nimforum mirror - Let's have a NimConf?

moigagoo (orginal) [2026-01-12T17:12:20+01:00] view original

It's been I don't even remember how long since the last NimConf. Meanwhile, a lot has been happening in the Nim world: Nimble is fast approaching 1.0, a plethora of competing package managers emerged, Araq has Nim 3 (aka Nimony) on his fingertips and has created an Assembly as a byproduct, IFT (formerly known as Status) continued to expand its Nim portfolio with intops. And probably a lot more!

I don't know about you, but I miss NimConf a lot. It's such a great opportunity to learn about what's new and get inspired to contribute to the Nim community.

I don't know how to start a NimConf (never was the organizer, only the speaker) so I'll just throw the idea in the hope that I'm not alone and maybe we'll get some traction on it. I'll be more than happy to help organize the event if there a need in free hands.

Niminem (orginal) [2026-01-12T17:43:54+01:00] view original

Agreed. A lot has been cooking over the past year or so, and I'd like to everyone come together.

PMunch (orginal) [2026-01-12T22:48:33+01:00] view original

Last one was October 2024, so we're definitely due for a new one! The previous two have been in October, and the two before that in June. This has been partially because FOSDEM usually had some Nim content and it was nice to spread it out. But this year I don't think FOSDEM has any, so we could do it sooner (assuming of course we can get everything in order).

pietroppeter (orginal) [2026-01-13T06:55:04+01:00] view original

Not that they are hard to find, but maybe useful ref for some:

June 20, 2020, 15 talks + intro

June 26, 2021, 14 talks

October 22, 2022, 11 talks

October 26, 2024, 10 talks + intro

moigagoo (orginal) [2026-01-13T09:52:39+01:00] view original

What needs to be done?

I'm seeing these steps:

Pick a date. I suggest Saturday, April 11, 2026. Three months should be enough to get the announcement heard and collect the talks.

Post an official announcement in the blog and media (Reddit, HN, Discord, forum).

Update the site: https://conf.nim-lang.org/

Start collecting and reviewing submissions.

Collect talk submissions until March 28 (two weeks before the event).

Review the submissions and finalize the program.

Upload the talks to YouTube and setup the premiere.

Enjoy!

What do you think? Did I miss anything crucial? Is the date OK?

aethrvmn (orginal) [2026-01-13T10:16:06+01:00] view original

I would say April is a bit early, we could aim for June again, but I understand for uni students it's an exam period, or close to one (depending on country). Maybe May or October would make more sense?

moigagoo (orginal) [2026-01-13T11:24:50+01:00] view original

Good points, thanks!

I wouldn't want to wait till October, so I choose May :-)

Let's see what the others have to say.

xTrayambak (orginal) [2026-01-13T11:44:40+01:00] view original

Nice suggestion! I can't wait to show all the work I've been doing in 2025 and will do in 2026.

treeform (orginal) [2026-01-14T02:46:43+01:00] view original

I will do a talk for sure

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