📣 Live this week from SmashingConf Amsterdam. A few in-person, workshop and online tickets are still available — come join us!
The Schedule At A Glance 👇
Tuesday, April 14th
Today is our first conference day! Get ready for amazing talks and networking.
🏃♀️ Morning Run (7:00 – 7:40)
Join speakers and attendees for a 5k run! We'll meet in front of the conference venue at 7:00 and run about 5k, taking in the scenery of Amsterdam. We'll be running for approximately 30–40 minutes.
🧘 Morning Mindfulness Session (8:00 – 8:30)
Start your conference day with some mindfulness — functional stretches, guided meditation, and stillness. This beginner-friendly, 30-minute session will be led by Ari. We'll meet in front of Tuschinski. No equipment necessary! Please register a ticket.
🎆 First Conference Day
Our doors open at 8:30! We kick off the conference at 9:45 AM with our welcome. Snacks, coffee and drinks are provided throughout the day.
Lunch
🥗 Go for a nice stroll in the city and enjoy some fries or a healthier option. There are many wonderful options not too far from the venue — we've listed our favorites on a map.
🎉 After Party (19:00)
Time to party! We'll be at Café Het Dorp, a lovely café at the IJ, opposite central station, with easy access via a free ferry to IJplein.
Doors open at 19:00. If you’ve reserved dinner, you’re all set to be seated then, and everyone is warmly welcome to join for drinks. Dinner will be served between 19:00 and 20:30.
This party is only for Smashing attendees — please don't forget to bring your badge.
Our Smashing Speakers
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Kevin PowellKevinPowell.coModern CSS -
Nick DiLalloIndependentUX Writing -
TJ PitreSouthleftDesign Systems & AI -
Calvin RobertsonCorningLeadership -
Christine VallaureMoonlearningFigma + CSS -
Nathan CurtisDirected EdgesDesign Systems -
Nadieh BremerVisual CinnamonData Visualization -
Chris KolbWahnsinnHuman-Centered Interfaces -
Manuel MatuzovićIndependentAccessibility -
Mystery SpeakerTiny truths ✨ -
Phil HawksworthYour Shining Host -
Vitaly FriedmanSmashing MagazineYour Shining Co-host