Scalendar April 2023
Welcome to the April edition of Scalendar, your monthly guide to Scala conferences and events happening worldwide.
The first edition of Scalendar was a success, with 806 subscribers on LinkedIn and almost 900 subscribers in general.
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Scala conferences April 2023
So without further ado, here are some of the exciting events that you can look forward to this month:
Scala Matsuri
- When: 15-16 April 2023
- Where: Online or Tokyo, Japan

Scala Matsuri is a conference for Scala developers and enthusiasts who want to explore the latest developments in the language and ecosystem. This year’s event will be held online and in person in Tokyo, Japan. Attendees can look forward to hearing from some fantastic Scala developers and immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Japan.
More information: https://scalamatsuri.org/en/
Functional World
- When: 18 April 2023, 6 pm CEST
- Where: Online
Functional World has attracted over 1000 members on meetup, providing access to articles, videos, and member information. This time you will be able to listen to 2 talks.
During the first talk, “Holding Scala’s productivity together with ducktape.” Aleksander Rainko from Scalac will share his experience with Scala’s metaprogramming and type-level programming and discuss how the ducktape library can simplify data transformations and eliminate boilerplate. In addition, attendees will learn about integrating ducktape with the current ecosystem and the project’s status.
The second talk is “Cellular Automata for video games in JVM.” The speaker, a product marketing manager in the JetBrains Scala Plugin team, will explain cellular automata and their use in predicting weather animal behavior or city traffic and generating mathematical art. The talk will mainly focus on how to use cellular automata in video games as artificial intelligence.
More information: https://scalac.io/functional-world/
Third Func Programming Sweden
- When: 18 April 2023, 18:00 CET
- Where: Online

The third edition of Func Programming Sweden is a virtual meetup that will be streamed live on the Func Prog Sweden YouTube channel. This event is an excellent opportunity for functional programming enthusiasts to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
More information: https://www.meetup.com/pl-PL/func-prog-sweden/events/291309982/
ZIO WORLD Lisbon
- When: 21 April 2023
- Where: Online or in Lisbon, Portugal

ZIO WORLD is a conference for ZIO users and contributors worldwide. This year’s event will focus on the latest developments in ZIO 2.0 and the ecosystem of ZIO 2 libraries. Attendees can look forward to hearing from some of the top minds in the field, including John De Goes, Adam Frasier, and Alexander Ioffe. The event is free for ZIO contributors and evangelists, with a standard ticket price of $1,057.21.
More information: https://www.zioworld.com/
Developer Week
- When: 25-28 April 2023
- Where: Online

Developer Week Europe is the largest virtual software developer conference and expo. This event is dedicated to the tech community, focusing on software development. Attendees can look forward to hearing from some of the top minds in the field, including Michael Cade, Inna Weiner, and Filipi Pires. Tickets start from €100 to €500.
More information: https://www.developerweek.com/europe/conference/
The Principal Dev
- When: 27-28 April 2023
- Where: Online

The Principal Dev is a two-day certification masterclass for tech leads. Managed by Eduards Sizovs, this event is designed to help software development leaders develop the skills they need to succeed. The cost to attend is €999.
More information: https://principal.dev/
UK Scala Enthusiasts
- When: 29 April 2023
- Where: Online

The UK Scala Enthusiasts group holds monthly meetings where Scala enthusiasts can connect and discuss their favorite topics. This event is free to attend and is a great way to connect with other Scala developers and learn from their experiences.
More information: https://www.meetup.com/pl-PL/uk-scala-enthuasists/events/292404124/
Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Scala Events Worldwide – More Exciting Updates Coming Soon!
We’ve just wrapped up this month’s Scalendar and are excited to share these upcoming events with you. From learning and networking with top industry experts to getting lost in the culture of Japan, we’ve got you covered. So take advantage of these fantastic opportunities to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow Scala developers!
We’ll keep you posted on the latest Scala conferences and events happening worldwide, so stay tuned and keep learning!
Subscribe on LinkedInBONUS | Software Architecture Events
We’ve handpicked some of the best software architecture events and conferences happening in April 2023 that will benefit you.
At Scalendar, we understand that designing practical solutions requires more than just writing code. That’s why our newsletter is tailored to consultants who are interested in software architecture. Whether you work with Scala or other programming languages, our curated selection of events will provide valuable insights and inspiration for your work.
Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and insights in software architecture and data management is essential for designing effective solutions that can meet the challenges of tomorrow. With Scalendar, you’ll receive a monthly dose of handpicked content tailored to your needs. Our newsletter is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve, connect with like-minded professionals, and learn from the best in the field.
Here are some of the top software architecture events happening in April 2023:
The Modern Data Stack Conference
- 4-5 April 2023
- San Francisco, USA
- More information: https://www.moderndatastackconference.com/

Join the conference to discuss the power and promise of data and data infrastructure. The conference brings together data visionaries and tech execs to exchange ideas about the evolution of data architecture and other topics, including cloud and AI/ML.
API Days Singapore
- 12-13 April 2023
- Singapore
- More information: https://dev.events/conferences/apidays-singapore-singapore-3-2023

Join experts worldwide to explore how APIs and related technologies transform businesses and accelerate economic growth.
Data Stack Summit
- 19 April 2023
- Online
- More information: https://datastacksummit.com/

Join the community and hear real-world perspectives from long-time enterprise data visionaries, data engineers, data and cloud architects, DataOps and DevOps practitioners as they talk through topics like the building blocks of the modern data platform, open source considerations, best practices for enterprise data operations, migrations, data observability, and tuning data pipelines for performance at scale.
Postgres Conference
- 20-21 April 2023
- Santa Clara, USA
- More information: https://postgresconf.org/conferences/SV2023

Join this conference to learn from experienced enterprise data architects and engineers about the building blocks of the modern data platform, open-source considerations, best practices for enterprise data operations, migrations, data observability, and tuning data pipelines for performance at scale.
API Conference
- 24-27 April 2023
- London, UK
- More information: https://apiconference.net/london/

Join experienced API architects to learn how to improve your daily work with tailor-made concepts in web APIs, API design & management. Learn about microservices, Swagger, GraphQL, API management, and security tools and how they fit into the lifecycle of an API project.
Serverless Architecture Conference
- 24-27 April 2023
- London, UK
- https://dev.events/conferences/serverless-architecture-conference-london-3-2023

Join this conference to gain key knowledge and skills for this new era of computing. Learn how to design, build, and deploy serverless applications with AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and more.
So, if you’re a software developer interested in software architecture, subscribe to Scalendar today and join a community of passionate professionals who share your interests. Our newsletter will help you stay ahead of the curve and provide you with valuable insights and inspiration for your work.