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About the unconference
Polyglot Unconference is an opportunity to celebrate software development diversity and break away from typically language specific user groups and conferences.
One day, many stacks
The 8th annual Polyglot Unconference brings software developers and operators from different backgrounds, stacks and opinions together for a day of spontaneous sharing, teaching and learning. It is a chance to talk about the challenges and interests that we all have in common.
The day is built on the idea that our differences make the work better. Rather than following a single language track, attendees move between topics and disciplines, picking up ideas from people who solve problems in different ways.
Who it is for
The unconference is for software developers and operators of every background and stack. If you build, run or think about software, there is a place for you in the room.
May 25, 2019
SFU Morris J Wosk Centre
580 W Hastings St, Downtown Vancouver
After party at Blackbird
905 Dunsmuir St, Downtown Vancouver
Be excellent to each other. Our events are dedicated to a harassment free experience for everyone. Read the code of conduct.
Vision / Two words
What the name means
Polyglot
[pol ee glot]
Polyglot software development is the practice of utilizing multiple languages, frameworks and stacks to build software.
Unconference
[uhn kon fer uhns]
Also called open space, an unconference is a participant driven conference. Attendees propose topics and offer to lead and facilitate these tasks, discussions, panels, coding dojos and more.
How an unconference works
The emphasis is on spontaneous learning and sharing. Attendees propose the topics they want to talk about, then offer to lead or facilitate the sessions. Those sessions can take the shape of talks, discussions, panels, coding dojos and more. It is an experience like no other.
Because the program is shaped on the day by the people in the room, no two unconferences are the same. Read more about the unconference format, or explore Open Space Technology.
The 8th annual edition
The 2019 gathering was the 8th annual Polyglot Unconference, held on May 25, 2019 in Downtown Vancouver. The conference took place at the SFU Morris J Wosk Centre, with an after party at Blackbird where food and drink were included.
Explore the shape of the day, find details about the venues, or see ticket details.
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