Henri Helvetica

Henri Helvetica, a performance engineer and an active web community organizer, joins to share his insights on event organizing and community-building. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on in-person gatherings and proposes a new event model blending meetups with polished single-day conferences. Henri compares curating event lineups to music tours, emphasizing venue quality and accessibility. He also shares tips for finding local tech meetups and the importance of creating sustainable, accessible educational opportunities for all.

Henri Helvetica, a web performance advocate and independent consultant, joins co-host Aaron Francis, a web developer, live from React Miami. They delve into the significance of mastering web performance and the pitfalls of shortcut learning in an AI-driven world. Henri emphasizes the importance of foundational skills and research, while sharing insights from his talk. The duo also discusses the intersection of fitness with tech, advocating for a healthy lifestyle among developers and building a community for those who run.