Brightwork (post-DotDev gathering)

Brightwork is a one-day gathering for individuals who build on the Shopify platform¹. It is organised by the ShopDev Alliance and serves as a post-DotDev event¹.

The programme consists of six talks and a panel discussion featuring builders who share practical insights on current industry shifts¹. The day concludes with a reception for attendees¹.

Who is in the room

The event hosts approximately 200 Shopify partners, including agency owners, freelancers, and app developers¹.

How to get in

The organiser has not published specific registration details or pricing for the 2027 edition, noting only that the course is currently being charted¹.

Last time

The first edition took place on 23 July at The East Room in Toronto¹. Speakers included Alexandre Bouchard of Hookdeck, Sandesh Kulai of STOQ, Katie Keith of Barn2, Gavin Ballard of Submarine, Sakshi Gupta of Swym, and Jordan Finneran of Pimsical¹. The event maintains an archive containing session transcripts, slides, and a photo gallery of 394 images¹.

Why it matters

This event is relevant for Shopify ecosystem builders seeking technical insights and peer connections regarding the future of the platform¹.

Practical

The inaugural event was held at The East Room, located at 50 Carroll Street in Toronto¹. The event runs from 10am to 6pm¹.

Sources

• Brightwork · The post-DotDev gathering for people who build Shopify (brightwork.dev)