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Announcing Scala Days 2025.

Author: sjrd

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+by: The Scala Center
+title: "Announcing Scala Days 2025"
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+We are very happy to announce that [Scala Days](https://scaladays.org/) will be taking place in Scala's sunny hometown of Lausanne, Switzerland, 19-21 August 2025.
+The conference is organised by the Scala Center at the SwissTech Convention Center, at the heart of campus at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne).
+
+## Co-located events
+
+Workshops and other co-located events will take place the week of the conference, starting on August 18.
+Why not seize the opportunity and stay a full week in Lausanne to get the most out of your trip?
+And maybe even enjoy some extra time sightseeing and relaxing by Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), overlooked by the magnificent Alps?
+
+## Spirit of Scala Days 2025
+
+🌐 **Business-driven.**
+Business networking and exchange of cutting edge technology ideas are the beating heart of Scala Days.
+Since 2010, companies have found new business partners, ideas, and various innovative solutions.
+It's to this conference that people come for inspiration from experienced Scala shops and startups alike.
+It's where the future of Scala business takes shape.
+
+❤️ **Community-infused.**
+Whenever the Scala Center organises an event, it does so in coordination with various other community organisations and contributors, all powered by love for Scala.
+Scala Days 2025 will also benefit from this synergy, bringing the community together to learn, share, contribute, and celebrate successes and lessons learned along the way.
+
+🦸 **Family-friendly.**
+Just like last time Lausanne hosted Scala Days (back in 2019), daycare will be available at the venue for working parents.
+In addition, accompanying persons may join for conference meals and surrounding parties, as well as specially organised tours in the region.
+Bring your family along!
+
+## Call for action
+
+Interested in sponsoring Scala Days 2025? Please inquire at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
+
+Ticket sales and the call for proposals will come in early March.
+Stay tuned!
+
+To get early updates and special offers, please [sign up for the mailing list](https://mailchi.mp/scaladays.org/scala-days-updates-link).
+
+Follow us and share on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@scaladays), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/scaladays.org), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/scala-center) and [Twitter/X](https://x.com/scaladays).
+
+Join the `#scala-days` channel on [the Scala Discord](https://discord.com/invite/scala) to chat with fellow enthusiasts