December 2nd @ 19:00
Hosted together with .NET Crowd Lithuania
Get ready for BuildStuff Appetizer — a free, high-energy warm-up event before the main Build Stuff Conference!
We’re teaming up with .NET Crowd Lithuania, the country’s most active .NET community, to bring developers together for an evening full of learning, inspiration, and world-class networking.
This event takes place just as many of our international Build Stuff speakers arrive in Vilnius… Which means you’ll have a rare chance to meet them in person, chat, and network even before the conference starts!
⭐ Win a Build Stuff Conference Ticket!
During the evening, we’ll run a special raffle where 2 attendees will win a full ticket to the Build Stuff Conference starting on December 3rd.
You might walk in for a free meetup… and walk out with a ticket worth hundreds of euros.
Full Agenda
🕖 19:00 – 19:05
Welcome & Opening Remarks
A short intro from the Build Stuff team & .NET Crowd Lithuania.
🕖 19:05 – 19:25 (20 min)
Richard Campbell — “Artificial Intelligence: How We Got Here”
About speaker:
Richard Campbell is a software industry veteran whose career began in 1977. He is the co-host of the legendary .NET Rocks! podcast and a global speaker known for turning complex tech history into compelling stories.
🕖 19:25 – 19:35 (10 min)
Break & Networking
Say hello to fellow developers, grab a drink, meet early-arriving Build Stuff speakers.
🕖 19:35 – 19:55 (20 min)
Glenn F. Henriksen — Technical .NET Session
About speaker:
Glenn F. Henriksen is a developer, mentor, and long-time Microsoft MVP. With more than 20 years of experience, he helps teams improve their craft and inspires developers to build smarter, cleaner systems.
🕖 19:55 – 20:00 (5 min)
Micro Break
Stretch, refill, get ready for the final talk.
🕖 20:00 – 20:20 (20 min)
Glenn Anderson — “Five Tips for Energizing Your Next Technical Presentation”
About speaker:
Glenn Anderson is a seasoned speaker, trainer, and technologist who combines engineering know-how with improv performance techniques. He teaches developers how to communicate with clarity and impact.
🕖 20:25 – 20:45 (20 min)
Duane Newman — “Dependency Injection in .NET”
Tired of juggling dependencies and cluttered constructors? Duane demystifies Dependency Injection — what it is, why it matters, how lifetimes work, and how .NET’s built-in DI container makes clean architecture easier than ever.
About speaker:
Duane Newman is a seasoned .NET developer, speaker, and active leader in the Kansas City .NET User Group. Known for his practical, fast-moving technical sessions, Duane focuses on helping developers build cleaner, more maintainable applications using modern .NET patterns and principles.
20:45 – 20:55 (10 min)
Raffle: Win 2 Full Build Stuff Conference Tickets!
Available only for registered attendees who check in at the event.
20:55 – 22:00+
Open Networking & Community Hangout
Meet early-arriving Build Stuff conference speakers, chat with fellow developers, and enjoy a relaxed, high-energy community evening.
As international speakers arrive in the city, many will join the event.
Expect spontaneous micro-sessions, Q&A opportunities, and plenty of conversations with world-class engineers.
Supported by:
Thanks to our amazing partners who make this event possible:
- Epam Systems
- Visma
- CGI
- Adform
Their support allows us to keep Build Stuff Appetizer 100% free and open to everyone.
🔗 Registration
The event is free, but registration is required to secure your spot.
