Join us for the exciting event of DevFest Saskatoon 2026! This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local tech enthusiasts, get inspired by innovative ideas, and embark on your journey in the world of Google technologies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned developer, come and be part of a thriving community aimed at learning and growth. Bring your curiosity and questions, and let's make this a memorable start to an incredible year! RSVP now to secure your spot!


Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM — Breakfast & Registration

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM — Opening Remarks

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM — From Prompting to AI Engineering: Building Domain-Specific AI with Open-Source Frameworks
Zahid Islam · Siemens EDA

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM — Your App, the MCP Server: Building for AI Agents with Android App Functions
Eric Ampire · Google Developer Expert

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM — AI Agents Meet Legacy Engineering Software
Nick Zhang · Siemens EDA

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM — An Update on AiSK and the Launch of the Centre for Datanomics
Alex Fallon · Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch & Networking

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM — Are We Going to Be Dead by the End of This Decade?
Parvez M Robin · Amazon

1:20 PM – 2:20 PM — Run a Personal Agent on a Cloud Run Service (Coffee Shop Manager Assistant)
Olayinka Peter · Google Developer Expert · Meta

2:20 PM – 2:50 PM — Behind the AI: Building the Cloud Platform That Makes AI Possible
Shefali Victor · Google Developer Expert

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM — Closing Remarks