The next meetup for 2026 will be held on May 26 and will be hosted by Stacker. Stacker’s office is located in the famous UFO shaped Evoluon building in Eindhoven that was built in 1966 as a science museum by Philips and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city.
Stacker supports clients in the high-tech sector in developing smart software. Strong engineers make the difference between success and failure in complex projects. That is why Stacker works with a small group of highly skilled specialists who combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach.
Thanks to Stacker for hosting this meetup at their facilities.
The topic of this meetup will be: The evolution of C++.
The meetup ends at 20:00.
There will be time for discussion and drinks afterwards.
Agenda
17:00 Welcome Attendees
17:30 Dinner
18:00 Start of the program
Talk 1 by Bart Beumer
-- Short break --
Talk 2 by Tonnie Tielens
Discussion and questions
20:00 Drinks
Bart Beumer
Bart Beumer is a Stacker C++ consultant and trainer with over 20 years of experience in software engineering. He has been working on a wide range of systems, including train traffic monitoring, car navigation, and advanced software for electron microscopes.
Over the years, Bart has built deep expertise in C++ and the surrounding ecosystem of tools and libraries. He closely follows developments in the language and has a strong focus on writing reliable and maintainable software.
In addition to his work as an engineer, Bart has been coaching developers for several years and has been providing C++ and object oriented programming training since 2021.
Abstract
Evolution of C++, learnings from other languages
C++ has a rich history spanning decades. As expected, priorities have changed over time. Computers are more interconnected than ever, which requires greater safety and security. Increased processing power and memory make that possible.
Other languages have introduced improvements in safety, convenience and more modern concepts. For a long time the development of C++ seemed to stagnate.
In this talk I would like to discuss modern C++. Issues in the language are being addressed and more modern concepts and constructions have been added. The language is evolving and taking inspiration from other languages. After this talk I hope you will walk away with a warm feeling that the language is improving and evolving, and that it is worth investing time in learning and using it.
Tonnie Tielens
Tonni Tielens is a software developer and trainer driven by a passion for crafting readable, bug-free code that stands the test of time. He often spends as much time ensuring others can understand his work as he does writing it, believing that the hallmark of great code is its clarity.
With extensive experience in C++, C#, and Java, and additional proficiency in Python, Kotlin, TypeScript, and a touch of Rust, Tonni combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. His enthusiasm for programming is matched only by his dedication to teaching, whether it’s guiding teams to adopt clean code practices, mastering test-driven development, or diving into the intricacies of modern C++.
After a brief stint in management, Tonni realized his true calling wasn’t in boardrooms but at keyboards and whiteboards, engaging in code and sharing knowledge. He returned to his roots as a programmer and teacher, focusing on what he loves most: empowering others to build better software.
Tonni’s modern C++ courses are highly regarded for their practical insights and hands-on approach, helping developers take their C++ skills to the next level.
Abstract
C++26 finally introduces reflection. Something C++ developers have long waited for. Yet, opposed to languages like Java and C#, C++'s reflection is compile time. This talk explores what becomes possible when types, members and enumerators are no longer opaque to your code. From eliminating boilerplate to expressing ideas that were previously off the table entirely. If you've ever written a macro to do what the language should have done, you're gonna like this talk.
