MadVue 2026

I was part of the team that hosted the event, which meant I got to see behind the curtain. The first night we had dinner with the speakers and the MadVue crew. Honestly, that was the best way to start - breaking the ice before the chaos of event day. I had conversations that went way deeper than I expected. You could just feel how much these people love what they do. It's not a job for them, it's a genuine obsession.

Event day started at 8 AM and wrapped up around 7 PM, with little breaks in between talks. Long day? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. The speaker lineup was stacked - Daniel Roe, Nico Devs, Juan Andrés Núñez, Eduardo San Martín to name a few. These are the ones that really stuck with me. Maybe it's because they were the ones I got to chat with during breaks, or maybe it's because they just had a way of explaining things that made me think, "I want to be able to do that one day." Either way, they left a mark on me.

Nico Devs talked about real-time apps with Vue and the way he spoke about it - man. You could tell he wasn't just explaining a concept, he was sharing something he genuinely loves. That level of passion is rare. And then I found out he's self-taught. As someone who's also self-taught, that hit different. It shows me it is possible to get to that level of expertise. Its not easy at all but possible.

Juan Andrés Núñez gave a talk about learning frontend with science and AI, and honestly it couldn't have come at a better time. I'm still a junior, still learning every day, and his approach just clicked with me. We ended up chatting during breaks and at the after party. We still keep in touch. Funny how a random conversation can turn into a genuine connection.

And Daniel Roe .This man is a menace (in the best way). I've watched so many of his YouTube videos, and standing there watching him speak live felt like having a front row seat to something I'd only ever seen through a screen. Surreal.

Something i never expected is how nice the community is... maybe its my introverted perception but I'm glad i stepped out of my comfort zone and got to experience it. What was even more welcoming was how everyone listened to each other, regardless of experience level. It was refreshing.

If you're a developer reading this and you're not sure whether to go to a conference, just go. Talk to people. You'll be surprised what happens when you put yourself out there.

Forever greatful for the people at MadVue for making it all happen.

Anyway. That was MadVue 2026. My first blog post. My first conference. Definitely not my last.

Can't wait for MadVue 2027!