TinaCon 2025
Herding the Future
Join us for a transformative day of learning, networking and inspiration
About the Conference
Join us for an exciting and hands-on mini conference at SSW Melbourne! This event will bring together developers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon filled with inspiring talks, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. With topics ranging from GitHub tips with MishManners, to creating documentation sites with TinaCMS, this is the perfect chance to deepen your knowledge, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals
7 Experts Speakers
Learn from industry-leading experts who are shaping the future
7 Interactive Workshops
Gain practical insights and hands-on experience from experts in their fields
Premium Networking
Connect with industry leaders and innovators in a relaxed and friendly environment
Open Source Expert Speakers
Adam Cogan
SSW Chief Architect
Matt Wicks
Solution Architect
Hajir Lesani
Solution Architect
Calum Simpson
Solution Architect
Agenda
Registration & Breakfast
Check-in and enjoy complimentary breakfast while networking with fellow attendees
Keynote - TinaCMS and the road ahead
Join us for the Keynote - TinaCMS and the Road Ahead, where we'll explore the future of TinaCMS. Discover upcoming features, improvements, and the vision shaping its development.
🚀 Next.js + Git-Based CMS: High-Performance Content Management
Take your GitHub profile to the next level by building and automating a statically generated website with TinaCMS. In this session, we’ll walk through setting up a site using the TinaCMS starter, fetching dynamic content, and leveraging GitHub Actions to automate deployment
Mastering the Balance: SSR vs. CSR in Next.js for Optimal Performance
Unlock the full potential of Next.js by mastering the balance between Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). In this session, we’ll explore best practices and advanced strategies to enhance website performance, improve SEO, and deliver seamless user experiences.
Lunch
We're providing lunch from the foodie streets of Melbourne 🍽️
Manage your content with TinaCMS
Discover how to efficiently manage and edit your website content using TinaCMS, a powerful and user-friendly content management system.
Optimizing AI Development: MCP Servers & Cursor Workflows
Discover how to streamline AI development with efficient workflows using Cursor and MCP Servers. This session will cover best practices for managing AI-driven projects, optimizing development pipelines, and leveraging MCP Servers for scalable processing.
Hacking Content Creation: Building a TinaCMS MCP Prototype
In this session, I'll walk you through an experimental Tina MCP Server — a prototype for generating and managing TinaCMS content using MCP workflows. We'll cover how it was built, ways you could extend it with other MCP Servers, and what it suggests about the future of CMS development.
After Party
Unwind at the TinaCon After Party with refreshing drinks, and lively networking—celebrate a day of innovation in style!