
Conferences with John Wilker
In this episode, Leo talks with John Wilker organizer of 360 Conferences including 360iDev. We talk about organizing conferences amidst the pandemic and transitioning back to in-person conferences. We also give our take on the upcoming WWDC 2021.
Guest
- John Wilker (johnwilker.com)
- 360|iDev - August 22 - 25, 2021
- Use the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.
- Twitter (jwilker)
- Instagram (johntwilker)
- 360Conferences
- 360|iDev - August 22 - 25, 2021
Related Episodes
- Episode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul Hudson
- Episode 9 - iPad Apps for Businesses and Pros
Related Links
- WWDC 2021 Announced
- GoodNotes
- Scrivener
- 360|iDev 2021 Call For Papers will close May 7, 2021!
- Plex now works with the Apple TV app, but not all content is available - iMore
- John on using his iPad
Sponsors
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The tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.
There's a lot of demand for apps right now, so it's a really great time to give it a try. It's easier than you think.
The guys who run it are indie devs who had a need and created a tool. 11 years later, it's an all-in-one platform for developers who want to get more downloads and make more money with their apps.
The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:
https://appfigures.com/resources/aso
Also check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63
Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:
https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030
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360iDev - August 22 -25 (Hybrid)
360iDev - August 22 -25 (Hybrid)
- The Leading indie iOS/Mac (and watchOS, and tvOS) Developer conference
- It's all about Community and Code!
- Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.
- Available Online or In-Person
Use the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.
Hosting Conferences Today
- Different Challenges with 2021 vs 2020
- Getting Signups and Registrations
- Improvements to Online Platforms
- Dealing with Zoom Fatigue
Being a Speaker
- There's always something the audience can learn
- Teaching as a novice and avoiding missing steps
- Practice at your "local" meeting or on a podcast 😁
- Encourage others to speaker for the first time
- The More The Merrier
WWDC Wish List
- Allowing more content available on Apple TV
- Leo's novice experiences with Apple TV
- Thoughts on multi-user Fitness+
- Apple Watch Band for Watch Enthusiasts?
- More Interactive Widgets on iOS 15
- iPad Pro vs Mac Book Air M1
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Credits
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thanks to our monthly supporters
"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Edward Sanchez
- Steven Lipton
Creators and Guests

Host
Leo Dion
Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids

Guest
John Wilker
#scifi Author. Denver junkie and Traveler. Lover of my wife, beer and my dog. Active @SFWA. #indieauthor he/him #BLM @jwilker@wandering.shop