Announcing TokioConf

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+date: "2025-06-19"
+title: "Announcing TokioConf 2026"
+description: "June 19, 2025"
+---
+
+We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural **TokioConf**—the first dedicated
+conference for developers building asynchronous network applications in Rust.
+This single-track event brings together engineers from across industries to dive
+into how they use Tokio and Rust to power high-performance production systems.
+Expect practical talks, engaging panels, and plenty of time to share challenges,
+lessons learned, and what you’re building.
+
+When: **April 20-22, 2026** <br/>
+Where: **Portland, OR** <br/>
+Website: [**tokioconf.com**](https://tokioconf.com) | [Mastodon] | [BlueSky]
+
+## Why TokioConf?
+
+More and more teams are using Rust and Tokio in production, and they’re all
+tackling similar challenges—bringing Rust into existing systems, helping new
+developers get up to speed, designing for reliability, and figuring out how to
+test and deploy async code at scale. **TokioConf** is a space for those
+conversations to swap ideas, learn from each other, and help the community
+figure out where async Rust goes next.
+
+## Be Part of It
+
+We’ve got ideas for topics we’d love to see—debugging async code, instrumenting
+production systems, or successfully introducing Rust at work. But for now,
+**TokioConf is a blank canvas**, and we want to hear from *you*.
+
+What talks would help you build faster, more reliable async applications? What
+challenges are you facing? Let us know! Drop a comment on the Reddit thread, or
+mention us on [Bluesky] or [Mastodon].
+
+The **call for proposals (CFP)** is opening soon, and we can’t wait to hear your
+ideas.
+
+## Stay in the Loop
+
+Want to be the first to know when the CFP and ticket sales go live? Sign up for
+email updates at [tokioconf.com](https://tokioconf.com), or follow us on
+[Bluesky] or [Mastodon].
+
+We’re so excited to bring the community together—see you in Portland next year!
+
+<div style="text-align:right">&mdash; <a href="https://github.com/tokio-rs/axum/discussions/3099">the Tokio team</a></div>
+
+[Mastodon]: https://hachyderm.io/@tokioconf
+[BlueSky]: https://bsky.app/profile/tokioconf.com