Babashka-conf returns, this time in Amsterdam NL!
8th of May 2026 13:00-17:00
OBA Oosterdok
Amsterdam
Babashka conf returns
Babashka-conf returns! Like last time in Berlin 2023, it will not only be about showcasing the latest advancements and use cases of Babashka, but also about adjacent technologies and celebrating the community that has formed around babashka.
Make sure to get your ticket at meetup.com while they are still available.
Babashka-conf is organized the day before Dutch Clojure Days 2026 so you can have two days of Clojure fun in and around Amsterdam!
In case of questions, you can reach us at babashka.conf@gmail.com. and in the #babashka-conf Slack channel.
We are looking for sponsors. More information about this will be posted on this website, but if you are eager to sponsor, you can already reach out to us.
You can expect some community-organized activities before and after the conference, information about this will be posted in the Slack channel.
Announcements
2026-01-16: CfP and CfV open
2026-01-16: Babashka conf has two Platinum (EU 500) sponsors: Exoscale and Bob
2025-01-16: Keynote speaker announced: David Nolen
We're happy to announce our 2026 keynote speaker. All the way from New York coming to Babashka Conf we have the primary maintainer of ClojureScript, the most used Clojure Dialect. The title of the keynote will be revealed soon.
Call for proposals
We're open for talk proposals until end of February. Please send your proposal to babashka.conf@gmail.com. In addition to the keynote, we have room for four 25 minute talks (including Q&A) or three 25 minute talks + three 10 minute lightning talks Topics include Babashka and related topics at all skill levels (beginner-level talks are welcome as well as expert topics). We want to hear what’s exciting to you!
Looking for inspiration on writing a proposal? Check out the great CSSConf guide.Your proposal should include the following:
- A pithy title
- An abstract (1500 characters max)
- A short author bio (600 characters max)
- Contact information (email address and optionally Clojurians slack handle and/or social media handle)
- Optionally links to additional material (github projects, previous presentations)
As a free conference, babashka-conf won’t be able to pay travel or accommodation for speakers.
The call for proposals is open until February 28, 2026. We will notify speakers shortly after. If you have any questions about the CfP, don't hesitate to reach out at babashka.conf@gmail.com.
If you're unsure whether your topic fits babashka-conf, we encourage you to submit your proposal or to email us. In good Clojure conference tradition, we're curious about lots of things in adjacent fields, including Clojure community, software engineering practices, diversity, industry experience reports, devops etc.
Call for volunteers
Would you like to volunteer at bb conf? We have the following roles available!
- Usher: guides people into/out from the room. Guides latecomers to their chairs, without disrupting the conference.
- Speaker Liaison / Moderator: greets speakers, helps them set up, announces speakers, keeps track of time, gives speakers a five-minute warning, and signals when time is up.
- Dinner group hosts (10?). Reserves table (of 8 max?) in restaurant in neighbourhood well ahead of the conference around 18:00-20:00. Stand outside with sign so people can join group and walk them to restaurant.
- Video recording volunteer: make videos of the talks for BabashkaTV and/or just a general impression video of the conference. Bring your own equipment.
- Website: help keep the website content up to date.
- Other: feel free to suggest something else you could help out with.
Please send a message tobabashka.conf@gmail.com if you would like to help out.
Thank you very much to our Platinum Sponsors
