Trajectory Conference

April 29-30, 2020

Oakland, CA

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Trajectory Conference

A conference for software innovators who want to break orbit, not systems.


April 29-30, 2020

Oakland, CA

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Featured Speakers

Emily Freeman

Senior Cloud Advocate, Team Lead at Microsoft

Edith Harbaugh

CEO & Co-Founder
at LaunchDarkly

Featured Speakers

Emily Freeman

Senior Cloud Advocate, Team Lead at Microsoft

Emily Freeman is a technologist and storyteller who helps engineering teams improve their velocity. She believes the biggest challenges facing engineers aren't technical, but human. She's worked with both cutting-edge startups and some of the largest technology providers in the world. Emily is currently a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and a frequent keynote speaker at technology events.

Edith Harbaugh

CEO & Co-Founder of LaunchDarkly

Edith has more than 20 years of experience in product, engineering and marketing with both consumer and enterprise startups. Most recently she was Product Director at TripIt and Concur. She holds two patents in deployment from her time in engineering at Vignette. She is a contributing writer to DZone, DevOps.com, and ReadWriteWeb; and cohosts the “To Be Continuous” Podcast with Paul Biggar, CircleCI founder. Edith earned a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.

Conference Overview

Giving users the best experience means moving fast and delivering continuously. But this comes with inherent risks. A movement has emerged around the idea that having dynamic control over your development and release processes enables you to make better software faster.

Space Camp Training

Learn more about the LaunchDarkly feature management platform in this half-day of technical training sessions focused on LaunchDarkly architecture and use cases. These focused sessions will give beginners and experts alike hands-on experience, in which they learn best practices and strategies for incorporating feature flags into development processes.

Full-Day Conference

Discover how some of the world’s leading development teams use feature management for improved visibility, testing in production, and safer, progressive releases. When teams overcome the fear of breaking things, they collaborate more effectively, validate ideas faster, and have better control over what they put into the world.

Highlights from 2019

At Trajectory Conference 2019, leading organizations shared about how they use feature management to build better software faster and with less risk. AWS, Slack, Atlassian, DataDog, HashiCorp, Seesaw, and others discussed their methodologies and best practices in detail. Watch these videos of the in-depth sessions that took place at Trajectory Conference 2019.


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Become a Speaker

Is your team working to safely operate in this new world of continuous innovation? We want to hear from teams that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by way of evolving development, operations, and release practices. Tell us what new technologies and tools you’ve found that have been vital to your journey through this transition. 

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Become a Sponsor

Trajectory 2020 will bring together a growing community of software innovators to learn, belong, and collaborate. Sponsoring the show exposes your brand to highly qualified attendees and provides your team with the best opportunity to connect, network, and build your pipeline.

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Venue & Location

Bloc15 is a modern, elegant event space located at 205 Alice St., Oakland, CA. Set in the heart of Jack London Square, this brand-new venue is surrounded by boutique restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other great spots. Check out our list of recommended hotels and dining destinations!

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Diversity Program

LaunchDarkly is committed to ensuring that people of all backgrounds are able to attend Trajectory Conference, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or socioeconomic background. The Trajectory Diversity Program offers scholarships for those who identify as members of an underrepresented group, as well as for those who cannot afford the full ticket price.


In addition to the Diversity Program, we are also inviting attendees to participate in a Mentorship Program. We want to provide guidance and mentorship to Trajectory attendees who are new to the tech industry. So, we are looking for people who have experience in tech and conference-going to volunteer as mentors. Mentees will be paired with mentors according to interests and experience. Scholarship recipients are not required to take part in the Mentorship Program; but if they choose to, they can participate as either a guide or a scholar.


If you are interested in a) obtaining a scholarship and/or b) serving as a mentor, please drop us a note at info@trajectoryconf.com and tell us about yourself and why you’re interested!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trajectory? And who is this for?

Trajectory is a one-day conference for teams who want to move faster and deliver more, continuously. We've noticed when teams aren't inhibited by the fear of breaking things, they can collaborate more effectively, get feedback and validate ideas sooner, and have a stronger handle on what they're putting into the world. So we are working to bring together teams who are leading the charge for better development and release practices so they can share their learnings and best practices.

What is Space Camp? And who is this for?

Space Camp is intended for hands-on technical audiences. Attendees will spend a half-day with LaunchDarkly's experts learning how to get the most out of the feature management platform. The day will include instructor-led walk-throughs and self-paced hands-on exercises. These modules will be 20-30 mins in length and will cover use cases and other relevant topics.


There will be an effort made to accommodate participants at all skill levels, from beginner to expert. We will also provide content for three distinct personas: Software Developer, Rollout Manager, and LaunchDarkly Admin. While all content will be made accessible to all attendees, some content may be more relevant to some participants than others. You'll also have access to LaunchDarkly's team to learn and discuss best practices and ask questions in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Why are you hosting your own conference?

Yes this is yet another developer conference...or is it? We've seen how quickly the landscape has changed over the past few years. Teams that are continuously delivering are finding best practices and tools that help them move quickly without breaking things. We wanted to create a space where teams can share these learnings and have meaningful conversations. 

Is there a Code of Conduct?

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct.


The LaunchDarkly community is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or audio/video recording against reasonable consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate. This code of conduct applies to all LaunchDarkly - sponsored spaces, both online and off. Anyone who violates this code of conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from these spaces at the discretion of the LaunchDarkly Team.


Some LaunchDarkly-sponsored spaces may have additional rules in place, which will be made clearly available to participants. Participants are responsible for knowing and abiding by these rules.


Reporting. If you are being harassed by a member of the LaunchDarkly community, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the LaunchDarkly Team conduct@launchdarkly.com. We will respond as promptly as we can.


Confidentiality. We will respect confidentiality requests for the purpose of protecting victims of abuse. We will not disclose the names of harassment victims without their affirmative consent.

Where is Trajectory Conference being held?

We are hosting Trajectory at Bloc15 in the Jack London District of Oakland. This new event space in Oakland features designs by Bay Area artist, Nathan Richard Phelps. We will also host sessions in the adjacent Esports Arena and Oakland United Beerworks taproom. Bloc15, Esports Arena, and Oakland United Beerworks are all located on 2nd Street between Alice and Harrison Streets.

How do I get there?

The event space is a 15 minute walk from the Lake Merritt Bart station, located on numerous AC Transit bus lines, one block from the Jack London Amtrak station, and a 10 minute walk from the Oakland Ferry Landing.

 

If you are arriving from Oakland International Airport, the Jack London District is a 15+ minute drive (depending on traffic), or 25 minute ride on Bart. If you are arriving from San Francisco International Airport, expect a 30-90 minute ride (depending on traffic), or a ~1 hour ride via Bart. For accurate trip planning and travel times, we recommend using Google maps.

Will there be food at the conference?

Yes. We are proud to be an Oakland-based company, and, like last year, we plan to feature local catering, beverages, and talent. More to come soon on exactly who you can expect to see in 2020!

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Please make sure to identify special dietary needs when you register for the conference. If you have any questions or concerns that you feel haven't been addressed, please reach out to us at info@trajectoryconf.com.

I have great ideas, how can I become a speaker?

We'd love to hear your ideas! Please submit your application here.

How can I get my company to become a sponsor?

We're so happy you want to get involved! You can learn more about sponsoring Trajectory here.

Where can I stay?

There are many options for finding accommodation in and around Jack London Square, Oakland. Commonly used hoteling and room-sharing resources include: Hotels.com, AirBnB, and VRBO.

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If you have a question that isn't answered here, please drop us a line!  

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us! 

Diversity Program

What types of payment do you accept?

Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level overviews. Iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition.

Do you offer military, senior citizen, or other discounts?

Organically grow the holistic world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.

Are there ID requirements to enter the event?

Organically grow the holistic world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.

What are your terms and conditions?

Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level overviews. Iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition.

Diversity Program

At Trajectory Conference 2019, leading organizations shared about how they use feature management to build better software faster and with less risk. AWS, Slack, Atlassian, DataDog, HashiCorp, Seesaw, and others discussed their methodologies and best practices in detail. Watch these videos of the in-depth sessions that took place at Trajectory Conference 2019.


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Emily Freeman is a technologist and storyteller who helps engineering teams improve their velocity. She believes the biggest challenges facing engineers aren't technical, but human. She's worked with both cutting-edge startups and some of the largest technology providers in the world. Emily is currently a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and a frequent keynote speaker at technology events.

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Edith has more than 20 years of experience in product, engineering, and marketing with both consumer and enterprise startups. Most recently, she was Product Director at TripIt and Concur. She holds two patents in deployment from her time in engineering at Vignette. She is a contributing writer to DZone, DevOps.com, and ReadWriteWeb, and she co-hosts the “To Be Continuous” podcast with CircleCI founder Paul Biggar. Edith earned a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Trajectory? And who is this for?


Trajectory is a one-day conference for for teams who want to move faster and deliver more, continuously. We've noticed when teams aren't inhibited by the fear of breaking things, they can collaborate more effectively, get feedback and validate ideas sooner, and have a stronger handle on what they're putting into the world. So we are working to bring together teams who are leading the charge for better development and release practices so they can share their learnings and best practices.

What is Space Camp? And who is this for?


Space Camp is a half-day of focused training sessions for LaunchDarkly users. This event will take place on April 8th, the day before Trajectory, and will be hosted at the same location in Jack London Square. Participants will get hands-on experience learning more about best practices and strategies for incorporating feature flags into development processes. We'll also cover topics like managing feature flags across teams through the use of custom roles and permissions, and how to use the relay proxy.

Why are you hosting your own conference?


Yes this is yet another developer conference...or is it? We've seen how quickly the landscape has changed over the past few years. Teams that are continuously delivering are finding best practices and tools that help them move quickly without breaking things. We wanted to create a space where teams can share these learnings and have meaningful conversations.

Is there a Code of Conduct?


All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct.


The LaunchDarkly community is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or audio/video recording against reasonable consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate. This code of conduct applies to all LaunchDarkly sponsored spaces, both online and off. Anyone who violates this code of conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from these spaces at the discretion of the LaunchDarkly Team.


Some LaunchDarkly-sponsored spaces may have additional rules in place, which will be made clearly available to participants. Participants are responsible for knowing and abiding by these rules.

Reporting If you are being harassed by a member of the LaunchDarkly community, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the LaunchDarkly Team conduct@launchdarkly.com. We will respond as promptly as we can.


We will respect confidentiality requests for the purpose of protecting victims of abuse. We will not disclose the names of harassment victims without their affirmative consent.

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