Deep Swift craft, developer retention, and team growth all in one retreat-style conference
Send your iOS team to Swift Rockies and bring back sharper engineers, stronger frameworks, and renewed craft.
Perfect for small teams or sending key engineers
Ideal for mid-size teams or cross-functional groups
Best for larger iOS teams maximizing impact
Expense justification: Swift Rockies delivers high-density ROI. Unlike massive trade shows, our single-track format ensures every attendee returns with actionable knowledge on Swift concurrency, modularization, and Apple's latest APIs.
Outcomes: Your team comes back with frameworks, patterns, and insights that elevate the entire iOS organization. The networking opportunities with Staff-level engineers provide value that far outlasts the two-day event.
Contact: sponsors@swiftrockies.com
We'll tailor pricing based on your team size and goals. Let's discuss what works best for Shopify.
Elevate Shopify's presence in the iOS community with high-visibility sponsor placement and recruiting opportunities.
Let's discuss how Shopify can maximize its presence at Swift Rockies.
What Shopify gets from Swift Rockies
| Outcome | What Shopify Gets | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Developer Growth | Actionable knowledge on Swift concurrency, modularization, and Apple's latest APIs | Directly applicable to Shopify's iOS codebase and engineering practices |
| Retention | Team members feel invested in and connected to the iOS community | Shows commitment to professional development key factor in retaining senior talent |
| Recruiting | High-visibility presence attracts top-tier iOS talent | Builds hiring brand among engineers who value craft, community, and technical depth |
| Community Leadership | Position Shopify as a thought leader in the iOS community | Builds relationships with Staff-level engineers and industry leaders |
| Knowledge Transfer | Frameworks, patterns, and insights that elevate the entire iOS organization | Team members bring back learnings that benefit the whole team, not just attendees |
Your team will learn from industry leaders and practitioners
Staff Software Engineer
11 years at Apple working on system frameworks, Apple Maps, and Siri. Former Apple Developer Evangelist with 20+ years of Apple platform experience. Author of popular open source libraries and runs a 1000+ member iOS developer community. His deep system-level knowledge is invaluable for teams building at scale.
Former Product Director @ Shopify, Creator of Shop app (100M+ users)
Previously Product Director at Shopify and creator of the Shop app used by 100M+ people. Currently co-founder building Boom. His experience scaling Shopify's mobile products and understanding of product strategy at scale makes him uniquely valuable for Shopify teams.
Staff Developer, Wealthsimple
Staff-level engineer at Wealthsimple with previous experience at Shopify. Published author, open source contributor, and iOS developer since 2009. Was in the room when Apple announced Swift in 2014. His perspective on React Native vs Swift and experience at scale companies provides practical insights for engineering teams.
iOS Developer | Part of Xcode Cloud Team
Part of the team that created Xcode Cloud at Apple. Senior iOS developer focused on improving developer experience and helping teams ship high-quality apps faster. Over a decade of mobile development experience. His expertise in CI/CD and developer tooling is critical for teams optimizing their build and deployment pipelines.
Apple Platforms Developer
Worked at Apple on the Accessibility team and at the Walt Disney Company. Creator of Auralog and Pediapal apps. His deep understanding of accessibility requirements and experience shipping consumer apps at major companies provides essential knowledge for teams building inclusive, high-quality iOS applications.
CTO & Co-founder at Tuist
Co-founder of Tuist, the developer tooling platform helping mobile teams scale through modularization, insights, and caching. His expertise in scaling Swift projects, managing dependencies, and build optimization directly addresses challenges faced by growing iOS teams at companies like Shopify.
Staff Engineer at theScore
Staff-level engineer specializing in platform engineering at theScore. Committed to making developers' lives easier through tooling and practical applications of new technologies. His focus on Swift Macros and platform engineering provides cutting-edge knowledge for teams building developer infrastructure.
Consultant/Trainer
30 years of experience developing for Apple platforms. Consultant and trainer working with teams of all sizes. His Swift Concurrency Lab provides hands-on, open-ended learning opportunities for teams to get expert guidance on complex concurrency challenges—essential for modern iOS development.
Developer Tools & Frameworks @ Wendy Labs Inc.
Chair of the Swift Android Workgroup and member of the Server- and Build & Packaging workgroups. Created Vapor and Hummingbird, major Swift server frameworks. 10 years of open source Swift experience. His expertise in Swift beyond Apple platforms and server-side Swift is valuable for teams exploring cross-platform opportunities.
Senior iOS Engineer | Author & Trainer
Author of more than a dozen books including bestsellers on Swift, SwiftUI, and async programming. Presents iOS, SwiftUI, and Swift training through Dim Sum Thinking. His expertise in App Intents and ability to teach complex concepts makes him essential for teams adopting Apple's latest APIs.
Managing Director at Steamclock Software
Led hundreds of app development projects and grown leadership teams. Worked with space agencies, SaaS startups, MoMA, Canadian government, UN, and Unity Technologies. Faculty member at the Centre for Digital Media. His experience in product strategy and shipping the right things provides critical insights for engineering leaders.
Senior visionOS, iOS, Spatial Developer | Tech Evangelist
Expert in iOS, visionOS, and macOS development. Content creator, instructor, and tech editor at Kodeco. Host of the popular "More Than Just Code" podcast. His expertise in spatial computing and Vision Pro development positions teams at the forefront of Apple's newest platform.
Founder and Head Instructor, Up Coast
Long-time iOS community contributor with experience at small startups, agencies, and tech giants like Intel, Mastercard, and Rivian. Founder of Up Coast, helping builders turn ideas into successful products. Her product strategy expertise bridges the gap between technical execution and business success.
Indie iOS Developer and Instructor at CreaTECH Solutions
45 years of education experience and iOS Developer since 2014. Focused on helping others improve coding skills through YouTube and online courses. His perspective on learning through community and shared knowledge provides valuable insights for teams building learning cultures.
Indie iOS Developer, Nunch
Indie iOS developer from Toronto working on Nunch, a calorie tracking app. Expert in CloudKit Public Database as a backend solution. Her practical experience building and shipping apps using CloudKit provides real-world insights for teams leveraging Apple's cloud infrastructure.
Co-founder @ Boom Vision Company
Leader and entrepreneur with a track record of delivering world-class products. Co-founder at Boom Vision Company, working on innovative spatial computing applications. His product experience and focus on AI tools provides valuable perspective for teams building next-generation iOS experiences.
Choose your path: team tickets for developer growth, or sponsorship for recruiting and community leadership.
