Blog: Think Ahead, Code Smarter: Carl’s Take on ConFoo

Are you thinking about saving your spot for ConFoo 2026? It’s the best place to take your developer career to the next level! To back up that statement, we spoke with Carl Fontaine, Quality Advisor at Desjardins, to learn more about his experience and what he’s heard from his colleagues.

Carl Fontaine is an experienced developer, who has taken part in numerous events organized by Microsoft over the years. In a way, he can truly appreciate the potential that an event like ConFoo can bring to a career; whether you’re looking to gain knowledge or to build a professional network.

Although he couldn’t attend the last edition, Carl made sure to quickly reserve his spot for ConFoo 2026. It was after hearing his colleagues talk about the wide range of topics covered that Carl was convinced.

“It’s disappointing when you go to an event and must settle for a session that you don’t find that much interesting, simply because the options are limited. That’s not an issue at ConFoo, because there’s so many subjects available that everyone can find something suited for their needs.”

The high-tech world is constantly evolving and the need to have the latest knowledge is critical, especially in the field of quality assurance. As Carl pointed out, it now impacts many aspects of programming, not just end-of-cycle evaluation. By staying up to date, Carl and his team can stay ahead of the wave and make plans to adapt early.

"Today, as a product quality specialist, I have to ask myself: what can I do upstream to ensure a high-quality product? That means working across many areas, even in architecture at times. A place like ConFoo is perfect to stay ahead of the industry."

With his spot secured for February, Carl Fontaine can now focus on catching up on the latest presentations on Thinkific. While he doesn’t expect to get through the nearly 200 talks, it gives him a great preview of the level of quality that awaits him at ConFoo 2026. But what excites him most is discovering the ConFoo community.

“What I’m most looking forward to is enjoying everything that happens around the event. Like sitting in the lounge and chatting with other attendees, building new connections, continuing the conversation with speakers, etc. In this kind of events, it’s what gravitates around it that is truly special.”

Our recommendation? Book your spot now for the 2026 edition of the ConFoo conference! If you want to save big, like Carl did, you have until June 24 to enjoy a $400 discount.