Nov. 10, 2023 | OKC, OKThunderPlainsDeveloper Conference

Celebrating 10 great years as Oklahoma’s premier tech conference.

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An Electrifying Tech Event You Don't Want to Miss

Get ready to dive into a day filled with mind-blowing talks and networking opportunities with industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, ThunderPlains has something for everyone.

Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for technology. Don't let this chance slip away – mark your calendars and get ready to be thunderstruck at ThunderPlains!

Event Details

Date:

November 10, 2023

Time:

9:00am-4:30pm

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Stay current on the latest in tech from thought leaders across the industry.

Adam Rackis

Adam Rackis

Alex Riviere

Alex Riviere

Andrew Coleburn

Andrew Coleburn

Anna Asher

Anna Asher

Elena Haskins

Elena Haskins

Garrett Bland

Garrett Bland

Kassie McClung

Kassie McClung

Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Matthew Reily

Matthew Reily

Rebecca Hartwig

Rebecca Hartwig

Ron Dagdag

Ron Dagdag

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Schedule

9:00 am
Vance LucasWelcome & 10-Year ThunderPlains Recap
9:30 am
Garrett Bland Understanding JavaScript's Event Loop and Callstack
Matthew Reily Building a Data-Driven Culture with Observability
10:30 am
Alex RiviereImplementing Small Systems Design
Elena Haskins Secret Weapon to Bridge Developers and Designers: Object Oriented User Experience (OOUX)
11:30 am
Adam Rackis The Bleeding "Edge" of Web Development
Ron DagdagMixed Reality for JavaScript Developers
Lunch Break (12:30 — 1:30pm)
1:30 pm
Rebecca HartwigNetworking... a necessary evil
Anna Asher and Kassie McClung Mastering the Discovery interview: How to excavate insights that drive disruptive innovation
2:30 pm
Matt JonesWhy we chose Blazor over React and Vue
Various Speakers & Attendees⚡️ Lightning Talks
3:30 pm
Andrew Coleburn Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: A new Dev's Guide to Navigating Unfamiliar Codebases
Various Speakers & Attendees⚡️ Lightning Talks
5:30 pm

Afterparty with OKC Tech++

Separate registration is required. Free for ThunderPlains attendees.

Afterparty is 3 blocks away from the Convention Center, and is walkable with good weather.

StudentAdmission

Keep the learning going at ThunderPlains 2023!

From traditional universities, to trade school to teaching yourself freeCodeCamp, if you identify as a student, we think you’re one too!

GeneralAdmission

A full day of speakers and talks, networking and more.

Individual admission to the full day of ThunderPlains conference speakers and lightning talks.

ProfessionalAdmission

Empower employees through professional development.

Help keep the conference affordable for everyone, especially students and those requiring a grant. Government employees should also register at the corporate rate.

NewView Oklahoma has provided us with a presentation on Building the Perfect PDF!

F.A.Q.

Q: Where is ThunderPlains this year?

ThunderPlains will be on the third floor of the new Oklahoma City Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City, OK.

If you've never been to Oklahoma City before, it's actually really nice! It's not all cowboys and wheat fields! 🤠

Q: Where should I park?

Convention Center Parking

15 SW 4th St., Entrance on Cornett Drive

Monthly, hourly, daily, valet available

1,105 Total Spaces | 24 ADA Accessible Space

Q: I sometimes get hungry. Will there be food?

What kind of conference would we be with no food?! Coffee service will be available in the morning and a full lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please list them on your registration form.

Q: What are lightning talks, and how will those sessions work?

A lightning talk is your opportunity to speak on a topic of your choice for up to 5 minutes. Aaron Krauss and Erich Keil are hosting and organizing the lightning talk sessions. They will have a signup at the event for some speaker slots, but they also have some slots that you can sign up for now. If you're interested, contact Aaron or Erich, or find their booth at the conference!

Thanks to Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our amazing sponsors who help make our conference happen! Thank you for celebrating tech in Oklahoma and supporting the 10th Anniversary ThunderPlains!

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Sponsorship options include logos and links on the website, slides, emails, and other promotional material. We can also set you up with a booth at our conference.

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