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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jan 2, 2026

Cat Herding with Lions and Tigers - Christian Heilmann

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Christian Heilmann

Christian Heilmann proves tiny teams can orchestrate massive developer conferences. Forget expensive cloud workflows and embrace rapid local automation. Learn to transform heavy recordings into highly searchable micro-content.

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#1 about 2 min

Behind the scenes of large tech event organization

An overview of the scale and challenges of managing a massive developer conference with a small team.

#2 about 5 min

Nurturing a community to source talent and reviewers

Running newsletters, podcasts, and magazines helps identify speakers, moderators, and call-for-paper reviewers.

#3 about 2 min

Partnering with professional audio-visual crews and exhibitors

Investing in expert audio-visual partners and coaching exhibitors avoids disrupting stage presentations.

#4 about 2 min

Selecting software tools for event management and ticketing

Platforms like Sessionize enable proposal comparisons while custom progressive web apps improve attendee experiences.

#5 about 2 min

Using unique identifiers to establish a single source of truth

Avoiding name-based identification prevents data synchronization issues and enables streamlined post-production automation.

#6 about 2 min

Recording high-quality video locally with redundant external backups

Capturing maximum resolution footage on redundant external hard drives ensures robust data collection without cloud latency.

#7 about 3 min

Automating local post-production with scripts and command-line tools

Processing massive video files locally using PHP scripts and command-line utilities avoids expensive cloud computational costs.

#8 about 5 min

Increasing video discoverability using AI-generated moments and playlists

Breaking long videos into searchable transcripts and chronological playlists solves the problem of low post-event viewership.

#9 about 1 min

Opportunities for upcoming developer conferences and speaking events

Future congress dates and call-for-paper submissions offer pathways for developer advocacy and free attendance.

Matching moments

3:44 min

Moderating developer conferences and preparing for stage recordings

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

2:23 min

Evaluating the logistical challenges of hosting live developer coding events

Daniel Cranney +1 · LIVE

4:24 min

Anticipating the unique dynamics of giant developer-focused conferences

Oliver Sturm · Coffee With Developers

1:22 min

Scaling developer marketing efficiently through documentation and influencers

Dan Cranney · WWC 2024

2:35 min

Utilizing dedicated podcasts and live streams for engineering outreach

Rudi Bauer +2 · Cappuccino with HR

3:37 min

Maximizing technical conference value through deep learning workshops

Lutz Heunkhen · Coffee With Developers

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