Gleam Gathering 2026 Overview Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026 Location: Bristol, UK (Origin Workspace) First-ever dedicated Gleam conference celebrating the language, community, and ecosystem. Organised by an early Gleam contributor known as Crowdhailer. Venue capacity limited to 100 attendees. --- Keynote & Speakers Keynote Speaker Louis Pilfold – Creator of the Gleam language. Other Confirmed Speakers & Panelists Giacomo Cavalieri – Gleam Core Team member and compiler contributor. Hayleigh Thompson – Gleam Core Team, author of Lustre (frontend framework), developer evangelist. Surya Rose – Gleam Core Team, compiler developer and enthusiast. You? – Open call for additional speakers. --- Venue & Travel Venue Origin Workspace, Bristol A vibrant co-working space designed to foster community and innovation. Transportation Options Bus: National Express routes from London to Bristol center. Plane: Bristol Airport with international flights. Train: Bristol Temple Meads station (~30 min walk or bus to venue). Discounted railcards available for under 30s (check eligibility). For more venue details: Origin Workspace Contact --- Tickets Limited to 100 attendees due to venue size. Tickets can be purchased via the event website. Speakers with accepted talks will receive full ticket refunds but should book in advance. --- Call for Talks Submission Details Opens: 1 August 2025 Deadline: 30 September 2025 (Midnight UK time) Notifications: 1 November 2025 Event: 21 February 2026 Formats 30 minutes (20-25 min presentation + 5-10 min Q&A) 45 minutes (30-35 min presentation + 10-15 min Q&A) Lightning talk slots available on-site. Topics Encouraged Deeply focused on Gleam. Gleam in production environments. Real-world problem solving with Gleam. Innovative or extreme uses of Gleam. Organisers’ Commitments Fair, anonymous review process. Timely communication on acceptance. Recorded sessions will be available post-event. Presenters retain full intellectual property rights. How to Submit Online form requesting name, email, talk title, overview, and preferred talk length. --- Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunities available. Interested organisations should contact: gleamgathering2026@gmail.com. --- Privacy Policy Highlights Last updated 1 August 2025. Data collected: name and email (no other personal data unless voluntarily provided). Purpose: ticket processing, event updates, optional post-event follow-up. Data protection: stored securely, retained only as long as necessary (up to 12 months post-event). Legal basis: contract, legitimate interest, and consent for optional communications. Attendees have full GDPR rights regarding their data. Analytics used on website do not collect personal data unless submitted. Policy changes will be communicated via email or website notice. --- Contact & Further Info Email for sponsorship and inquiries: gleamgathering2026@gmail.com Organiser based in Devon, UK. Official copyright © 2025 Gleam Gathering by EYG Labs Ltd. --- This event is a unique opportunity for enthusiasts and professionals involved with Gleam to connect, learn, and share experiences in an intimate setting with key community figures.