Pacific Northwest Software Symposium

Description

The Pacific Northwest Software Symposium brings cutting-edge software development training to the Seattle area August 13-14, 2026. Hosted by No Fluff Just Stuff at Aloft Redmond, this hybrid conference caters to experienced developers ready to reimagine their approach to modern software architecture and emerging technologies. ## What Makes This Conference Unique This isn't a conference for beginners — NFJS events are designed for "alpha geek Java platform developers" who want to dive deep into advanced topics without introductory fluff. The two-day event combines intensive 90-minute sessions with hands-on learning from industry experts who are authors, consultants, and recognized thought leaders in their fields. ## Comprehensive Training Package Your ticket includes far more than just conference attendance. Every registration comes with 5 Virtual Workshop credits (a $2,125 value) that you can start using immediately. These credits provide access to live instructor-led virtual workshops via Zoom — half-day sessions cost 1 credit while full-day deep dives require 2 credits. You can also use credits to access the On-Demand Training Library, allowing you to continue learning long after the conference ends. ## Technical Focus Areas The 2026 programme explores the technologies reshaping software development: - **AI and Machine Learning** — practical implementations and emerging patterns - **Modern Java** — latest language features and ecosystem updates - **Spring 7 & Spring Boot 4** — next-generation framework capabilities - **Software Architecture** — making decisions that create long-term value - **Microservices & Kubernetes** — container orchestration and distributed systems - **DevOps & Continuous Delivery** — automation tools and deployment strategies - **TypeScript & Functional Programming** — modern language paradigms - **Web Application Security** — protecting your applications and users - **Testing & Code Quality** — best practices for maintainable software ## Expert Speaker Lineup Learn from practitioners who've written the books on modern software development. The speaker roster includes Brent Laster (global author and founder of Tech Skills Transformations), Brian Sletten (forward-leaning software engineer at Bosatsu Consulting), Daniel Hinojosa (independent consultant), and Michael Carducci (holistic software architect). These aren't just conference speakers — they're active developers sharing real-world experience from the trenches. ## Fl