BeJS built and manages multiple conference websites with React Bricks
Reusing components across events while enabling the team to update content visually..
Something about BeJs
BeJS is a JavaScript community based in Belgium, organizing some of the most recognized React conferences in Europe, including React Paris, React Brussels and React Africa.
Managing multiple events each year requires a scalable approach to building and updating websites with different branding but shared structure.
The challenge
BeJS faced the challenge of managing multiple conference websites, each with its own branding and content, while sharing a common structure. Building each site from scratch was time-consuming and created a strong dependency on developers.
Updating content across events was also difficult, slowing down the team and making it harder to respond quickly to changes in a fast-paced event environment.
Previous solutions either limited flexibility or made content updates cumbersome, reinforcing the need for a more scalable and editor-friendly approach.
“We wanted a CMS to easily manage these websites. Add sections, speakers, schedules, and other elements without coding everything from scratch each time. Also, we wanted Omar, who is not a developer, to be able to make changes easily.”
Aymen Ben Amor
Founder @ BeJs
Discovery and decision
React Bricks was chosen for its ability to combine reusable React components with a visual editing experience. This allowed BeJS to create a shared structure across multiple event websites while keeping content easy to manage for non-technical users.
The component-based approach ensured consistency, while still allowing each event to maintain its own identity.
Implementation
BeJS implemented a shared component system using React Bricks in a monorepo scenario, enabling them to reuse the same building blocks across multiple conference websites.
This approach made it easy to launch new event sites and update existing ones, while maintaining consistency and reducing development effort.
Results
With React Bricks, BeJS significantly improved the way they manage their conference websites. New event sites can be created quickly using shared components, while content updates can be handled directly by the team without developer involvement.
This has reduced development bottlenecks, improved responsiveness, and made it easier to scale their events and online presence.