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D Programming Language Symposium 2027

April 9th and April 10th of 2027

Hosted at Yale University

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D programming language

D Programming Language

Come learn about and use the D language!

About

The second iteration of the D Language Symposium of 2027 will be hosted at Yale University. This is going to be a 2-day event: day 1 will be colloquium and dinner, and day 2 is a full day of talks! Registration for the event provides you access to both the colloquium and day of talks.
Note: You must register prior to attending this event.

The call for student volunteers is now open

The call for speakers is open until January 28, 2027

Yale University

Yale University

Yale University is located in New Haven, Ct. USA

Location Information

  1. Day 1: The location of the Colloquium talk will be Mason Labs 211
  2. Day 2: The location of the talks will be in Dunham Labs 220
Building Locations on Hillhouse Avenue

All locations are on Hillhouse Avenue

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Schedule of Events

The first day of the symposium will consist of a colloquium talk and then dinner. The second day will be a full day of talks with breaks in-between to mingle and ask questions.

Day 1 - Taking place in Mason Labs 211 (Google Maps Link)

Friday, April 9th of 2027
4:00- 5:15pm: Colloquium talk in Mason Labs Room 211. Please arrive a few minutes early and be seated before the talk.
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5:45- 7:30pm: We will as a group be treated to famous New Haven pizza.

Day 2 - Taking place in Dunham Labs 220 (Google Maps Link)

Saturday, April 10th of 2027
9:00- 9:45am registration (badge pickup) and light snacks.
9:45 - 10:00am Opening Words
10:00-10:30am
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10:40-11:10am
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11:20-12:05pm
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12:05-1:00pm lunch break
  • There are many nearby restaurant options available for lunch.
1:00-1:45pm
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2:00-2:45pm
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3:00-3:45pm
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4:00-4:45pm
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Register

You must register to attend this event (See link at top of page)
  • University students can attend free, but must register with their .edu (or university) address. Students must bring with them a valid, current student ID to the event to receive their badge.
  • General attendees (non-students) must otherwise register.

Travel and Venue

Yale University is located in New Haven, Ct (map). This is about halfway between New York and Boston. For those in the New England area, commuting to New Haven each day is possible by car along I-95. For those looking to stay or commute by other transit options, below is a summary.

Train Transportation Information
  • From New York City you can take the Metro North from Grand Central Station to New Haven in under 2 hours to Union Station in New Haven
  • From New York City you can take the amtrak from Moynihan Station to New Haven in around 90-minutes, or even faster with the Accela trains to Union Station in New Haven.
  • From Boston, MA you can take also take the amtrak from South Station, Backbay, or Route 128 to New Haven around 2 hours, or slightly faster with the Accela trains to Union Station in New Haven.
  • From Providence, RI you can take also take the amtrak from Providence Station in about 90 minutes or slightly faster with the Accela trains to Union Station in New Haven.
  • From Hartford, Ct. you can take the Hartford Line on the CT Rail from Hartford to Union Station in about 60 minutes or less.
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Lodging Information
  • Graduate Hotel is located on campus: Graduate New Haven
  • Courtyard Marriot New Haven is adjacent to campus: Courtyard Marriot
  • There are otherwise several nearby hotels that are accessible via short Lyft/Uber rides.

Code of Conduct

  • You must wear your conference badge at all times while the event takes place on the premise of the university campus.
  • Please challenge yourself to build the biggest Pac-man! What's the Pac-man rule you say?
  • Have fun, programming and programming in the D language is fun!
  • Please be respectful of others in the physical spaces and any online spaces after.
  • Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Please clean up after yourself, leave the space as clean, or cleaner than you found it!
  • Talks will be video recorded, and by attending you agree that you may appear on camera or otherwise have your audio of your voice recorded (e.g. Asking a question).
  • By attending this event, you agree to the code of conduct, acknowledging that great time and effort was put into this event and we want to make it fun.

Contact / Sponsor

Please reach out to mike(at symbol)mshah.io if you have questions or are interested in providing sponsorship for this event.

Sponorship can range from: pure donations, funding a speaker dinner, sponsoring refreshments, hackathon prizes, or reimbursing speaker travel.

Depending on the arrangment, sponsors may also be able to present prior to the hackathon, have their logos on YouTube videos from the event, or sponsor a hackathon 'starter project' for students to work on.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Q: How do I register?
    • A: See the eventbrite page at the top of the website
  2. Q: Do I need to be a master of the D programming language before attending?
    • A: No! All skill levels are welcomed.
  3. Q: Why should I attend?
    • A: For D programmers this is an awesome opportunity to further your skills. If you're not familiar with the D programming language, this is an excellent time to learn about a new language and various computer science topics. At the very least, you will get to meet and mingle with other folks excited about programming.
  4. Q: Is this similar to DConf?
    • A: DConf is the annual conference (usually held in London) that runs for several days. It is similar in spirit, and you should consider attending DConf (usually in Aug/Sept) if you have fun at this event!
  5. Q: I have never used D, but I am a programming language enthusiast -- where do I start?
    • A: I have a whole playlist of videos here on the D language. I would recommend starting with this lecture (75 minutes) if you want more depth, or if you're pressed for time, a shorter 38-minute video motivating 'why D is my 2^x language' for programming.