WebExpo Conference

07/02/2025

"Think security is someone else’s job? The best full-stack devs don't just build, they secure. 🔒

Security has become an essential attribute of a modern full-stack developer. Vojtěch Vondra, Engineering Director at Microsoft Development Center Prague and former Head of Product Engineering at , will introduce battle-tested ways to integrate security seamlessly into your daily development. 😎

What are the key takeaways from his talk?
🔑 Identifying which threats actually matter for your work
🔑 Actionable steps how to bake security into development
🔑 Opportunities & risks of using AI to build more secure products

Add Vojtěch's talk to your WebExpo program and gain the practical skills that set top full-stack devs apart. 💪

May 28-30, 2025

06/02/2025

One WebExpo ticket = fun for the whole family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Did you know the WebExpo program is designed with families in mind? Every conference ticket includes FREE access for kids and also a FREE parent ticket.

While you focus on levelling up your skills and networking, here's what your family can enjoy:

👶 Kids' Corner with professional au pairs from Sto skupin (ages 2+)
🤖 Hands-on workshops for curious little innovators (ages 5+) led by Jakub Balada and Tomáš Kapler: Scratch programming, 3D printing, Generative AI, LEGO BOOST & LEGO SPIKE
☕ Parents' Coffee Lounge
🎈 Partner Zone in the Lucerna Gallery

Read our blog post for more details and bring the whole gang to WebExpo!

May 28-30, 2025

05/02/2025

Struggling to word up insights into strategies that truly resonate? Join a half-day Masterclass with our keynote speaker Mark Pollard!

Mark is the CEO of Sweathead and a globally recognised strategy mastermind who's worked with top brands like Meta, Twitter and McDonald's. He is flying in from New York to teach you how to craft compelling strategies for your audience! 💪

Roll up your sleeves for more than 1️⃣0️⃣ practical exercises that will help you:
🎯 Work a problem into a creative brief
🎯 Write strategies that get into people’s heads
🎯 Master the Four Points framework

Who is it for?
Advertising and marketing specialists, brand managers, designers, creative leads, entrepreneurs and business owners.

Don't skip this unique opportunity and grab your Premium Workshop ticket now! Spots are strictly limited! ☝
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May 28-30, 2025

04/02/2025

🎮 Gamification isn’t just cool—it’s a game-changer for long-term user engagement!

At WebExpo, Zoltan Kollin—Design Principal and Manager at IBM Cloud with 15+ years of experience—will show you how to harness the power of smart design and psychology to create meaningful and ethical experiences.

In his insight-packed session, you’ll learn:
🎯 Successful gamification strategies to boost user engagement and retention
🧠 Psychology-backed methods for meaningful & ethical experiences
🎰 Efficient game mechanics you can apply immediately

Join Zoltan's talk and discover how to create digital products that foster long-term engagement and positive behavioural change!

May 28-30, 2025

03/02/2025

Are you juggling agile sprints while trying to future-proof your systems? At WebExpo 2024, Robin Pokorný shared how evolutionary architecture bridges the gap.

Here are the top takeaways:
📈Guided incremental change: Keep evolving without losing sight of core objectives.
💪Fitness functions: Concrete metrics (like P99 response time) to steer architectural decisions.
🧹Practical katas: Hands-on exercises to keep teams aligned in real-world scenarios.

Curious to learn more? Check out the full blog post and see how agility and architectural integrity can go hand in hand.

May 28-30, 2025

30/01/2025

React 18's most misunderstood feature: its concurrency model. 🔥 We've found someone who truly makes sense of it! 💪

With over 8 years of development experience and her passion for decoding complex concepts, Ariel Shulman has mastered React, TypeScript, Next.js and more.

In her no-fluff talk, Ariel will break down React 18's concurrency into digestible chunks, helping you understand:

🤯 How it actually works.
🧐 How server-side rendering (SSR) and streaming components fit the puzzle.
🏆 How this knowledge can supercharge your dev skills and projects.

Save yourself countless hours of trial-and-error and join Ariel's talk at WebExpo! 👇

May 28-30, 2025

29/01/2025

Ready to eliminate team bottlenecks and supercharge performance?

Join Karel Smutný—renowned Agile transformation expert, Scrum Trainer at ScrumDōjō, and passionate software developer—as he reveals how transitioning to end-to-end teams can transform your workflow.

Why should you care about end-to-end teams?
💪 Reduce team dependencies and delays
💪 Improve team efficiency and collaboration
💪 Develop a culture of ownership and team accountability

Don’t miss the blueprint for unstoppable teams!

May 28-30, 2025

28/01/2025

📢 WebExpo 2025 program is LIVE! 🎉

The wait is over—check the jam-packed schedule featuring top-notch speakers, hands-on workshops, and an exciting accompanying program! 🔥

🎤 This year we're thrilled to welcome Mark Pollard, CEO of Sweathead, Strategy With Friends and a strategy mastermind who's worked with top brands like Meta, Twitter and The Economist, as our speaker! 👏

Oh, and we've got your kids covered too with our kids' workshops and kids' corner! 👶

Start planning your WebExpo experience and kick off the countdown! ⏳

WebExpo 2025 Program - May 28, 29 & 30

27/01/2025

🎉 Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day! 💛

A huge shoutout to all community managers, meetup organisers, ambassadors and enthusiasts who are the driving force behind every thriving community!

Your passion, hard work and passion don't go unnoticed - we see it and we are so grateful to have you as our Community Partners.

Asociace UX, Poslepu.cz, ReactGirls, Sketching for UX Designers, Frontendisti.cz, Vzhůru dolů, AngularAddicts, DATA mesh, Ecomail.cz, Femme Palette, TechMeetup Ostrava, Frontend Garden, Miton AI Times, Czechitas, Péhápkaři, golang, prg.ai, UX Budapest, UX Vienna, Vue.js Meetup Berlin, UX / Košice, Serverless.LAB, Praguejs, ProductTank Prague

Are you a community/meetup organiser who would also like to become WebExpo Community Partner? Contact Nicole Piková at [email protected] 💌

24/01/2025

Voice recognition, gesture control, haptic feedback, and brain-computer interfaces—are you ready for the future of UIs? 🔮

George Peter Hantzaras is Director of Engineering at MongoDB, a leader in cloud-native tech, and a globally renowned speaker from stages of Kubecon, OpenSource Summit, Hashiconf and more.

Why not to miss George's talk?
👉 Discover how AI, voice recognition, gesture control are transforming how we build and use digital experiences.
👉 Learn design and development principles to create accessible, inclusive, and innovative interfaces.
👉 Explore real-world case studies across industries like healthcare, gaming, and automotive.

Unlock future trends and gain strategies to harness the power of next-gen UI technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. 💪

May 28-30, 2025

23/01/2025

Is Gen Z rewriting UX and design rules? Absolutely—and it’s actually making digital experiences better for everyone. 💡

Smashing Magazine, founded by the legendary Vitaly Friedman, is a goldmine of practical insights for designers and developers.

In his article, "Designing for Gen Z: Expectations And UX Guidelines", Vitaly shared 6️⃣ key principles every designer should keep in mind when designing for Gen Z:

1️⃣ Authenticity matters
2️⃣ Prioritise accessibility
3️⃣ Mobile-centric design
4️⃣ Subtitles on by default
5️⃣ Foster intrinsic motivation
6️⃣ Encourage critical thinking

Read the full article here: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2024/10/designing-for-gen-z/

Don't miss the chance to learn from Vitaly in person at WebExpo in Prague this May!

🎤 Conference talk: Design patterns for search UX in 2025
https://webexpo.net/prague2025/sessions/vitaly-friedman-web-design-2025/
🔥 Premium Workshop: Designing for complex UIs in 2025
https://webexpo.net/prague2025/sessions/premium-workshop-designing-for-complex-uis-in-2025/

There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly.

22/01/2025

🔒 Is usability just about ease? Or could it be the key to security too?

Join Markéta Kaizlerová, a seasoned UX researcher at Trezor, as she'll share real-world insights from the crypto industry, where security and usability must work hand in hand.

In her talk at WebExpo, you'll learn:
✅ How usability drives security
✅ Tips to make complex flows accessible
✅ Mastering content-first design
✅ Strategic user drop-offs

Secure your spot at WebExpo and design safer and more intuitive experiences. 👌

May 28-30, 2025

22/01/2025

At WebExpo, Lucerna Gallery is the epicentre of geeky conversations, fun and mingling! 🤩

Take a break and explore this vibrant space:

🎮 Chat, connect and explore activities at our partners' booths.
🍵 Have a cup of tea served in a cute teapot in Alma Career Czechia Tea Room.
☕ Get fueled with a fresh foamy flat white in Doubleshot Café.
🍎🥃 Enjoy your snack and coffee in the seating area.

It's your go-to place to spend your breaks! 🤹‍♀️

📢 Want to put your brand in the spotlight, engage closely with attendees and leave a lasting impression? Reach out to our CEO Šárka Štrossová 💌 [email protected] and join us as a partner!
👉 https://webexpo.net/partner/

21/01/2025

Ever tried juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle on a tightrope…over a pit of alligators? 🤪

That’s exactly what it feels like to curate the WebExpo program with 70+ world-class speakers from around the globe while keeping all these aspects in mind:

✈ Flights schedules of our international speakers.
✨ Crafting a seamless flow so topics build on each other.
🤼‍♂️ Minimise those “how can I be in two places at once?!” moments.

Yet, somehow, Šárka Štrossová makes this Herculean task look effortless, but trust us – this is just the very tip of the program-creation iceberg. 🗻

Get ready to be wowed - we will reveal the result in 7️⃣ days!

20/01/2025

🎤 Ready to be blown away by one of the sharpest minds in strategy?

We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Pollard as our opening keynote speaker! Known for his bold ideas, practical frameworks, and passion for words, Mark has worked with global giants like Facebook, Twitter, and The Economist.

🚀 Don’t miss the chance to experience Mark’s brilliance firsthand at this May in Prague!

Hit our blog and have a taste of what you can learn from Mark. 👇

May 28-30, 2025

19/01/2025

UX and design enthusiast: Looking for a treasure throve of tips, tools, resources, insights and random tech curiosities? 💡

Look no further than Stéphanie Walter's blog! She is the wizard behind some of the most practical, insightful UX and accessibility advice you’ll find on the web. 🔮

👉 https://stephaniewalter.design/blog/ 👈

And the best part? She's coming to WebExpo to share all of it with you in her action-packed talk and an intensive full-day Premium Workshop!

🎤 Talk: Designing beyond the happy path
https://webexpo.net/prague2025/sessions/designing-beyond-the-happy-path/
🎓 Premium Workshop: Accessibility for designers - from mockups to documentation
https://webexpo.net/prague2025/sessions/premium-workshop-accessibility-for-designers-from-mockups-to-documentation/

Articles, resources and tools on user centered design, user research and testing, product design, mobile strategy, usability and technology

17/01/2025

Boost your React performance skills with Martin Krištof’s workshop at WebExpo 2025! 💪

Martin, a team lead and full-stack JavaScript developer at Heureka Group, specialises in React and is ready to demystify the React Compiler. Is it a game-changer or just a buzzword?

In this hands-on session, you’ll discover:
✅ How to use the React Compiler to optimise your app.
✅ How to integrate it seamlessly into your projects.
✅ How to measure its impact.

If you are a React developer, JavaScript developer or a tech leader, join Martin and learn how to eliminate the hassle of manual performance tweaks. 📈

This workshop is included with your WebExpo conference ticket—another reason to join us for an event packed with practical knowledge and expert-led learning! 👇

May 28-30, 2025