diff --git a/blog/_posts/2025-02-18-announcing-scala-days-2025.md b/blog/_posts/2025-02-18-announcing-scala-days-2025.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..76e80ad2d --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/_posts/2025-02-18-announcing-scala-days-2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +layout: blog-detail +post-type: blog +by: The Scala Center +title: "Announcing Scala Days 2025" +--- + +We are very happy to announce that [Scala Days](https://scaladays.org/) will be taking place in Scala's sunny hometown of Lausanne, Switzerland, 19-21 August 2025. +The conference is organised by the Scala Center at the SwissTech Convention Center, at the heart of campus at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). + +## Co-located events + +Workshops and other co-located events will take place the week of the conference, starting on August 18. +Why not seize the opportunity and stay a full week in Lausanne to get the most out of your trip? +And maybe even enjoy some extra time sightseeing and relaxing by Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), overlooked by the magnificent Alps? + +## Spirit of Scala Days 2025 + +🌐 **Business-driven.** +Business networking and exchange of cutting edge technology ideas are the beating heart of Scala Days. +Since 2010, companies have found new business partners, ideas, and various innovative solutions. +It's to this conference that people come for inspiration from experienced Scala shops and startups alike. +It's where the future of Scala business takes shape. + +❤️ **Community-infused.** +Whenever the Scala Center organises an event, it does so in coordination with various other community organisations and contributors, all powered by love for Scala. +Scala Days 2025 will also benefit from this synergy, bringing the community together to learn, share, contribute, and celebrate successes and lessons learned along the way. + +🦸 **Family-friendly.** +Just like last time Lausanne hosted Scala Days (back in 2019), daycare will be available at the venue for working parents. +In addition, accompanying persons may join for conference meals and surrounding parties, as well as specially organised tours in the region. +Bring your family along! + +## Call for action + +Interested in sponsoring Scala Days 2025? Please inquire at [info@scaladays.org](mailto:info@scaladays.org). + +Ticket sales and the call for proposals will come in early March. +Stay tuned! + +To get early updates and special offers, please [sign up for the mailing list](https://mailchi.mp/scaladays.org/scala-days-updates-link). + +Follow us and share on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@scaladays), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/scaladays.org), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/scala-center) and [Twitter/X](https://x.com/scaladays). + +Join the `#scala-days` channel on [the Scala Discord](https://discord.com/invite/scala) to chat with fellow enthusiasts