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DevFest 2025

Πανεπιστήμιο Μακεδονίας, Amphitheater 14, 156 Εγνατία, Θεσσαλονίκη, 546 36

GDG Cloud Thessaloniki

🇬🇷 Thessaloniki devs, unite! DevFest brings the tech community together for learning, networking & fun. It is your chance to learn, connect & grow. Join us! 😀

Oct 11, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

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     Andre Sara
Democratising AI: Ethical Considerations and Responsible Development

11:00 - 11:45      Nicola Guglielmi
Build teams, not just products

11:45 - 12:30      Hannah Olukoye
Mastering Goal Setting as an Engineering Leader: Charting Progress

12:30 - 13:00       Speaker Break


13:00- 13:45        Roushanak Rahmat
A Comprehensive Guide to Prompt Engineering      

13:45 - 14:30      Gabriel Preda
Leverage Kaggle Models to build Generative AI applications

14:30 - 15:15       Önder Ceylan
The Future of Web AI: Integrating On-Device Models and LLMs in the Browser

15:15 - 16:00       Tom Colvin
Android + Gemma: Building offline AI-powered apps

16:00 - 16:45       Adi Mazor Kario
One-Person Unicorn: The New Era of Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

16:45 - 17:00       Thank you

17:00 - 17:30      Networking + Pizza 🍕 & Beers 🍻

Speakers

  • Andre Sara

    DXC Technology

    Google Cloud Certified Fellow and Google Developer Expert in Google Cloud and AI

  • Nicola Guglielmi

    EIES Group

    GDE Cloud • Google Cloud Architect • Google Cloud Authorized Trainer • Team Manager • GDG Community Lead 🚀

  • Hannah Olukoye

    Engineering Manager and Senior Software Engineer

  • Dr Roushanak Rahmat

    IBM

    Google Developer Expert, Lead Data Science Consultant - AI, Automation and Analytics

  • Gabriel Preda

    Endava

    Principal Data Scientist / Kaggle GDE

  • Önder Ceylan

    Google Developer Expert

  • Tom Colvin

    Apptaura

    Google Developer Expert • Chief Technology Officer

  • Adi Mazor Kario

    GDE in ML & Gen AI, Google for Startups Accelerator Mentor, Product Innovation & Value Creation Expert

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Organizers

  • Ilias Papachristos

    Ahead of Tech

    GDG Organizer

  • Efstathios Iosifidis

    Open Source Advocate | Community Engineer

  • Paraskevi Pita

    Communications and Digital Marketing

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