The Value of Community, Code, & Collaboration

Quito, Ecuador: A Stunning Backdrop

This year’s FlutterConf Latam took us to Quito, Ecuador, one of the highest capitals in the world at 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level. Between breathtaking mountain views, volcanic landscapes, rich cacao, and warm hospitality, the city offered an unforgettable setting for the event's third edition.

The conference was hosted at the Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), a vibrant campus that provided the perfect venue for two days of technical talks, networking, and community activities.

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What Was New This Year 

One of the surprises at this year’s conference was the official event app, built in Flutter and available on iOS and Android. Attendees used it to check the agenda, browse speaker sessions, and access event details. The event’s website was also developed in Flutter, showcasing the framework’s versatility beyond mobile.

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The conference opened with a keynote by Frank van Puffelen—Developer Relations and Experience Lead at FlutterFlow—called, "Better at it Tomorrow." He shared his personal approach to continuous self-improvement and offered practical tips on learning from mistakes. On the second day, the spotlight turned to a lively GDE Panel, where experts fielded audience questions about Flutter, Google, and the path to becoming a GDE.

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The after-parties and dinners for speakers, sponsors, and staff members were memorable, as always. Attendees enjoyed breathtaking views of Quito, traditional Ecuadorian dishes, and lively activities like the chiva—an open-air party bus that winds through the city with music and dancing. These moments of fun and connection added a magical layer to the conference experience, making FlutterConf Latam 2025 truly stand out.

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VGV at FlutterConf Latam

For the third year in a row, Very Good Ventures had the privilege of sponsoring the conference—this time as a Silver Sponsor. Our presence was bigger than ever, with a booth that became a central hub for attendees to connect with our team, pick up some exclusive VGV swag, and chat with our HR representative about our hiring process and what it’s like to work at VGV.

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Beyond the booth, our engineers took the stage to share their expertise with the community: 

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Sofía Rey dove into the power of CustomPainter in “Mastering CustomPainter: Beyond Widgets in Flutter”. 

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Matías Leyba highlighted best practices for preventing UI regressions in “Pixels Under Control: Prevent UI Regressions with Golden Tests”. 

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And Mauricio Miguez explored the ins and outs of theming with “Understanding Theme: Custom Widgets”. 

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Each talk showcased the technical depth and creativity that drives our work at VGV.

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We also introduced VGV World, a brand new, interactive game built with Flutter, Firebase, and AI. By scanning a QR code, participants entered a virtual world made up of four islands, each representing one of our client projects. To advance, they needed to discover a secret password with help from AI and, once all four islands were unlocked, they earned a special VGV collectible pin. It was a fun, engaging way to share our work while highlighting Flutter’s versatility.

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Community Spirit

Beyond the sessions, the organizers created opportunities for the community to connect. From after-event dinners to a giant Dash plushie giveaway and a treasure hunt game, the event kept the energy high and everyone engaged.

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What stood out most was the collaboration among developers, leaders, and students. The Latin American Flutter community continues to grow in both talent and adoption, showing how Flutter is powering digital transformation across the region.

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The heart of FlutterConf Latam is its people—the developers, organizers, and community leaders who bring the event to life.

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“The event has been incredible, with many new people joining the conference this year. It’s important for developers to attend events like these to connect with the community, learn, and share knowledge.”

-Álvaro Armijos, Software Engineer & Staff Organizer at FlutterConf Latam

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“I’m here for the first time in Latin America, and I came because this is an event made by the community, and for the community. Events like these are must-attend—not just for learning and listening, but for networking, which for me is the most important thing. It’s about building useful contacts for the future. And it’s also important to have companies that support this kind of event (like VGV), because companies that are leading Flutter can bring job opportunities and amazing people together.”

-Vadym Pinchuk, GDE / Mobile App Developer

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Another FlutterConf Latam in the Books

This year's event once again proved why this community is so special. Each year it gets bigger, better, and more impactful—not just as a space for learning, but as a hub for connection and inspiration.

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We’re proud to keep supporting this conference and the community behind it. 

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The FlutterConf Latam team has already announced next year’s destination: Cancún, Mexico. The only big question is: Are you going?

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