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
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
Silvers 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
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 Partners
Girl Geek Dinners
Girl Geek Dinners Waterloo Region is a monthly dinner and networking series for everyone interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
From students just figuring out their interests to those with well-established careers - everyone comes together to meet 'n' greet, learn, network, and have fun! We welcome all aspiring geeks to come hang out with us.
- On the web
- https://meetup.com/Girl-Geek-Dinners-Waterloo-Region
- On Twitter
- @GirlGeeksWR
Designers & Coffee T.O.
Designers & Coffee is a Toronto-based community that brings designers from all over the industry together to share their thoughts and experiences over coffee. We regularly host events that range from guest speaker presentations to hands-on design challenges and feedback sessions, to casual networking nights.
- On the web
- https://meetup.com/Toronto-Designers-Coffee-Meet
- On Twitter
- @doriganic
Women Who Code Toronto
Women Who Code aims to inspire women to excel in technology careers and create a world where women are proportionally represented as technical leaders, executives, founders, VCs, board members, and software engineers.
- On the web
- https://www.womenwhocode.com/toronto
- On Twitter
- @WomenWhoCode
Devhub
Created with a developer’s needs and growth in mind, Devhub is a community space for devs of all levels. It is a platform for devs to learn and collaborate together through events, educational programs, collaboration, and co-working.
- On the web
- https://devhub.ca
- On Twitter
- @devhubTO
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
hackerYou
HackerYou College of Technology is a coding school dedicated to helping students dive into tech with community-oriented classrooms and hands-on learning. Whether you’re looking to gain a new skill, start a side hustle, or make a career change, the devoted team at HackerYou helps each student build a unique learning journey to reach their goals.
From beginner-friendly Web Development to an advanced Full-Stack Masterclass, HackerYou has a course to help, with a mission of delivering the best web development learning experiences in Toronto.
- On the web
- http://hackeryou.com
- On Twitter
- @hackeryou
DevOps Toronto
DevOps Toronto is over 5000 leaders, engineers and fans of DevOps, agility, automation, scale and performance
- On the web
- https://devopsto.com
- On Twitter
- @devopsto
DevTO
8 years in the making. #DevTO has been bringing the Toronto tech scene out since 2011 for coding stories, eats and drinks. Join us on the last Monday of every month.
- On the web
- http://www.devto.ca/
- On Twitter
- @DevTO
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
Techevents.online
Too many Tech Events and too little time to attend? Watch your next Tech Event online!
TechEvents.online provides a curated selection of videos from leading Tech Events about Saas, Big Data, Lean UX, Virtual Reality and many more subjects. Select your favorite Tech Event and watch it online.
- On the web
- https://techevents.online/
- On Twitter
- @TechEventOnline
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
MasterBundles
MasterBundles is a marketplace where you can find all the coolest products for creating excellent design, websites and marketing campaigns. Here you can save up to 99% buying design resources that will definitely make your life easier.
Best solutions at the lowest price for designers, marketers and web-developers. Come and see for yourself!
- On the web
- https://masterbundles.com
- On Twitter
- @MasterBundles
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_