Deep Dish Swift 2026

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A supreme Swift developer conference
being served in Chicago, Illinois*

* Technically it's Chicagoland

Want to attend? Want to sponsor?
April 12th to April 14th of 2026
  • 1/2 day of indie development talks
  • 2 days of Swift and iOS talks
  • Live podcast recording of Launched
  • And so much more!

Our Event

Josh Holtz founded Deep Dish Swift in September of 2022 out of a deep love for developer conferences.

Deep Dish Swift is hosting its fourth conference in Chicago in 2026. The conference aims to bring together developers of all experience levels and backgrounds in an inclusive environment to share knowledge and experience from a diverse set of speakers.

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Our Tickets

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About Deep Dish Swift

Deep Dish Swift is Chicago's premier Swift developer conference, bringing together developers from around the world. Started in 2023, we've grown into a vibrant community focused on sharing knowledge, fostering connections, and celebrating Swift development.

Our conference features a unique mix of technical talks, indie development sessions, and social events - all while showcasing Chicago's famous hospitality and deep dish pizza culture.

Venue Location

Join us at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL - our home for three years running.

Getting Here

  • Free 24/7 shuttle from O'Hare Airport (every 15 min) - Track live
    Pick-up at Terminal 2 (lower-level Arrivals) between doors 2A and 2E
  • Direct access from I-90 and I-294 with ample parking
  • 1 mile from CTA Blue Line with complimentary shuttle service to downtown Chicago

Accommodations & Area

Group Room Block:
Book using our special rate at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel →

Nearby Attractions:

11:00 AM
Registration Opens
12:45 PM
Event Intro
1:00 PM
Opening Keynote
Cassidy Williams
1:45 PM
Session TBA
2:45 PM
Session TBA
3:30 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Session TBA
5:00 PM
Session TBA
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:55 AM
Morning Welcome
9:00 AM
Session TBA
10:00 AM
Session TBA
11:00 AM
Session TBA
11:45 AM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Indie Talk TBA
1:45 PM
Indie Talk TBA
2:30 PM
Indie Talk TBA
3:15 PM
Indie Talk TBA
4:00 PM
Break
4:30 PM
with Charlie Chapman
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:55 AM
Morning Welcome
9:00 AM
Session TBA
10:00 AM
Session TBA
11:00 AM
Session TBA
11:45 AM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Session TBA
2:00 PM
Session TBA
3:00 PM
Session TBA
3:45 PM
Break
4:15 PM
Closing Keynote
mb bischoff
5:00 PM
Closing Words

Schedule is tentative and may shift slightly.

Keynote Speakers

Cassidy Williams

Cassidy Williams

Software developer, educator, and meme-maker. Startup advisor, open source contributor, and mechanical keyboard enthusiast.

mb bischoff

mb bischoff

Poet & programmer in Brooklyn. Co-founder & CEO of Lickability, making apps for The Atlantic, Mastodon, The New Yorker, and more.

Indie Dev Track

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie developer - details coming soon!

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie developer - details coming soon!

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie developer - details coming soon!

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie Speaker TBA

Indie developer - details coming soon!

Swift & iOS Speakers

Joe Fabisevich

Joe Fabisevich

Creator of Plinky and former Twitter engineer. Native New Yorker passionate about indie apps, pizza, cats, and baseball.

Speaker TBA

Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

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Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

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Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

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Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

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Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

Speaker TBA

Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

Speaker TBA

Speaker TBA

Swift & iOS speaker - details coming soon!

Launched Live Podcast

Charlie Chapman

Charlie Chapman

Host of Launched, creator of Dark Noise, and developer advocate at RevenueCat

Super Supreme

Supreme

Beverage Break

Scholarships

That is a great logo! Who made it?

Definitely not Josh! The Deep Dish Swift logo was made by the amazing Matthew Skiles ❤️

Is there a block of rooms available at a discounted rate?

Yes! There is a block of rooms at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel for Deep Dish attendees.

Book your room at the special rate here: www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/group-deep-dish-swift-2026

What is the best way to get from O'Hare to the venue?

There is a free shuttle running every 15 minutes between O'Hare and Loews 24 hours a day.

The shuttles can be tracked live. Pick-up for all flights is located at Terminal 2, on the lower-level for Arrivals, in the middle lane between doors 2A and 2E. Exits to the shuttle pick-up are located by baggage claim. Follow airport signage.

Will the event be streamed or recorded?

Yes, the event will be streamed and recorded. All sessions will be published after the conference.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes! The conference and venue are fully accessible, including wheelchair access and compliance with ADA standards. If you have specific access needs or questions, please email us at [email protected].

Have another question?

We're here to help! Reach out to us via:
[email protected] @DeepDishSwift