ConferencesSwiftRockies 2026

SwiftRockies 2026

July 22–July 23, 2026 · Calgary, Canada

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About

Swift Rockies is the premier practitioner-focused iOS conference in Canada. Over two days, attendees experience hand-picked technical talks, real-world war stories, and the kind of unscripted conversations that only happen when 180 serious engineers are in the same room. With a strict single-track format and round-table seating, the conference eliminates distractions and fosters deep engagement. Set at the Calgary Zoo, the event blends nature, community, and cutting-edge Swift development in a unique, inspiring environment.

The conference features sessions on Swift Concurrency, Swift beyond Apple platforms, build performance, modularization, accessibility, and AI in app development. Speakers include Staff and Senior Engineers from Apple, Shopify, Figma, Wealthsimple, and other leading tech companies. Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team will deliver a dedicated 90-minute session on WWDC26 updates. Optional pre- and post-conference workshops expand the learning experience.

Beyond talks, Swift Rockies emphasizes connection: speakers sit at tables with attendees, there’s no green room, and participants are encouraged to switch tables between sessions. The event closes with a live podcast recording and a musical performance by James Dempsey and the Breakpoints. Designed for intermediate to senior iOS developers, Swift Rockies offers depth over breadth, access over spectacle, and an experience that extends beyond the stage.

Tickets

  • Early Bird$650.00
  • Regular$750.00Ended
  • Last Minute$850.00
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Speakers

20 speakers
  • DD
    Dave DeLong

    Staff Software Engineer

    “Custom Styleable Containers in SwiftUI”

  • FC
    Francis Chary

    iOS Developer | Supportive Person

    “Faster Builds With Xcode Compilation Cache”

  • MT
    Mahmood Tahir

    Staff Engineer at theScore

    “Practical Guide to Swift Macros”

  • JO
    Joannis Orlandos

    Developer Tools & Frameworks @ Wendy Labs Inc.

    “Swift beyond Apple - Making Software for the Physical World”

  • AE
    Adrian Eves

    Apple Platforms Developer

    “Accessibility for the App You're About to Ship”

  • NW
    Nick Wilkinson

    Managing Director at Steamclock Software

    “Roadmaps Without Regret: Shipping the Right Things More Often”

  • KS
    Krishna Satya

    Co-founder @ Boom Vision Company

    “More AI, More Human: Why the new tools demand more care, not less”

  • RJ
    Robleh Jama

    Co-founder, Boom | Former Product Director, Shopify (Shop App, 100M+ users)

    “More AI, More Human: Why the new tools demand more care, not less”

  • MM
    Matt Massicotte

    Consultant/Trainer

    “Swift Concurrency's Pit of Success”

  • SL
    Stewart Lynch

    Indie iOS Developer and Instructor at CreaTECH Solutions

    “The Myth of the Self-Taught iOS Developer”

  • DV
    Danijela Vrzan

    Indie iOS Developer, Nunch

    “CloudKit Public Database as a Backend”

  • JD
    James Dempsey

    iOS Developer, Educator & WWDC Musician

    “Instruments: Profiling Your App in Practice”

  • DS
    Daniel Steinberg

    Author & iOS Trainer, Dim Sum Thinking

    “The road to hell is paved with App Intent(ion)s”

  • AF
    Ash Furrow

    Staff Developer, Wealthsimple

    “My Slow Return to a Swift Career”

  • AJ
    Abbey Jackson

    Founder and Head Instructor, Up Coast

    “How I Bought My Way Into Tech: Rethinking Who Gets In”

  • PC
    Philippe Casgrain

    Senior Staff Software Developer, Lightspeed Commerce

    “Keynote Karaoke”

  • MF
    Marek Fořt

    CTO & Co-founder at Tuist

    “Scaling Swift Development”

  • MC
    Mikaela Caron

    Senior iOS Engineer

    “Goodbye Simulator, Hello Device Hub”

  • ES
    Ellen Shapiro

    iOS Developer at Figma

    “Arts and Crafts”

  • CC
    Charlie Chapman

    “Live Podcast Recording: Launched with Abbey Jackson, Krishna Satya & Nick Wilkinson”