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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 18/08/2026

🌍 Eva's talk is about the new i18n reality. She's covering QA workflows for the AI era, plus the very real problem of German nouns destroying your layout. She's also running a workshop right after the conference: Accessibility from Code to Compliance. 🏳️ Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Eva will join us in Freiburg in September.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 17/08/2026

🤝 Joe's talk names the thing everyone's felt but nobody says out loud: designers and devs both feel sidelined, both blame each other, and the actual problem is leadership never gave anyone clear goals. He hands you real ways to fix that. 🔥 Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 13/08/2026

🧠 Sarah's talk pulls back the curtain on the psychology quietly running the show — the invisible reasons people use, love, or ghost the things we design. Her whole point: AI or not, if you don't understand human behavior, none of the polish matters. ❤️ Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 11/08/2026

🤖 Rachel's talk skips the "AI changes everything" speculation entirely and goes straight to the messy, ground-level decisions designers are making right now — trust signals, system boundaries, interaction patterns that don't fall apart. ✨ Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Rachel will join at SmashingConf in September.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 10/08/2026

🧩 TJ's is bringing his Context-Based Design Systems framework to the main stage — he will also be running a workshop on Building Context-Based Design Systems for AI-Driven Product Teams. 🤖 Come see it live in Freiburg, Sept 7–10. Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

TJ Pitre will join us at SmashingConf Freiburg.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 07/08/2026

🤖 Ioana's Freiburg talk skips the AI doom-and-hype cycle entirely and goes straight for the good stuff: how to actually think critically about where AI belongs in your design process. 🎨 Come see it live in Freiburg, Sept 7–10. Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Ioana will be joining us in Freiburg on September 7–10.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 06/08/2026

🐴 Lyra builds things people swear are impossible — CSS-only x86 emulators, interactive "CSS crimes". At Smashing, expect to leave with actual new CSS tricks and a slightly concerning new relationship with the language. 💀 Come see it live in Freiburg. Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Lyra will join us in Freiburg in September.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 04/08/2026

🌍 Hidde 's talk goes after where the web is quietly failing in 2026 — speed, access, sheer dullness — with real, buildable ways to make it more sustainable, accessible, and fun again. Plus a workshop: Modern CSS for Everyday Development. 💻 Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Hidde will join us in Freiburg in September.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 03/08/2026

Jake's a Mozilla dev who's somehow made "how browsers actually work" into a entertaining bit. He'll be talking about: Customisable `<select>` and the friends we made along the way. 🍿 Come see it live in Freiburg, Sept 7–10. Tickets here: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Jake Archibald at SmashingConf Freiburg.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 31/07/2026

💥 Emma's talk is an intervention: what happens when an assumption goes unchallenged for way too long, and why saying "I was wrong" out loud might be the most underrated leadership move there is. Myth-busting, mildly humbling, very funny. Join us: smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 24/06/2026

Join us for Meets Sustainability. 🌱 Happening later today! 08:00 PDT / 17:00 CEST. smashingconf.com/meets-sustai...

With Chris Adams, Ines Akrap and Tom Greenwood.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 04/05/2026

This Wednesday! Three amazing talks, free, CSS, community, join us! smashingconf.com/meets-style-...

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 23/02/2026

We’re bringing SmashingConf back to the stage in 2026. Amsterdam 🇳🇱 (April 13–16) at Tuschinski. Freiburg 🇩🇪 (Sept 7–10) at the Historisches Kaufhaus. Antwerp 🇧🇪 (Oct 12–15) at the Bourla. We’re diving into design systems, accessibility, AI, product, and modern CSS. smashingconf.com/conferences/

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 02/01/2026

🌍 Whether in-person or online, join us at one of our three European conferences in 2026! Network, learn, and get inspired with fellow designers and developers. See all locations and dates here: 🔗 smashingconf.com/conferences

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 22/12/2025

💻 Ready to level up your skills from the comfort of your own desk? Our 2026 online workshops are here! Learn from top experts and connect with other pros, check out the schedule, and save your spot: 🔗 smashingconf.com/online-works...

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 02/12/2025

🧠 Kevin Powell’s workshop “The New CSS Toolkit” starts December 3, and there are still spots if you want to join! We’ll cover everything from Grid & Subgrid to container queries, :has() and cascade layers and much more! Learn more: smashingconf.com/online-works...

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 18/11/2025

🤖 Will AI replace you? Join Vitaly Friedman for a free live workshop on Nov 19 and learn why human skills still matter, how to design AI experiences people love, and more. Can’t join live? 🎁 Recording + slides sent afterward! smashingconf.com/online-works...

Why You Will Not Be Replaced by AI. November 19. Free workshop!

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 06/10/2025

We’re thrilled to have Microsoft Edge as a Platinum partner! With features like Copilot Mode, Edge brings AI right into your browsing experience, helping you cut through the noise, stay productive, and make better decisions. Thanks to Microsoft Edge for supporting. www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 06/10/2025

Big shout-out to @ZeroHeight.com, our Gold partner! They help teams build design systems that everyone actually wants to use. By making design systems more accessible and easier to maintain, ZeroHeight empowers teams to stay consistent while still moving fast. So excited to have ZeroHeight on board!

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 02/10/2025

Meet @interledger.bsky.social — making web payments more seamless, fair, and open. Their Web Monetization standard lets site visitors reward creators directly, giving full control over how much they pay. We’re thrilled to have Interledger Foundation as a partner!

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 02/10/2025

At SmashingConf NY next week, say hi to @brucel.bsky.social from the @BrowserChoiceAlliance.org — they stand for choice in desktop browsers. Their coalition includes big names (Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, etc.), all working to keep innovation alive and fair. Glad to have you on board!

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 01/10/2025

We’re jamming with @Figma.com as our Jam Session sponsor! It’s the tool that’s become the platform for design teams to click, create, and ship together — now with AI features pushing creativity even further. Thanks, Figma, for supporting SmashingConf NY! 🔗 figma.com

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 01/10/2025

Big shout-out to @bitsandletters.com, our Speaker Dinner Sponsor! They build performant, accessible websites with modern stacks — Astro, headless CMSs, and design systems done right. Thanks for helping us bring our speakers together for great food and nerdy chats! 🔗 bitsandletters.com

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 08/09/2025

Thanks to Virtual Identity for supporting our Jam Session 🥳 They combine strategy, UX, and AI know-how to craft digital experiences that are both human-centered and business-smart. It’s all about impact that lasts. www.virtual-identity.com

Virtual Identity is the Jam Session sponsor at SmashingConf Freiburg.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 14/08/2025

🇧🇪 On September 4 & 5 in Antwerp, join Vitaly Friedman to measure UX & design success and turn gut feelings into real impact—or team up with Brad Frost to master advanced, scalable design systems like a pro. Bundle tickets are available too! smashingconf.com/workshops/an...

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 12/03/2025

We have a couple of very practical, deep dive workshops planned. You will find the full lineup on our website! smashingconf.com/online-works...

An overview of some of the Smashing Workshop on the Smashing website.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 11/03/2025

📣 📣 📣 Join 180 other wonderful people for Brad Frost's first episode of Open Up! Brad and Smashing’s Geoff Graham will answer all your questions, and more. 📣 📣 📣 🎟️ Register your free ticket and join us on Wednesday! smashingconf.com/open-up

Open Up with Brad Frost. Wednesday, March 12.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 30/12/2024

Ready for 2025? Why not join Vitaly’s free workshop, where we fix frustrating design patterns? We'll dive into pesky design patterns and uncover smart, effective alternatives. Perfect for designers, UI engineers and developers! We hope you'll be joining us! smashingconf.com/online-works...

Fixing Frustrating Design Patterns For 2025, February 12.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 19/12/2024

We’re excited to announce that SmashingConf NYC is happening October 6–9, we just added @natebaldwin.bsky.social to the lineup! 💙 Nate will share his insights on Design Systems, focusing on scalability and building systems that can handle growth and complexity smashingconf.com/ny-2025/spea....

Nate Baldwin will join SmashingConf in October 6–9, 2025.

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 12/12/2024

We are so excited to return to Freiburg and New York next year! Please mark your calendars, we can't wait to meet you next year! 🇩🇪 SmashingConf Freiburg — September 8–11, 2025 smashingconf.com/freiburg-2025 🇺🇸 SmashingConf New York — October 6–9, 2025 smashingconf.com/ny-2025

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 19/11/2024

Happening in 30 minutes! Join our Smashing Hour with @infrequently.org & @geoffgraham.me! We'll talk about everything web. Can't wait to hear what he and Geoff are up to! Register your free ticket and see you soon! ti.to/smashingmaga...

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SmashingConf @smashingconf.com · 07/11/2024

Hello! We are at @btconf.bsky.social today! 🥰 Come and say hi at our book stand! Are books are on sale for 25 euros. Or come and talk to us about our blog, online workshops, conferences, memberships and partnering! 💕

Smashing Jan behind the Smashing book store.

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