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title: Memories from CrystalConf
author: straight-shoota
summary: Impressions from the conference in Berlin
comment_href: https://disqus.com/home/discussion/crystal-lang/memories_from_crystalconf/
categories: project community
tags: [events, crystalconf, berlin]
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CrystalConf 2023 was a sounding success with a terrific lineup of speakers and talks.
We spent two great days in Berlin sharing knowledge, ideas, and beers.

Recordings of the talks are being uploaded to a playlist on YouTube.

<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-CsM4G1WoadONHl3zPN_Ts5PqH8TgMZ" class="btn btn-large btn-flat">Video playlist</a>

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  ![](/assets/events/crystalconf2023/audience.jpg)
  <caption>The audience listens to Johannes' talk about deficiencies in programs that might come from hidden little details.</caption>
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  ![](/assets/events/crystalconf2023/panel.jpg)
  <caption>In the panel discussion we talked the future of Crystal with the audience.</caption>
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![](/assets/events/crystalconf2023/christina.jpg)
  <caption>Christina presents what she learned in her first year coding in Crystal.</caption>
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![](/assets/events/crystalconf2023/tech.jpg)
  <caption>Tech gear for live streaming, recording and remote speakers. This all came in a suit case.</caption>
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![](/assets/events/crystalconf2023/cheers.jpg)
  <caption>After two intense days, it was about time to chill and celebrate! Cheers to the first in-presence CrystalConf 🥂</caption>
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## Sponsors

We thank our sponsors <a href="https://lavinmq.com/">LavinMQ</a> and <a href="https://kagi.com/">Kagi</a> for supporting this event.

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  <a href="https://lavinmq.com/" style="display: flex;">
    <img src="/assets/sponsors/lavinmq-84codes-dark.svg" width="260">
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  <a href="https://kagi.com/" style="display: flex;">
    <img src="/assets/sponsors/kagi.svg" width="260">
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