Over the years, React conferences have evolved from niche meetups and technical deep dives to full-blown festivals of innovation, collaboration, and even a bit of showmanship.
As someone involved in event organization, I can attest that today’s conferences blend serious learning with unexpected, playful moments that remind us why we love community events. Just last year at React Norway, we had one of the most entertaining talks ever (proper entertainment). And it already feels like this year will be particularly pivotal as hybrid formats and global participation push the boundaries of accessibility and innovation, ensuring that every React enthusiast—from beginners to veterans—finds immense value and inspiration.
The React Landscape in 2025
The React ecosystem in 2025 is already buzzing with innovation, driven by advancements reshaping how we build and think about web applications. Cutting-edge features like server components, concurrent rendering, and the ever-evolving hooks system are not just buzzwords—they’re practical tools that enhance performance and developer experience daily.
Alongside these improvements, emerging frameworks and tools challenge the status quo, pushing for more streamlined workflows and better integration with serverless and cloud-native environments.
Meanwhile, the community is more vibrant and collaborative than ever, with a healthy mix of open-source contributions, cross-framework experiments, and plenty of spirited debates on best practices that continue driving React’s evolution.
And it's growing. Right now, there are more than 50 conferences/events for developers you can check in 2025. Same as every year, the following stand out to me for various reasons, with how close the location is being the most important one.
Conference Rundown: The Must-Attend Events
React Paris – Scheduled for March 20–21, 2025, in the City of Lights, React Paris promises an immersive experience combining technical deep dives with inspiring keynotes. Attendees can expect sessions covering the latest React patterns and innovations and plenty of opportunities to network with European thought leaders.
Who's talking? 2 days, 18 speakers including Tejas Kumar, Dominika Zając, Kent C. Dodds, Aurora Scharff, David Khourshid, Elian Van Cutsem and many more.
CITY JS LONDON 2025 from 23-25 April, 2025, is the culmination of boundless energy and success of a thriving community in London. Emerging from the collaborating efforts of four meetup groups in London, JS Monthly, Halfstack London Node User group and London JS Community in 2018. 3-day event, featuring 25+ speakers. Hurry up.
JavaScript fwdays’25 – Taking place in Kyiv on May 24, 2025, this conference brings together a vibrant mix of front-end experts. While primarily a JavaScript festival, its dedicated React tracks and workshops focus on cutting-edge developments and real-world use cases that push the boundaries of web development.
Featured speakers include Illya Klymov and Yuri Artiukh for now.
Future Frontend – May 27–28, 2025 at Dipoli in Espoo, Finland, Future Frontend is a celebration of what’s next in front-end development. With an emphasis on progressive frameworks, interactive demos, and live coding sessions, it’s the perfect venue for developers eager to see future trends in action.
For 2025, main themes are within the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), web design, and web development.
17 speakers and 6 workshops have been announced for now.
🤘React Norway – Set for June 13, 2025 in Oslo, React Norway offers a cozy yet dynamic setting where community-driven talks mix with hands-on workshops. Bigger venue, same core: React, Reload, Repeat. We are known for candid, down-to-earth sessions that tackle both fundamental concepts and the latest React advancements, the best conference food ever (including Brunost), and networking even bigger event envy.
Who's talking? For now, we have:
The call for speakers is still open. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rising star speaker, we want to hear from you!
React Summit – From June 13 to 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, React Summit is one of the marquee events on the React calendar. With 60 60-speaker lineup across 3 days and a focus on both technical mastery and industry insights, it’s a must for anyone serious about React.
WeAreDevelopers World Congress – Taking place in Berlin from July 9–11, 2025, this global congress isn’t solely focused on React but offers a comprehensive view of the developer ecosystem. Github, Microsoft, Stacjoverflow, Vercel, and others have their teams and speakers there. Expect cutting-edge sessions, inspiring keynotes, and a holistic approach to the future of software development.
REACT UNIVERSE CONF – Hosted in Wrocław, Poland, from September 2–4, 2025, this conference dives deep into the React universe. It blends technical sessions with creative storytelling, giving developers both the hard skills and the big-picture perspective necessary to innovate. 25 speakers, 4 workshops in 3 days. Call for papers open.
Shift Conference – Held in Zadar, Croatia from September 14–16, 2025, Shift Conference offers a refreshing twist with a focus on composable architecture and modern web paradigms. Its mix of technical talks, interactive panels, and relaxed networking sessions makes it a standout event in the region.
reactjsday 2025 – Set for October 16, 2025 in Verona, Italy, reactjsday is the Italian React Conference that combines tradition with modernity. Expect intimate sessions led by passionate speakers, plenty of collaborative workshops, and a distinctly Mediterranean vibe that makes learning fun. Call for papers open.
REACT INDIA 2025 – Taking place from October 31 to November 1, 2025 in Goa, India, this conference is a vibrant mix of technical rigor and cultural flair. With a strong focus on community building and real-world applications, REACT INDIA is perfect for developers looking to expand their horizons in a dynamic, emerging market.
As I said, my favorites. Still... each of these events brings its own unique flavor and focus, ensuring that whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, expand your network, or get inspired, there’s a React conference in 2025 tailored just for you.
Honestly, I'm still planning which ones to attend besides React Norway OFC. May and September look like there are holes in my work schedule.
Any favorites of yours in this list? Or what are your favorites that I did not include here?
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