Celebrating

Software development

Joy of Coding is a one-day single-track conference held in Rotterdam. We bring internationally renowned speakers to Rotterdam to deliver talks. They cover diverse aspects of the craft, reflecting recent trends in industry and academia, as well as a serious amount of joy.

It's affordable

Joy of Coding is a non-profit event. With the help of our sponsors we keep registration fees low to provide the best value-for-money conference of 2025, just like our previous editions!

It's by dev, for devs

Joy of Coding is organised by a bunch of developers. There is no commercial agenda, the schedule is purely based on stuff that developers, like us, love to see. Expert speakers but no talking heads. A place where we can all get together and talk about code.

Venue

Joy of Coding 2025 will take place in De Doelen, a concert venue and convention center in Rotterdam. Although mainly known as a venue for classical music and jazz, it is also a superb conference location. The monumental building is located right in front of the Rotterdam Centraal train station.

Speakers_

We will announce a new speaker every couple of weeks. So stay tuned!

Bert Hubert

Bert Hubert is a inspiring speaker known for his passion for technology, engaging storytelling, and deep technical expertise. As the founder of PowerDNS and an advocate for open-source innovation, Bert combines humor, real-world insights, and fascinating topics — like the intersection of computing and biology — to inspire and ignite curiosity in his audience. His relatable, down-to-earth style makes him the perfect speaker to celebrate the creativity and Joy of Coding.

Shirley Tarboton

Shirley Tarboton is an insightful speaker who brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of software development and sustainability. With her technical expertise and insights, she empowers audiences to think differently about how they write and optimize code, offering insights to make software more energy-efficient. Shirley's passion for creating a greener future through technology makes her a perfect fit for Joy of Coding, inspiring developers to embrace their role in building a sustainable digital world.