📣 Live this week from SmashingConf Freiburg. We are sold out, but online and workshop tickets are still available.

The Schedule At A Glance 👇

Sunday, September 7th

Happy pre-conference Sunday! We hope you're ready for an amazing week of workshops, talks, and connections!

🧘‍♀️ Smashing Yoga in the Park at 11:00

Kick off your conference experience with a dose of wellness!

This beginner-friendly, one-hour yoga class will be led by Ari. We'll meet at Stadtgarten, bring a mat or towel to practice on. Please register a ticket.

🌲 Gather & Wander in the Black Forest at 12:00

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.

Monday, September 8th

Today is our first workshop day! Get ready to dive deep into new ideas and techniques.

🏋️‍♀️ Workshops (9:00 - 17:30)

On Monday, we'll be running two fantastic workshops.

Advanced Design Systems with Brad Frost
Designing For Complex UIs with Vitaly Friedman

Our doors open at 9:00 for a 9:30 start, lunch will be provided, too. Look for the volunteers at Historisches Kaufhaus.

🎵 Jam Session (19:00 - 22:00)

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 ahead of the main event! We hope to see you listen to a few talks, and have some friendly chats! Register your ticket!

Tuesday, September 9th

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 Freiburg! We'll be running for approximately 30–40 minutes.

🧘 A Morning Mindful Moment (8:00 - 8:30)

Start your conference day with some gentle indoor yoga, stretching, and guided mindfulness. This beginner-friendly, 30-minute practice will be led by Ari.

We'll meet in front of the Historisches Kaufhaus. No equipment necessary! Please register a ticket!

🎆 First Conference Day

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.

Lunch

🌭 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.

🎉 Dinner & After Party (19:30)

On the first day of the conference, we'll be closing out with a relaxed dinner at the same venue. If you've registered for dinner, join us at the table at 19:30.

Time to party it up! 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.

Wednesday, September 10th

Welcome back for another day filled with inspiration and takeaways!

🏃‍♂️ Morning Run (7:30 - 8:20)

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!

🧘 A Morning Mindful Moment (8:45 - 9:15)

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!

🎆 Second Conference Day

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?

Lunch

🌭 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!

👻 Walking Tour (18:30)

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.

Don't forget to register your free ticket so we know you're coming.

🥁🎸 Brad's Jam! (19:00 - 21:30)

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!

Thursday, September 11th

Our final day! Time to round off your conference experience with more hands-on learning.

🏋️‍♀️ Final Workshops (9:00 - 17:30)

On Thursday, we will be running three more workshops. Lunch will be provided. Our doors open at 9:00 for a 9:30 start.

Accessible Frontend Patterns with Manuel Matuzovic
Web Animation with Cassie Evans
Design Patterns For AI Interfaces with Vitaly Friedman

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! 👋