DevFest Kampala 2025

International University Of East Africa, Kansanga Ggaba Road, Kampala, 0

GDG Cloud Kampala

Get ready, Kampala! DevFest Kampala 2025, hosted by GDG Cloud Kampala in partnership with the International University o...

Oct 18, 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Get ready, Kampala! DevFest Kampala 2025, hosted by GDG Cloud Kampala in partnership with the International University of East Africa, is back and bigger!

This year, we're diving deep into Cloud-Powered Innovation for a Sustainable Future, empowering you to build impactful solutions that address real-world challenges in Uganda and beyond.

Join over 1,000+ passionate developers, cloud enthusiasts, and tech innovators for a full day of cutting-edge insights, hands-on learning, and unparalleled networking at the International University of East Africa on the 18th of October 2025 starting at 8:00 AM.

Whether you're a seasoned cloud architect, an aspiring data scientist, a mobile or web developer, or just curious about the future of tech, DevFest Kampala 2025 has something for everyone.

Key activities include:

  • Keynote Sessions: Inspirational talks by Google leaders, GDEs, and industry veterans on the latest trends in cloud computing, AI, and sustainable technologies.

  • Technical Tracks: Parallel sessions covering various topics, including:

    • Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps: GKE, Cloud Run, Terraform.

    • Data & AI/ML: BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow, Responsible AI.

    • Web & Mobile with Cloud: Firebase, App Engine, Flutter integration.

    • Sustainable Cloud Solutions: Building environmentally conscious applications, leveraging cloud for climate action, smart city initiatives.

  • Developer Showcase/Demo: A dedicated area for local developers to demonstrate their projects.

  • Hands-on Workshops: Practical, instructor-led sessions where attendees can gain direct experience with different tools and services.

  • Panel Discussions: Interactive discussions with experts on topics like career growth especially in cloud, ethical AI, and the future of tech in Uganda.

  • Networking Lounge: Dedicated space for attendees to connect, share ideas, and explore career opportunities.

  • Community Booths: Opportunities for local tech communities and partners to showcase their initiatives.

When

When

Saturday, October 18, 2025
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

Speakers

  • Buchi Michelle O.

    Software Engineer /GDE, Web

  • Wesley Kambale

    Google Developer Expert in AI

    Organizer, ML Engineer & Data Scientist

  • Wayne Gakuo

    Unstacked Labs

    Angular GDE | Senior Frontend Engineer

  • Bright Etornam Sunu

    software engineer and Google Developer Expert

  • Ngesa Marvin

    Safaricom PLC

    Device Manager - Cloud Data & AI | GDE for ML

  • Miracle Olabode

    Google Developer Expert

    Cloud Engineer

  • Sarah Muwanguzi

    Product Designer

  • Atuoha Anthony

    Fit Company FZ-LLC

    Google Developer Expert (Flutter/Dart) & Mobile Software Engineer

  • Jamiu Okanlawon

    OneRoof

    Senior Flutter Engineer

  • Pius Kevin

    Google Cloud

    GDE

  • Funke Olasupo

    WTM Lagos

  • Hassan Bahati Mukisa

    Open Source Maintainer

    Software Engineer

  • Mwiine Daniel

    GDGoC Lead,Associate Cloud Engineer

  • Nicholas Muyobo Gidudu

    GMT Consults

    Software Developer

  • Sabrina Atwiine

    Business & Product Manager

  • Tendo Taliq

  • Allela Eunice

    Google

    Developer Relations Community Manager

Organizers

  • Solomon Opio

    Soltech Digital Solutions

    GDG Organizer

  • Matovu Joel

    GDG Organizer | Web App Dev| Graphics Designer

  • Lisa Kaitesi

    Community Manager

  • Mirembe Rebecca Peace

    Cloud Engineer

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