DevFest Johannesburg 2025 πŸš€

The Tryst, 20 Archimedes Street, Sandton, 2090

GDG Johannesburg

⚠️ Limited seats available - first come, first served! Get Your Ticket Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/jhbdevfest25 Proudly Sponsored By Google | BBD | Investec | WeThinkCode | Cloudsmiths | OfferZen Important Notes - This is a ticketed event - you must have a valid ticket to attend - Photos and videos will be taken for promotional purposes - Event partners may contact you

Nov 1, 7:00β€―AM – 2:30β€―PM (UTC)

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About this event

DevFest Johannesburg 2025 πŸš€

GDG Johannesburg turns 10! Join us for our biggest DevFest yet as we celebrate a decade of building, learning, and growing South Africa's tech community.

What is DevFest?

DevFest is Google Developers' flagship community-led event series, bringing together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation.

What to Expect

πŸ“š 4 Simultaneous Tracks:

- ☁️ Cloud Track - Build scalable solutions with Google Cloud

- πŸ“± Android Track - Master mobile development

- 🌐 Web Track - Modern web technologies and frameworks

- πŸ€– AI/ML Track - Dive into artificial intelligence and machine learning

🎀 World-Class Speakers:

Learn directly from Googlers and Google Developer Experts (GDEs) who are shaping the future of technology.

πŸ’» Hands-On Workshops:

Get practical experience through workshops, codelabs, and demo sessions. Bring your laptop!

🎁 R50,000 in Spot Prizes:

Win amazing tech gear throughout the day, including a laptop and other prizes!

β˜• Refreshments:

Bottomless coffee and lunch included with your ticket.

🀝 Networking:

Connect with 300+ developers, meet companies that are hiring, and build relationships with the tech community.

🎊 Event Swag:

Take home exclusive DevFest merchandise.

Who Should Attend?

- Developers (all levels - beginner to expert)

- Students studying computer science or related fields

- Tech enthusiasts looking to upskill

- Anyone interested in Google technologies

- Professionals seeking to network with the tech community

Event Details

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025

⏰ Time: 09:00 - 16:30 (Doors open 08:00, close 09:30 - don't be late!)

πŸ“ Venue: The Tryst, Kramerville, Sandton, Johannesburg

πŸ‘” Dress Code: Smart casual with a touch of Africa

πŸ’» What to Bring: Your laptop, charger, and ID for registration

πŸš— Parking: Free parking available

Ticket Information

πŸ’° Price: R250 (Use promo code GDGjoburg2025 for R100 off - normally R350)

Your ticket includes:

βœ… Access to all 4 tracks and sessions

βœ… Hands-on workshops and codelabs

βœ… Entry to R50,000 spot prize draws

βœ… All meals and refreshments

βœ… Bottomless coffee

βœ… Event swag

⚠️ Limited seats available - first come, first served!

Get Your Ticket

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/jhbdevfest25

Proudly Sponsored By

Google | BBD | Investec | WeThinkCode | Cloudsmiths | OfferZen

Important Notes

- This is a ticketed event - you must have a valid ticket to attend

- Photos and videos will be taken for promotional purposes

- Event partners may contact you about recruitment and career opportunities

- No food or beverages will be available for purchase on the day

About GDG Johannesburg

Google Developer Groups (GDG) Johannesburg is a community of developers passionate about Google technologies. For 10 years, we've been creating spaces for developers to learn, share, and grow together. DevFest is our annual flagship event, bringing together the best of our community for one incredible day.

See you on 1 November! Let's make this our best DevFest!

Join our community WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BF7x2ivMLgxLPqYzGgryH4

Photos of previous events: https://www.flickr.com/photos/200568788@N03/albums/ 

When

When

Saturday, November 1, 2025
7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (UTC)

Speakers

  • Ahmed Tikiwa

    Disney

    Senior Software Engineer

  • Anrich van Stryp

    Brits Law Inc.

    Director

  • Anselmo Alexandre

    SnappMobile

    Senior Android Engineer

  • Arthur Kaza

    Head of Data Science

  • Fatuma Abdullahi

    Frontend Software Developer

  • Keorapetse Leballo

    WeThinkCode

    Software Engineer and AI training facilitator

  • Lilita Xelelo

    WeThinkCode

    AI Training Facilitator and Software Developer

  • Kgomotso Mahloko

    Investec

    Software Developer

  • Keith T. Chatsauka

    Lawyer & Technologist

  • Rebecca Peace Mirembe

    Cloud Engineer

  • Mzwandile Mhlongo

    Standard Bank

    Senior AI/ML Engineer

  • Nhlanhla Lucky Nkosi

    BBD Software

    Executive

  • Rodgers Ndocha

    Cloud Engineer

  • Simphiwe Radebe

    Standard Bank

    Android Developer

  • Sylvia Dieckmann

    Senior Software Engineering Manager

  • Thabang Ledwaba

    Delivery Lead

Panelist

  • Nick Benson

    Investec

    Head of Community

Moderator

  • Mpumi Hlomuka-Berman

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Partner Engineer

Host

  • Dida Copiso

    MC & Program Director

Partners

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Google for Developers

BBD logo

BBD

Investec Developer logo

Investec Developer

WeThinkCode logo

WeThinkCode

Cloudsmiths logo

Cloudsmiths

Offerzen logo

Offerzen

Organizers

  • Michelle Piliso

    Organiser

  • Lethabo Nkwana

    GDSC Organiser

  • Simphiwe Radebe

    Standard Bank

    Developer

  • Lavisa Mlanzeli

    WeThinkCode_

    Junior Software Developer at WeThinkCode_

  • Zethu Nkosi

    Software Engineering Student

  • Samuel Oladejo

    Xero

    Software Engineer

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