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30 years of Erlang conferences

From the very beginning of the Erlang User Conference, where first enthusiasts gathered to share insights and experiences, to the pivotal transition overseen by Erlang Solutions, these events have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of concurrent and distributed programming.

Under the banner of Erlang Solutions, these events expanded in scope and reach, embracing not only Erlang but also its dynamic sibling, Elixir. The metamorphosis culminated in the birth of Code BEAM, a testament to the growing relevance and impact of BEAM-based technologies.

The history of Erlang conferences

First Erlang Users Conference

No conference

Everybody is too busy developing the first version of OTP

Cesarini Consulting is created

Erlang Solutions history starts

Erlang Exchange in London

Erlang Solutions organises the Erlang Exchange in London, the first commercial conference.

EUC organised by Erlang Solutions

Erlang Solutions takes over the organisation of the Erlang Users Conference.

First Code BEAM conferences

Erlang Users Conference is renamed to Code BEAM STO and Code BEAM SF

First virtual Code BEAM

Pandemic hits, the first virtual Code BEAM takes place in early April 2020

Code BEAM Europe in Berlin

Code BEAM Europe – the Erlang and Elixir Conference – moves to Berlin

1994

First Erlang Users Conference

1996

No conference

Everybody is too busy developing the first version of OTP

1999

Cesarini Consulting is created

Erlang Solutions history starts

2008

Erlang Exchange in London

Erlang Solutions organises the Erlang Exchange in London, the first commercial conference.

2009

EUC organised by Erlang Solutions

Erlang Solutions takes over the organisation of the Erlang Users Conference.

2018

First Code BEAM conferences

Erlang Users Conference is renamed to Code BEAM STO and Code BEAM SF

2020

First virtual Code BEAM

Pandemic hits, the first virtual Code BEAM takes place in early April 2020

2023

Code BEAM Europe in Berlin

Code BEAM Europe – the Erlang and Elixir Conference – moves to Berlin

Documenting the legacy

This year we’re celebrating the 30 years of Erlang conferences in the language’s birthplace: Stockholm, where we’ll reminisce, network, and celebrate Erlang’s remarkable legacy. Below you can find documents and photos from these past decades and join us for a walk down the memory lane.