Name: Qt Belgium kickoff
Start: 2024-02-01T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-02-01T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Fabriek Botaniek

Welcome to the first **Qt Meetup Belgium** !

**Topics**

**1)** "Is Qt good for your health?" *by Alexandra Betouni, Extenly (Nicosia, Cyprus)*

* **Abstract:** This presentation offers a unique perspective on software project health, drawing parallels to the principles of a balanced diet. We explore Qt's role as a nutritional powerhouse, providing essential 'nutrients' in the form of features and components, fostering a robust software development ecosystem with hints on where to find what. Diving into the exercise metaphor, we showcase how Qt serves as a fitness routine for code flexibility. Real-world examples illustrate its adaptability, scaling seamlessly for desktop and embedded systems, along with best practices to ensure a smooth experience, avoiding post-traumas. We also dissect Qt's clean syntax as a mental health exercise, reducing cognitive load and ensuring code readability, while navigating the intricacies of licensing. In the final segment, we underscore the Qt community's pivotal role as a support system for project health. This presentation invites you to uncover how Qt contributes to the overall 'well-being' of your codebase, fostering adaptability, clarity, and growth within a vibrant community. Join me on this talk to explore the intersection of Qt and your project's health.
* **About the author:** Alexandra is the founder and Managing Director of Extenly. With a decade of expertise in Qt development, Alexandra began by developing award-winning Blackberry 10 OS and medical device UI apps. Since then, Alexandra has made significant contributions to the automotive sector, notably on Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX and played a key role in shaping the Neptune 3 UI, recognized as the reference UI of Qt Automotive Suite. In addition, Alexandra is a certified Scrum Master and an accomplished educator, having created two online Qt courses. In her free time, she reveals a passion for music as an avid electric bass guitar player and also enjoys exercising, traveling, and socializing.

**2)** "Keyboards for Qt Applications" *by Bob Messiaen, Invisto (Ghent, Belgium)*

* **Abstract:** Many devices and applications require keyboard input. This presentation provides an overview of potential approaches, whether via a physical keyboard, buttons, a keyboard provided by the OS, or a handcrafted virtual keyboard. Next, we will talk about keyboard input in Qt Quick and include a hands-on demonstration for crafting your own virtual keyboard solution.
* **About the speaker:** Bob Messiaen is passionate about creating great user interfaces for digital products and machines. He founded Invisto to help R&D teams build user interfaces that seamlessly blend hardware, software, and design. His mission is simple: bridging the world between engineering and design to make sure every digital product gets the user-friendly interface it deserves.

**Schedule**

* **18.30**: Welcome Drink
* **19.00-19.15**: Opening speech
* **19.15-20.00**: "Is Qt good for your health?"
* **20.00-20.15**: Break
* **20.15-21.00**: "Keyboards for Qt Applications"
* **21.00**: Networking & drink

**Target Audience**
This talk is designed for anyone curious about the Qt framework, whether you’re a seasoned C++ developer, someone considering Qt for their next project, or just a tech enthusiast wanting a peek behind the curtain.

**Sponsors**

* [Invisto](https://www.invisto.be)
* [Eunoia Studio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eunoia-studio-software-development/)
* [Qt Group](https://www.qt.io)

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