What Other People Say

beyond tellerrand remains my favorite conference for web folks. The audience is always engaged & supportive, every speaker is incredible, and Marc’s attention to detail in putting the whole thing together is second to none.

Aaron Gustafson

beyond tellerrand is not your ordinary tech conference. Marc has created something really special, and everyone should get a chance to experience this event!

Aaron Parecki

beyond tellerrand was so well run, but more importantly, I found it incredibly inspiring.

Aarron Walter

I had a lovely time at beyond tellerrand as the relaxed atmosphere they created with their use of time and space made it really easy to get to know others and what they’re passionate about.

Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino

beyond tellerrand is the conference you didn’t know you were missing. Heartfelt, authentic and bringing back joy, hope, meaning and connection in a world that sometimes forgets what it is.

Amber Case

beyond tellerrand is a magical place for ichi-go-ichi-e (once-in-a-life-time encounter), where technology and creativity meet — you take knowledge, inspiration home, along with friends and peers you will cherish for life.

Aoi Yamaguchi

beyond tellerrand makes you feel like belonging to an ever-growing family. I always leave with new good friends and an endless source of positivity, inspiration and excitement for my work.

Bastian Allgeier

Marc, and the beyond tellerrand team, have created a community that is nothing short of familial, and an event as immediately welcoming as it is immeasurably inspiring.

Burton Rast

beyond tellerrand is a truly special conference. It provides not just food for thought, but a ton of warm and fuzzy nourishment for the soul.

Cassie Evans

beyond tellerrand has a mix of talks I don’t really see anywhere else and I love that! The creative atmosphere and welcoming community makes it an awesome event.

Charlie Gerard

beyond tellerrand is an electrifying experience – there’s a buzz amongst the attendees and speakers that is incomparable. Marc has created something truly special.

Charlotte Dann

beyond tellerrand is where creativity, community, and inspiration meet. Every detail, every moment, is crafted with love – a truly special experience.

Christine Vallaure

beyond tellerrand was a fantastic experience, I had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people. Highly recommend it!

Craig Black

beyond tellerrand is the kind of event that ruins other events for you in the best possible way. The crowd? Amazingly kind and encouraging. The speakers? Next level. Marc? Kind, thoughtful and a master at what he does.

Cyd Stumpel

beyond tellerrand feels like going to your best friend’s party and making new friends. There is a less beer and dancing, but the inspiring talks more than make up for that.

David de Léon

beyond tellerrand is, quite simply, one of the best conferences in the world, both for attendees and for speakers. It gives us space to breathe and learn from each other.

David Thomas

[…] beyond tellerrand has a very cozy and friendly atmosphere and I’m very lucky to have had my first speaking experience in such inviting environment and community grown by marc.

dina Amin

beyond tellerrand was a memorable event for me for many reasons. The whole thing is organised beautifully down to every little detail. The audience were so enthusiastic and open to new ideas. I felt at home among friends even though we had only just met.

Dominic Wilcox

Felt very welcome at btconf. It feels like being part of one big family. More than happy about all my new coder and webdeveloper cousins!

Doro Ottermann

beyond tellerrand is one of the few conferences in the world able to create a genuine sense of community. It’s like the conferences of yesteryear; everything feels fun and new; all the attendees make for a truly welcoming environment. Marc’s passion comes through in every aspect of the production, and I can’t wait to return to the next event.

Elliot Jay Stocks

Marc has found a way to put humanity, connection, and joy back into conference culture. I genuinely cannot recommend beyond tellerrand enough.

Emily Anhalt

beyond tellerrand delivers an amazing experience fuelled by engaging talks on a broad range of subjects and a very captive audience. A legendary event not to be missed.

Espen Brunborg

I had a great time at beyond tellerrand. I was impressed by the quality of speakers, the lovely venue and most of all by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere […]

Eva-Lotta Lamm

What an open-minded and curious audience, always on the lookout for new interfaces. I knew immediately that type design and typography were their natural allies!

Ferdinand Ulrich

I always love speaking at beyond tellerrand, and this year was particularly special as I also got to fangirl over two of my favourite artists Aoi Yamaguchi & Eike König!

Gemma O’Brien

I’ve been lucky enough to attend beyond tellerrand five times over the past ten years as both a speaker and attendee, and I already can’t wait to come back. My favourite conference in the world.

Geri Coady

Speaking at beyond tellerrand isn’t just stepping on a stage – it’s stepping into a community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the courage to share your voice beyond the edge of the ordinary.

Gustavo Ferrari

Absolutely the best all-round conference in Europe, by far. Educational, inspiring, and a lot of fun. Literally life changing.

Harry Roberts

beyond tellerrand is one of those conferences that remind you what a great community we are, at our best. Talking and attending was an absolute pleasure. Life-affirming even.

Heydon Pickering

I left beyond tellerrand inspired and honoured to have become friends with incredible people who have made me want to “look beyond the edge of the plate”. I still often think about the talks on stage and the meaningful conversations I had. An experience I’m very grateful for!

Red Hong Yi

I can’t imagine a better first experience with beyond tellerrand. The caliber of sessions left me inspired and energised. It was an incredible honour to be included and present as well. The vibe of the whole event was low-key yet exciting. I went home afterward with a full heart.

Hugh Elliott

As always, Marc delivered a terrific two-day mixture of craft and code to get me inspired and excited.

Jeremy Keith

beyond tellerrand is beyond any normal conference - it's a place to forge new relationships that couldn't be further in atmosphere from the standard conference spiel.

Joel Gethin Lewis

beyond tellerrand was an absolutely incredible experience. From the speakers to the venue to all the small diversions Marc assembled, there was nothing that wasn't top-notch and thought through. […] One of the best conferences I have ever been to, hands down.

Josh Brewer

Can't talk about beyond tellerrand without Marc Thiele – there isn't enough money in the world to run a conf your way: cute note in the hotel rooms, untangling my hair from the mic, being everywhere while staying chill.

Júlia Racskó

beyond tellerrand is one of the best-curated, most thoughtfully designed conferences I’ve attended, and I was privileged to be on such an immense speaker lineup.

Laura Kalbag

beyond tellerrand has style… It's got funk, it's got soul, it's got tech, it's got cool, and it's got more than a little bit of pixie dust too!

Léonie Watson

beyond tellerrand feels like a secret club where everyone belongs, full of unexpected ideas and genuine connections — a rare and rollicking gathering.

Linda Liukas

For many years, people kept telling me I _just have to_ attend Beyond Tellerrand. I never understood why. Can it be that great?! Having attended several of them now, I can tell you: yes, 100% yes!

Manuel Matuzovic

An event thoughtfully put together and with great attention to detail. Fantastic line up with a good mix of inspirational, highly specialised and unexpected talks.

Martina Flor

beyond tellerrand has just the right mix of inspiring, creative and technical talks for a creative developer with a passion for the web. It combines all of that with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and unrivalled attention to detail.

Michelle Barker

beyond tellerrand is one of the best events I've had the fortune of attending - and I feel incredibly honored to have contributed as a speaker.

Mike Hill

beyond tellerrand is one of my favourite conferences because it’s the perfect blend of inspiring talks across a range of topics, great (personal) vibes and amazing locations.

Nadieh Bremer

The magic of beyond tellerrand is the people - when so many creative and passionate individuals come together, incredible things happen. I walked away feeling inspired, motivated, and grateful to have joined such a wonderful community.

Natalya Shelburne

To me as a graphic designer beyond tellerrand is always a wonderful source of inspiration. It combines creativity with practical tips, sprinkles in some code and mixes it all with the great spirit of the web.

Oliver Schöndorfer

An unforgettable experience. Marc’s passion is apparent and obvious throughout the entire event and you are welcomed with open arms by him, his team and the entire audience. […]

Rob Draper

beyond tellerrand is one of those really special events, filled with the magic that makes the web possible: creative, inspiring and welcoming.

Sacha Judd

beyond tellerrand is my favorite conference and Marc my favorite organizer so far. He is kind and thoughtful and detail oriented, and it really shows in the inspiring talks and quality of the event!

Shirley Wu

beyond tellerrand is one of my favourite conferences – such an inspiring event with a huge variety of talks and speakers, a wonderful audience, and an experience you won’t forget.

Sophie Koonin

beyond tellerrand is thoughtfully crafted to inspire, advocate, and educate. It’s unlike any other event I’ve attended, and I can’t wait to come back.

Sophie Tahran

beyond tellerrand provides a personal experience designed with lots of love and care, in many ways the couture of conferences.

Stefan Sagmeister

beyond tellerrand was a delightful experience both as a speaker and as an attendee. Marc’s attention to all aspects of the conference was a high-quality production from the moment we landed in Düsseldorf! Forever thankful to have been invited, I encourage everyone to try to attend!

Stephanie Eckles

beyond tellerrand was unique; the crowd is warm and energized, and the speakers covered such a breadth of topics that I learned new things I never expected. I recommend everyone make it a must-attend event for their annual fill of delicious brain food.

Stephen Hay

The level of commitment and skill that was shared by some of the other speakers, as they spoke about their work, their creative, personal and economic struggles was just an inspiration. I met some creative titans.

Thomas Thwaites

beyond tellerand is brimming with personality and warmth. Everyone I talked to told me it was “special event”, and I couldn’t agree more.

Tim Kadlec

Marc just knows how to rock this stage! He is definitely a rockstar — a very lovable rockstar.

Ulrike Rausch

At btconf I always meet new people. Not just old (or senior if you wish) designers like myself, but I always have conversations with young professionals as well.

Vasilis van Gemert

A fantastic, valuable community event — an event worth anticipating, attending and remembering even years after it has passed.

Vitaly Friedman