Thursday
Room 4
17:40 - 18:40
(UTC+11)
Talk (60 min)
Web APIs You Should Be Using in 2026: Unlocking Next-Level Web Experiences
The web is evolving, and so are the APIs that power it. This talk dives into the newest and most underutilized browser APIs, including the File System Access API, Background Fetch API, WebGPU, Web Share API Level 2, and Contacts Picker API.
Attendees will learn how these tools can simplify development, enhance user experience, and bring desktop-like capabilities to the web. Through live demos and practical industry examples, developers will leave with actionable insights and inspiration to integrate these APIs into their own projects.
This talk is targeted at web developers, technical leads, and product designers eager to explore innovative browser capabilities and stay ahead of the curve.
Nhlanhla Lucky Nkosi
Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and education sectors with varying tech-stacks; from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud technologies.
Lucky is an educator, teaching Game Design and Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is the co-organiser of the Johannesburg-based JavaScript-focused meetup: Jozi.JS.