"SmashingConf Amsterdam is a premier, single-track conference curated for front-end developers, UI engineers, and UX designers. Unlike traditional conferences that rely on polished slide decks, SmashingConf is distinguished by its "live-work" philosophy. Speakers are encouraged to show their actual workflows-coding live, designing in Figma, and troubleshooting."
"Gezelligheid (pronounced guh-ZELL-uhk-hyde) is a foundational concept in Dutch culture that translates loosely to coziness, conviviality, and a warm, social, or inviting atmosphere - and that's exactly what SmashingConf Amsterdam has to offer!"
"Ever since launching our first-ever SmashingConf back in 2012, each one has always focused on how folks in the industry work, how they fail and how they succeed. We kindly encourage our speakers to share lessons learned and show how they work."
SmashingConf Amsterdam is a new premier conference launching April 13-16, 2026, at the Pathé Tuschinski venue, designed for designers, UI engineers, and front-end developers. The conference emphasizes practical, real-world learning through its distinctive "live-work" philosophy, where speakers demonstrate actual workflows including live coding, Figma design sessions, and problem-solving processes. Topics span design systems, accessibility, UX writing, modern CSS, and AI. The event combines technical expertise with Dutch "gezelligheid"—a cultural concept of warmth, coziness, and conviviality—creating an inviting atmosphere for community engagement and knowledge sharing.
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