Google Devfest 2024 - London, ON, CA

The D.B. Weldon Library, 1151 Richmond Street, London, N6A 3K7

GDG London

Google DevFest, the largest decentralized developer conference, transcends beyond a regular meetup to offer a rich array of activities, including, but not limited to, insightful talks, hands-on demos, and highly interactive workshops.

Jan 25, 4:00 – 9:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

📣 Join Us at Google DevFest 2024 - London!

Mark your calendars for an exciting day of innovation, collaboration, and learning at DevFest 2024 London, happening on 25th January, 2025 (Saturday) at Western University, London, ON.

🎤 Event Booking - Eventbrite (Free): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/google-devfest-2024-london-tickets-1100140101659?aff=oddtdtcreator


🖥️ Why Attend?

DevFest 2024 London is a premier event where developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders come together to explore the latest in Google technologies. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, mobile developer, or cloud computing expert, this event has something for everyone. It’s a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and gain insights from top-tier speakers from Google, Google Developer Experts (GDEs), and industry veterans.


🌍 About Devfest 2023

DevFest 2023 was a great success reaching 650k developers worldwide through 660+ community led conferences in 115 countries. These events featured Googlers, Google Developer Experts and industry leaders as speakers. At DevFests, communities were able to dive deep into Google’s technologies and attendees had great learning opportunities:

84% learned about Google’s Machine Learning products (+55.56% YoY)

75% Google Cloud (+36.36% YoY)

59% learned Android (+22.92% YoY)
59% learned about Google’s Web technologies (+34.09% YoY)

43% learned Firebase (+9.30% YoY)

24 of our DevFests drew 2000+ attendees this season, and 142 events hosted 500+ attendees ranging from beginners to experts who have been in the industry for 10+ years.

Additionally, DevFest had great feedback. 96% of attendees surveyed would recommend DevFest, citing the opportunity to learn about new technologies, connect with other developers, and an appreciation for the quality of speakers and event organization. 97% of Googlers would recommend DevFest to others, emphasizing the value of being able to connect with the developer community on the ground.

🛠️ What to Expect:

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

Hands-On Workshops: Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on sessions with Google tools like Flutter, TensorFlow, Google Cloud, and Android development.

Tech Talks: Learn about the latest innovations and best practices from Google Developer Experts and industry specialists.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, tech leaders, and potential collaborators. Whether you're looking for career advice or simply want to share your passion for technology, this is the place to be.

📅 Date: 25th January, 2025

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM + Happy hour at 5:00 PM

📍 Location: The D.B. Weldon Library, 1151 Richmond Street, London, N6A 3K7

🏠 Hosts: Google Developer Groups (GDG) London X GDG on Campus at Western University

💲 Cost: FREE

🖥️ BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP for hand-on lab sessions

🍕 Food & Drinks: Coffee/Juice + light Snacks for the morning + Free Pizza for lunch + Drinks

🎁 Swag: Free SWAGs available while supplies last

🚘 Transportation: Free parking available onsite or accessible via public transportation.

🎉 Perks:

  • Multiple Tracks: AI/ML, Cloud, Web, and more!
  • Hands-On Workshops with Google technologies.
  • Interactive Booths from top sponsors and recruiters.

📣 Call for Speakers:

Have a unique perspective or expertise in tech? We’re looking for speakers to lead workshops or give talks! Email us at gdgatondon@gmail.com or floridmaclean@gmail.com.

🚀 Get Involved!

Do you want to Volunteer? Submit your response here: https://forms.gle/JEPR4UvKNAN41jCK9

🔗 Sponsors & Partners:

Interested in sponsoring or partnering with DevFest London? Collaborate with us to support local talent and drive innovation. Email us at gdgatondon@gmail.com or floridmaclean@gmail.com.


Please email us for any questions at gdgatondon@gmail.com or floridmaclean@gmail.com. We're really excited to meet you at Devfest!

- GDG London

When

When

Saturday, January 25, 2025
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Check-Ins
Opening Remarks
Power Up with Apps Script & Gemini AI
Developing AI-Driven Gmail Add-ons: A Hands-on Workshop with Apps Script
Flutter on IDX: Supercharge Your App Development
Networking Break and Lunch
Conversational AI: Proactive Troubleshooting Use Case
Generative Models in Healthcare
Conflict Resolution and Increasing B2B Sales
CodeTrack: Tech community
Closing Remarks & Q&A Panel
Happy Hour & Socials

Speakers

  • Laurence Svekis

    Freelance

    Google Developer Expert, Workspace

  • Mohammad Al-Ansari

    Google

    Developer Advocate, Partnerships (Google Workspace)

  • Henry Kotov

    Google

    Software Developer

  • Jhin Lee

    Unity

    Senior Software Developer

  • Mohammad Noorchenarboo

    Fanshawe College

  • Saurabh Shah

    Capgemini

    Senior Manager - Software Engineering

  • Masood Noor Husaini

    Conflict Resolution App

    Founder

  • Justin D'entremont

    Trackunit

    Engineering and Product leader

Partners

Western University logo

Western University

GDSC Western University logo

GDSC Western University

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario logo

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario

Organizer

  • Florid Maclean

    Software Developer | Professor

    GDG Organizer

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