JavaScript at Scale

Join us for an evening of insights, practical engineering, and networking as Galvia Digital hosts the first JavaScript at Scale event at Farset Labs, Belfast.

We’ll explore how modern JavaScript powers real-time systems, scalable browser applications, and collaborative software. Our speakers will break down architectural patterns and distributed data concepts shaping how developers build on the web today.

Whether you’re a software engineer, IT professional, student, or simply interested in modern JavaScript, you’ll come away with practical knowledge and the chance to connect with Belfast’s growing tech community.

🍕 And of course… pizza and beer will be provided!

About the Speakers and Topics

Jordan Ellison – ECS in the Browser: Can Game Engine Patterns Scale the Web?
Software Engineer | Galvia Digital
Entity Component Systems (ECS) are widely used in modern game engines to manage complex, high-entity simulations. In this session, Jordan will explore how these principles can be applied in JavaScript to build scalable browser-based applications.

Jordan will cover:

• Core ECS concepts
• Data-oriented vs object-oriented design
• Why memory layout and update patterns affect performance
• Architectural trade-offs in real-time systems

This session will offer a practical look at structuring performance-sensitive JavaScript applications.

Taylor North – CRDTs in JavaScript: Who Wins?
Software Engineer | Galvia Digital
Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) allow multiple users to update shared data simultaneously without conflicts, even when offline.

Taylor will cover:

• What CRDTs are and why they matter in distributed systems
• How shared state remains consistent across clients
• How CRDT patterns can be implemented in JavaScript
• Where they apply in real-world applications

From collaborative tools to offline-first apps and real-time dashboards, CRDTs are increasingly important in modern web development.

Speaker 3 – TBA
We’ll be announcing one more speaker soon. Stay tuned!

Agenda

• 6:30 PM – Informal networking, gab a pizza slice & a beer
• 7:00 PM – Welcome & introductions from Martin Naughton
• 7:15 PM – Talks begin (15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
• 8:15 PM – Networking & chats
• 8:30 PM – Event close (optional pints nearby 🍻)

Event Details
📍 Venue: Farset Labs, Weavers Court, 1 Linfield Rd, Belfast BT12 5GH
📅 Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026
🕠 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
👥 Host: Galvia Digital

We look forward to bringing together developers and the wider tech community for an evening of learning and discussion around modern JavaScript.