Keynote Address
This year’s keynote speaker was Anjuan Simmons, a consultant, technologist, and author. Anjuan has led software development teams for over two decades, and he excels at shipping features that customers love while also managing healthy teams. Anjuan’s goal is to help everyone he meets become the best possible version of themselves.
Anjuan joined us virtually from Norway and his talk was broadcast in Varsity Hall.
Full schedule
This year, we offered as many sessions as possible in a hybrid format. Our hope was that attendees could attend virtually, in person, or both, as they felt comfortable and able. All concurrent sessions scheduled in Varsity Hall II had in-person presenters. We we encouraged in-person attendees to bring a personal device so they could engage with colleagues virtually as well as in person.
Arrival & Check-in
Join in person: Varsity Hall II, Union South second floor Join via Zoom: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93086646057
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Keynote Speaker: Anjuan Simmons, Lending Privilege
This year’s keynote speaker is Anjuan Simmons, a consultant, technologist, and author. Anjuan has led software development teams for over two decades, and he excels at shipping features that customers love while also managing healthy …
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Closing remarks
Join in person: Varsity Hall II, Union South second floor Join via Zoom: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93646054019