Updates on speaking engagements, conference talks, and content from Faris Aziz - Staff Software Engineer and Conference Speaker.https://faziz-dev.com/en-ushttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-11-19https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-11-19Celebrating two years of ZurichJS with a special anniversary meetup.Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/devs-ghent-sept-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/devs-ghent-sept-2026Speaking at GhentWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-conf-2026-09-11https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-conf-2026-09-11The International Community Conference - four days of community building, learning, and networking.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-09-09https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-09-09A special edition warm-up meetup to kick off the ZurichJS Conf conference week.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-07-23https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-07-23A relaxed summer social gathering for the Zurich JavaScript community.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-06-18https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-06-18A special collaborative meetup with Stripe exploring payment technologies.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-summit-amsterdam-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-summit-amsterdam-2026Speaking at De Kromhout HalFri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jsnation-amsterdam-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/jsnation-amsterdam-2026Speaking at The KromhouthalThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jnation-main-dayhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jnation-main-daySpeaking at CoimbraWed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jnation-workshop-dayhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jnation-workshop-daySpeaking at CoimbraTue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-pro-2026-05-21https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-pro-2026-05-21A premium ZurichJS Pro Meetup featuring world-class speakers.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jsheroes-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/jsheroes-2026Speaking at in the heart of Transylvania ❤️Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/warsawjs-may-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/warsawjs-may-2026Speaking at TBDTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/stripe-sessions-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/stripe-sessions-2026Speaking at Moscone West, San FranciscoWed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTattendinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-athens-apr-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-athens-apr-2026Speaking at TBDThu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/devoxx-greece-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/devoxx-greece-2026Speaking at Athens Megaron International Conference CenterThu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-04-21https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-04-21A special collaborative meetup with Stripe exploring payment technologies.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-london-main-dayhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-london-main-daySpeaking at CityJS London conference day. Talk to be determined.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-london-workshop-dayhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-london-workshop-dayThis workshop gives you a practical introduction to TanStack Query in modern React and Next.js apps.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTworkshophttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-advanced-london-meetup-apr-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-advanced-london-meetup-apr-2026Speaking at Civo Tech JunctionWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jsday-2026-04-09https://faziz-dev.com/events/jsday-2026-04-09When your platform expands into markets beyond your own and has ever growing monetization needs.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/reactjs-milano-april-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/reactjs-milano-april-2026Speaking at Via Malaga, 4Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/voxxed-days-amsterdam-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/voxxed-days-amsterdam-2026Speaking at Pathé Amsterdam NoordWed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-paris-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-paris-2026Speaking at Pullman Paris MontparnasseThu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTpanelhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/voxxed-days-zurich-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/voxxed-days-zurich-2026Speaking at Arena Cinemas Sihlcity, Zürich, SwitzerlandTue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-03-23https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-03-23Official warm-up event for Voxxed Days Zurich.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-prague-march-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-prague-march-2026Speaking at STRVThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEELBxYyMMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEELBxYyMMToday on Life of Dev, we have the pleasure of hosting Faris Aziz, a Staff Frontend Engineer, Engineering Leader, and one of the most positive humans in the tech industry. Whether he’s building monetization systems for millions or organizing the next big ZurichJS event, Faris always brings an incredible, high-energy vibe to the conversation. In this episode, we discuss: • The Fitness-to-Tech Pivot: How Faris transitioned from a CrossFit trainer to a Staff Engineer and what "muscle memory" he kept from the gym. • Engineering at Scale: The challenges of building monetization systems and resilient architectures at companies like Smallpdf and Navro. • Community Spirit: Why he keeps coming back to the Greek tech scene and the story behind co-founding ZurichJS. • The AI Shift: How AI is changing the role of developers and what skills you need to stay "future-proof." • Devoxx Greece 2026: A teaser of his upcoming session and why you need to be there!Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTpodcasthttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-02-26https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-02-26Official warm-up event for Front Conference.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-vienna-feb-2026https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-vienna-feb-2026Speaking at AdverityThu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/performance-without-memoization-the-atomic-design-approachhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/performance-without-memoization-the-atomic-design-approachMost teams fight React performance with memoization band aids and prop drilling acrobatics.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/from-zero-to-production-with-tanstack-queryhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/from-zero-to-production-with-tanstack-queryThis workshop gives you a practical introduction to TanStack Query in modern React and Next.js apps.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTworkshophttps://faziz-dev.com/events/real-world-react-the-architectural-crash-course-for-scalability-resilience-and-observabilityhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/real-world-react-the-architectural-crash-course-for-scalability-resilience-and-observabilityA hands-on workshop exploring production-ready React and Next.js development.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTworkshophttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-singapore-community-meetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/cityjs-singapore-community-meetupJoin us for a community meetup the day before the CityJS Singapore workshops.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-01-22https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2026-01-22A special collaborative meetup with Stripe exploring payment technologies.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://tej.as/podcast/ep/faris-aziz-how-to-get-promoted-build-resilience-empathyhttps://tej.as/podcast/ep/faris-aziz-how-to-get-promoted-build-resilience-empathyWhat does it take to become an Engineering Manager at 21? How do you rebuild your identity when a chronic illness takes away your physical strength? In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with Faris Aziz, a Staff Engineer at Smallpdf and the lead organizer of ZurichJS. At just 25 years old, Faris has lived a career’s worth of highs and lows. From failing his first coding bootcamp module to building a career ladder for a fintech startup, and from ranking as the 2nd fittest CrossFit athlete in Switzerland to being bedridden by an autoimmune condition, Faris shares the mindset required to navigate extreme volatility. This conversation moves beyond technical skills into the "internal garden"—how emotional regulation, sleep, and nutrition directly impact your ability to lead others. Faris breaks down his philosophy on "Peace of Mind" as the primary metric for promotion, why invisible work builds character, and how to steward authority without intimidation. Whether you are an aspiring manager, a developer looking to level up, or someone navigating a personal setback, this episode offers a blueprint for resilience and professional excellence.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTpodcasthttps://faziz-dev.com/events/lisboajs-2025-12-18https://faziz-dev.com/events/lisboajs-2025-12-18When your backend is untouchable but your frontend is falling apart—how do you fix the UX?Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-12-08https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-12-08No slides, no prep, no pressure. A relaxed night for people who build things.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/jsnation-us-2025-11-20https://faziz-dev.com/events/jsnation-us-2025-11-20When expanding into global markets, payment integration becomes a technical and strategic challenge.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/software-social-nyc-2025-11-20https://faziz-dev.com/events/software-social-nyc-2025-11-20Testing, monitoring, observability. They're rarely urgent, often skipped, and easy to dismiss when things are moving fast.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/react-summit-us-2025-11-18https://faziz-dev.com/events/react-summit-us-2025-11-18When your backend is untouchable but your frontend is falling apart—how do you fix the UX?Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/growing-to-senior-and-techlead-discussion-panelhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/growing-to-senior-and-techlead-discussion-panelHow to Shift From Coding To Leading?Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTpanelhttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-11-13https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-11-13Every developer has lived their own version of 'it worked on my machine'.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTmeetuphttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-11-12https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-2025-11-12A 3-hour crash course covering essential production-ready patterns.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTworkshophttps://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-pro-2025-10-28https://faziz-dev.com/events/zurichjs-pro-2025-10-28Every web app has ghosts lurking in the shadows.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThostinghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/international-javascript-conference-2025-10-28https://faziz-dev.com/events/international-javascript-conference-2025-10-28When your backend is untouchable but your frontend is falling apart—how do you fix the UX?Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/international-javascript-conference-2025-10-28https://faziz-dev.com/events/international-javascript-conference-2025-10-28When expanding into global markets, payment integration becomes a technical and strategic challenge.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTconferencehttps://javascript-conference.com/blog/react-19-2-updates-performance-activity-component/https://javascript-conference.com/blog/react-19-2-updates-performance-activity-component/A practical walkthrough of React’s latest improvements and fresh performance insights Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTarticlehttps://faziz-dev.com/events/friends-of-figma-zurich-2025-10-25https://faziz-dev.com/events/friends-of-figma-zurich-2025-10-25Serving as a guest judge for Figma's first Make-a-thon.Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTjudginghttps://faziz-dev.com/events/stripe-2025-10-23https://faziz-dev.com/events/stripe-2025-10-23Moderating a panel discussion at Stripe's exclusive startup leaders dinner.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTpanel