Partners
Without the support of our amazing partners, SmashingConf would not be possible.
Sponsoring a Smashing Conference gives you the opportunity to connect with talented developers, designers, and influential speakers from all over the world. You’ll meet potential clients and new employees face to face and you can run live demos of your services and products to 500 potential partners and customers. Be a part of our truly great conference experience!
If you are thinking about becoming a partner, let us know! We’ll get back to you as soon as possible, with all available options and everything you would need to know to get started right away. We would love to have you on board!
Platinum Sponsors
Tito
Tito is simple, powerful ticket software. Just add people.
- On the web
- https://ti.to
- On Twitter
- @useTito
Netlify
At the forefront of composable web development, Netlify is used by more than 3.3 million web developers and businesses. The Netlify platform provides modern build workflows, serverless functions, and a global multi-cloud Edge network that delivers the most performant, secure and scalable sites, stores, and applications.
- On the web
- https://netlify.com
- On Twitter
- @netlify
Cloudinary
Cloudinary provides developers with powerful media API to upload, store, manage, optimize, transform and deliver images and videos. Developers utilize and easily integrate Cloudinary’s media experience platform via SDKs, widgets, add-ons into web and mobile apps built using all popular tech stacks. Cloudinary enables developers to deliver dynamic, high-performance, personalized media experiences on any device.
- On the web
- https://cloudinary.rocks/n3f
- On Twitter
- @cloudinary
Gold Sponsors
Deque Systems
Deque Systems is a leading provider of web and mobile accessibility software and services. Striving to provide practical accessibility solutions that reflect real-world development environments.
Deque works with a broad range of clients to not only fix their inaccessible content but to integrate accessibility into their existing design and development processes through the use of automation and training. The Deque agile approach to accessibility ensures that organizations that have the toolset to make large and complex websites accessible.
- On the web
- https://deque.com
- On Twitter
- @dequesystems
Indigo Design
Indigo.Design provides design and development teams with a solution to deliver pixel perfect apps as quickly as possible without losing focus on UX. With Indigo Design System with Sketch UI Kits you can create the best-in-class UI designs using our 50+ design library components & 45+ UX patterns.
Take your prototypes to the next level by adding interactions and transitions, share prototypes and view on any device, record and watch users interacting with your prototypes and get real-time reports as people complete tasks. Save hours, days and even weeks going from design to code in a single click and generate high-quality HTML, CSS, and Angular code from your designs with no compromise.
- On the web
- https://infragistics.com/products/indigo-design
- On Twitter
- @indigodesigned
Mozilla
Mozilla is a global community of technologists, thinkers and builders working together so people worldwide can be informed contributors and creators of the Web.
Our mission is to ensure the Internet is a global public resource, open and accessible to all, where individuals can shape their own experience and are empowered, safe and independent.
- On the web
- https://mozilla.org/
- On Twitter
- @mozilla
Shopify
The Shopify Partner Program is for designers, developers, and creatives building websites, themes, and apps for clients using the Shopify platform.
Our partner program is free to join and lets you experiment with the Shopify platform through unlimited test stores. For every client you refer; theme you design; or app you build, you’ll receive ongoing monthly income from Shopify. There are other perks too, like early access to new features, marketing materials, and access to a collaborative community of other Shopify Partners around the world.
If you have any questions, we’ll be available to talk at our stand throughout the event. Looking forward to meeting you!
- On the web
- https://www.shopify.com/partners
- On Twitter
- @ShopifyPartners
Percy
Percy enables teams to efficiently develop and deliver software with confidence. Percy integrates with your dev tools and workflows to give you visual insight into every code change.
With Percy’s all-in-one visual testing and review platform, it’s easy to automate manual QA and catch visual UI bugs before they’re deployed.
- On the web
- https://percy.io
- On Twitter
- @percy_io
Wayfair
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home.
Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 14 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery.
- On the web
- https://www.wayfaircareers.com
- On Twitter
- @WayfairAtWork
Medium
Medium taps into the brains of the world’s most insightful writers, thinkers, and storytellers to bring you the smartest takes on topics that matter. So whatever your interest, you can always find fresh thinking and unique perspectives.
- On the web
- https://medium.com
- On Twitter
- @medium
NBC News Digital
NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and visually engaging stories on your platform of choice. NBC News Digital features world-class brands including NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties.
We provide something for every news consumer with our comprehensive offerings that deliver the best in breaking news, segments from your favorite NBC News shows, live video coverage, original journalism, lifestyle features, commentary and local updates.
- On the web
- https://www.nbcnews.com/pages/about-nbc-news-digital
- On Twitter
- @NBCNews
Wix
Develop Web Products Backed by Wix's Powerhouse
Wix is a leading platform for creating and managing a digital presence, providing enterprise-grade performance, security, and a reliable infrastructure. Wix also offers a full-stack development platform that enables developers to build with front-end and back-end JavaScript with access to APIs and integration with NPM libraries and third-party APIs. Backed by Wix's infrastructure, developers can build with confidence, knowing that security, SEO, performance, and accessibility are taken care of with a 99% uptime.
- On the web
- https://www.wix.com/velo
- On Twitter
- @Wix
Silver Sponsors
Balsamiq
Quick and easy wireframing for everyone!
Balsamiq Wireframes is the industry-leading rapid wireframing software that combines the comfort and simplicity of paper sketching with the power of a digital tool, so your work is easier to share, modify, and get honest feedback on. Wireframes look like sketches, so stakeholders won't get distracted by little details, and can focus on what's important instead.
Balsamiq will take care of the captioning during all 2023 in-person conferences. ❤️
- On the web
- https://balsamiq.com/wireframes/
- On Twitter
- @balsamiq
Stickermule
Sticker Mule is the fastest & easiest way to print custom stickers, labels, and magnets. If you are looking to order custom stickers, Sticker Mule is a fantastic option to consider. They also offer free online proofs, 4 day turnaround and free UPS shipping.
- On the web
- https://stickermule.com/supports/smashingconf
- On Twitter
- @stickermule
Abstract
Abstract is the design workflow management platform that empowers product design teams and stakeholders to seamlessly manage, version, and collaborate on design files. With Abstract, teams can version design files, present work, request reviews, collect feedback, and give developers direct access to design specs — all from one place.
Gatsby
Gatsby is a modern website framework that builds performance into every website by leveraging the latest web technologies. Forget complicated deploys with expensive, time-consuming setup and hosting costs, maintenance, and scaling fears.
Gatsby sites are lightning fast, instantly scalable, and inherently secure. Create blazing fast, compelling web experiences without needing to become a performance expert. Screen reader support enabled.
- On the web
- https://www.gatsbyjs.com
- On Twitter
- @gatsbyjs
Forestry
Forestry.io is a Git-backed, headless CMS for modern (static) sites. If you’re using the Jamstack (Gatsby, Jekyll, Hugo, etc) and storing your content in your repo as Markdown or data files, Forestry is the CMS for your team. They won’t even realize they’re making commits! Screen reader support enabled.
- On the web
- https://forestry.io
- On Twitter
- @forestryio
Speaker Dinner Sponsor
Microsoft Edge
Introducing ModernIE, a set of free tools and resources from Microsoft to help you support Edge as well as previous versions of Internet Explorer.
You can download Virtual Machines for Windows, Mac and Linux, test your sites on different browsers and scan your site for common coding patterns that could cause compatibility issues. Spend less time testing, and more time building what’s next.
- On the web
- https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
- On Twitter
- @MSEdgeDev
Party Sponsor
SpeedCurve
See how people experience the speed of your website, then identify and fix performance issues. Companies of all sizes – including BBC, Trivago, GOV.UK, Zillow, and Shopify – use SpeedCurve to monitor and improve their web performance.
- On the web
- https://speedcurve.com
- On Twitter
- @speedcurve
Virtual Sponsors
Confwall
Confwall is a quick and easy way to create your own conference wall with a schedule, tweets and custom content.
We are very happy to use Confwall during our SmashingConf shows globally!
- On the web
- http://confwall.com
- On Twitter
- @confwall
Community Sponsors
React Week
React Week is a week-long program dedicated to React from July 15th-21st, 2019. It includes a 2 track conference, Scavenger Hunt, Master Classes, Workshops, Weekend Hackathon, Lightning Talks, Manhattan Tours and Afterparties. A unique event in Manhattan! Use the code DCWP10NYCC to get a 10% discount on Week Passes.
- On the web
- https://reactweek.nyc/
- On Twitter
- @reactweek
Product Thinking
We are an education partnership, committed to real learning. We come together to discuss how can we become better product designers by using various forms of "Product Thinking".
"Product thinking" is an awareness that gives anyone the ability to build better products. This awareness includes leveraging a set of skills and frameworks designed to give one the means to build services that are sustainable and valuable to customers. As part of the community work we help to organise various really cool and succesful meet-ups.
Media Partners
Neon Moiré
Neon Moiré is a curated event guide of the world's most interesting design-driven conferences and events on our digitized world. The agenda focus on the disciplines of graphic, digital and interaction design, creative coding and design film, and gives an overview of the top design summer schools.
Next to the agenda they interview organizers and speakers in written form as well as in our podcast the Neon Moiré Show. A project by graphic designer Thomas Dahm.
- On the web
- https://neonmoire.com
- On Twitter
- @neonmoire
Awwwards
awwwards.com is the leading digital design platform, recognizing the talent and effort of the best web designers, developers and agencies in the world. It's a meeting point, where creative professionals from across the globe find inspiration, impart knowledge, connect, and share constructive, respectful critiques. “Always questioning”, “always evolving”.
awwwards hold their digital thinkers conferences every year in iconic cities across the world, bringing together Digital Designers, Creative Coders, CEOs, Founders, Artists and Visionaries to attend talks and workshops from international agencies and leading tech brands, alongside valuable opportunities to connect and build strong networks across the industry.
- On the web
- https://conference.awwwards.com/
- On Twitter
- @awwwards
Digital Agency Network (DAN)
Digital Agency Network (DAN) focuses on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, business support and exploration.
Today, there are more than 500 DAN member agencies operating in 76 cities worldwide. All member agencies are amongst the market leaders in their respective countries in terms of creativity, with an impressive portfolio of campaigns and awards.
- On the web
- https://digitalagencynetwork.com
- On Twitter
- @danglobal
CrowdReviews
CrowdReviews.com ranks software and services based on client reviews. Gain insight on products and services before you buy.
- On the web
- http://crowdreviews.com
- On Twitter
- @_crowdreviews_