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Adolfo Neto
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Behind the Code: Highlights from Elixir Curitiba 2024 and Future Visions

Organizing and participating in Elixir Curitiba 2024 was an enriching experience, and I’d like to share some behind-the-scenes details about the event. From the start, I explored various venue options but ultimately chose Trio Pagamentos for its logistical convenience. Unlike larger events like Code BEAM or Elixir Conf, I opted to keep things simple and free, which I see as a unique feature for our community. For future editions, I’m considering gathering more participant information to streamline the registration process.

As for organization and outreach, we had the Elixir CWB community on Telegram, Elixir Curitiba on WhatsApp, and a basic website on GitHub. Trio Pagamentos, the event’s venue, and the organizing team were essential in making everything happen. The program covered a variety of topics, from women in STEM to using Elixir. Highlights included Larissa Behrens Soares’s talk on competitive programming focused on women, David Alencar’s session on Elixir development, Julia Mathias’s presentation on , and Kelvin Stinghen’s engaging performance with live coding and juggling.

We had a few last-minute schedule adjustments, such as moving David’s talk up to accommodate an unplanned break. Though we didn’t officially announce a coffee break, attendees appreciated it, and we had semi-professional photographer Gustavo Arcoverde capturing moments throughout. Julia Mathias’s participation, representing Turn.io, was another highlight, and her presence significantly contributed to the event’s success.

One of the most memorable moments was Kelvin’s juggling performance, drawing an analogy between the balls’ positions and running processes—perfectly capturing the event’s essence. Julia’s presentation also stood out; she works remotely from Rio de Janeiro for a South African company, setting up WhatsApp chat systems.

We wrapped up with a final coffee break and a raffle for a programming book on Lua, reinforcing the spirit of learning and camaraderie that defined the event. Looking ahead, I invite everyone to consider joining Elixir Curitiba 2025 and collaborating in the organization, keeping the event free and accessible. I’m also planning an Elixir event in Maceió and am open to new ideas to strengthen our community.

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