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Physical Track
Early-Bird
Handmade Boston
- Mentorship Conference
- Aug 3-4, 2023
- District Hall Boston
- Exclusive Masterclasses
- Instructor Support
- Take-Home Assignments
Boston + Seattle
Handmade Cities- Everything from Boston & Seattle
- Combined Discounted Ticket
- Front Row Seats
- Free Merch
Handmade Seattle
- Celebration Conference
- Nov 15-17, 2023
- Seattle Center
- Exclusive Talks
- Trade Show
- Job Fair
Handmade Boston
Boston + Seattle
Handmade Seattle
Online Track
Early-Bird
Handmade Boston
- Mentorship Conference
- Aug 3-4, 2023
- Private Forum Access
- Unlock Masterclass Recordings
- Unlock Take-Home Assignments
- Instructor Support
Boston + Seattle
Handmade Cities- Everything from Boston & Seattle
- Combined Discounted Ticket
- Early-Access to Private Forums
- Early-Access to Private Chat
Handmade Seattle
- Celebration Conference
- Nov 15-16, 2023
- Private Chat Access
- Join Speaker Q&A
- Virtual Job Fair
Handmade Boston
Boston + Seattle
Handmade Seattle
Handmade Boston: Aug 3-4, 2023
Mentorship Conference @ District Hall Boston.
This is our first conference in the East Coast designed around masterclasses from big names like Kaze Emanuar, Freya Holmér, and more. Attendees are expected to have mastered at least the first 25 episodes of Handmade Hero.
This conference is NOT for beginners!
Handmade Seattle: Nov 15-17, 2023
Celebration Conference @ Seattle Center.
Running strong since 2019—we return to celebrate systems programming and all things low-level (while Abner tempts people to drink ChocoVine.) Come listen to brand new talks, play with original tech, get hired by Handmade-friendly companies, or hang out with hundreds of like-minded programmers.
This conference has something for everybody!
Superfan Traveler Discount
Love traveling? Attend Boston, Get Seattle Half Off
Our conferences are only ~4 months apart so it requires some commitment. We want to make it worthwhile!
When you register with the middle option for $399 (Handmade Cities) you’re getting Handmade Seattle at 50% off along with:
- Guaranteed front row seats to both events
- Free Handmade merch
This year we’ll be selling t-shirts, wristbands, stickers, and so on but you’ll receive all these items free of charge.
Handmade Boston: Aug 3-4, 2023
Mentorship Conference @ District Hall Boston.
This is our first conference in the East Coast designed around masterclasses from big names like Kaze Emanuar, Freya Holmér, and more. Attendees are expected to have mastered at least the first 25 episodes of Handmade Hero.
This conference is NOT for beginners!
Handmade Seattle: Nov 15-16, 2023
Celebration Conference @ Seattle Center.
Running strong since 2019 we return to celebrate systems programming and all things low-level. You’ll join the private chat server to talk directly to our speakers and participate in the Q&A sessions and virtual job fair.
This conference has something for everybody!
‘Stay Indoors’ Discount
Watching from home? Attend Boston, Get Seattle Half Off
We are well-known for treating online attendees as first-class citizens. If you attend both conferences we can sweeten the deal.
When you register with the middle option for $119 (Handmade Cities) you’re getting Handmade Seattle at 50% off along with:
- Early-Access to Forums (Boston)
- Early-Access to Private Chat (Seattle)
So you can connect with speakers and fellow audience members a week or two in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by mentorship?
Handmade Boston is the mentorship conference. Our speakers will become your instructor and teach you a subject matter they love—complete with pesky take-home exercises! Learn more.
Why is Seattle more affordable?
Seattle is your typical conference which includes a job fair: we rent booths to companies and that means extra revenue, allowing ticket prices to go down.
Boston’s only source of income is ticket sales but the costs of running a conference are the same as Seattle.
Can I get a discount if...
You’ll see there’s a special discount when you register for both conferences under the same track.
We also have three phases for ticket sales. Each phase will increase the price:
1. Early Bird
2. Standard
3. Door Prices (last-minute)
Even without special discounts our tickets are very affordable: compare them with GDC, PyCon, or cppcon.
Are refunds available?
We don’t process refunds. The physical track is a superset of the online one, so if you can’t attend in person anymore you can join us virtually.
What do you mean by celebration?
Handmade Seattle is THE celebration of systems programming and all things low-level: with inspiring new talks, huge trade show, and job booths! Learn more.
I'm financially disadvantaged.
If you’re a student or financially struggling send Abner an email and tell your story. We typically do one of two things:
1. Generate a ticket with a meaningful discount
2. Award a free seat thanks to someone who sponsors it
P.S. We ask those who can afford our tickets to not abuse this system of trust.
I want to sponsor a ticket.
Your kindness will not go unnoticed! You can go about this in a couple of ways:
- Sponsor directly: Our tickets already include a transfer button. You can gift them to someone you know.
- Donate to sponsor pool: If you trust us to handle it, use our Donorbox and in the comments type “I want to sponsor”
We use this pool to award free seats to those in need.
How do I upgrade my ticket?
To upgrade from the online track to a physical one send us an email: abner@handmadecities.com
P.S. Upgrading is only possible if there’s still physical tickets.
Word on the Street
“Bravo all, looking forward to next time!“
Has been a joy watching this conference grow, and this one may have been the best so far in my books!
-Quade Zaban, Independent game designer
“Huge thanks to Abner Coimbre for making this possible! We appreciate you!”
I had such a wonderful time at Handmade Seattle this week connecting with an amazing community of people who passionately love the craft of software development!
-Hadjar Homaei, CTO @compdem
“My first Handmade Seattle was so great.”
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