📣 Live this week from SmashingConf Freiburg. We are sold out, but online and workshop tickets are still available.
Happy pre-conference Sunday! We hope you're ready for an amazing week of workshops, talks, and connections!
Kick off your conference experience with a dose of wellness! Whether you need to stretch out after traveling to Freiburg, or you just want to share some mindful movement with fellow Smashing attendees, this outdoor yoga practice will be the perfect start to a great week.
This beginner-friendly, one-hour yoga class will be led by our Smashing Print Manager (and part-time yoga teacher), Ari. We'll meet at Stadtgarten, bring a mat or towel to practice on. Please register a ticket so we know you're coming!
Join Vitaly for a relaxed walk through the beautiful Black Forest near Freiburg. He'll guide you along scenic trails and share some highlights of the area. We'll wrap up the tour at the peaceful Sankt Valentin — a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the view.
We'll be meeting in front of the venue and go from there.
Today is our first workshop day! Get ready to dive deep into new ideas and techniques.
On Monday, we'll be running two fantastic workshops. Our workshops offer the opportunity to get to grips with new ideas and techniques in real depth, with a full day spent on the topic of your choice.
It's a great way to start your conference experience, and lunch will be provided, too. Our doors open at 9:00 for a 9:30 start.
The night before the conference kicks off, we're hosting a warm-up event at our friends at Virtual Identity.
We hope you'll join us to connect ahead of the main event! We hope to see you listen to a few talks, and have some friendly chats! Would like to give a lightning talk? Let us know!
Today is our first conference day! Get ready for amazing talks and networking.
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 Freiburg! We'll be running for approximately 30–40 minutes.
Everyone is welcome, it'll be a gentle jog to stretch our legs and chat with friends! Our finish will be the yoga, so you'll be able to join them afterwards if you like.
Start your conference day with some gentle indoor yoga, stretching, and guided mindfulness. This beginner-friendly, 30-minute practice will be led by our Smashing Print Manager (and part-time yoga teacher), Ari.
We'll meet in front of the Historisches Kaufhaus. No equipment necessary! Please register a ticket so we know you're coming!
Our doors open at 8:30! Kicking off the conference at 9:40 AM with our welcome! Snacks, coffee and drinks are provided throughout the day.
Today's speakers include Brad Frost, Emily Anderson, Nick Desbarats, Ana Rodrigues, Kardo Ayoub, and Matthias Ott.
🌭 Go for a nice stroll on the Münstermarkt, their stands offer amazing things for lunch. There are also wonderful options not too far from the venue, we've listed our favorites on a map.
On the first day of the conference, we'll be closing out with a relaxed dinner at the same venue. Dinner costs €14 per person, to join us for dinner, please register for a spot at the table.
Time to party it up! Take your team members, or make some new friends, and we'll have a great night of networking and fun. We are looking forward to seeing you at the La Cornerie x POW!
This party is only for Smashing attendees, please don't forget to bring your badge.
Welcome back for another day filled with inspiration and takeaways!
Join speakers and attendees for another 5k run! On both conference days we'll meet in front of the Historisches Kaufhaus at 7:30 and run 5k taking in the scenery of Freiburg!
Everyone is welcome, it'll be a gentle jog to stretch our legs and chat with friends, not a race.
Start your conference day with some gentle indoor yoga, stretching, and guided mindfulness. This beginner-friendly, 30-minute practice will be led by our Smashing Print Manager (and part-time yoga teacher), Ari.
We'll meet in front of the Historisches Kaufhaus. No equipment necessary!
Our doors open at 9:45 AM, and we'll kick off at 10:00 AM! Snacks, coffee and drinks are provided throughout the day. Are you ready for the mystery speaker?
Today's speakers include our Mystery Speaker, Scott Jehl, Oliver Reichenstein, Manuel Matuzovíc, Kevin Hawkins, and Cassie Evans.
🌭 Go for a nice stroll on the Münstermarkt, their stands offer amazing things for lunch. There are also wonderful options not too far from the venue, we've listed our favorites on a map.
You can also join our DebugBear Lunch Session! Join Matt from DebugBear, who will be hosting a session on how to make your websites faster and more reliable. Only 25 spots available!
If you don't want your SmashingConf to end yet, join us for a Witch of Freiburg walking tour! We'll be exploring the neighborhood and hopefully don't get eaten by ghosts.
On this walking tour, you will follow Catharina Stadellmenin – the Witch of Freiburg – as she walks through Old Town for the last time.
Don't forget to register your free ticket so we know you're coming.
It's tradition now—when Brad's in town, the guitars come out and the amps get plugged in.
If you play an instrument, sing, or just want to clap along and cheer, join us for an informal evening of jamming, music, and good vibes. We'll have a few instruments around, but feel free to bring your own if you've got one!
Let's make some noise and end the day on a high note. 🎶✨
Our final day! Time to round off your conference experience with more hands-on learning.
On Thursday, we will be running three more workshops. Our workshops offer the opportunity to get to grips with new ideas and techniques in real depth, with a full day spent on the topic of your choice.
It's a great way to round off your conference experience, and lunch will be provided, too. Our doors open at 9:00 for a 9:30 start.
And just like that, we've reached the end! We hope you're heading home with new ideas, fresh inspiration, and maybe a few new pals too. Safe travels, take care, and hopefully… see you at the next one! 👋