iOS Conf SG 2027

About the event

iOS Conf SG is an annual conference for Apple-platform developers in Singapore, run by a volunteer team of iOS developers. The community behind it has been active since 2011, and the conference itself describes hundreds of iOS and Swift developers attending each year, coming from more than 30 countries.

The 2027 edition runs from 20 to 22 January at Alliance Française de Singapour. Wednesday is a hands-on workshop day, with a half-day session on the Foundation Models framework and Apple Intelligence on device. Thursday and Friday are keynotes and talks, plus an open lab for trying apps on a foldable iPhone and a Ship It Friday activity where attendees start something and demo it on stage, with indie developers helping out. Announced speakers include authors, engineers from app companies and an indie developer who runs a large app portfolio.

The ticket price was cut to S$60 for 2027 to make travel from neighbouring countries easier. This is a learning and community event for people who build iOS apps, not a deal-making venue. The sources do not mention investors or app buyers, but indie developers attending make it a reasonable place to meet peers who ship and monetize apps.

Who should attend

Suited to iOS and Swift developers, indie app makers and small team leads in Southeast Asia who want current Apple-platform skills and a chance to meet peers. You get workshops, talks and informal time with developers who have shipped apps.

Tips: if you plan to sell an app, talk to the indie developers there about how they track revenue and retention, and bring a short summary of your app's key metrics. Bring a working build to the open lab to get candid feedback.