Justin Jackson shares his personal journey dealing with age, mental health, and learning to code later in life. He discusses how comparing himself to others in the tech industry led to struggles with depression and self-doubt, but ultimately found healing through therapy, developing better habits, and embracing learning to code in his late 30s. The talk emphasizes the importance of mental health in the tech community and the supportive nature of the Laravel ecosystem.

Jessica Rose gives an engaging talk about imposter syndrome, particularly in the tech industry. She explores how it affects different groups, discusses cognitive biases including the Dunning-Kruger effect, and provides practical strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome both personally and when supporting others. The talk emphasizes that feeling like an impostor can actually be a sign that you're skilled enough to recognize the complexity of your field.

This talk focuses on how to navigate professional and personal growth while avoiding burnout and perfectionism. The speaker, Femke, discusses ways to cut through online noise and external pressures to find your authentic path. She emphasizes the importance of defining success on your own terms, making time for meaningful work, and embracing imperfection in the creative process.

Diana Scharf ('D') gives a personal and honest talk about career development and mental health in tech. She shares three key indicators to evaluate job satisfaction: the 'Monday feeling', the 'dollar index' (whether you earn money or just get pain compensation), and 'escape speed' (how quickly you'd leave if money wasn't a factor). She provides practical advice on dealing with career challenges, including embracing adversity and knowing when to quit, while sharing her own experiences overcoming workplace discrimination.

Stefan Bauer gives a personal and vulnerable talk about his journey with mental health, burnout, and depression. He shares his experience of developing burnout while running a startup, which led to depression and anxiety disorders. He discusses the difference between burnout and depression, shares coping mechanisms, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper work-life balance and having genuine hobbies separate from programming work. The talk includes insights from a Twitter poll showing 87% of respondents in tech have experienced burnout or depression.

A talk about what makes a 'super developer', challenging common perceptions by arguing that the best developers are those who are 'slow' (thoughtful), 'selfish' (maintain work-life balance), 'lazy' (avoid repetitive code), like to argue (engage in healthy debate), and write 'bad' code (embrace imperfection and learning). The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal wellbeing, setting boundaries, and avoiding toxic hustle culture in development.

In this deeply personal talk, Marty shares his journey living with depression, anxiety, and feeling invisible. He discusses how high-functioning anxiety affects his professional life as a web developer and fitness instructor, while exploring themes of social media's impact on mental health, the importance of authentic connections, and finding ways to cope through mindfulness and gratitude. The talk emphasizes the value of seeking help and creating meaningful relationships while managing mental health challenges.