March 24 - 26, 2026
Toronto, Canada
React Advanced Canada 2026
We will be diving deep
Get ready for a deep dive into the latest in React and Web development. Learn directly from the engineers shaping the ecosystem and from early adopters pushing the boundaries at one of the most respected React events, now launching in Canada.
The concept of the event is both about covering all you need to catch up on in the React ecosystem, combined with deep technical exploration of the latest architectural trends, new feature adoption, and efficient ways to solve complex problems.
Expect engaging discussion rooms, expert-led workshops, hallway track chats, and dozens of inspiring talks. While developers of all levels are welcome, be ready for some seriously in-depth content.
Wes Bos
Syntax.fm Co-host, Canada
Wes Bos is a Full Stack developer from Canada. Constantly learning, he creates web development courses focused on JavaScript, TypeScript, React, CSS, Node.js and whatever else comes his way. Wes is the co-host of the popular Syntax.fm podcast and has taught over half a million people JavaScript and has spoken at dozens of conferences around the world.
Josh Comeau
The Joy of React, Canada
Josh has spent the past few years focused on teaching developers how to do cool stuff on the web. Before that, he worked as a software engineer for organizations like Khan Academy, DigitalOcean, and Unsplash, and taught web development fundamentals at Concordia University, in partnership with Journey Education.
Henri Helvetica
Command-h, Canada
Henri is a web performance and user experience advocate, supporter of performance literacy and a 5k distance runner. More importantly, he's busy building a mini empire focusing on developer media. Command-h is a small org in support of all his passions: people and development. When not combing through research docs, case studies and profiling, he can be found curating the next and best in person experience possible.
Ben Vinegar
Modem, Canada
Ben Vinegar is a Toronto-based engineer and founder who has spent his career building developer tools and leading engineering teams. He helped grow Sentry into one of the most widely used developer platforms, and now leads Modem, a new venture exploring how AI can assist coding and product development.
Co-author of Third-Party JavaScript (O’Reilly) and long-time writer on developer experience, performance, and tooling.
Leo Picado
Zenjob, Germany
Talk: From Swift Skeptic to Migration Lead: What React Native Taught Me About Being an iOS Engineer
Wearer of many hats, former designer, full-stack developer, teacher, iOS Developer. Now: Staff Engineer.
Talk to me about coffee, dogs, pro-wrestling and quirky language topics.
Kiril Peyanski
Progress, Bulgaria
Talk: The Next Generation of UI APIs: For Humans and Machines
Kiril is a Principal Software Engineer @ Progress, specialized into building UI Component Libraries and an affinity for Design Systems. Focusing exclusively into this for the last 8 years, he's been exploring the OSS space lately and build his own open-source Design System Framework.
Anton Kalik
Amenitiz, Spain
Talk: React Virtualization Patterns for Massive Data
Hi there, I am a Senior Software Engineer at Amenitiz, specializing in crafting intricate, scalable solutions utilizing JavaScript. My deep-seated passion extends to all facets of software development, reflecting a lifelong fascination with the transformative power of technology. As a child, I experimented with basic programming language, now I am orchestrating a symphony of diverse technologies. Whether it's a robust web application or an innovative tool, I revel in transforming ideas into tangible digital realities.
Theo Ephraim
DMNO, Canada
Talk: .env.schema - Next Generation .env Files With varlock
Theo is a full stack designer, developer, and entrepreneur, passionate about dev tools and building simple solutions to complex problems. He's worked in a range of industries for companies like Breather, System Initiative, and Clay.
Selam Moges
Software Engineer, USA
Talk: Deconstructing Dark Patterns: Ethical Design Principles for React Developers
I'm Selam and I'm currently a software engineer. I've always been fascinated by technology and its potential to make our lives better and more equitable. As an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I'm committed to making tech a come inclusive place for everyone.
I'm passionate about computer ethics and ensuring that technology is developed and used in ethical and responsible ways. I believe that technology can be a powerful force for good, but only if we approach it with a thoughtful and ethical mindset.
Sarah Rainsberger
Astro, Canada
Talk: Making Meaningful Contributions to Open Source
Sarah Rainsberger leads a large open-source software documentation project with several maintainers and over 1000 community contributors. She brings a background in high school mathematics education, academic counseling, and curriculum development to her current technical writing and open source community building. She lives in Atlantic Canada with her husband J. B. (Joe). In her spare time, she photographs birds.
Aditya Kaushik
NDTV, India
Talk: Scaling Real-Time News Platforms With React: Product Management Lessons From the Frontlines
I'm a seasoned Product Manager with over five years of experience in a leading digital media company, where I have overseen the development and scaling of multiple high-traffic news platforms built on React. With an engineering background from a prestigious government college in Delhi, I bridge the gap between technical innovation and business strategy. Their expertise spans real-time user management, subscription lifecycle optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. I'm passionate about sharing actionable insights on building robust, scalable, and user-centric React applications that thrive in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
Yomi Eluwande
Polar Signals, Germany
Talk: From 67ms to 6ms: Engineering Performance at Scale for React Data Visualizations
I'm a frontend engineer at Polar Signals working on continuous profiling visualization tools. When I'm not coding, I enjoy watching The Office and taking pictures on my analog camera.
Frédéric Harper
TinyMCE, Canada
Frédéric Harper is a seasoned Developer Advocate with over 20 years in tech, currently Senior Developer Relations Manager at Tiugo Technologies specializing in TinyMCE rich text editor. Fred has held developer advocacy roles at industry giants such as Microsoft, Mozilla, Fitbit, and npm. He's spoken at hundreds of events globally and authored a book on personal branding for developers at Apress.