Apple Highlights 'Beyond WWDC' Events Taking Place This Month

Apple is highlighting a variety of developer events taking place this month for those looking to interact with other coders.

A variety of developer organizations will host events throughout the week of WWDC. Find even more opportunities for learning, networking, and fun.

Check out Apple's list of events below. Note these are sponsored by third-party developer organizations who are not affiliated with or endorsed by the company.





Community Week - Online and in person (California), June 4–11
This community-run event lets you connect and share with fellow developers at watch parties, group get-togethers, mentorship labs, community talks, a hackathon, an open space for collaboration, and more.

boulderOS - In person (Colorado), June 4–9
Join in a series of WWDC23 session viewing parties, discussions, coding, and social gatherings throughout the week.

iOS Dev Scout Meetup - Online, June 5
Join this keynote watch party on Discord and chat with fellow developers as the latest advancements in Apple technologies are revealed.


SwiftGG: WWDC.Playground - Online and in person (China mainland), June 5–10
Watch a free livestream featuring speakers from all over the world as they recap and discuss the latest Apple announcements, as well as ways to improve your apps. Meet with the developer community in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Hosted by SwiftGG, XReality.Zone, T-Salon and SSPai. Conducted in Mandarin and English.

Extended Tokyo 2023 - Online and in person (Japan), June 5
Watch the keynote together, learn from top engineers, and discuss a variety of development topics. Conducted in Japanese.

Bontouch Watch Party - In person (Sweden), June 5
Watch WWDC23 videos together, and meet fellow developers and designers over food and drinks.

CocoaHeadsNL Watch Party - In person (Netherlands), June 5
Watch WWDC23 videos together, and meet fellow developers and designers over food and drinks.

CocoaHeads Oslo Watch Party - In person (Norway), June 5
Watch WWDC23 videos together, and meet fellow developers and designers over pizza and drinks.

Copenhagen Cocoa Watch Party - In person (Denmark), June 5
Watch the WWDC23 keynote together, and meet fellow developers and designers over BBQ and drinks.

Glucode Watch Party - In person (South Africa), June 5
Watch the keynote at the Open Window Campus with fellow developers, engineers, and creative minds. Engage in great conversations around technology with the vibrant developer community in a collaborative environment.

HelsinkiOS Watch Party - In person (Finland), June 5
Watch WWDC23 videos together, and meet fellow developers and designers over food and drinks.

NSIstanbul Watch Party - In person (Türkiye), June 5
Watch the WWDC23 keynote together at Trendyol Campus.

#iOSDevHappyHour IRL - In person (California), June 6
This special edition of #iOSDevHappyHour, a monthly gathering, is a place for current and aspiring developers to share experiences and knowledge, hang out, and build community.

Students, Swift, Stars - In person (California), June 6
Enjoy an evening of app demos by young Swift developers, as well as panel discussions about involving students in the tech community and industry.

James Dempsey and the Breakpoints Live - In person (California), June 7
Check out this evening of mingling, music, and laughs to benefit Women Who Code. The show is a full concert of humorous, original, programming-oriented songs performed by a musical band of nerds, geeks, and community luminaries.

The Talk Show with John Gruber - In person (California), June 7
Join renowned columnist and podcaster John Gruber of Daring Fireball as he discusses the latest advancements in technology live from San Jose.

CocoaHeads Ottawa-Gatineau - Online, June 8
Join your fellow Cocoa developers for a recap of the latest and greatest developments from WWDC23. Hosted by Ottawa-Gatineau CocoaHeads.

DevPass: WWDC Special - Online, June 7
Some of the top iOS community members from Brazil discuss the latest announcements from WWDC23, sharing their thoughts on the future of iOS development. Presented in Brazilian Portuguese.

try! Swift DUB DUB - Online, June 9
Meet other developers from around the world, discuss Apple's latest announcements, watch lightning talks from members, and enjoy artists' performances.

Follow-Connect FabLab - Online and in person (Japan), June 10
Discuss the latest Apple announcements online with MOSA, an organization that supports software developers throughout Japan. Participants can also introduce their related apps and hardware products to fellow community members. Conducted in Japanese.

CocoaHeads Australia - In person (Melbourne), June 14 and (Sydney) June 15
With a focus on iOS and macOS, CocoaHeads is the place to enjoy discussing and sharing all aspects of the development process, from UI frameworks to the details of Swift and Objective-C. Join us as we stream and discuss sessions from WWDC23.

Swift Fan Club WWDC Meeting - Online and in person (Japan), June 22
Learn from 10 invited speakers as they summarize and provide their thoughts on their favorite sessions from WWDC23. Presented in Japanese.

CocoaHeads Campinas - In person (Brazil), June 27
Learn from a panel of commentators who will provide their thoughts on the latest Apple technologies, and hear from people who attended the special event at Apple Park. Presented in Brazilian Portuguese.

iOS Dev Scout Meetup - Online and in person (Singapore), July 13
Check out a panel discussion on the announcements from WWDC23 led by some of the best iOS developers in the community. Showcase your interesting use cases, ask questions, and share your work-in-progress prototypes.

nextstep.fm: WWDC Recap - Online, July 14
The members of nextstep.fm discuss the announcements from WWDC23, with a focus on iOS and macOS. Presented in Japanese.

KWDC - In person (South Korea), July 18
Four active developer communities come together for the first time for this exciting event. Join in to discuss new technologies from WWDC23, and learn from design and core technology sessions. Presented in Korean.

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