What’s a Smashing Conference Like?
SmashingConf New York is a friendly, inclusive event which is focused on real-world problems and solutions. The whole event takes place over 4 days, with 2 workshop days with 6 practical workshops, and 2 conference days.
The conference is single track with 12 speakers, 300–400 friendly attendees and a handful of side events.
SPEAKERS
Our talks are not just showcases: our smashing speakers show how they work — their setup, techniques and shortcuts for getting work done in live interactive sessions. So expect everything from collaborative Figma projects to “this-is-how-we-code”-sessions, live.
SmashingConf New York is focused on Front-end and UX, and covers quite a range of topics from modern CSS to interface design. Our audience is super smashing, and ranges from junior UX'ers to senior developers. That means you'll go home with not only a bundle of diverse, actionable insights for your work, but also with many new friends.
What’s the atmosphere like?
Well, take a look at 2022's talks, videos from other SmashingConf events, and some photos.
One thing that stood out was the emphasis on soft skills, which are just as important as technical ones. When preparing for interviews, behavioral questions often trip up candidates. Knowing how to talk about past teamwork experiences or how you handled a challenge can be the key to landing the job. It's important to prepare structured answers that reflect your thought process and problem-solving abilities. Conferences like this remind us that interviews are more than just about coding—they’re about showcasing who you are as a professional.