Coming Soon:

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The RWD Summit

The Challenge of Multi-Platform Design > April 16, 17 & 18, 2013 > Online! Now that the growth of the mobile Web has outpaced the desktop, designers and developers are at a crossroads. The race to keep up with every new device dimension and interface could easily dwarf the pain of dealing with browser quirks! The RWD Summit has expanded to three days to help you discover the newest Responsive Web Design techniques and change the way you build the Web. more ...

Artifact

Design for a Multi-Device World > May 13–15, 2013 > Austin, Texas! This is your chance to focus on the design process—how you do your creative work and how you communicate those ideas to clients, stakeholders, and developers. See real world examples of responsive workflows, prototyping strategies, new tools, and deliverables and decide which ones will help YOU adapt. Sessions and workshops are packed with plenty of how-to information and practical takeaways, topped off with a layer of inspiration. more ...

The Rosenfeld Summit

31 Awesomely Practical UX Tips > May 29, 2013 > Online! We've teamed up with Rosenfeld Media and asked six of the smartest people in the User Experience industry to share the most essential tips that designers and researchers need to know. They came up with 31 incredibly valuable pieces of advice that will dramatically improve and strengthen your UX practice! Join us for a full day of tips that will surprise, inspire, and leave you with a better understanding of state-of-the-art UX. more ...

CSS Dev Conference

Where Cutting-Edge CSS Meets the Mountains > October 21—23, 2013 > 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST > Estes Park, Colorado! Join Eric Meyer, Estelle Weyl, Jonathan Snook, and more as we discover the latest in the intersection of CSS and Preprocessors (Sass, Compass, etc.), JavaScript, Responsive Web Design & Mobile at the second annual CSS Dev Conference. Two keynotes, 18 sessions and three tracks make for a fast-paced two-day immersion into modern CSS techniques. Submit your session idea now or just grab a Super Early-Bird ticket before they’re gone! more ...

Previously—2013

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The .eduGuru Summit

Higher Ed Web Strategy and Development > March 27 & 28, 2013 > Online! Join some of Higher Education’s experts in Web Strategy & Development for an all-new, two-day online conference, The .eduGuru Summit! Sharpen your governance and social media game plans in Tuesday’s Strategy Track, tackle coding, CMS & data challenges in Wednesday’s Technical Track, or become a true guru by attending both days. more ...

In Control Orlando

Web Design Conference > February 17–19, 2013 > 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET > Downtown Orlando, FL! Join us for two days of tips, techniques, and the inspiration you need to take your sites to the next level. Longer presentations let you dive deeper into the material, and limited enrollment makes for a more intimate, cohesive experience. Register soon preconference Workshops also available February 17! more ...

SMACSS Workshop with Jonathan Snook

Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS > Choose January 21, 6—11 p.m. or January 22, 11—4 p.m. EST > Online! We’ve teamed up with CSS Expert and frequent E4H Contributor Jonathan Snook to bring his popular SMACSS Workshop directly to you, online! This is your chance to participate in the SMACSS Workshop from the comfort of your own home or office. We’ll spend 5 hours diving into Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS with review, Q&A, and exercises. Workshops are limited to 50 registrants, so we’ll have time to answer everyone’s questions, too. more ...

Previously—2012

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CSS Dev Conference

Cutting Edge CSS on the Shores of Waikiki > December 5, 2012 > 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. HAST > Honolulu, Hawaii! Join Chris Coyier, Paul Irish, Estelle Weyl, and more as we discover the latest in the intersection of CSS and Preprocessors (Sass, Compass, etc.), JavaScript, Responsive Web Design & Mobile at the first annual CSS Dev Conference. Two keynotes, twenty sessions and five tracks make for a fast-paced full-day immersion into modern CSS techniques. more ...

In Control Honolulu

Web Design Conference > December 3-4, 2012 > 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. HAST > Honolulu, Hawaii! Spend two content-rich days with some of the most forward-thinking Designers and Developers building today’s Web. Limited enrollment and longer sessions allow for more meaningful interaction with our expert speakers and fellow attendees. Join us to expand your skill set and use updated techniques to refine your Web design craft. Preconference Workshops also available December 2! more ...

The JavaScript Summit

For a More Interactive Web > November 13—15, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! JavaScript permeates every corner of the Web, with 99% of site visitors using JavaScript-enabled browser. JavaScript's power and flexibility make it easier to add dynamic interactive features, animation and personalization to almost any layout, and popular frameworks make it even easier to implement on your sites and apps than ever before. Get the tips and techniques that use frameworks to their fullest. Learn from the pros how to tackle Javascript difficulties head-on with proven methods in use by some of the most popular sites on the Web. more ...

Mobile JS Summit 2012

Building the Portable Web > November 12, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! Mobile web use is spreading eight times faster than the desktop. Smartphone sales will surpass PC sales in 2012. The Mobile Javascript Summit helps you tackle the challenge of creating the Mobile Web. Spend a day sharpening your skills on mobile JavaScript frameworks, mobile design and mobile best practices. more ...

Content Strategy Summit 2012

Because Everything Is Content. > September 27, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! As the web continues to grow and delivery platforms multiply, so does the challenge of planning for useful, comprehensive, relevant and timely information that adapts on the fly. Enter Content Strategy! Discover more effective techniques for organizing and executing the creation of meaningful, flexible content. more ...

UX Web Summit 2012

Improving User Experience > September 26, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Great user experience (UX) can mean the difference between merely having a web presence and truly engaging your visitors so they'll gladly come back over and over again. Practical techniques to create the best UX are hard to come by, though. Join some of the Web's most experienced UX professionals as they share experiences culled from working on sites big and small.more ...

Accessibility Summit 2012

Let’s Build a Web That Works for All of Us > September 25, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Our Third Annual Accessibility Summit is packed with information and resources you can use every day. With flexible content delivery and adaptable applications, the truly Accessible Web is available to everyone all the time, regardless of ability. Spend some time with the Accessibility experts and find the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to make your Web presence truly universal. more ...

Web Performance Summit 2012

Make Your Sites Leaner and Faster > August 29, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! High performance sites mean better experiences for visitors and more favorable rankings from Google! Discover the tools and techniques used every day to optimize some of the biggest, most high-traffic sites on the web. Learn solutions for everything from optimal scripts and loading patterns to caching and mobile platform considerations. Recordings Available!

RWD Summit

Tackle the Challenge of Creating Sites that Work on All Devices > August 28, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! Now that the growth of the mobile Web has outpaced the desktop, designers and developers are at a crossroads. The race to keep up with every new device dimension and interface could easily dwarf the pain of dealing with browser quirks, but only if we let it! Take a day to discover the newest Responsive Web Design techniques and change the way you build the Web. Recordings Available!

CSS Summit 2012

Master the Web’s Language of Design > July 31 & August 1 & 2, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! The CSS Summit returns with THREE full days of cutting-edge tools and techniques. Choose Day One for a full day of CSS3 training, Day Two for more advanced CSS topics, or Day Three to learn more about preprocessors like SASS. Or, go for the best value—all three days of CSS topics at a great price! Get your CSS skills up-to-speed with the help of these internationally recognized speakers and educators. Recordings Available!

WP Summit 2012

Content Management for the Masses > May 30, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! > WordPress powers over 72 million sites across the Web, from international news organizations & universities to non-profit organizations and niche bloggers. Join us at The WP Summit and learn some cutting-edge tips and techniques from experts who work with WordPress every day to create sites large and small. Recordings Available!

Engine Summit 2012

Master Elegant Content Management > May 29, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! > The Engine Summit tackles special topics for working with ExpressionEngine, one of the fastest-growing content management systems on the web. Spend time with professionals who create, customize, and deploy ExpressionEngine-powered sites every day! Recordings Available!

The AccessU Summit

Building an Open Web for All of Us > May 15, 2012 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT > Online! > With flexible content delivery and adaptable applications, the truly Accessible Web is available to everyone all the time, regardless of ability. Spend some time with the Accessibility experts and find the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to make your Web presence truly universal. Recordings Available!
We will be broadcasting live from Knowbility’s annual AccessU conference!

The .eduGuru Summit

Higher Ed Marketing & Web Development > April 10 & 11 > 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT > Online! Join some of the Web's most notable experts in Higher Education Internet Marketing & Web Development for an all-new, two-day online conference, The .eduGuru Summit! Sharpen your online strategies in Tuesday’s Marketing Track, tackle technical challenges in Wednesday’s Technical Track, or become a true guru by attending both days. (Recordings Available!

In Control Orlando

Web Design Conference > February 20 & 21 > 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET > Downtown Orlando, FL! Join us for two days of tips, techniques, and the inspiration you need to take your sites to the next level. Longer presentations let you dive deeper into the material, and limited enrollment makes for a more intimate, cohesive experience. Register soon—you don’t want to miss this amazing lineup of expert speakers at a great price! more ...

Previously—2011

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The 3rd Annual jQuery Summit

A More Beautiful, Interactive Web > November 15 & 16, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT > Online! Released in 2006, jQuery is a cross-browser JavaScript library designed to simplify the client-side scripting of HTML. Since then it's become an essential component of over 25% of all Web sites. This two-day online conference includes a Designer Track and Developer track. Attend one or both days and learn troubleshooting and best practices from the experts. Recordings Available!

The Accessibility Summit

Building an Open Web for All of Us > September 27, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! With flexible content delivery and adaptable applications, the truly Accessible Web is available to everyone all the time, regardless of ability. Spend some time with the Accessibility experts and find the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to make your Web presence truly universal. Recordings Available!

The UX Web Summit

Improving User Experience > September 28, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Great user experience (UX) means repeat visitors. Practical techniques to create the best UX are hard to come by, though. Join some of the Web's most experienced UX professionals as they share experiences culled from working on sites big and small. Learn from the pros how design, content & code come together to create some of the most popular sites on the Web. Recordings Available!

Mobile Javascript Summit

Building the Mobile Web > August 30, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! The Mobile web grows eight times faster than the desktop, and smartphone sales will surpass PC sales in 2012. The Mobile Javascript Summit helps you tackle the everyday challenges of creating the Mobile Web. Spend a day sharpening your skills on mobile JavaScript frameworks, mobile design and mobile best practices. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The Third Annual CSS Summit

Master the Web’s Language of Design > July 26 & 27, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! The CSS Summit returns with two full days of cutting-edge tools and techniques. Choose Day One for a full day of CSS3 training, or Day Two for more advanced CSS topics. Or, go for the best value—both days of CSS topics at a great price! Get your CSS skills up-to-speed with the help of these internationally recognized speakers and educators. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

Engine Summit 3

Master Elegant Content Management > June 7, 2011 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! The Engine Summit tackles special topics for working with ExpressionEngine, one of the fastest-growing content management systems on the web. Spend time with professionals who create, customize, and deploy ExpressionEngine-powered sites every day! (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The 2nd Annual Web Performance Summit

Make Your Site Leaner & Faster > May 25 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Sure, your style sheets are tidy and your code validates, but you know that your load times could be better, your files could be leaner, and that the whole site could be faster and more reliable. Enter the experts! Discover the tools and techniques used every day to optimize some of the biggest, most high-traffic sites on the web.(View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The .eduGuru Summit

Higher Ed Marketing & Web Development > March 22 & 23 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Join some of the Web's most notable experts in Higher Education Internet Marketing & Web Development for an all-new, two-day online conference, The .eduGuru Summit! Sharpen your online strategies in Tuesday’s Marketing Track, tackle technical challenges in Wednesday’s Technical Track, or become a true guru by attending both days. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

In Control Orlando

Web Design Workshop Conference > February 21 & 22 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET > Downtown Orlando, FL The In Control Web Workshop Conference returns this February 21 & 22 to Orlando, Florida. Longer presentations let you dive deeper into the material, and limited enrollment makes for a more intimate, cohesive experience. Register soon—you don’t want to miss this amazing lineup of expert speakers at a great price! (View legacy site)

2010

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The 2nd Annual jQuery Summit

A More Beautiful, Interactive Web > November 16 & 17, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Whether it’s to create more dynamic user experiences or just to add more functionality and aesthetic appeal, JavaScript has become an essential tool, and jQuery is the most popular JavaScript Library in use today. For The 2nd Annual jQuery Summit, we’ve split the content into two days: a Designer Track on November 16, and a Developer Track on November 17. Choose one or both to take your skills deeper! (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

Engine Summit 2

Master Elegant Content Management > October 26, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Our second Engine Summit covers the ins and outs of ExpressionEngine, one of the fastest-growing content management systems on the web. Spend time with professionals who create, customize, and deploy ExpressionEngine-powered sites every day. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The Accessibility Summit

Build the Open Web for Everyone > September 30, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET > Online! Creating an open, accessible web is just best practice. With flexible content delivery and usable applications that benefit all of us, the truly Accessible Web is available to everyone all the time, regardless of ability. Spend some time with the Accessibility experts and find the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to make your Web presence truly universal. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

CodeIgniter + MojoMotor Workshop

Spend the Day with Thomas Myer > September 13, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! Join Thomas Myer for 6 hours of focused, in-depth instruction! Spend the morning working with CodeIgniter, a powerful framework for PHP, and discover efficient ways to create and deploy apps. In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to get your feet wet with MojoMotor, EllisLab’s newest quick-to-deploy and easy-to-use publishing engine. Don’t miss this chance to bring an expert to your desktop! (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The iPhone iPad Summit

Developer Essentials for the iOS > August 25, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! You’ve got a killer iPhone or iPad application idea, now what do you need to know to get it built? How do you expand your web app or phone app knowledge? The iPhone iPad Summit covers a range of iOS topics from coding to UX, bringing together speakers and developers on the cutting edge of mobile development. Explore case studies, design and coding strategies, and ways to maximize the capabilities of iOS4. A must for any iOS developer! (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The 2nd Annual CSS Summit

Master the Web’s Language of Design > July 28, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! The CSS Summit returns with great content you can use right now to improve your style sheets and create cutting-edge sites. Whether it's the implementation of the new techniques available in CSS3, mobile concerns, progressive enhancement or the ever-growing list of available fonts and how to use them, Web designers and developers will get up-to-speed with the help of these internationally recognized speakers and educators. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

A More Perfect Union

Old Glory in HTML5 and CSS3 > July 1, 2010 > 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT > Online! In an encore performance, Christopher Schmitt presents his perennial favorite, updated in HTML5 and CSS3, just in time for the 4th of July! CSS radically changes the way we refine the presentation of our documents. As designers, though, we sometimes limit our designs by taking CSS properties at face value. In this fun-filled celebration of USA’s Independence Day and Web design nerdery, Christopher Schmitt walks you through strategies for working with CSS3 to create a rich visual presentation—the US Flag—out of HTML5. (View legacy site.)

The InterACT Summit

A Holistic Approach to Web Design > June 11, 2010 > 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT > Online! Along with members of the Web Standards Project (WaSP), we are proud to announce the launch of InterACT With Web Standards, a book that brings all aspects of web design together for teachers and students. To celebrate the release of the book, several of the authors come together online to give mini-tutorials in their fields of expertise. Bring your questions about teaching and learning Web Design! We’ll have some books to give away, too. The InterACT Summit is free for students and educators, and seating is limited. (View legacy site.)

Optimization Summit

Make Your Site Leaner & Faster> May 12, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online!High performance sites mean better experiences for visitors and fewer headaches for Designers and Developers. Sure, your style sheets are tidy and your code validates, but you know that your load times could be better, your files could be leaner, and that the whole site could be faster and more reliable. Enter the experts! Discover the tools and techniques used every day to optimize some of the biggest, most high-traffic sites on the web. Learn solutions for everything from optimal scripts and loading patterns to caching and mobile platform considerations. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

The UX Web Summit

Improving User Experience > April 21, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! A great user experience can mean the difference between merely having a web presence and truly engaging your visitors so they’ll gladly come back over and over again. Practical techniques to create the best UX are hard to come by, though. Join some of the Web’s most experienced UX professionals as they share experiences culled from working on sites big and small. Learn from the pros how to tackle user experience difficulties head-on with proven methods in use by some of the most popular sites on the Web. (View legacy site—Recordings Available!)

CMS Days

Mastering Content Management > March 29—April 1, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT > Online! > Each CMS has its own strengths and quirks. Join us for four days of Summits in a row, with each day devoted to a different content management system:
> Drupal | Monday, 3/29
> ExpressionEngine | Tuesday, 3/30
> WordPress | Wed, 3/31
> Django | Thursday, 4/1
Learn how the pros set up a CMS and get practical advice on how to create and apply custom themes with less hassle. Best of all, you can come to one day if you only work with one CMS, or to all four days if you truly are a CMS warrior. (View legacy site)

In Control Orlando

Web Design Workshop Conference > February 22–23, 2010 > 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET > Orlando, Florida > Master your craft during two days of workshops with some of the Web’s most inspirational designers and developers. Longer sessions and hands-on exercises give you the chance to apply your new skills right away. Reserve your spot now! Attendance is limited to 100, creating more opportunities to interact with speakers and other attendees. (View legacy site)

The Workshop Summits

Bring the Experts to Your Desktop > January 14 & 15, 2010 > 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT > Online! > The Workshop Summit Series lets you build your skill set without having to leave your computer. Each Summit is a virtual conference—all you need is a computer and broadband internet connection to attend! Join us for four sessions chock full of essential information for today’s Web designers. You can attend any single workshop, or take advantage of our bulk discounts!
Day 1 - January 14, 2010
> Morning - HTML5 with Molly E. Holzschlag
> Afternoon - CSS3 with Christopher Schmitt
Day 2 - January 15, 2010
> Morning - Microformats with Emily Lewis
> Afternoon - Findability with Aarron Walter
(View legacy site)

2009

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The jQuery Summit

Build a more beautiful, useable Web > Thursday, November 19, 2009 > 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT > Online! > This Summit is for those who want to incorporate more JavaScript into their designs, whether it's to create more dynamic user experiences or just to add more funtionality and aesthetic appeal. The jQuery Summit is ideal for those who want to deepen their understanding of this powerful JavaScript framework. (View legacy site)

The DIY Summit

Design Solutions for One-Person Web Teams > Thursday, September 17, 2009 > 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT > Online! > Our next Summit is for those who “go it alone,” designing and managing entire websites by themselves, either by choice or by chance. Whether they are freelancers or in-house webmasters in a larger company or university, our goal for the DIY Summit is to streamline the workflow for those who don't have a team to fall back on. (View legacy site)

The CSS Summit

Master the Web's Language of Design > Saturday, July 17, 2009 > 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET > Online! > Ideal for any designer or programmer with with some CSS experience, The CSS Summit is perfect for developing your skillset a little more or overcome the more challenging issues faced when coding intermediate and advanced style sheets. (View legacy site)

In Control Cincinnati

Web Design Workshop Conference > June 11—12, 2009 > 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET > Cincinnati, Ohio > Learn from a diverse array of Web experts to use modern tools and techniques to refine your Web design craft now. Harness creative inspiration to unlock your potential, amplify innovation, and broaden your reach. Immerse yourself in two days of idea exchange with potential business partners who are as forward-thinking as you are. (View legacy site)