A Very Good Time at Fluttercon USA 2025

Hi! We’re Sofía Rey, Mobile Engineer, and Mauricio Miguez, Senior Engineer, from Very Good Ventures. We were so excited to represent the VGV team at Fluttercon USA, and we’re just as excited now to share what stood out to us across every moment of an action-packed two days.

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From technical deep dives to cross-community conversations (and of course a healthy dose of unicorn swag), Fluttercon was an unforgettable experience. Held in Brooklyn, the event gathered hundreds of developers, product leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate all things Flutter—and we couldn’t have been more proud to be part of it.

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First Impressions

There was a lot to love about Fluttercon this year: amazing sessions from technical experts and engineering leaders, deep-dive roundtables, and great after-hours networking events, to name a few.

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But what truly stood out were the people. We had the opportunity to meet high-profile Flutter engineers, passionate developers from diverse backgrounds, and even longtime followers of our work who use our packages, read our blog, or tune into our podcast. Those moments—when someone quoted something your team has said or built—made the trip more than worth it.

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The speaker dinner, hosted at Duolingo’s stunning WTC 4 offices, was another highlight. With great food, a DJ, and sweeping views of NYC, it offered the chance to connect with folks from both the Flutter and Android communities in a relaxed, festive setting.

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The Venue

This year's venue was the iconic Brooklyn Navy Yard, with the event spanning an end-to-end warehouse showcasing stages, booths, and networking zones. Attendees could discover talks while walking by and be instantly drawn in, enjoy snacks and discussions with fellow developers, and learn directly from brands on the cutting edge of Flutter technology.

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The Booth Experience

Our VGV booth was a hit. From unicorn-branded sunscreen and lip balm to stickers and tote bags, our swag was a conversation starter on its own. A looping video of VGV’s project highlights drew attention, and interactive tablets let attendees explore apps and other digital experiences our team has built with Universal Destinations & Experiences.

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Our Talks

Sofía Rey – Mastering CustomPainter: Going Beyond Widgets in Flutter

This was my first-ever talk in English at a major conference, and it felt really good. I shared advanced techniques for drawing custom UI with CustomPainter using a real-world example from the custom VIP digital experience app we built for Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a 3-car NASCAR team. While nerves were high, the response was overwhelmingly positive, and I’m proud of facing the challenge head-on.

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Mauricio Miguez – Mastering Scalable Theming for Custom Flutter Widgets

It was also my first time giving a talk in English, and I enjoyed every second of it. I walked attendees through how we build flexible and scalable theming systems at VGV—something we rely on heavily in our work. The best part was having community members come up to me afterward to continue the conversation and dive deeper into the topic.

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One Talk We Recommend

If you watch just one talk from Fluttercon USA 2025, make it Chris Sells’ keynote. He offered a bold, thoughtful perspective on how the community should support Flutter’s growth in an AI-driven future. It was both inspiring and pragmatic, a rare mix in tech keynotes.

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Why Events Like This Matter

Conferences like Fluttercon aren’t just about talks or swag. They’re about reinforcing Flutter's presence in the ecosystem, building bridges between teams, and creating space for curiosity and collaboration.

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For us at VGV, it was also a reminder of the impact our work has. When someone approaches you because they use your package daily or have read your article, that’s the kind of real-world validation that fuels the open-source spirit. 

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We were especially proud to showcase LATAM talent on the Fluttercon stage in NYC, standing alongside teammates in a truly global representation of VGV.

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And in this case, sharing the venue with Droidcon turned out to be a strength. It encouraged crossover—Android developers became curious about Flutter (and vice versa), sparking conversations that wouldn’t have happened in a siloed event.

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Until next time, Fluttercon. 🦄💙

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