DevFest Bay Area 2026

Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era

Hosted by GDG Sunnyvale, co-hosted by GDG San Jose, GDG Cloud San Jose, GDG Fremont, GDG San Francisco, and GDG Mountain View.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM PDT

Location: Circuit Launch, Mountain View

Join us for DevFest Bay Area 2026! This full-day experience is built to connect, teach, and inspire developers and builders across every discipline.

Explore a fun expo with specialized stations showcasing the latest from Google and the community. Whatever your tech passion—Web, Mobile, Cloud, AI, ML, AR/VR, or Physical AI—you'll find hands-on learning, insightful talks, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Plus, we’ve got live demos, vendors, and a celebration featuring evening Awards, Cocktail & Karaoke Afterparty!

Key Event Highlights

• Developer Track: Features a 75-minute hands-on Cloud Lab led by Shir Meir Lador (with Google Cloud credits provided for attendees), followed by a timed Gemini Challenge evaluated by a judging team of Google and Industry Experts.

• Builder Track (Vibe Lounge): A casual, beginner-friendly space to build AI-powered apps with Gemini, no formal coding background required! Join guided 40-minute challenges, earn your Vibe Lounge badge, and showcase your live prototypes.

• All hands-on participants will receive cloud credits and select tracks will receive a 3-month AI pro subscription.

• Expo & Tech Stations:

  • Vendor Demos: Visit booths and see what the local community is building.

    • https://iotforge.io/

    • Learning Layer Labs

    • Sandhana

    • GyroPalm

    • Circuit Launch Member Demos

    • Connect with industry leaders and test cutting-edge developer tools.

    • GDG Sunnyvale and Physical AI at Circuit Launch: Check out demos showcasing the convergence of digital intelligence and the physical world. Explore how models interact with devices, data, and environments. See some cool robot demos, including CL member products.

• Food & Evening Celebration: Enjoy catered meals and snacks throughout the day, leading up to our Awards and Hacker/Karaoke Party!

  • Local fare

    • Roberto's Cantina, Sunnyvale - boxed lunch sandwiches & salad with choice of Carnitas, Pollo a la Milanesa, Vegetables

    • Dieguito's Taqueria for the party - Quesadillas, salsa bar, aguas frescas

    • Wine and beer in the evening - Limited Supply

    • Coffee and refreshments all day, with a special contribution by Specialty's Coffee Mountain View.

What to Bring

• Laptop & Charger: Your fully charged laptop is essential for participating in the Cloud Lab and Vibe Lounge challenges (smartphones work for lighter interaction and the SunnyBot event app).

• High Energy: Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi, power strips, cool swag, and great food are fully covered.

Event Agenda (Subject to Change)

Beverages, casual networking, games and karaoke included! 🍷🍻🎵 🎤👀

Go ahead. Take the day off for career development. 😉

Event details are still evolving and changes are expected. Please stay tuned for additional information. RSVP today to secure your spot and be part of the next wave of innovation! Registration does not guarantee admission. Photos and videos will be taken during the event which may be used and shared on socials - your attendance grants your permission to be in them.

Ticket Refund Policy: All ticket sales for DevFest Bay Area 2026 are final and strictly non-refundable, as venue capacity, catering, swag (bonus for paid tickets), and Cloud credits are locked in based on registration counts. Tickets are non-transferable and once a badge is issued at registration on-site, passes cannot be shared or reassigned, though full refunds will be issued automatically via the original payment method in the event that organizers cancel or reschedule the conference. Registration does not guarantee admission.