Waterloo Devfest
AI in Action: From Prediction to Integration
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. The agenda is specifically crafted to cater to the interests and needs of the vibrant local developer communities, providing an enriched learning experience and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
In 2022
250 in-person attendees and over 10k live viewers.
Whether you are a seasoned developer, a student, or an AI enthusiast, DevFest Waterloo 2023 promises a collaborative environment where you can enhance your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and be a part of the driving force that is steering the future of technology.
This year we are expecting ...
- Attendees
- 300+
- Speaker Tracks
- 3
- Talks & Workshops
- 15
- Access to free resources
- 20
Workshops and Speaker Sponsors
Introducing Our Expert Speakers
Discover the minds driving innovation at DevFest Waterloo 2023. Our speakers, are set to provide insights and hands-on experiences that resonate with our theme, "AI in Action: From Prediction to Integration." Join us, learn from the best, and explore the forefront of technology.
Hoda Abokhadra
MLOps @ Scotiabank | MCS-DS @ UIUC | Certified GCP Architect | AHF Advisor & Mentor
Mike Wolfson
Lead Engineer for Able AI LLC
Jeremy Wilken
Engineering Leadership & Futurist
Bardish Chagger
Member of Parliament for Waterloo
David Cardozo
Senior Designer
Elyes Manai
Machine Learning GDE & Educator
Mark Ryan
Manager in Google Cloud AI
Artur Badretdinov
GDE, Director of Android Engineering @ Squire
Bryce Howitson
Shepherd of ideas, designer of interfaces, writer of code, maker of prototypes
Alex Astrum
Developer Relations Engineer @ Google
Jacob Lee
Founding Software Engineer @ LangChain
Hana Hassan
Founder | Talent Connector | Mentor | Community Builder
Agenda (with tracks)
Main Stage
Registration (Coffee & Networking)
- EST
Opening Remarks
- EST
Opportunity Knocks
Why a small-company developer joined Google by Alex Nicolau
- EST
Lightning Talk
Bridging Talent, Technology, and Inclusivity: A Glimpse into Google's Ecosystem by James Campbell
- EST
Navigating the AI Odyssey
Unveiling Unseen Forces with Jeremy Wilken
- EST
LLM Chronicles
A Journey Through A Year of Evolution by Mark Ryan
- EST
Navigating Tech Transitions
Hoda's Blueprint from Art to Machine Learning
- EST
Lunch Break
Box lunches & Networking
- EST
Room: Main Stage
Room: LH1009
Room: LH1010
Women in Tech
Breaking Barriers And Building the Future
- EST
Beats Meets Code
Unleashing Creativity with breakbeatcode
- EST
Room: Main Stage
Women in Tech
Breaking Barriers And Building the Future
- EST
Beats Meets Code
Unleashing Creativity with breakbeatcode
- EST
Room: LH1009
AI Fusion
Enriching Web Apps with Firebase Extensions by Alex Astrum
- EST
Infusing Wit with Pixels
Elevate Your Apps with PaLM Intelligence by Faisal Abid
- EST
MLOps Mastery
Simplifying ML Workflows with Vertex AI and Kubeflow by David Cardozo
- EST
Room: LH1010
Create with AI
Your First Steps with Generative AI APIs by Mike Wolfson
- EST
Retrieval Augmented Generation
with LangChain and Google Vertex by Jacob Lee
- EST
Main Stage
BREAK
- EST
Engineering Arts & Crafts
How to UI without a design degree
- EST
Navigating Explainable AI
Opportunities, Challenges and Real-world Insights by Elyes Manai
- EST
Mindfuel Magic
Skyrocketing Your Productivity with AI
- EST
QUIZ GAME
Earn prizes by participating in interactive activity.
- EST
Exclusive Learning Offer for Attendees
We are delighted to offer all DevFest Waterloo 2023 attendees complimentary access to Google Cloud`'s rich training resources, a value worth $299. Uncover the fundamentals of Generative AI through a specially tailored learning path at no cost. Additionally, discounted subscriptions to Google Cloud`'s full training catalog are available for those eager to dive deeper. Seize this opportunity, register now, and take your skills to the next level!
