Building Smarter Frontends with Embedded Multi-Model Databases

Join us for our next SurrealDB Amsterdam meetup, where we’ll explore how developers are building richer, more powerful frontend applications using embedded multi-model databases.

Most frontend and full-stack developers still rely on tools like SQLite, IndexedDB, or basic key-value stores. But what happens when you need graph relationships, relational logic, or advanced querying — all within a local app?

In this session, we’ll show how SurrealDB bridges that gap.

We’ll dive into real-world examples from our team and the community, including:

• Blink – A hackathon project built on SurrealDB, designed to manage record relationships with ease
• Surrealist (Sandbox) – Our internal tool that visualises data graphs, queries, and relationships
• Lessons learned from using SurrealDB in embedded/local-first environments (Electron, browser, Node)

Whether you’re building interactive tools, desktop apps, or browser-based workflows, this meetup is packed with ideas to level up your local data architecture.

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00
Arrival drinks, pizza & networking

19:00 - 19:40
Building Smarter Frontends with Embedded Multi-Model Databases + Q&A
Micha de Vries

19:40 - 20:30
Networking & drinks

20:30
Wrap up

📍This event is hosted by AWS at the AWS Cloud building.

Please note:

• Due to the venue's capacity, there are limited spots available.
• Please bring a valid form of I.D. You may be requested this at AWS reception.
• Upon arrival, attendees should head inside, turn left and take the elevators to the AWS offices on the 4th floor.

FAQs
Am I guaranteed a ticket at this event?
Our events are tech-focused and in the interest of keeping our events relevant and meaningful for those attending, tickets are issued at our discretion. We therefore reserve the right to refund ticket orders before the event and to request proof of identity and/or professional background upon entry.

Is this event for me?
SurrealDB events are for software engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, data engineers, or any tech professionals keen to discover more about SurrealDB: a scalable multi-model database that allows users and developers to focus on building their applications with ease and speed.

Are there any House Rules?
At SurrealDB, we are committed to providing live and online events that are safe and enjoyable for all attending. Please review our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for more information. It is compulsory for all attendees to be registered with a first and last name in order to attend. Any attendees who do not adhere to these requirements will be refused a ticket.