Self.conference is a mix of fantastic tech presentations and insightful soft talks in fabulous downtown Detroit. We're filling two whole days with languages, tools, diversity, empathy, process, and team talks to help you expand your knowledge, meet other technically-minded folk, and immerse yourself in Detroit's tech renaissance.
Interested in when things will get going with our call for speakers or ticket sales? Here's the plan:
The Practical Guide to Building an Apprenticeship
I Can't See: Low Vision A11y & Users
Funtastic Kotlin
Metaphors Are Similes. Similes Are Like Metaphors.
Mapping User Needs: What Cartography Can Teach Us About Agile Roadmaps
DIY IOT: Creating Connected Devices to Automate Your Life
Principled Product Development for Voice-Based Interfaces
Human Learning: How We Learn
Rev up your weekend. Electrify your nightlife. Explore Detroit’s hottest scene. Thanks to our unbeatable location in the hub of the Greektown district, it’s impossible to be any closer to the action. With 400 stunning guestrooms and suites devoted to your comfort, our 30-story hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge after a night on the town, to get ready for a trip to our casino, or just to see what sights and destinations the dynamic and exciting Greektown district has in store.
Need a place to stay? Book a room in our hotel block!
Amber Conville works at Test Double, and has been a software developer for several years. She loves code in lots of languages, tdd, craftsmanship, and the software community, and can be found speaking at or helping out with user groups, conferences, and nerd gatherings whenever possible.
Want to email Amber? Do it: amber@selfconference.org. Or send a tweet! @crebma
Aisha Blake arrived in Detroit in 2013 to serve as a Jesuit Volunteer and ended up on the leadership team for Girl Develop It Detroit. This inevitably led to a deep love of the tech community in Detroit and a desire to put down roots. She has since become the owner of a cat and a house. Aisha has taught web development to people of all ages in bootcamps, workshops, and online courses. She currently works as a developer for Detroit Labs. She is down for anything as long as there are puppies and/or karaoke involved.
Want to email Aisha? Do it: aisha@selfconference.org. Or send a tweet! @AishaBlake
Anne Cahalan is an application developer at Detroit Labs and a survivor of their apprenticeship program. She makes apps with Xcode, sweaters with sticks, and cocktails with bourbon.
Want to email Anne? Do it: anne@selfconference.org. Or send a tweet! @northofnormal
Damon Maneice works at GitHub, and has been learning and writing code for several years. He loves cycling, snowboarding and basketball. He is passionate about using technology to help create a more just society.
Want to email Damon? Do it: damon@selfconference.org. Or send a tweet! @damaneice
Not sure who to contact? Just reach out to us at hello@selfconference.org