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:
I'd Hire more Women if they Would Apply!
How to Escape the Cult of Expertise: growth mindset & how the words "I don't know" can save you
The Impact of the Women Trailblazers of Tech
DIY IOT: Creating Connected Devices to Automate Your Life
Never Underestimate The Underdog: How To Use Perspective and Technology To Exploit Hidden Opportunities
Making Code Reviews Beneficial for Everyone Involved
From support to engineering to leadership: What you take with you, what you leave behind
How the Game is Played: Understanding Blockchain Basics
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 is the Director of Engineering at Integral. She loves helping humans, code in lots of languages, 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@selfdot.org. Or send a tweet! @crebma
Aisha Blake is a Senior Software Engineer at Gatsby. She supports her local community by co-organizing <title of conf>, self.conference, and Detroit Speakers in Tech. A theatre kid turned tech community leader, she approaches speaking and teaching as a way to give others the tools to shine as brightly as they can. In her spare time, she sings karaoke and pets dogs.
Want to email Aisha? Do it: aisha@selfdot.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@selfdot.org