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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · 10d

ARCtic Conference 2026 is happening February 10-12!

170 devs from 25+ countries made last year unforgettable. The talks delivered, the northern lights cooperated, and everything just clicked.

Yeah it's cold. But you'll love it.

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · 28d

We are now calling for papers. More info at arcticonference.com

ARCtic Conference - The World's Northernmost Apple Developers' Conference (iOS, visionOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS etc.)

The World's Northernmost iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, iPadOS and tvOS Developers' Conference

arcticonference.com

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Sep 3

✅ Venue confirmed
✅ MC confirmed
✅ House band confirmed
✅ Aurora order placed
❌ Webpages updated
❌ Sauna booked
❌ Listed at Cocoa Conferences
❌ CFP open

Slowly slowly ARCtic vol. 2 is cooking.

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happy WWDC week for everybody!🌈

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · May 15

We recorded this #SwiftOverCoffee episode at the @arcticconference.bsky.social and it was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it too! Let me know what you think!

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Klemens 🦆 The Art of Fauna 🦆 @strasser.bsky.social · Mar 20

I don't have professional proof that I spoke at @arcticconference.bsky.social, but there are photos of @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social and me singing Wonderwall 😜

Photo by Vera Lakovaara

Hidde (right) and me (left) standing on a stage and holding microphones.

Hidde and Me standing on a stage. Hidde is holding a microphone in the audience and smiling.

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · Mar 16

Wow! What a conference! A ton of great workshops to choose from, two packed days of incredible talks by speakers I really admire, super fun socials… I had a blast at @arcticconference.bsky.social!

A panel discussion in a cozy, warmly lit venue with wooden walls and ceiling. The conversation is led by Paul Hudson and Mikaela Caron, hosts of the Swift over Coffee podcast. The panelists include Daniel Devesa, Klemens Strasser, and Rob Whitaker. Two audience members are seated in the foreground at a wooden table with drinks.

A wide view of a dimly lit theater venue named
Rio during the ARCtic conference. The audience is seated at tables with small lamps, creating a relaxed atmosphere. On stage, a person is playing the guitar.

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Klemens 🦆 The Art of Fauna 🦆 @strasser.bsky.social · Mar 12

Delivered my second talk! This time was about “What Games can Teach us about Accessibility”

Thanks @arcticconference.bsky.social for having me 🥰

Me standing on stage in front of a mic. The screen behind me shows Subwords

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Mar 12

That was an amazing talk! Thank you Klemens, really an honor to have you here.

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 24

ARCtic Conference is almost sold out! 🎟️🔥 A few tickets are still up for grabs—don’t miss your chance to join us in Oulu, Finland, from March 11-13. Secure your spot now! 👉 arcticonference.com

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 19

🇫🇮 Finnish design is known for its simplicity—now we're bringing that mindset to ARCtic!

Prototyping in SwiftUI is fast, but Figma can be even faster. Once you get the hang of it, it’s a game-changer for designing visually. Yves Florack will guide you through it—don’t miss out!

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 18

🔥 Ready to boost your SwiftUI skills? Join @twostraws.bsky.social's workshop at ARCtic! Together, we’ll take an existing SwiftUI project and make it shine—faster, clearer, smarter. Just three weeks left! Bring your Mac with Xcode 16. Reserve your seat now! 🎟️ 👉 shorturl.at/VK9y6

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚐📦 It’s getting concrete!

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 17

Daniel’s workshops are amazing!

ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 17

🔑 Unlock your app’s potential with App Intents! Join Daniel Steinberg’s half-day workshop at ARCtic to explore how to enhance app discoverability and user experience with Apple Intelligence. Less than one month left—reserve your seat now! 🎟️ 👉 shorturl.at/VK9y6

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Rudrank Riyam @rudrankriyam.bsky.social · Feb 15

I am taking a full day workshop on exploring the world of AI-assisted coding at @arcticconference.bsky.social! 🤩

If you were in the audience, what would be your takeaway from it?

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 15

It was such a beautiful day at Iso-Syöte today🌤️❄️

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 14

🇫🇮In Finland, we celebrate Friend's Day on February 14th, and it’s all about spending time with your friends.

We want to treasure friendships too, so we’re offering a small gift 🎁 for you to enjoy together when you buy more than one ticket today. 🎟️🎟️

Long live friendships! 💛

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 13

One month from now and the conference after party begins ⏲️⛄️

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 13

Oulu might feel like it's in the middle of nowhere, but getting here is easier than you think! 🌍✈️ To help you plan your trip, save time, and cut costs, we've put together a handy travel guide on our website. Check it out and get ready—only one month to go! 🚀🎉
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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 12

Seems like Wednesday evening is turning out to be really awesome! Another great local artist booked - now it’s this time for Oulu rap music. Let’s welcome Mactopias on the stage!

youtu.be/uo64XgH1bV0?...

Mactopias - Kruisaan enkä juicaa (ft. Supermäck) (Virallinen musiikkivideo)

YouTube video by Heimo Records

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 11

The amount of light is overwhelming here in mid-February as the white snow starts to reflect the sunlight like a mirror. The contrast to the end of December is unimaginable, it surprises you every year and this is just the beginning!

Bye bye polar night, see you next year again!

ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 10

Let’s see how the new Apple Invites works out: www.icloud.com/invites/065p...

You’re invited to “ARCtic Conference”

Open the invitation to see details and reply.

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ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 10

🚀 ARCtic Conference is just one month away! Now’s the time to sharpen your skills in guiding users through new features without overwhelming them. Learn how to balance effective onboarding and great design with TipKit and SwiftUI tooltips. Seats are limited—act fast! 🎟️ 👉 shorturl.at/VK9y6

ARCtic Conference @arcticconference.bsky.social · Feb 9

"How Oulu became a must-go place for a former BBC journalist? Erika Benke's story"

Oulu is awesome even from a native's perspective. It's small enough to have a "village vibe" and sense of security, and big enough to find all the services you need.

oulu.com/en/oulu/curr...

How Oulu became a must-go place for a former BBC journalist? Erika Benke’s story

I’m a journalist. I moved to Oulu from London in August 2020, after I left my BBC job on a one-year career break.

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