27th & 28th February 2025
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Three days of tech in the heart ❤️ of Norwich
Knowledge, inspiration, and networking opportunities come together.
The nor(DEV): conference welcomes, seasoned professionals, budding entrepreneurs and complete tech novices. The three track sessions are designed for all levels of expertise and interests – you’ll never be bored here. Expect to enjoy cool vibes while discovering the latest tech trends and innovations.
You’ll leave the conference on a high having made new contacts, gained positive insights from the talks and you’ll feel super charged to move forward in your career and business.
What to expect
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Chill Community Vibe
Picture this: you walk in, and it's like joining a big group of friends who love tech just as much as you do. No fancy vibes, just a cool community excited to share and learn.
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Lunch on the House
We get it - talking tech can work up an appetite. We've got your back with some tasty lunches. It's not just about the food; it's a chance to kick back, chat, and maybe make some new pals.
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Engaging and Informative Talks
Our sessions cover a diverse range of topics, from the latest technological advancements to practical insights into industry trends. Whether you're interested in coding, development methodologies, or the broader tech landscape, there's something for everyone.
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Networking... but *fun*
We don’t do formal so you won’t see any forced handshakes or awkward exchanges here. This is networking with a difference. We know the conference is about making connections in a way that feels natural. Take the opportunity to chat with speakers, meet fellow attendees, and who knows - you might just find your next project buddy.
So, be yourself, grab a snack, and we’ll all join together in creating
the best tech event on the calendar.
See you there! 🚀
What's the plan?
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Workshop Day
A day of workshops, subscribe to our newsletter below to receive updates when these are announced. Full/Half day courses with industry veterans, on AI, 3D Modelling, and Game design.
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Pre-Conference Social
[Exclusive to full ticketholders] They say the "corridor conference" is the best part of any conference; meeting friends new & old! Networking is one of most powerful elements of both professional and personal life. Discuss the upcoming conference, debate your schedule, what you're looking forward to and are planning to see. What speakers are you most excited by?
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Conference Day 1 - Registration Opens
The first day of the conference; join us for nine sessions and two keynotes, deep diving into software development!
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Conference Social
[Exclusive to full ticketholders] Thursday evening, we'll move from the Kings Centre to the Last Pub Standing "en mass". A free bar, a BBQ, DJ, and a great opportunity to network with your fellows!
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Conference Day 2 - Registration Opens
The second day, a full day of talks! 6 sessions on software development, 3 panels, and 6 sessions on career & business growth
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Conference Dinner
[Limited tickets available] An exclusive gourmet three-course meal with a wine reception. A great way to finish off the two days of learning; chat with fellows & network over some great food.
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Join a community that thrives throughout the year!
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The Venue
King’s conference centre, on Norwich’s King Street, is our venue. It’s close to all major transport links, is easy to find and within reach of hotels, car parking and the heart of Norwich. No fear of getting lost once in the building , the layout is easy to navigate and our team of volunteers will be on hand to help at all times.
The Venue is accessible throughout, but if you have any concerns (or would like to bring a chaperone), please get in contact with our team and we can discuss any accomdations we can make.
Here is a handy diagram that shows all the conference rooms, including the main auditorium.
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King's Centre: Ground Floor
You'll find the main auditorium, and the venue's Cafe/Breakout space.
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King's Centre: First Floor
Conference Room 1 & 2 are located on the first floor. There's a range of access to this floor; inc. three stairwells, and lift.
The Schedule
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27th & 28th February 2025
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Discounted tickets are only available to personal purchases or companies with 10 or less employees. For larger organisations of more than 10 employees we ask you purchase a "Commercial Ticket". Please get in contact with our team if you've feedback on this new model.
Thursday Ticket
Our development day, 3 tracks with a focus on the technical, new frameworks, new languages and new features
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Frontend Development
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Backend Development
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System engineering & DevOps
Friday Ticket
Our mixed day, 3 tracks, one on development, another on business & wellbeing, and our community spotlight track
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Software Development
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Career & Wellbeing
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Business
Full Ticket
Access to both days, and the networking events surrounding the conference!
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All the things
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+ Networking events
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+ Wine reception
Workshops
Enhance the learns with practical hands-on workshops with #nordevcon25 speakers. These affordable half-day and full-day workshops are run by experienced professionals; using this technology day-in day-out. We'll provide the refreshments, tea, coffee, a spot of lunch. All you need is your face, and a laptop.
Running the day before the conference in the same venue (Kings Centre), is our workshop day. The 26th February, we play host to you, and your tutor. Get some initial insights into the technology we'll be talking about at the conference and some first-hand knowledge. Join sessions throughout the conference to top-up your knowledge and grab your chance to ask for advice and get those questions that had you awake til the early hours.
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Become a TypeScript Wizard
Wednesday, 26th February. 10am to 5pm
This workshop is a condensed version of Matt Pocock’s renowned TypeScript Wizard Course, designed to deliver practical, real-world knowledge in just one day. The day includes hands-on exercises, in-depth guidance on advanced TypeScript features like generics and type transformations, and plenty of time for questions.
Sponsors
The Norfolk Developers Conference wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors. We're really grateful for their trust and support; and are proud to feature them below.
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Gearset
Gearset is the leading Salesforce DevOps platform trusted by more than 2000 companies around the globe, including McKesson, Accenture and IBM. We’ve got the fast paced exciting environment of a start-up, with the success and ambition of a scale up.
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Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is the largest democratic body in Norfolk, and our vision for Norfolk’s economy is to be vibrant, entrepreneurial, sustainable and supported by the right jobs, skills, training and infrastructure. Working with partners we address the drivers of socioeconomic inequality, and work to increase qualifications and skills. We offer programmes to support business growth, digital skills and innovation, and we seek to support the economic transition to net zero. Our negotiation of an in-principle County Deal for Norfolk will transfer powers and a £612.9m budget from the Government to Norfolk over the next 30 years.
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Would you like to Sponsor East Anglia's biggest tech conference? Packages starting at £500. Get in touch and let's talk about a conference sponsorship.
nor(DEV): com is on the lookout for sponsors to contribute to the success of our innovative and inclusive tech conference. By becoming a sponsor, you play a crucial role in our community-driven event, helping us keep costs reasonable for attendees.
Join the conversation ahead of time The “Conference Corridor experience” pre & post conference.
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Testimonials from Previous Conferences
“The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, all of the house-keeping was explained really well/effectively and all of the little details such as the free tea/coffee and the lunch were really nice and well thought out.”
“Overall an amazing experience - very professionally organised and fun at the same time. Loved the way the central hall had all the stands as well as the talks - really created a community vibe.”
“I came with my class on the Friday afternoon but on my own in Thursday afternoon. I found it really interesting, and they told me they enjoyed it too. They all seemed to enjoy different talks, which surprised me.”
“Really well organised from a speaker AND attendee perspective :) Thanks so much for putting it all together!”