Dive into Forge: Insights from Atlassian and SoftComply
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Ready to explore Atlassian Forge?
Join us for an engaging session on Atlassian Forge, the serverless app development platform that’s transforming the way apps are built for the Atlassian Cloud. Whether you're an end-user, admin, or developer, this event is packed with insights, real-world stories, and actionable tips to help you get started or take your Forge journey to the next level.
We’re excited to host two amazing speakers:
Neil Mansilla (Atlassian) will introduce Forge, explain its core features, and highlight its numerous use cases across the Atlassian ecosystem.
Margus Nael (SoftComply) will share a practitioner’s perspective on building apps with Forge, diving into the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned during development.
Why Attend?
Gain a solid understanding of Forge, Atlassian’s app development platform.
Learn how Forge’s serverless architecture simplifies app building and integration.
Hear real-world examples of how Forge-based apps have improved workflows.
Discover best practices, tips, and tricks from experienced Forge users.
Connect with other Atlassian enthusiasts, admins, and developers.
Bonus Perks:
Enjoy delicious food and drinks while networking with fellow attendees.
Participate in fun activities for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Forge from both Atlassian and SoftComply! While our presentations are beginner-friendly, you can also explore more about Forge on your own at Atlassian Developer site. Whether you're new to Forge or looking to refine your skills, this event is for you. We can’t wait to see you there!
Agenda
3:00 PM: Welcome and Community Highlights
Kick off the event with a warm welcome from our community leaders! We’ll take a moment to introduce ourselves, share updates about the Atlassian Community, and highlight exciting news or initiatives from Atlassian. It’s also a great chance to welcome new members and set the stage for a fantastic evening of learning and collaboration.
3:30 PM: Introduction to Forge, Atlassian’s Cloud App Development Platform
Come learn about Forge, Atlassian’s serverless app development platform that's included across all of Atlassian's cloud products. We’ll discuss numerous use cases for building with Forge, including how end-users, admins, partners, and even internal Atlassians utilize this powerful development platform to improve how work gets done.
Most suitable for beginners with roles of Atlassian end users, admins, developers.
4:00 PM: Building on Forge: A Practitioner’s Story
• Brief overview of Forge as Atlassian’s app development platform.
• Key motivations for adopting Forge (e.g., scalability, integration with Atlassian ecosystem, simplicity).
• Comparison with other Atlassian app development frameworks.
• Early roadblocks during development (e.g., debugging, performance).
• Limitations of Forge and how you worked around them.
• Examples of how Forge’s serverless architecture simplified development.
• How the Forge-based app improved customer workflows.
• Customer feedback and adoption metrics.
• Lessons learned from hands-on development.
4:30 PM: Network & have fun!
Take a breather and dive into the fun side of the event! Connect with fellow attendees over delicious food and drinks, share your thoughts on the talks, and discuss how Forge could shape your projects. Plus, stick around for some exciting prizes—because learning isn’t the only reward here!
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Speakers
Margus Nael - SoftComply (CTO)
My career began as a software developer, progressing to management and consulting roles within the IT industry. A long-time Atlassian user since 2005, I've been a consultant and solution partner for over a decade. For the past eight years, I've led IT development at SoftComply, an Atlassian Marketplace Partner, as founder and CTO.
Neil Mansilla - Atlassian (Principal Developer Advocate)
Neil Mansilla is a developer advocate at Atlassian, supporting the global ecosystem of developers and partners that build apps on the Atlassian platform. Before finding his passion for developer relations and partnerships, Neil worked as a software engineer across several industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and healthcare.
Moderator
Kerli Suve - Atlassian Community (Community Leader)
Kerli is Atlassian Solutions Architect & Atlassian Community Leader at Tallinn, Estonia who has developed a strong passion for Atlassian products. Her favourite subjects are Automation and Service Management.
Hosted By
Kerli Suve, Community Leader
Elis Augasmägi, Community Leader
As an Atlassian community Co-Leader, I am passionate about Atlassian products and project automation. What excites me most about Atlassian is its large base of possibilities, continuous development, enabling smarter and more efficient ways of making things happen. I love music, travelling and active lifestyle - running, walking my dog, visiting theater, music festivals.
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
Partners
SoftComply (https://softcomply.com/)
SoftComply is a one-stop-shop for compliance software solutions for the regulated industries on Atlassian platform.
Trinidad Wiseman (https://atlassian.twn.ee/)
Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner
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