Quality over quantity🔗
Historically our events were small (up to 300 people for React Finland) and we tended favor quality over quantity in both terms of content and attendees. Our single track format, ample breaks, and additional program allowed you to gain understanding of what is going in the field while gaining new acquaintances, or even friends.
Who came to the conference🔗
Future Frontend attracted senior level developers, designers, and product owners. Roughly half of our attendees were typically local while the rest join us from abroad making Future Frontend and international conference with a Finnish twist. Although some of the topics were heavy, our approach was light and atmosphere relaxed.
Atmosphere of Future Frontend🔗
Conference format🔗
One of the aspects that made Future Frontend unique in its category was the format we used for the event. Over the two days of the event, we ran eight themed sessions with two speakers although occasional exceptions are allowed. Each session received a 1.5 hour slot and usually this meant two talks and a panel on the topic. This meant there was enough time to get into detail and to address your questions.
Beyond this, we made sure you had enough time to recharge during breaks as for some people the hallway track was the best part of the conference as you were able to meet other developers. On top of this, we took care to organize more unofficial program after conference days with our partners. In 2025, we went to sauna for example.
A quote from 2023 attendee put well what the conference was all about:
It was great, I enjoyed it so much. Helsinki was awesome. I realized that I live in bubble doing always the same apps and that there are also other use-cases and approaches. - Marek