DevFest 2024 - Troy, NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Darrin Communications Center (DCC), 51 College Avenue, Troy, 12180

GDG Hudson

A public conference held at RPI for students and professional developers to further learn about Building with AI, Cloud and other technologies.

Nov 16, 3:00ā€‰ā€“ā€‰11:00ā€ÆPM (UTC)

62 RSVP'd

Key Themes

AIAndroidBuild with AICloudDevFestFirebaseFlutterGeminiGoogle WorkspaceMachine LearningWeb

About this event

DevFest2024 Wrap up:

šŸŽ„ YouTube Recordings (the remaining videos will be uploaded in the next days here):

Playlist with all talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX6ifyQP6AvfnuBwXm7-f_aKSjGFzeMqt

šŸ“ø DevFest Photos: (Feel free to upload your pictures to share with us)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7GWMrycoGBCv8Me1A

šŸ“‚ Speakersā€™ Slides:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IRBlVU50SAcpcJWos8VEW0PPSlpcs30G?usp=sharing 

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šŸ“£ Mark your calendars for DevFest 2024, hosted by GDG Hudson, GDG Capital Region, GDG On Campus Rensselaer, and Google Women Techmakers! This highly anticipated event is set to take place on November 16th at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY!

DevFest 2024 is a premier gathering for developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders, offering a unique blend of learning, networking, and innovation. The event features an impressive lineup of expert speakers from Google, Google Developer Experts (GDEs), industry experts, top-tier local and international speakers, who will share their insights and experiences on the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to dive deep into hands-on workshops, engage in technical talks, and explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, ML, Cloud and other technologies. Additionally, participants can enjoy delicious food, exclusive swag, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

This year weā€™ll be exploring a special theme - "Build with AI", for DevFest 2024 that taps into the hottest tech trends. Stay tuned for some really exciting details to be revealed in the coming weeks.

šŸ“…  Date: November 16th, 2024

šŸ•š Time: 10 AM - 6 PM

šŸŒ Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY

šŸ  Hosts: GDG Hudson, GDG Capital Region, GDG On Campus Rensselaer, and Google Women Techmakers


Feedback form raffle:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS4XVwHGyleO0uJruiDnYw-_r3v5muSJBKgeSVxgn8Ygvn2Q/viewform

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, or simply stay updated on the newest developments, DevFest 2024 promises to be an enriching experience. Stay tuned for more details on the detailed agenda. We look forward to seeing you at DevFest 2024 for a day of tech excellence and community spirit!

šŸ› ļø Perks

Multiple tracks: AI/ML Track, Cloud Track, Web Track

Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from some of the most influential voices in the tech world, sharing insights on the latest in AI, machine learning, mobile development, cloud computing, and more.

Hands-On Workshops: Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on sessions designed to enhance your skills with Google technologies, such as Flutter, TensorFlow, Google Cloud, and Android development.

Tech Talks: Stay ahead by tapping into the hottest tech trends. Get an inside look at the latest trends, innovations, and best practices from industry experts and Google Developer Experts (GDEs).

Swag: Exciting merchandise, subject to sponsorship.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded developers, industry leaders, and hiring managers. Whether you're looking for collaboration opportunities, career advice, or just want to share your passion for technology, this is the place to be!

Community Partners & Sponsors

Are you interested in partnering or sponsoring DevFest 2024? Collaborate with us to enrich our events and broaden our reach. Sponsoring DevFest offers great visibility in the tech community and supports local talent. Bring your ideas as a sponsor or partner to make an impact socially and educationally. Let's make tech accessible to all through these events. Contact us at devfesttroy@jss.sturmail.com to explore opportunities. 

Sponsorship informationhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/135vxU0mA_oHLjfj5eOetsYtuLqu7yKfS/view?usp=sharing 

Sponsorship form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezkvjb2Vxntsf_fj3Ik3dqX6N2aXpgxVQ87HivnQ2vAsSSbg/viewform 

šŸš€ Get Involved - Be our Rockstar speaker

šŸ“£Calling all tech professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and developers! DevFest 2024 is back in person, and it's bigger and better than ever!

Want to share your expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and contribute to the growth of our community. Submit a proposal for a talk or workshop, and be part of the lineup that inspires the next generation of developers!

Call for papers: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVP7ynzluF3ZbMkgFcTbOIFRfA7zR4pftxY6PJDkNmhjdAYA/viewform 

Code of Conduct https://developers.google.com/community-guidelines 

ā€‹GDG Hudson, GDG Capital Region, and GDG On Campus Rensselaer are dedicated to offering a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion. We are committed to a welcoming environment that fosters open dialogue and mutual respect.

ā€‹Expectations

ā€‹Respectful communication is paramount. Avoid demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing language and behavior.

ā€‹Consent is crucial. Do not engage in unwelcome physical contact or attention.

ā€‹Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants. Act with integrity and respect.

This code applies to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff at our events, both in-person and online environments.

ā€‹Violations may result in actions ranging from warnings to expulsion without refund, at the discretion of the organizers.


Letā€™s build the future of technology together!

šŸŽŸļø Tickets are supporting the DevFest logistics, brought to you by a community of volunteer organizers thriving to bring you cutting-edge tech education and networking opportunities to everyone. Get your ticket today!

Eventbrite Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devfest-2024-troy-ny-tickets-1041013408127

ā­ļø General Admission Tickets: $ 25.00

ā­ļø Early bird Ticket: $ 10.00 ends October 22nd

ā­ļø Student Tickets: $ 7.25 (with student ID)


šŸ“Darrin Communications Center

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Address: Darrin Communications Center, Troy, NY 12180

Directions: https://info.rpi.edu/visit/directions 

šŸš˜ Free Parking

Parking is available at North Hall Parking Lot, 2-minute walk to Darrin Communications Center

Parking Address: North Lot, Troy, NY 12180

Be sure to check-in with our organizers at the organizing team table in the front of the DCC. Participants will be given a badge at check-in which will grant access to food, and activities. Check-in is open throughout the event!


When

When

Saturday, November 16, 2024
3:00 PM ā€“ 11:00 PM (UTC)

Speakers

  • Junnet Ali

    Google

    Community Program Manager

  • Joe Spiro

    Google

    Developer Relations Engineer | Firebase

  • Deepa Subramanian

    Google Developer Expert (GDE), Web Technologies

  • Alice Keeler

    AliceKeeler, LLC

    Google Developer Expert

  • John Zavocki

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan

    Principal Product Designer

  • Edward Pollack

    Transfinder

    Data Architect | Microsoft Data Platform MVP

  • Jennifer Sertl

    Agility3R

    Strategy Consultant and Social Media Influencer

  • Julianna Rusakiewicz

    2U/EdX

    Director of Engineering

  • Lis Hubert

    CX by Design

    Founder

  • Delma Wood

    Can Code Communities

    Instructor

  • Amy Gurske

    sayhii.io

    Founder & CEO

  • Jayeeta Putatunda

    Fitch Ratings

    Associate Director of Data Science

  • Ajeeb George

    United Heath Group

    Data Architect

  • ChengCheng Tan

    FAR.AI

    Senior Communications Specialist

  • Joe Kovach

    Transformational Leader

    Developer, UX Designer

  • Christopher Smith

    Promptly Technologies, LLC

    President

  • Wesley Turner

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Professor of Practice in the Computer Science Department

  • Yulia Ovchinnikova

    Open Hub

    President

Hosts

  • Linda Kovacs

    Accenture

    Software Engineer

  • John Sturman

    OpenHub

  • Yulia Ovchinnikova

    Open Hub

    President

  • William Chen

    GDG On Campus Rensselaer / RPI

    Lead

Partners

Google logo

Google

GDG logo

GDG

WTM logo

WTM

OpenHub logo

OpenHub

Oā€™Reilly logo

Oā€™Reilly

Agora Media logo

Agora Media

Careers in Code & Hack Upstate logo

Careers in Code & Hack Upstate

Troy Web Consulting logo

Troy Web Consulting

Kodeco logo

Kodeco

Jetbrains logo

Jetbrains

Sayhii logo

Sayhii

NordPass logo

NordPass

NordVPN logo

NordVPN

Incogni logo

Incogni

Saily logo

Saily

Organizers

  • Yulia Ovchinnikova

    OpenHub

    GDG Organizer

  • John Sturman

    OpenHub

    Agile Facilitator / CSM

  • William Chen

    HARP Research Inc.

    GDG On Campus Rensselaer / RPI co-org

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