Imagine a dark Elixir conference.
What is this?
A small-scale Elixir conference put together for the Elixir programming community by the Underjord team. By Elixir enthusiasts for Elixir enthusiasts. The event will be run by a small not-for-profit we've created. It is located in the seaside town of Varberg, a pretty place with unreasonably good food and a nice walkable city center conveniently accessible by train from Copenhagen or Gothenburg. Influenced by smaller flavorful events like GigCity Elixir, The Big Elixir and EMPEX this will be Sweden's first Elixir conference.
Speakers of Goatmire Elixir
The Goatmire line-up of speakers is absolutely wild and we could not be more excited.
Saša Jurić
Zach Daniel
Andrea Leopardi
Ellie Fairholm
Josep Lluis Giralt D'Lacoste
Benjamin Milde
Bruce Tate
Sanne Kalkman
Call for Proposals is OPEN
Closes on the 30th of April.
Speakers of NervesConf EU
By the blessing of the great Todd Resudek we will have Europe's very first NervesConf! This is absolutely what GigCity Elixir did in 2024 with one day of brütal NervesConf followed by two days of malicious and delicious Elixir.
Damir Batinović
Frank Hunleth
Jon Carstens
Lars Wikman
Marc Lainez
Alex McLain
Three Days of Glory
10th: NervesConf EU
11th: Goatmire Elixir, day 1
12th: Goatmire Elixir, day 2
Gräb your ticket!
Tickets are limited. We have priced them fairly. Get yours and come join us in making this event äwesöme!
If you have applied to give a talk but want to ensure you have a ticket, feel free to purchase one and if your talk is accepted we'll refund it.
Goatmire?
Goatmire is a loose translation of Getakärr. The historical name for Varberg, when it was little more than a few houses. It is still used in certain records. Translating the name Varberg would be far worse and does not make for a useable conference name. Goatmire is the new way to introduce this town to you, our dear international audience. Woo!
Our venue is an old and lovely theatre. It was recently refurbished with enough space to socialize but not enough to get lost. All conferences should have make-up mirrors and dressing rooms for speakers, right? When we offer someone the spotlight it may be quite literal.
Hotels
We can offer a special price for conference attendees at multiple hotels and one really old fortified prison.
Fästningens rum vid havet
Single room B&B, 1000 SEK night
Large windows and a sink in the room. Shared showers and WC in the same corridor.
Cell in the old prison, 800 SEK night
Tiny window really high up (to prevent your escape) and only a bed in the room. Shared showers and WC.
All prices include breakfast and VAT.
Book rooms by phone on +46 340-692469 or email via info@fastningens.se
Discount code: ITVBG2025
Hotell Gästis
15% discount on day rate for minimum two nights between 9th and 13th. Booking only via the title link above (discount code 15PRC).
This hotel is very close to the venue and is where we accomodate speakers. Offers a spa with an unusual amount of Lenins in it.
Varbergs stadshotell & Asia Spa
Standard room
Single 1675 SEK room/night
Double 1925 SEK room/night
Premium room
Single 1825 SEK room/night
Double 2075 SEK room/night
All prices include breakfast buffee and VAT.
Book rooms by phone on +46 340-690180 or email via bokning@varbergsstadshotell.com
Discount code: ITVBG2025
Hotell Havanna
20% discount on day rate for minimum two nights between 9th and 13th. Booking only via the title link above (discount code 20PRC).
Cuban theme.
Home Hotel Fregatten
15% discount on day rate.
Book rooms by phone on +46 340-664499 or email via home.fregatten@strawberry.se
Discount code: ITVBG2025
Practical Info
Basic breakfast and a proper Lunch will be served during the event days. We plan to help coordinate social dinners for the evenings.
There is good parking available near the venue here or here. Both are free assuming you have a parking time indicator you can put in the window. There are many other affordable spots as well. The city center is very walkable and there are a fair number of parking garages.
Travel
Flying to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is generally preferred compared to Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT). There are more good connections to CPH than GOT in our experience. Last mile is also easier.
After arriving in CPH: Get on the train headed for Göteborg (Gothenburg) and travel for a few hours, watch the swedish country-side. Then step off in Varberg. You will be in the middle of town, walking distance to.. everything.
If arriving at GOT: Flight bus should be an option, taxi is a bit pricey but also viable. Get into Gothenburg city center and find Öressundståg to Varberg.
Travelling from Stockholm? Typically there are good options with either SJ.se or vrresa.se to get you from Stockholm to Gothenburg and Öresundståg the last leg to Varberg.
Questions?
Reach out directly to info@underjord.io for now if you have questions.
Open for sponsors
The conference is made possible through collaboration with companies. We are in talks with some great companies already but we'd love to talk if you are interested. Reach out to info@underjord.io.
