The Windsor Google Developers Group (GDG) is proud to host our fourth annual Windsor-Essex DevFest on Saturday, October 28, 2023. DevFests are Google-sponsored software developer conferences that allow the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technology out there. The Devfest is also an opportunity to present topics that are aligned with the latest industry trends or have the potential to be one and to share knowledge and experience with others. Topics/sessions around Generative AI, Cloud Security, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Google Cloud, and any other topics that can help and benefit the tech community are welcomed.
REGISTRATION - Registration starts at 8 am.
NETWORKING - One of the main goals for the event is to network and connect with like minded professionals. Be sure to MEET SOMEONE NEW and LEARN WHAT THEY DO.
THANK A SPEAKER - Speakers are key to making the DevFest a big success. Use the opportunity to connect with at least one speaker and thank them for their time and effort
LEARN SOMETHING NEW - Try to attend a session on a topic that is new to you or you know nothing about. Be amazed when you feel a tingling of excitement to learn more!
THANK A SPONSOR - Just like speakers, our sponsors are key to making the event a big success. Connect with them
BE GOOD TO EACH OTHER - This conference is volunteer driven. No one is being paid. Please treat everyone with respect and how you wish to be treated.
Glad you asked! We are excited to host a small group of High School Students who will be learning the logical and physical skills to build and program electronic devices that interact with the physical world during the event.
We are currently working on building the final agenda and will be available in the next couple weeks. In the meantime, below are the session topics that will be on the agenda. The full abstract for the sessions can be found here. More will be added soon
Josh Gordon - Hands-on introduction to LLMs with MakerSuite and the PaLM API
David Neufeld - Using Docker in the development / deployment process
Glen Yu (Google Developer Expert) - Lessons Learned in Building a Where's Waldo Object Detector
Godfrey Nolan - Mobile Security
Ali El-Sharif - Optimizing for AI Fairness
Naresh Jasotani - Generative AI
Bryan Bedard - Architecture
Nicholas Schmidt - Responsible and Ethical Use of Machine Learning and AI
Sam Branton - Get Plugged into the Windsor-Essex Tech Scene
Nav Singh (Google Developer Expert) - Accessibility in Android
Sydney Thompson - EPICentre Programs & Services. How students can turn their ideas into a business
Noah Campbell - Building a connected and converged future you can trust
Khizer Hayat - Machine Learning Operations
Abdul Habra - Speech I/O
Medha Muppala - Inclusive Design and How Google Paves the Way
Sodiq Shofoluwe Introduction to the concept of Large Language Models LLM
Aislyn Laurent - Computational Tools for Scientific Research
Joseph Youssouf - Predictive Maintenance: Machine Learning to Prevent Vehicle Breakdowns
The abstract for the speakers sessions can be found here
Head of ML & Generative AI DevRel
Cloud Engineer
PwC
St. Clair College
St Clair College
Professor
Perceptron Inc.
Software Development Engineer
SolasAI & BLDS, LLC
WEtech Alliance
BlackBerry, the Prime Minister's Youth Council, St. Clair College
i-50
Women Techmakers Windsor
Amrock
Manulife
Mobile Software Engineer, Google Developer Experts
Self
RIIS
President
Utilismart Corp
University of Windsor
Ecosystem Partner
Preteckt
Intermediate Data Scientist
GECDSB
Teacher
GDG Organizer
Enterprise Architect - GDG Organizer
St. Clair College
Professor
Lambton College
Professor