Schedule for 2025

We've been a bit quiet since we launched the Call for Speakers last year. That doesn't mean we've been doing nothing! We've been super busy combing through an incredible list of submissions. Thanks to all our reviewers for your help in getting the initial rankings. We had nearly 10x as many submissions as we have places on the schedule, so even then the final selections were a painstaking - and heartbreaking - job!

Well, the selections have now been made and the schedule has been built.

But let's introduce our keynote speakers:

Keynotes

We're thrilled to announce that Caitlin Steele, who spoke last year, is returning - now as a keynote speaker. Caitlin is uniquely positioned to set the tone of the event, having worked in roles from front-end development, product management and product design - with many in-between.

We have also one of the giants of the Swift team at Apple! Non other than Doug Gregor! Doug works directly on Swift as a language and is on the language steering group, as well as working on the compiler. So we are privileged and humbled that he has agreed to join us for our event - especially at such a busy time on Apple's internal calendar.

And finally, we have Paul Hudson, who is known to ... literally everyone, as the man behind Hacking With Swift. So we're super excited to have him join us this year, too.

The Swift Craft 2025 Call for Speakers is now open

Our Call for Speakers for 2025 is now open. If you can make it for 19th-21st May 2025 and you'd like to speak on any topic relating to Swift, iOS - or any Apple platform - development, or lead a half-day workshop, then now is the time! The call is open until Friday, 15th November 2024 - but get your proposals in early!

Visit our dedicated Call for Speakers page for full details and how to submit.

We're excited to carry the tradition we started this year into 2025. See you there!

Dates for Swift Craft 2025

Our first event was a great success, with lots of positive feedback and, from everyone we spoke to, an almost unanimous desire to come back next year!

So we wanted to let you know that we already have the dates for our 2025 event:

19th-21st May 2025

That's Monday-Wednesday.

Reformat

If you came to this year's event there will be a few changes to the format for next year, but no changes to the magic formula.

First, we're going to move to a single-track event. These are common in our community, and avoid the FOMO feeling that many reported experiencing - despite being at the event! It also lets us make better use of our venue, as the main hall is a good size theatre that can hold up to 800 people! Don't worry, we'll still be making use of the downstairs section - with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, overlooking the sea on three sides. Rather than covering that view up with blinds so we can see projectors, we'll use the area for our breaks, exhibition area and dedicated space for hanging out. We may even hold some additional, non-content, sessions there.

We're dropping to three days overall. The main conference is still two full days, but now we'll have just one extra day of workshops and/ or tutorials. That day will be the Monday.

These adjustments, following feedback we've had and observations we've made, should set us on a great course to continue sustainably and grow - so please spread the word. We want more people to experience the magic of Swift Craft.

Super Early-bird tickets available, now!

We haven't announced speakers - or even keynote speakers - yet, but if you want to lock in the lowest price (while at the same time showing your support for the conference), then Super Early-Bird tickets are on sale now!

Or you can register to be kept informed as more information becomes available:

Either way we look forward to seeing you in Folkestone in May 2025!