sparkConf 2023

July 14, 2023

8:00 AM CST through 3:00 PM CST

Spark new ideas, conversations, and connections at this one-day hybrid event for leaders who inspire, challenge, and support change across teams.

Curated by 8th Light, sparkConf features a range of topics from working professionals who've found new ways of engaging with software, and new ways of getting software to work for you.

This conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to spark meaningful change for your business. You’ll leave the conference with new tools, resources, and perspectives that will spark a new future in your own work.

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Don't miss an opportunity to spark new ideas, conversations, and connections. Learn more about our amazing lineup of speakers, and register to secure your (virtual) seat.

What You Can Expect

Whether you’re working with a large legacy system or just bringing a product to life, this conference features insights that you can apply back to your context.

We cover the full spectrum of modern software delivery — from design to implementation, and the formal and informal systems that align your team, product, and business toward your goals.

8th Light’s tradition of continual learning has been rooted in sharing sparks across projects, analogizing and re-applying across contexts, and collectively discovering better ways of building software together.

Gain Insights From Our Experts

The new normal is high-touch and hybrid, and it requires dynamic tools that unlock users’ potential. The single-track lineup of speakers reflects the intersectional approach that’s required for modern software systems to engage users.

Connect With Thought Leaders

We’re bringing together the best minds and mentors who are pushing the envelope for how software can work for users, redefining their industry landscape, and building the systems that can spark a better digital future.

Network With Fellow Colleagues

Hear how other businesses are balancing the tradeoffs in their digital solutions, with examples of the outsized impact that a single team can have.