A different kind of developer conference
HeartConf is an experience, a unique gathering of curious, creative, and open minded people. A community of practice eager to share, and to learn. Through an eclectic line-up of speakers from within and outside of the field, we aim to inspire, and to spark the conversations that matter in the current moment.
Read more about our vision behind the conference.
Create lasting connections
You can watch a lot of great talks online, but there's no substitute for connecting with people face to face. With extended breaks between talks, and a wide range of fringe activities before, during, and after the conference, we make sure there is breathing room, so attendees can truly connect, and create faithful encounters.
From the archives
Yulia Statsev — To Loosen Up, to Put Together
Lu Wilson — How to be Open
Chris Adams — What You Can Do When Software is Heating the World
James Reeves — Living With Legacy Code
Connie — Creating a Language with Racket
The Venue
The Lamot Congress and Heritage center will be our home during the conference. With a blend of modern and old industrial, this converted old brewery offers a beautiful auditorium for the main track, as well as eight other spaces, which we'll use for breaks, workshops, our signature Community Hall (aka "the reified hallway track"), and our brand new lightning talk open mic, the Renegade Stage!
Belgium's Finest
Belgians take pride in their culinary traditions. We make sure you have tasty, wholesome food throughout the conference, to keep those brain cells firing.
Meet your organiser
HeartConf isn't a faceless, corporate mega-event — it's a labour of love. It is my greatest pleasure to bring this community together, to invite people to my home country, and to hear from people about how it touched their lives. That is what keeps me going. Thank you to everyone who helps to make this event the special place that it is. See you at HeartConf!
