try! Swift NYC is back! This year, the focus of the conference will be on AI + Swift / iOS Development. Topics will include best practices for coding with AI, integrating AI into your app, how to design using AI, ethics + AI, and more! All will be discussed in a one-day conference on September 5th followed by two days of workshops (4 total to attend) where you can get hands-on and experience AI development for yourself! Join the future of Swift development!
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Speakers

John Solsma
Senior Engineering Manager

John Solsma
John is a Senior Engineering Manager and iOS Solution Architect with 10 years experience writing mobile apps. He's developed iOS apps for clients such as Apple and AT&T and developed one of the worlds first direct-to-device esim-installation apps. He attended the University of Iowa for Computer Science and recently graduated from the University of Texas AI and Machine learning graduate program.

Zamzam Farzamipooya
Tech lead @Veo Technologies

Zamzam Farzamipooya
I am a tech lead with a strong background in iOS Engineering with more than seven years of experience in the industry. I'm passionate about all things related to AI and mobile technology . I have worked both in Iran and in Denmark, where I am currently based. I love sharing knowledge and learning. I am an Engineer by day 👩🏻💻, a movie geek by night 🎥 and a traveler by heart 🌍. And according to Spotify, I listened to 105 different genres last year 🎧

Emad Ghorbaninia
Lead iOS Engineer

Emad Ghorbaninia
Emad is a Lead iOS engineer at the Ministry of Taxation in Denmark and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor at Raywenderlich. When he’s not in front of a computer he is usually playing board games 🎲 and video games 🎮 or watching series 📺. (you won't believe it) sometimes he plays harmonica 🎼.

Vatsal Manot
Swift + AI

Vatsal Manot
Vatsal fell in love with his jailbroken iPod touch 4G back in 2011 as twelve year old, and has been programming on Apple platforms ever since. He’s extreemly passionate about the Swift community and maintains numerous Swift/SwiftUI OSS projects.
His friends would say that he loves building frameworks, almost to a fault - but he’s okay with that :p
At the moment, Vatsal is laser-focused on bridging the gap between Swift developers and generative AI. He's working onbsessively on bringing state-of-the-art LLM tooling to Apple platforms via native Swift libraries, and is excited to see what the community builds with it.

Mohammad Azam
Lead Mobile Developer

Mohammad Azam
Mohammad Azam is a highly experienced and accomplished developer with over a decade of professional experience in writing software. He has played an integral role in the success of several Fortune 500 companies including Valic, AIG, Dell, Baker Hughes, and Blinds.com, where he served as a lead mobile developer.
Azam's expertise has helped him become a top instructor on both Udemy and LinkedIn, with more than 70K students enrolled in his courses. He currently serves as a lead instructor at DigitalCrafts, a software bootcamp where he trains developers who now work at prestigious companies like Apple, JP Morgan Chase, and Exxon.
Azam is not only a developer and instructor but also an international speaker who has been sharing his knowledge and expertise since 2006. In his free time, he enjoys exercising and planning his next adventure to explore the unknown corners of the world.

Stefan Blos
Developer Advocate @ Stream

Stefan Blos
Developer Advocate at Stream, mostly doing iOS. Previously worked as a web, cloud, and mobile developer. M.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on ML and AI. Master at starting side projects. Likes all kinds of technologies and sports. Legally certified to make Dad jokes.
My passion is building products that users will love and enrich their lives. The tech behind that shouldn't matter too much but with the possibilities that we have we can change people's lives and that is what we should really focus on.

TBD
More speakers will be announced in June! This will ensure we have the latest topics for you in the field of AI + Swift / iOS Development during the conference.

TBD
Speakers will be announced in June. If you're interested in speaking on any topic related to AI + Swift / iOS development Apply to speak here!
September 5
8:30 am - Registration & Breakfast
9:30 am - Opening Remarks
9:45 am - Presentations
11:15 am - Break
11:45 am - Presentations
1:15 pm - Lunch
2:20 pm - Presentations
4:00 pm - Break
4:30 pm - Presentations
6:00 pm - Closing / Announcements
September 6
9:00 am - Workshop 1 Start
12:00 pm - Workshop 1 End
2:00 pm - Workshop 2 Start
5:00 pm - Workshop 2 End
6:30 pm - Party
September 7
9:00 am - Workshop 3 Start
12:00 pm - Workshop 3 End
2:00 pm - Workshop 4 Start
5:00 pm - Workshop 4 End
Workshops


Stefan Blos
Developer Advocate at Stream, mostly doing iOS. Previously worked as a web, cloud, and mobile developer. M.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on ML and AI. Master at starting side projects. Likes all kinds of technologies and sports. Legally certified to make Dad jokes.
My passion is building products that users will love and enrich their lives. The tech behind that shouldn't matter too much but with the possibilities that we have we can change people's lives and that is what we should really focus on.
Working with language (models) on iOS
Stefan Blos
ChatGPT, GPT-4, and LLMs are the talk of the town. But aside from racist chatbots, obviously incorrect quotes, and psychedelic images how can we really leverage these language models to improve our apps? Let’s discover APIs that offer services that we can really use in day-to-day development and go down the rabbit hole up until the point of using custom CoreML models and even training them. We’ll start with what Apple has given us with the Natural Language framework and slowly build our way up to the complex large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Whisper, that we can use for incredibly powerful applications.
There are many different layers to AI and machine learning on mobile and we can leverage the powers of the built-in processors to do powerful on-device machine learning tasks but sometimes it is just necessary to do compute-heavy tasks somewhere else. We'll explore all the possibilities that we have for this!


Vatsal Manot
Vatsal fell in love with his jailbroken iPod touch 4G back in 2011 as twelve year old, and has been programming on Apple platforms ever since. He’s extreemly passionate about the Swift community and maintains numerous Swift/SwiftUI OSS projects.
His friends would say that he loves building frameworks, almost to a fault - but he’s okay with that :p
At the moment, Vatsal is laser-focused on bridging the gap between Swift developers and generative AI. He's working onbsessively on bringing state-of-the-art LLM tooling to Apple platforms via native Swift libraries, and is excited to see what the community builds with it.
Build a GPT-powered Chat Interface with Your Own Data, in Swift!
Vatsal Manot
Get a concrete introduction to the fundamentals of connecting LLMs to external data by building your very own iOS chatbot in pure Swift!
In this workshop you will learn:
- The basic concepts of LLMs and text embeddings.
- The basics of vector databases, and how to create one for your data using an open source Swift framework and OpenAI's APIs.
- How to build a simple chatbot on top of your own custom database.


John Solsma
John is a Senior Engineering Manager and iOS Solution Architect with 10 years experience writing mobile apps. He's developed iOS apps for clients such as Apple and AT&T and developed one of the worlds first direct-to-device esim-installation apps. He attended the University of Iowa for Computer Science and recently graduated from the University of Texas AI and Machine learning graduate program.
Words to Widgets: Harnessing Language Models for Rapid iOS App Development
John Solsma
Large language models, like ChatGPT, have revolutionized the world, and iOS development is no exception. In this talk, we will explore the fascinating world of prompt engineering and its transformative impact on iOS app development. By leveraging the power of large language models, developers can significantly boost coding efficiency, enhance unit testing, and improve code coverage. This innovative approach not only streamlines the app creation process but also empowers developers to craft more robust and reliable applications with less effort. We will discuss real-world examples that demonstrate how incorporating these AI-driven models into your development workflow can substantially enhance your software's performance and functionality.


Zamzam Farzamipooya
I am a tech lead with a strong background in iOS Engineering with more than seven years of experience in the industry. I'm passionate about all things related to AI and mobile technology . I have worked both in Iran and in Denmark, where I am currently based. I love sharing knowledge and learning. I am an Engineer by day 👩🏻💻, a movie geek by night 🎥 and a traveler by heart 🌍. And according to Spotify, I listened to 105 different genres last year 🎧
Firebase ML and Cloud Functions for iOS Apps: Unleash the Fun and Power!
Zamzam Farzamipooya
Machine learning has become an essential component for developing intelligent, personalized mobile applications. This talk focuses on effectively leveraging Firebase ML and Cloud Functions for seamless integration of ML models into your iOS applications. Gain insights on utilizing these powerful tools to create mobile applications that deliver exceptional user experiences, harnessing the power of machine learning and serverless computing.


Emad Ghorbaninia
Emad is a Lead iOS engineer at the Ministry of Taxation in Denmark and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor at Raywenderlich. When he’s not in front of a computer he is usually playing board games 🎲 and video games 🎮 or watching series 📺. (you won't believe it) sometimes he plays harmonica 🎼.
Code That Teaches Itself: A Superior Approach to iOS Development using GPT-Powered Coding
Emad Ghorbaninia
In this workshop, I'll show you how GPT-Powered Coding is revolutionizing iOS development. Instead of following conventional solutions from Stack Overflow, you'll learn how to use GPT to generate high-quality, unique code that perfectly fits your app's needs. I'll walk you through the benefits of GPT, how it can improve your code quality and reduce development time, and showcase real-world examples of GPT-Powered Coding. You'll also gain practical guidance and tips for integrating GPT into your workflow.


Mohammad Azam
Mohammad Azam is a highly experienced and accomplished developer with over a decade of professional experience in writing software. He has played an integral role in the success of several Fortune 500 companies including Valic, AIG, Dell, Baker Hughes, and Blinds.com, where he served as a lead mobile developer.
Azam's expertise has helped him become a top instructor on both Udemy and LinkedIn, with more than 70K students enrolled in his courses. He currently serves as a lead instructor at DigitalCrafts, a software bootcamp where he trains developers who now work at prestigious companies like Apple, JP Morgan Chase, and Exxon.
Azam is not only a developer and instructor but also an international speaker who has been sharing his knowledge and expertise since 2006. In his free time, he enjoys exercising and planning his next adventure to explore the unknown corners of the world.
CreateML for iOS Developers
Mohammad Azam
In this workshop, you'll learn machine learning concepts and how to use CreateML to train models for image, text, and data classification. Through hands-on activities, you'll learn to train models to distinguish cats and dogs, classify text and images, and analyze tabular data. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills to integrate machine learning models into your iOS apps and have the chance to engage in discussions with the instructor and attendees.
Workshops are free for all try! Swift NYC ticket holders. Workshops will be conducted by the speakers and take place in various offices around NYC. Those who purchased a ticket will receive an Eventbrite email with further instructions on how to select a workshop in early-August.
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Meet the Hosts

Natasha Murashev
Founder of try! Swift

Natasha Murashev
Natasha is an iOS developer by day and a robot by night. She organizes the try! Swift Conference around the world (including this one!). She's currently living the digital nomad life as her alter identity: @NatashaTheNomad.

Nathaniel Segal
Magician

Nathaniel Segal
Nathaniel Segal is a designer and magician with a degree in applied mathematics and theater from UC Berkeley. He is a member of the World Famous Magic Castle and has appeared on the show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. His work has been published in Math Horizons and he has given multiple talks at the biennial Gathering 4 Gardner conference. Nathaniel currently is performing his newest magic production Revelations.
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