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 # Tokio
 
 A runtime for writing reliable, asynchronous, and slim applications with
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-*[TokioConf 2026 program and tickets are now available!](https://tokioconf.com)*
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 # Tokio
 
 A runtime for writing reliable, asynchronous, and slim applications with