Wednesday, October 15 is Choose Your Own Adventure Day. Whether you’re looking to relax by the pool, dive into a workshop, build a rocket, or explore nearby sights, the day is yours to enjoy your way.
Workshop sponsored by IBM
Harnessing Open Source Intelligence: Building Smarter Web Apps with Mellea, Docling, and IBM Granite
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Choptank AB
As web applications grow more intelligent and adaptive, developers are looking for cutting-edge tools to integrate AI directly into their projects. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to leverage three popular open-source projects: Mellea, Docling, and IBM Granite. Learn how Mellea simplifies connecting large language models through model context protocols and APIs, enabling seamless integration of advanced AI into web applications.
Discover how Docling—one of the most popular document AI frameworks—enables robust document understanding, letting you parse, convert, and enrich documents (from PDFs to audio) for downstream use in AI-powered experiences. Docling works hand-in-hand with Granite models and Mellea to unlock structured information extraction, advanced OCR, and agentic document processing.
We’ll dig into how IBM Granite provides scalable, secure language models designed for real-world deployment and integration with open projects. Guided coding exercises will take participants from zero to a fully functional prototype, demonstrating natural language interactions, contextual reasoning, and document intelligence within a modern JavaScript stack.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to blend open-source flexibility with enterprise-grade AI, unlocking new smart capabilities for search, chat, automation, and user experience. This workshop is ideal for JavaScript and web developers looking to move beyond demos and into production-ready, AI-infused applications using trusted, open tools.
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Mini Golf
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Winter Garden
Show off your skills at the Mini Golf Tournament! Whether you’re a beginner or a mini golf enthusiast, this tournament offers a fun way to enjoy the stunning views while testing your putting skills. Grab your putter, challenge your friends, and make memories on the greens at this exciting event!
Meet your fellow mini golfers at 2:00 PM at Winter Garden, the indoor pool, to collect balls, clubs, and scorecards. No RSVP required.
Node Rockets
Time: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Choptank AB + outside!
3… 2… 1… BLAST OFF!!! Why stop with just Earth? It is time to take JavaScript to outer space!
NodeRockets combines all the power of hobby rockets with all the geekery of Node.js. Sign up, flight control, as we take to the sky, terrify anyone on the driving range, and break the altitude barrier WITH CODE!
After learning how to build your rocket tube, you’ll get to work on your mission payload and re-entry module using JavaScript. Once you’ve been cleared for take off, you’ll take the controls of our remote controlled, JavaScript-powered launch pad, fuel your rocket with pressurized water, and shoot for the moon! Once your mission is complete, your rocket will deploy the parachute and return safely to Earth! And if not, well, the driving range isn’t just for golf balls anymore!
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Golf Tee Times
We’ve reserved tee times at the beautiful River Marsh Golf Club, right at the hotel. Join a group or rally a foursome and hit the greens.
The cost is $135 plus taxes and fees, which includes an 18-hole round, golf cart, and driving range access with balls. Golf fees are not covered by the conference and will be paid directly at the course by each golfer. Proper golf attire is required; collared shirts are required, and denim is not permitted.
Reserve your spot by Tuesday, October 7, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Spa Day
Book a spa appointment at SAGO
Reservations and cost are the responsibility of the attendee.
Pool Side Relaxation + Dive-In Movie
Join fellow JSConfers poolside in the Wintergarden Atrium. Grab a cold drink, enjoy some food, hop in the indoor pool or hot tub, and catch movies playing throughout the day. Feeling brave, you can try the outdoor pool (lightly heated). Have kids along for the ride? Are you a kid yourself? Head over to the kids’ pool and check out their slide. Movies start at 10:00 AM.
