Calling all tech wizards, coding enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good line of code (or ten thousand)! Get ready to unleash your inner developer at GDG Cloud Thessaloniki DevFest – the ultimate playground for the mind (and maybe your thumbs) happening right here in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷

  But wait, what exactly is DevFest? 

Imagine a giant jungle gym, but instead of monkey bars and slides, it's got workshops on the coolest new tech, talks from renowned speakers who'll melt your mind with knowledge bombs, and enough networking opportunities to fill your LinkedIn with connections like a boss.

  That sounds awesome, but what's in it for me? 

Here's the download:

💡 Level Up Your Skills: Feeling like your coding's gotten a bit…meh? Spice things up with workshops on everything from building killer apps to mastering the latest frameworks. We're talking hands-on learning that'll have you coding like a superhero in no time. ‍👨‍💻

💡 Get Inspired by the Greats: Ever heard of those rockstar 🎸 developers you see on Twitter (or is it X)? Well, DevFest is bringing them right here to Thessaloniki! Prepare to have your mind blown by their talks, insights, and maybe even a coding battle or two. (Just kidding... maybe. ) 👩‍💻

💡 Connect with Your Tribe: Feeling like the only coder in the city? Let DevFest be your wingman 🚁! Network with fellow developers, swap stories and build connections that'll last a lifetime (or at least until the next DevFest). You never know, you might just find your coding partner in crime! ️‍🤖

💡 Fun, Fun, Fun: DevFest isn't all about burying your nose in code (although there will be plenty of that too). We're talking games, activities, and enough swag to fill your backpack (and maybe your apartment). It's a chance to unwind, have some laughs, and celebrate your love for all things tech! 🚀

  So, are you ready to join the DevFest party? 

We thought so! Grab your tickets (they won't last forever!), dust off your coding skills, and get ready for an epic adventure into the world of technology. We can't wait to see you there!

P.S. Spread the word! Tell your fellow coders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves pushing the boundaries of what's possible. DevFest is for everyone who wants to learn, grow, and have a blast doing it!

💥 Don't miss out! Register now for DevFest and get ready to unleash your inner tech genius! See you there! 🥳

Agenda

09:00 - 10:00    Doors Opening - Registration

10:00 - 10:15     Welcome

10:15 - 11:00.     Rustam Mehmandarov
Optimising Java Apps for the Cloud: Serverless, Cloud Run, Quarkus and Native

11:00 - 11:45      Seifeddine Mansri
AIOps: yet another buzzword!

11:45 - 12:30      Vasudev Maduri
Unleashing the Power of Gemma: From Cloud to Edge

12:30 - 13:00       Break

13:00- 13:45        Konstantinos Kechagias
Supercharging LLMs with Gemini: Unlocking Real-Time Data through Function Calling       

13:45 - 14:30      Beatrix & Marcus Stade
Using Vertex AI Video, Object Recognition, BQ Machine Learning in American Football

14:30 - 15:15       Dominik Šimoník
Empowering your Flutter app with AI

15:15 - 16:00       George Kortsaridis
The art of hiding sensitive info in plain sight

16:00 - 16:10       Thank you

16:10 - 17:30      Networking + Pizza 🍕 & Beers 🍻