Slices: The Deep Dish Swift Podcast How the Pie Is Made
Feb 7, 2023
In a dynamic conversation, Josh Holtz, the organizer of the Deep Dish Swift conference and a developer at RevenueCat, shares his journey from Kotlin to Swift. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster of planning the conference, highlighting teamwork and the focus on inclusivity for indie developers. The challenges of hosting in-person events and the importance of community engagement in securing sponsorships are also explored. Plus, there's a fun segment of 'Two Truths and a Lie' that adds a personal touch, teasing upcoming networking opportunities and expert talks.
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Prioritize In-Person And Plan Buffers
- Run the first day with buffer time for technical issues to avoid schedule chaos.
- Decide on in-person only for organic networking and avoid the extra complexity of live streams for an MVP event.
Date Selection Challenges
- Picking dates proved stressful: Josh ruled out winter, summer, and crowded fall conference months before choosing late April.
- He settled on April 30–May 2 to avoid clashes and give attendees nicer weather and budget planning time.
Choose Practical Venues Over Downtown Glitz
- Balance location, cost, and accessibility: pick a venue near transport and airports even if it’s slightly suburban.
- Aim for walkable surroundings or a cluster feeling so attendees mingle and explore together.