Welcome to the premiere Regional Elixir and Phoenix conference in Austin, TX, February 10-11, 2017.
Lonestar Elixir Conf is a conference for Elixir, OTP, Web and Embedded developers. Our focus is on advancing the Elixir programming language and the communities surrounding it. Lonestar ElixirConf brings together developers, from novice to experienced, to discuss, collaborate, and socialize.
The inaugural conference will host a single-track of speakers, including 12 speakers, 3 keynote speakers, and a lightning talk session.
Come for the Elixir knowledge and stay for the parties and social mixing of Elixir enthusiasts.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
@chris_mccord
chrismccordChris McCord
Chris McCord is a programmer with a passion for science and building things. He spends his time crafting the Phoenix Framework, working with the fine folks at DockYard, writing books like Metaprogramming Elixir, and teaching others the tools of the trade.
Justin Schneck
Over the years, Justin has worked on a plethora of embedded projects from iPhone motorcycle starters to advanced brewing and distilling equipment. Recently, Justin founded Metasphere, an embedded software company primarily focused on building Nerves.
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas is a programmer, one of the founders of The Pragmatic Bookshelf, noted author of The Pragmatic Programmer, Programming Ruby, and Programming Elixir, as well as many other books and articles.
SPEAKERS
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:50-8:50 | Registration |
| 7:50-8:50 |
Breakfast All day Hot Beverages including fresh brewed coffee and assorted herbal teas. Juices, yogurts, granola bars, fresh fruit, hot fresh pastries, scones, bagels & chocolate covered donuts! |
| 8:50-9:00 | Welcome |
| 9:00-10:00 | KEYNOTE: Justin Schneck |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:15 | Andrew Selder: Creating a Nerves-based Status Monitor (or how to sneak Elixir into your company) |
| 11:15-12:00 | Ricardo Echavarria: Raspberry Pi Cluster with the Power of Elixir |
| 12:00-1:30 |
Lunch BBQ Brisket, Ribs & Chicken (or Vegetarian Burger) with Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Mac & Cheese, Assorted Desserts & Iced Tea. |
| 1:30-2:15 | James Gray & Paul Dawson: The NeverEnding Application |
| 2:15-3:00 | Bryan Joseph: Using Elixirscript |
| 3:00-3:30 | Break Fresh baked cookies, brownies, Chex Mix, Goldfish, & sodas. |
| 3:30-4:15 | Geoffrey Lessel: Using Ecto outside of Phoenix |
| 4:15-4:45 | Break |
| 4:45-6:00 |
Lightning Talks
 Watch on Youtube
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SATURDAY
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 |
Breakfast All day Hot Beverages including fresh brewed coffee and assorted herbal teas. Juices, yogurts, granola bars, fresh fruit, hot fresh pastries, scones, bagels & chocolate covered donuts! |
| 9:00-10:00 | KEYNOTE: Chris McCord |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-1:15 | Stefan Wintermeyer: How we build vutuv |
| 11:15-12:00 | Ben Marx: Elixir Adoption at Scale: A Comprehensive Guide |
| 12:00-1:30 |
Lunch Chicken Fried Chicken with country gravy (or Vegetarian Lasagna), Mashed Potatoes, Home-style green beans, Garden Salad, Assorted Desserts & Iced Tea. |
| 1:30-2:15 | Brian Cardarella: Holistically built and tested APIs |
| 2:15-3:00 | Nico Mihalich: Leveling up your Phoenix projects with OTP |
| 3:00-3:30 | Break Candy bar & flavored Gourmet Popcorn (‘dill pickle’, ‘mexican hot chocolate’ & ‘smokey BBQ’). Cookies, brownies & sodas. |
| 3:30-4:15 | Luke Imhoff: Shattering your application into an umbrella project |
| 4:15-4:30 | Break |
| 4:30-5:30 | KEYNOTE: Dave Thomas |
SPONSORS
GOLD
LANYARD
MEDIA
HOTEL
Hyatt Place Austin Arboretum
If you are visiting from out of town, we have arranged a great room for you at the Hyatt Place Austin Arboretum at a great price of just $119 per night.
While staying at the Hyatt, not only do you get to sleep in the luxurious Hyatt Grand Bed®, Hyatt provides the following FREE amenties:
- Free Wifi
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free Shuttle to the Conference Center
The conference Hotel is located at the intersection of
MoPac/Loop 1 and Highway 183.
3612 Tudor Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
VENUE
Lonestar ElixirConf 2017 will be held at Norris Conference Center in Austin, TX, February 10-11.
Norris Conference Center
2525 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 365
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 451-5011