> Markdown version of [/@christian-heilmann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@christian-heilmann). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Christian Heilmann VP of Developer Relations at WeAreDevelopers, focusing on JavaScript and accessibility. ## About Christian Heilmann leads developer relations at WeAreDevelopers. He focuses on JavaScript and web accessibility, drawing from his past work on the Chromium Developer Tools and his time at Yahoo, Mozilla, and Microsoft. He wrote the *Developer Advocacy Handbook* and teaches technical courses across platforms like Skillshare. On stage, he regularly breaks down industry shifts in his "Five things in tech that matter" talks and hosts the weekly WeAreDevelopers Live show. When he steps away from the keyboard, he is an avid cinephile. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2026 Europe 路 July 8, 2026 Berlin, Germany - [Fireside Chat with Julia Kordick, Sr. Software Global Black Belt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/948-fireside-chat-with) 路 30 min - [Shipping with Confidence: Observability and Quality at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100166-shipping-with-confidence-observability-and-quality-at-scale) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording - [5 Things in Tech That Matter Now - 2026 Edition](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2127-five-things-in-tech-that-matter-now-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026-closing-keynote) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ### World Congress 2025 路 July 9, 2025 Berlin, Germany - [WeAreDevelopers Live Show](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/470-wearedevelopers-live) 路 30 min - [0Day at Day Zero Security Quiz](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/477-0day-at-day-zero) 路 30 min - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/478-coffee-with) 路 30 min - [Tooltime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/479-tooltime) 路 30 min - [CODE100 Review](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/480-code100-review) 路 30 min - [Fireside Chat with Warren Spector & John Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1406-fireside-chat-with-warren-spector-john-romero) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording - [Five things in tech that matter and we have to make work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1403-five-things-in-tech-that-matter-and-we-have-to-make-work) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [Five Things in Tech that Matter Now - WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026 Closing Keynote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2127-five-things-in-tech-that-matter-now-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026-closing-keynote) 路 Christian Heilmann - [Shipping with Confidence: Observability and Quality at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100166-shipping-with-confidence-observability-and-quality-at-scale) 路 Christian Heilmann, Mirko Novakovic, Prince Kohli, Daniel Gebler - [Fireside Chat with Warren Spector & John Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1406-fireside-chat-with-warren-spector-john-romero) 路 Christian Heilmann, John Romero, Warren Spector - [Five things in tech that matter and we have to make work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1403-five-things-in-tech-that-matter-and-we-have-to-make-work) 路 Christian Heilmann - [Official after movie ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1716-official-after-movie) 路 Christian Heilmann ## Cappuccino with HR - [Stop Wasting Money on Ads: How to Actually Reach Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1799-stop-wasting-money-on-ads-how-to-actually-reach-developers) 路 Christian Heilmann, Ana Gospodinova, Benjamin Perlzweig ## WeAreDevelopers LIVE - [Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1785-cat-herding-with-lions-and-tigers-christian-heilmann) 路 Chris Heilmann, Daniel Cranney, Christian Heilmann ## Links - [X](https://twitter.com/codepo8) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianheilmann/)