Bringing Digital Creators Together
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In the rush of daily work, it's easy to get caught up in processes, frameworks, and fleeting trends. This year, we invite Designers, Researchers, and Managers to step back and ask: What really matters? “Creating What Matters" is about designing with purpose, making informed decisions, and ensuring that our work has a lasting impact—on users, businesses, and society.
Through engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, we’ll explore how to cut through the noise and focus on what brings true value.
Brief history of
WaysConf
may 2017
Local Meetups for the Krakow Community
WaysConf features four dynamic stages hosting over 70 distinguished speakers. This year, we are focusing on crafting highly valuable talks specifically tailored for experienced designers, aiming to inspire creativity and drive industry insights.
may 2017
Concept Creation: Community-Led Workshop
WaysConf features four dynamic stages hosting over 70 distinguished speakers. This year, we are focusing on crafting highly valuable talks specifically tailored for experienced designers, aiming to inspire creativity and drive industry insights.
september 2018
1st edition of DesignWays
In Sep 2018 the first edition of DesignWays was a resounding success, with 330 attendees and sold-out tickets. It took place at the Krakowski Park Technologiczny and marked the beginning of a journey towards promoting unique and empowering conversations on digital design.
september 2019
Second Edition: Expanding Horizons
The second edition of DesignWays in Sep 2019 was a huge success. We registered the company, moved the location to the Expo, and broke all previous records by selling out all tickets. For the first time, we also invited speakers from outside of Poland. At this event hosted over 700 people in person!
SEPTeMBeR 2020
Pandemic - No conference
DesignWays's third edition postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing community's health and safety. Despite the challenges, we remain committed to providing the best experience for digital creators to connect, learn, and grow together.
september 2021
Overcoming Challenges: The Third Edition of designWays
In 2021, we successfully held our third edition of DesignWays, adapting to the post-COVID reality with masks and safety measures in place. With a hybrid format of 600 attendees in person and 200 online, we were able to bring the DesignWays community together once again, just 3 months after the government lifted restrictions on hosting events.
september 2022
Fourth Edition: Breaking Attendance Records
In 2022 we finally had the opportunity to create a memorable event. We implemented live translation, invested in stages, promotions, and technology, and welcomed over 1500 attendees, including an increasing number of people from abroad. During this edition we also organised first edition of the Awards competition
september 2022
DesignWays become WayCconf
WaysConf rebranded from DesignWays as we realized both designers & developers aimed for digital innovation. The new name symbolizes collaboration and cross-disciplinary learning among digital creators. The rebranding marked a breakthrough in our journey to create a platform for creative problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
september 2023
Fifth Edition: WaysConf
Our 2023 WaysConf edition is set to bring together a diverse group of digital creators. We look forward to facilitating meaningful connections and fostering growth in the industry
september 2024
sixth Edition: WaysConf
This year, we are going back to our roots by arranging a program council and incorporating more no-code talks. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment that emphasizes the basics while pushing the boundaries of digital creation.
september 2025
Seventh Edition: WaysConf
Meet our team
Why do we do WaysConf
To bring digital creators together
WaysConf provides a platform for professionals from different backgrounds, including researchers, designers, developers, and managers, to network and build connections with each other.
To provide growth opportunities
WaysConf offers attendees the chance to gain new skills, expand their network, and grow their careers through interactive sessions, workshops, and keynotes from industry leaders.
To promote unique conversations
Our mission is to promote unique and empowering conversations on digital design and bring together the best minds in the industry to share knowledge and insights.
To explore different perspectives
Digital product creation involves professionals from different backgrounds and WaysConf provides a platform for attendees to explore these different perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process.
To stay up-to-date with the latest trends
WaysConf brings together experts from around the world to share their knowledge and insights into the latest trends and best practices in digital product creation.
To create the largest community of digital creators
By attending WaysConf, attendees become a part of the largest community of digital creators in the CEE region and have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships.