Wednesday
Room 2
17:40 - 18:40
(UTC±00)
Talk (60 min)
Vapourware: The best software that never was
We've all had our grand ideas and small side projects, but some people have turned these into great software projects that never came to be.
In this talk Anders Norås tells the stories of great software that never got to see the light of day and the people how built it.
You will hear the story of the world's greatest web browser - six decades in the making, get to know a music streaming service that could have been the first Spotify and more.
This is the best software you never got to use.
Anders Norås
Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about software.
He has given more than 100 talks at conferences around the world. His presentations are not just lectures, they are experiences. With a sharp delivery and high energy, Anders turns even dry technical material into something lively, memorable and often funny.
Whether you are into computer science, design, media or anything else, Anders offers insights that will make you think and probably make you laugh. He does not just talk about technology. He brings it to life.