iOS Conferences & Events

The MacAdmins Conference at Penn State is the premier East Coast conference for IT professionals who deploy and manage devices within the Apple ecosystem. Over its 15-year history, it has featured hundreds of sessions and workshops with top-notch speakers from the MacAdmins community. The 2026 edition will feature more than 70 sessions covering device management, security and compliance, automation, scripting, user support, and professional growth, all led by experts and practitioners. The conference begins with a full day of hands-on immersive workshops on July 7. Organizers emphasize keeping registration affordable to welcome a diverse and growing community.

Topics

Device management, Security and compliance, Automation, Scripting, User support, Professional growth (within the Apple ecosystem)

Swift Rockies is the premier practitioner-focused iOS conference in Canada, taking place July 22-23, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta. It is a retreat-style, single-track conference with a strict cap of 180 attendees to preserve an intimate, focused atmosphere. Instead of classroom rows, everyone sits at round tables, and there is no speaker green room—speakers join tables before and after their talks. The conference features two days of hand-picked technical talks, real-world war stories, and optional pre- and post-conference workshops led by industry leaders. Organizers emphasize "no filler panels, no sponsor keynotes." Every session is selected to make attendees better at their craft. The venue is the Calgary Zoo, chosen for natural light, outdoor views, and a retreat-like feel. Speakers include engineers from Shopify, Figma, Wealthsimple, Lightspeed, theScore, Steamclock, and Tuist. The event also includes a live podcast recording of Launched with Charlie Chapman, plus WWDC-style "Labs" where experts solve coding problems live. The schedule is engineered around focus cycles, with 90-minute blocks, hardest content in the morning, and dynamic formats in the afternoon.

Speakers

Adrian Eves · Mikaela Caron · Philippe Casgrain · Krishna Satya · Danijela Vrzan · Joannis Orlandos · Dave DeLong · Timothy Mitra · Robleh Jama · Abbey Jackson · Ash Furrow · Marek Fořt · Ellen Shapiro · Stewart Lynch · Mahmood Tahir · Daniel Steinberg · Matt Massicotte · Nick Wilkinson · Francis Chary · Charlie Chapman (live podcast) · plus unannounced "Special Session" speakers

Topics

SwiftUI · Swift Concurrency · Swift Macros · Accessibility · Xcode Compilation Cache · CloudKit · Spatial Computing (visionOS) · App Intents · Modularization (Tuist) · AI in development · Developer career growth · Team roadmaps · Swift beyond Apple (Embedded/Android) · Testing · Build systems · Developer experience

iPlayground 2026 is a two-day iOS conference organized by community volunteers for Apple developers in Taiwan. The event takes place on July 25–26, 2026 at NCCU Public and Business Education Center in Daan District, Taipei. The schedule includes a full day of talks covering topics such as Functional Programming in Swift, Swift C++ Interop, Swift performance (InlineArray), Neumorphism and Liquid Glass design language, indie development stories (Taiwan Earthquake Alert App), Live Activities in LINE, app architecture evolution (MVVM to Combine to Swift Concurrency to TCA), legacy code maintenance, Swift 6 concurrency and Sendable, interviewing skills (both sides of the table), and a unique talk about running a curry restaurant while building in-house systems. The conference also features an After Party with dinner and lightning talks from 18:00 to 20:00. Call for proposals is open until June 19, 2026.

Topics

Swift · Functional Programming · Swift C++ Interop · Performance (InlineArray) · SwiftUI · Neumorphism · Liquid Glass · Indie development · Firebase · AWS SNS · Live Activities (LINE) · MVVM · Combine · Swift Concurrency · Repository · Coordinator · TCA (The Composable Architecture) · Legacy code · Swift 6 · @MainActor · Sendable · Interviewing · Career growth · Indie business (restaurant + software)

CocoaHeads XP is a meeting of the CocoaHeads Fortaleza community, aimed at exchanging knowledge, networking, and strengthening the iOS ecosystem in the region. The event brings together developers, students, and enthusiasts interested in Apple ecosystem technologies such as Swift, SwiftUI, iOS, macOS, visionOS, design, and app development. The event is free of charge. It takes place at Unifor Hub in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The event policy allows paid order cancellations up to 7 days after purchase, provided the request is sent up to 48 hours before the event starts. Participant editing is allowed once, up to 24 hours before the event starts.

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iOS · Swift · SwiftUI · macOS · visionOS · Apple ecosystem · Design · App development · Networking

iOSDevUK is a community-driven iOS development conference in the UK, priding itself on being "the UK's friendliest iOS conference." The conference values content, community, and affordability. The event includes workshops (four two-hour workshops included in the ticket price) before and after the main conference, plus approximately 25 talks covering all aspects of iOS development. Past early bird ticket prices were £175, making it affordable to bring entire teams. The community aspect is emphasized through shared accommodations (en suite rooms in flats), shared meals, a conference dinner, lightning talk sessions where everyone can participate, and a welcoming atmosphere where there are "no borders between speakers and attendees." The conference also features social activities such as a steam train ride and exploring the surrounding area. Attendee feedback consistently highlights the friendly, warm atmosphere and networking opportunities.

Topics

All aspects of iOS development · workshops · lightning talks · community building · affordability in tech events

Swift Island is an exclusive Swift conference held on the island of Texel in the Netherlands. The event focuses on learning the latest WWDC content in small, hands-on workshops guided by expert mentors. Attendees stay on-site with the community, enjoy restaurant-quality food, and discover Texel's unique mix of nature and charm. The conference includes all-inclusive accommodation and meals. Tickets can be reserved with a €250 down payment, locking in the price of the month you reserve. The final payment is due before June 15, 2026. The event features a yearly pub quiz sponsored by software companies where attendees can win licenses to apps. The overall vibe is described as "Swift. Different." — a retreat-style experience away from traditional conference settings.

Speakers

Danijela Vrzan · Hidde van der Ploeg · Katherina Ruhleder · Jari Koopman · Monika Mateska · Krzysztof Zabłocki

Topics

WWDC content · hands-on workshops · Swift · community building · nature retreat · all-inclusive island experience

next.app devcon is a mobile application development and security conference. Based on the website's taglines, the event covers multiple mobile platforms and technologies including Android, Flutter, React Native, Swift (iOS), mobile AI, augmented reality (AR), and mobile application security. The website currently serves as a landing page to collect email signups for future announcements about call for speakers, ticket sales, and other updates.

Topics

Android · Flutter · React Native · Swift · Mobile AI · Augmented Reality · Mobile Application Security

Founded by Adam Rush in 2019, SwiftLeeds is a modern, inclusive conference in the north of the UK, run entirely by a handful of community volunteers. It is a non-profit event with every penny going into delivering the best experience possible. The conference includes drop-in sessions (free with every ticket) offering exclusive 1-on-1 feedback sessions with industry experts, available for both individual and group booking. The night before the main conference (October 12), SwiftLeeds hosts an interactive Evening Talkshow at Leeds Playhouse, hosted by Hidde van der Ploeg and Sean Allen, discussing hot topics in the Swift community and WWDC26 announcements. SwiftLeeds accepts speakers from anywhere in the world, supports first-time speakers, provides free speaker training, and helps with hotel and travel costs. In 2025, the conference hosted 300+ attendees from over 30 countries, 26 expert speakers and hosts, and 17 incredible talks. Student pricing is available for those in full-time education. Group discounts are available for booking with friends or colleagues.

Speakers

Call for speakers is open (not yet announced) · Evening Talkshow hosts: Hidde van der Ploeg · Sean Allen (more panelists coming soon) · Drop-in session hosts: not yet announced

Topics

iOS · Swift · SwiftUI · indie development · community · WWDC26 · hot topics in Swift

Kanagawa.swift #3 is an Apple platform developer study group event with the concept of connecting app developers who have a connection to Kanagawa Prefecture. The event is held offline only, hosted at Hamee in Odawara. The venue is Square O2 (provided by Hamee). The event includes lightning talks (LT, approximately 10 minutes each), planned segments, panel talks, icebreaking time with board games and Pokémon cards, a lunch with an Odawara-style bento box, and an optional after-party (social gathering) from 19:00 to 21:00. There may also be a secondary social gathering at "Odawara Obori Moat Manyo no Yu" hot spring. The event is open to anyone, including Android and Flutter engineers. Overnight stay in Odawara is optional (self-arranged). Photography will be taken for event reports.

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Swift · Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS) · Lightning talks · Panel discussions · Community networking · Cross-platform (Android, Flutter welcome)

Swift Connection X marks the 10th edition of this community-driven conference in Paris. Built on the same community spirit that started it all, the event features thoughtful talks, practical insights, and real conversations around Swift and Apple platforms. Attendees celebrate ten editions of learning, sharing, and building what comes next, alongside legendary speakers who shaped the journey. The conference takes place at Théâtre de Paris (15 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris). All tickets provide full access to talks, food, and social events. Discounted tickets are available in limited quantity on a first come, first served basis. The event is organized by La Tech Connection (founded in 2022, previously organizing FrenchKit, CocoaHeads Paris, and Swift Paris since 2016). Featured team members include Ellen Shapiro (iOS/Android developer at Pixite) and Vincent Pradeilles (works at PhotoRoom, YouTube content creator). A comprehensive FAQ is available for general information, ticketing, and speaking. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Speakers

Ellen Shapiro · Vincent Pradeilles · plus legendary speakers who shaped the journey

Topics

Swift · Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS) · Practical insights · Community building · Mobile development

Swiftsonic is a community-driven iOS & Swift developer conference hosted in Nashville, Tennessee, built with the heart of a technical gathering and the soul of a music festival. The conference runs November 20–22, 2026 at the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. Inspired by music festivals, every block pairs an "opener" talk with a "headliner" talk, then breaks — keeping energy high, giving newcomers a spotlight, and establishing a cohesive storyline for each theme. In late Spring 2026, openers will be matched with headliners for optional mentorship, co-theming, or talk refinement to help emerging voices shine alongside seasoned speakers. Sessions are inclusive, approachable, and immediately useful, covering SwiftUI craft, concurrency in the wild, visionOS, performance, and real-world playbooks. The venue is in Music City, allowing attendees to explore Nashville nights between sets. The conference also offers optional mentorship pair-ups with headliners.

Speakers

Betsy Langowski (Headliner) · Paul Hudson (Headliner) · Danijela Vrzan (Headliner) · Chris Wu (Headliner) · Mikaela Caron (Headliner) · Kaya Thomas (Headliner) · Ben Freiband (Headliner) · plus "Openers" (new voices) to be announced

Topics

Swift · iOS · SwiftUI · Concurrency · visionOS · Performance · App Architecture · Tooling · Life on Apple platforms · Live coding · Indie development