nurture innovation, and experience personalOpen SpacesShareLearnteachbuild
2:30 PM CST
- We've moved to the cloud and brought all our local baggage. What happens if we go back to the drawing board and reconsider our assumptions?lift and shiftcloud design patterns
- Feedback is hard to give, hard to get, and most people just plain avoid it. Likely because you've experienced the hated "feedback sandwich" of doom.feedbackleadershipcommunicationteammaking
- Learn how to create your very own GitHub Actions with Docker, how to test them locally, and how to distribute them.GitHub ActionsAutomation
- Live Episode of Compressed.fm - topic TBD 🥰
- Let's learn practical strategies for picking article topics that attract a large audience. We'll examine various article structures and determine their suitable applications. As webloggingSEOsearch analysis
- Devcontainers are a great idea to create reproducible development environments. For complex setups, the current offerings for development in containers are not comprehensive. We will
- This talk introduces you to the zero-trust networking security model and shows you how to implement it on your Kubernetes cluster using Kubernetes Network Policieskubernetescloudsecuritydevopsnetworking
- Family TrackCombine the excitement of paper airplanes and dominos with these creative activities. Try precision in the Paper Airplane Target Landing, trigger a Domino Chain Reaction,family funhands onkidschallenges
4:00 PM CST
- A playbook on how to get started getting noticed in a sea of a bajillion software devs
- Learn about the power of asynchronous programming in 2024. Learn practical strategies to transition from synchronous to asynchronous operations, how they enhance user experience, andasyncwebsocketcloud
- Let's talk about Astro, a relatively new framework for creating static or server rendered websites that is rapidly growing in popularity, and for good reason.AstroJavaScriptTypeScriptfrontendlive-coding
- Achieving zero downtime for application deployments is commonplace these days, but the database still presents challenges, especially for legacy systems. This session will discuss thedevelopmentdevopsdatabaseCI/CD
- The process of managing users, roles and permissions in modern web applications can often feel abstracted from developers and challenging to grasp. This session isSingle Sign-OnOAuthUser ManagementSocial Authentication
- Family TrackCombine the excitement of paper airplanes and dominos with these creative activities. Try precision in the Paper Airplane Target Landing, trigger a Domino Chain Reaction,family funhands onkidschallenges
- The Changelog live! Conversations with the hackers, leaders, and innovators of the software world.
5:30 PM CST
- Don't go running off! After today's last session, stick around for **happy hour**. We’re rolling out the beverage carts and some finger food. One ofhappy hourcollaborate
- Have you ever wondered how much better I could code in a pair of cowboy boots? Of course\ you haven't, but we're still bringing boots
Tuesday, January 30th, '24
7:00 PM CST
- Family TrackYou will learn the game that people at That are falling in love with. Nertz is a fast-paced multiplayer solitaire-based card game. I will walk
- Play games with friends and share a few laughs along the way.gamesfamilyfuncollaborate
- Family TrackDive into the vibrant world of chromatography and discover the art of color separation. Join us for an engaging session where science meets creativity, exploringartcolorfamilyfungame night
- Frontend Feud is Changelog's award-worthy game show hosted on JS Party where rival podcasts compete in the court of JS Party listener opinion. We survey
6:00 AM CST
- It's time to get registered before we officially get started. Once you have your badge and swag, turn around grab some breakfast, and meet aregistration
- Start the day off right with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek, and enjoy the freshexercise5k
7:30 AM CST
- 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 CST
10:30 AM CST
- After working at 4 early-stage startups, Aman complies and shared the behind-the-scenes of tech startups from Disaster to Bliss DevOps. Also sharing some blunders thatstartupstechdevopssaas
- Lots of companies are investing in end to end testing to release high quality software and remain competitive in today’s market. Now with libraries like
- A lot of people get frustrated with CSS once they get past the very basics of it, commonly complaining that it's counter-intuitive, too basic, orCSSWeb DevelopmentFrontend
- This talk will discuss the topic of accessibility as it applies to individuals with various neurodivergent and/or cognitive abilities. There will be examples ofSoftware DeveloperFrontend EngineerAccessibilityWeb DevelopmentReact
- AI is changing the game and developers are scared but they can be more than scared, they can be prepared. We're going to have aartificial intelligenceweb developmentAI/MLAngular
- Family TrackJoin us for a playful journey in 'Understanding Animation,' where we'll unravel the secrets of how your favorite cartoons are created. Get ready for aanimationfamilytake homediykids
- Improving system performance through caching, focusing on cache policies, methods, eviction practices, and common pitfalls.NoSQLcachingCouchbasememoryperformance
11:30 AM CST
- We know you want to eat right??? Grab some food and get recharged for the afternoon sessions.lunchfoodcollaborate
1:00 PM CST
- This dedicated Open Spaces time in our schedule offers a unique chance to delve into fresh concepts, cultivate valuable connections, nurture innovation, and experience personalOpen SpacesShareLearnteachbuild
- Video can be complex and expensive to add to a web experience. Cloudflare Stream is here to make video “so easy it just works.” Thisvideomediajavacriptdemo
2:30 PM CST
- Next.js is a React framework and as such, it is opinionated. Even though you may be very familiar with React, creating an application with Next.jsNext.jsReactApplication Architecture
- This talk advocates for the use of XState, Storybook, and React to simplify the management of complex application state. The proposed method transforms the applicationReactTypeScriptXState
- 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
- If you want to learn how Azure OpenAI works, what's behind the scene, how to connect it to your chatbot, this talk is for you.OpenAIArtificial IntellegenceBotAzure
- In this talk we will investigate what Angular developers NEED to know about switching to Signals, the differences between Observables and Signals, and provide bestAngularRxJSSignals
- Ever dreamed of creating THAT standout SaaS web application? Received enthusiastic nods from friends and colleagues saying, "Absolutely, it's a game-changer!"? Turn that vision intoPHPLaravelSaaS
- We'll record a live podcast at the conference and interview some distinguished guests on stage. We have a unique format that includes drinking some whiskeyPodcast
- Family TrackCombine the excitement of paper airplanes and dominos with these creative activities. Try precision in the Paper Airplane Target Landing, trigger a Domino Chain Reaction,family funhands onkidschallenges
4:00 PM CST
- Too many tabs open? Can’t focus at work? Is something wrong with me? It’s not uncommon for people who spend a lot of time around
- This session aims to deepen developers' understanding of git "internals" (what does that command actually do?). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how gitGitGit InternalsVS CodeGithub
- We'll record a live podcast at the conference and interview some distinguished guests on stage. We have a unique format that includes drinking some whiskeyPodcast
- Explore the future of web applications with React Server Components. Discover how React Server Components are reshaping rendering, scalability, and collaboration, and learn how toReactNext.jsJavaScriptWebServer Components
- Having an entrepreneurial outlook in your full-time job will help you in business by making you more creative, resilient, adaptable, and confident. Or if you#entrepreneur #business
- What are some tactics .NET developers can use to do work in the background of their apps?
- Family TrackCombine the excitement of paper airplanes and dominos with these creative activities. Try precision in the Paper Airplane Target Landing, trigger a Domino Chain Reaction,family funhands onkidschallenges
5:00 PM CST
- Join up with the other THAT Membership Geeks for a couple of beverages and a bit of gratitude.
5:30 PM CST
- Are you loaded with tech and getting a little tired? No worries, we have just the answer; a BBQ. We’re camping, who said wefoodpig roast
Wednesday, January 31st, '24
7:30 PM CST
- It's take over time. After the BBQ at 7:30 pm, join us at Baobab for a night of networking, drinks, and socializing. The weather is great,
6:00 AM CST
- Start the day off right with a little walk, jog, run, whatever. Get those muscles moving, talk to a fellow geek, and enjoy the fresh5kexercise
7:30 AM CST
- 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 CST
10:30 AM CST
- How to use web components in your web sites/apps/etc.javascriptweb
- By the end of this session, attendees will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and best practices in VR design, enabling themVRImmersive LearningXR
- Family TrackJoin me for a hands-on self defense experience, where attendees such as yourself can learn basic counters for attacks.
- Accessibility for the web has gained visibility in the last few years, but what about mobile apps? Let's talk about why making your mobile appMobile accessibilityWCAGiOSAndroidCross-platform apps
- Discover LangChain, the next evolutionary leap in Language Model (LLM) app development. Dive into its potential, important concepts, and learn how to build LLM applicationsopenailangchainaimachine-learning
- Navigate from the complexity of spaghetti code to the layered clarity of s'mores. Discover the intricacies of code compartmentalization, from modular design to leveraging monoreposmonorepopackageslibrariesscaling
11:30 AM CST
- We know you want to eat right??? Grab some food and get recharged for the afternoon sessions.lunchfoodcollaborate
1:00 PM CST
- This dedicated Open Spaces time in our schedule offers a unique chance to delve into fresh concepts, cultivate valuable connections, nurture innovation, and experience personalOpen SpacesShareLearnteachbuild
2:30 PM CST
- In this session we'll cover the use of Apple's Vision Pro, a new breakthrough device in the world of AR/VR, and it’s application to e-commerceAppleVision Proe-commerce
- As a collective community of developers we need to embrace the need to prioritize safety first for all of our end users we build for.
- The talk aims to guide developers on effectively incorporating LLMs into their work, even without extensive data science expertise. It discusses the capabilities of LLMsAIML
- Have you ever been given a responsibility you didn't want? Worry about your future career growth? Wherever you are on your journey, there are essentialleadershipsoft skillsmanagementinfluence
- Confidence is essential in our careers as coders, and the most effective managers, leaders, and colleagues often leverage humility to cultivate confidence in those aroundleadershipencouragementempathyconfidence
- How we use sketches and rapid prototyping to collaborate with our customers and experience innovation breakthroughs. Come learn the keys to rapid prototyping with toolsUXPrototyping
- We'll record a live podcast at the conference and interview some distinguished guests on stage. We have a unique format that includes drinking some whiskeyPodcast
- Family TrackCombine the excitement of paper airplanes and dominos with these creative activities. Try precision in the Paper Airplane Target Landing, trigger a Domino Chain Reaction,family funhands onkidschallenges
4:00 PM CST
- Are you and your family struggling with feelings of self-doubt, fear of failure, and the constant worry of being exposed as a fraud? Whether you'reimpostor syndromeresilienceempowermentself-doubtovercoming challenges
- Learn how to design and build chat applications and find out why Elixir has the best ecosystem to support chat applications. We will build aelixrchatslack appsconversational UI
- Learn how to transform complex data into compelling narratives that captivate and resonate. Join Kabrina Ashley, former Disney Trainer and messaging expert, to master thedatastorytellingproject managementdata decision making
- AR is evolving. Quickly. I’ll help you understand what it means to be a web developer in an augmented reality world.AR, XR, VR, Web, Gaming
- Let's set the stage. You have a complicated application with many parts that need to work together, and you want to avoid making your codeactorstateevent
- In this talk, we will cover emerging technical topics like Signals as state primitives, Rust, hybrid/universal applications, and edge computing to bring everyone up to
- We'll record a live podcast at the conference and interview some distinguished guests on stage. We have a unique format that includes drinking some whiskeyPodcast
5:00 PM CST
- It's hard to believe after all of this prep, hard work and days of fun, it has to come to a close. But before wethank youclosing
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