TSKaigi Sendai 2026
Overview
A regional edition of the TypeScript conference organized by the TSKaigi Association. Separate from the flagship Tokyo event held each May, these regional gatherings connect with local engineering communities. The Sendai edition runs as a single day on November 1, 2026, offering practical TypeScript knowledge and networking.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2024
- Founder
- Volunteers from Japan's TypeScript community founded the TSKaigi Association and held the first event in 2024
Born to fill the absence of a large TypeScript-focused conference in Japan as "an event for everyone involved with TypeScript," it has expanded into regional editions such as Kansai, Hokuriku, and Sendai alongside the Tokyo flagship.
Transition
- 2024 First edition held at Nakano Central Park (2,400 registrations); the regional TSKaigi Kansai also held
- 2025 First two-day edition at Bellesalle Kanda; the regional TSKaigi Hokuriku also held
- 2026 Flagship edition held at Bellesalle Haneda Airport (about 1,000 on-site attendees)
- 2026 Regional edition TSKaigi Sendai scheduled for November 1
Voices
Thoughtful touches like NFC-tag novelties for swapping contacts make it a conference built for connection
Sessions span the latest TypeScript trends through pairing with AI-driven development
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