About FUN OCaml

The Premier OCaml Conference for Open Source Developers

FUN OCaml is an annual functional programming conference dedicated to the OCaml programming language and its thriving ecosystem. Since our inception, we've brought together developers, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the globe to celebrate the power of type-safe, functional programming.

FUN OCaml 2027 in Bengaluru, India

The 2027 edition of FUN OCaml comes to Bengaluru, India, organized by FP Launchpad, the Centre for Functional Systems Research and Education at IIT Madras. Join us on January 25–26, 2027 at the MLR Convention Centre, Brigade Millennium Campus, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru.

Program Leadership

  • Program Chair: Sabine Schmaltz (Tarides)
  • Program Committee: David Sancho Moreno (Ahrefs), Dmitriy Kovalenko (LightSource), more members TBA

Speaker Support

Limited financial support is available for accepted speakers who need assistance with travel or accommodation to attend FUN OCaml 2027 in Bengaluru.

Please note: we cannot reimburse speakers directly. Instead, we will book and pay for your travel and accommodation on your behalf. This policy is required due to money laundering regulations. We are unable to make exceptions or pay cash reimbursements, regardless of the amount.

If you would like to request speaker support, please indicate this when submitting your talk or workshop proposal via the Call for Participation, and the Program Committee will follow up with you individually and confidentially.

Why Attend FUN OCaml?

FUN OCaml stands out as the conference for OCaml developers who want to deepen their expertise, contribute to open source, and connect with the community. Whether you're building production systems, exploring cutting-edge research, or just getting started with functional programming, FUN OCaml offers something unique:

1. Hands-On Workshops

Learn directly from experts in functional programming through intensive, practical workshops covering everything from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced topics.

2. Production Use Cases

Discover how companies worldwide use OCaml for mission-critical applications.

3. Open Source Collaboration

FUN OCaml dedicates significant time to collaborative open source hacking. Work alongside maintainers and contributors on popular OCaml projects.

4. Community Building

Network with fellow functional programming enthusiasts, OCaml developers, and industry professionals.

Our Format: Learn, Build, Connect

FUN OCaml follows a 2-day format designed to maximize learning and collaboration:

  • Day 1: Talks & Keynotes
  • Day 2: Workshops & Hacking

Open to All

Attending FUN OCaml costs only a symbolic registration fee, which includes free food and drinks for all attendees. All talks are live-streamed and recorded, with videos published on our YouTube channel and watch.ocaml.org.

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