Scalendar January 2025
Event-driven Newsletter
2025 begins – any New Year’s resolutions? January is the perfect time to set new goals and embrace fresh learning opportunities – Scalendar’s here to help you turn those resolutions into reality through thoughtful event planning. From Scala conferences and software architecture summits to frontend development meetups, this month brings together developers eager to enhance their skills, build new connections, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Scala conferences January 2025
Functional World #14
- January 21, 2025
- Online
- TBA, follow Functional World’s Meetup group https://www.meetup.com/functionalworld/?eventOrigin=your_groups
The very first Scalac Functional World event of the year will be dedicated to cybersecurity in programming. Follow our Meetup group to stay updated on the event!
Scala-Pils
- January 1, 2025
- Oslo, Norway
- https://www.meetup.com/scalabin/events/305050722/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Join fellow Scala enthusiasts for “Scala-Pils”, a monthly meetup held on the first Wednesday of each month. This event fosters conversation on Scala development, best practices, and current trends in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dallas Scala Enthusiasts
- January 10, 2025
- Online
- https://www.meetup.com/dallas-scala-enthusiasts/events/304220115/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Connect with Scala developers at the Dallas Scala Enthusiasts’ monthly online meetup. This open-format session invites developers of all levels to discuss Scala topics, ask questions, and share knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to suggest discussion points or present their own ideas.
London Scala User Group
- January 15, 2025
- London, UK
- https://www.meetup.com/london-scala/events/304341758?utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze_canvas&utm_campaign=mmrk_alleng_event_announcement_prod_unfiltered_v7_en&utm_term=promo&utm_content=lp_meetup
Join the London Scala User Group for an evening of insightful talks. Gabriel Asman will discuss leveraging the Monocle library to manipulate immutable data structures in Scala efficiently. Following that, Roberto Tyley will share The Guardian’s approach to streamlining and securing the publication of Scala libraries to Maven Central, emphasizing CI workflows and dependency management.
London Scala User Group
- January 22, 2025
- London, UK
- https://www.meetup.com/london-scala/events/304951916?utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze_canvas&utm_campaign=mmrk_alleng_event_announcement_prod_unfiltered_v7_en&utm_term=promo&utm_content=lp_meetup
Women in Scala: Panel Discussion. Join a fireside chat with experienced Scala developers discussing their journeys in the tech industry. Panelists Lydia Skuse, Zainab Ali, Sophie Collard, and Maria Livia Chiorean will share insights on career progression, team experiences, and the evolving Scala ecosystem. The event fosters a supportive space for women in the community, offering networking opportunities and a chance to connect over technical and career-oriented discussions. The agenda includes a panel discussion, Q&A, and informal networking.
London Scala User Group
- January 29, 2025
- London, UK
- https://www.meetup.com/london-scala/events/304817031/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Get hands-on with open-source Scala projects at the London Scala User Group’s Hack Nigh. Hosted at SiriusXM, this event invites developers to collaborate, contribute, and learn in a practical, community-driven environment. Attendees can join existing projects or start new ones with support and guidance from experienced contributors. It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, give back to the open-source community, and meet other Scala enthusiasts.
Software Architecture
CodeMash 2025
- January 14-17, 2025
- Sandusky, United States
- https://codemash.org/
From January 14-17, 2025, CodeMash will transform the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky into a developer’s playground. This four-day event spans PreCompiler workshops (Jan 14-15) and conference sessions (Jan 16-17), offering deep dives into topics like frontend frameworks, software architecture, and emerging technologies. Attendees can explore hands-on coding labs, keynotes from industry leaders, and interactive sessions covering everything from functional programming to AI-driven development.
Voxxed Days CERN
- January 15, 2025
- Geneva, Switzerland
- https://cern.voxxeddays.com/
Voxxed Days CERN returns for its fourth edition, offering developers an exceptional opportunity to engage with the latest in Java, Cloud, Data, AI, Architecture, Security, and Developer Culture. The conference features a diverse lineup of speakers from leading organizations, including Oracle, Adobe, Red Hat, and CERN itself. Attendees can look forward to a full day of sessions across multiple tracks, covering topics such as modern operational concerns, encryption practices, UI/UX frameworks, and more.
Voxxed Days Ticino
- January 17, 2025
- Lugano, Switzerland
- https://ticino.voxxeddays.com/
Join Voxxed Days Ticino for its 10th edition. This full-day conference features expert-led talks on software architecture, AI, frontend, backend, and security. Pre-event workshops on January 16 at Campus EST USI/SUPSI offer hands-on training on Spring AI, agile methods, and AI-driven Java development. With multiple tracks, networking, and top speakers from Oracle, Red Hat, and CERN, it’s a prime event for developers looking to stay ahead of industry trends.
Coderful Edizione 1
- January 23-24, 2025
- Catania, Italy
- https://www.coderful.io/programma-edizione/
Coderful’s first edition takes place in Sicily, spotlighting backend development. The event kicks off with two hands-on workshops on API communication and semantic search with generative AI, led by Gabriele Santomaggio and Enrico Zimuel. The main conference on January 24 features 13 talks from industry leaders like Luca Mezzalira, Luciano Mammino, and Giorgia Fiscaletti, covering topics like event-driven architecture, cloud computing, and large language models.
Cactusforce
- January 23-24, 2025
- Scottsdale, United States
- https://www.cactusforce.com/
Cactusforce 2025 offers advanced sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities for developers, architects, and configurators. Attendees can dive into complex Salesforce solutions, engage with industry experts, and enhance their technical skills.
NDC London
- January 27-31, 2025
- London, UK
- https://ndclondon.com/
NDC London 2025, features over 100 sessions and 12 hands-on workshops on .NET, AI, cloud, security, and software architecture. Attendees will learn from industry leaders like Scott Hanselman, engage in advanced technical training, and connect with the global developer community. The event also includes evening networking opportunities and the NDC Party.
Frontend
WarsawJS
- January 8, 2025
- Warsaw, Poland
- https://warsawjs.com/
This event features talks by Andrzej Blikle on “Lingua, an invitation to a project,” Michał Michalczuk on the journey from developer to manager and back, Rafał Pocztarski on advanced TypeScript techniques, and a lightning talk by Anastasiia Nortsova on job search challenges. WarsawJS hosts monthly meetups, workshops, and events for JavaScript enthusiasts, offering a space to learn, share knowledge, and network with the local dev community.
Event-driven frontends with Re-frame
- January 9, 2025
- Växjö, Sweden
- https://www.meetup.com/vaxjo-functional-programming/events/304859229/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The meetup features a talk by John Herrlin on Re-frame, an event-driven frontend framework for ClojureScript. The evening begins with snacks and drinks, followed by the presentation. An additional presentation slot is still available.
Web Developers Central NJ Meetup
- January 10, 2025
- Online
- https://www.meetup.com/central-nj-drupal-group/events/302439207/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Join the Central NJ Web Developers for their monthly online meetup. This event is open to all web development enthusiasts, providing a platform to discuss recent web tech news, share knowledge, and explore various topics related to frontend and backend development. Regular discussions include JavaScript frameworks like React and Vue, JAMstack technologies such as Gatsby and Next.js, CSS advancements, web performance, accessibility, and content management systems like Drupal and WordPress.
Coimbatore Frontend Day
- January 25, 2025
- Coimbatore, India
- https://www.meetup.com/msdevgeeks/events/304898156?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This event features expert talks, interactive workshops, live coding demos, and networking opportunities for frontend developers of all levels. Attendees can explore the latest tools, frameworks, and best practices shaping modern frontend development.
Vue.js Nation Conference
- January 29-30, 2025
- Online
- https://vuejsnation.com/
Vue.js Nation 2025 brings together thousands of developers from around the world for two days of expert talks, live panels, and interactive discussions. This free online event features over 20 sessions led by Vue.js Core Team members and industry leaders, covering the latest tools, techniques, and innovations in Vue.js development. Attendees will gain insights into advanced component design, state management, and modern web development best practices.
Conclusion
Ready to make 2025 your most impactful year yet? January offers an inspiring array of tech events to fuel your professional growth. Whether you’re passionate about Scala development, exploring software architecture, or getting more into frontend innovations, there’s an opportunity waiting for you. Join the tech community for immersive workshops, innovative projects, and thought-provoking exchanges with industry leaders.
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