Join us for the 15th anniversary of Google DevFest! This is your chance to explore how Google's developer tools can help you make a global impact.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our community.
This year, DevFest delves into the exciting potential of AI to improve lives globally, across business, healthcare, and education. While acknowledging its challenges, Google is committed to helping you build and use AI responsibly, ensuring fairness and ethical practices.
DevFest Atlanta '24 is your exclusive gateway to Atlanta's thriving developer community. Master the latest skills at Expert-led Workshops, Panels and 'Ask-Me-Anything' Talks; then network with the city's top developers. It's where innovation meets inspiration, and the epic costume contest adds a twist you won't find anywhere else. Level UP.... and join the Atlanta tech elite – register for DevFest Atlanta '24 today!
2024 Represents The Year of AI..!!
The Year of Collaboration and DEVELOPMENT..!!
Now is the Time 2 Activate..!! Now is the Time 2 Build ~ Share ~ Grow..!!
ALL REGISTERED GUESTS MUST PROVIDE FULL LEGAL NAME AND PRESENT ID IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
EXTRA SPECIAL INVITE TO:
Google Women Techmakers for the 2024 Annual Connect..!!
We Gather 2 Connect - 2 Plan - 2 Prepare and 2 IMPACT THE FUTURE..!!
Google Developer Student Clubs: GSU & GA TECH..!!
Meet and learn with other budding developers and build solutions for local businesses and communities with Google technology.
The Tech Equity Collective {TEC]
COLLECTIVELY ACCELERATING black ACCESS, Ambition AND ADVANCEMENT IN TECH.
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:devfestatlanta@gmail.com
ALL REGISTERED GUESTS MUST PROVIDE FULL LEGAL NAME AND PRESENT ID IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
Agenda
9:00 AM: Registration
Come Early for Check-In.... And Enjoy Lite Bites..!!
10:00 AM: Welcome Keynote ~ Erica Stanley
BEACON AUDITORIUM
10:40 AM: Women Techmakers Meeting ~ Opening Remarks by Shameeka Emanual
BEACON AUDITORIUM
10:40 AM: Google Developers Group on Campus Meeting ~ Opening Remarks by GDSC Leads - GA Tech & GSU
ILLUMINATE STUDIO
10:40 AM: "How can I invest in a lifetime of ability, free of pain and injuries?" ~ Georgios Diamantopoulos
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
10:40 AM: Write a game with Flutter - Flutter's Casual Games Toolkit ~ Danielle Cox
THE WASHING SOCIETY ROOM
10:50 AM: GDG Atlanta ~ Partner Spotlight: Technologist of Color ~ Jonathan Exume
ILLUMINATE STUDIO
10:50 AM: From Anthropology to AI: Tips Navigating a tech career pivot ~ Jessica Rudd
BEACON AUDITORIUM
11:20 AM: PANEL: Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Technology Industry as a Woman of Color Moderated by Meloni Boatswain ~ Panelists: Dr. Georgette Fraser-Moore, Sasha Smith, Jihan Johnston-McGlotten
BEACON AUDITORIUM
11:20 AM: Google Colab Workshop: Quantum Gates and Algorithms ~ Benjamin White
ILLUMINATE STUDIO
11:20 AM: GOOGLE CHECKS AI SAFETY SESSION ~ Nia Castelly
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
11:20 AM: Unleashing the Power of the GenAI: A Developer's Guide to Building Your Own AI ~ Martin Rojas
THE WASHING SOCIETY ROOM
1:00 PM: Google Developer's SHOWCASE Amy Russ, Limited Data, No Problem: The Power of Synthetic Data Shadab Hussain Building Intelligent Applications: Harnessing Neo4j with Google Cloud's Generative AI Boris-Wilfried Nyasse, Enhancing Community Resilience: From Concept to MVP with Flutter and GenAI
GOOD TROUBLE SPACE
1:00 PM: PANEL: AI Responsibility: Building a Foundation for Atlanta's Ethical Tech Ecosystem Moderated by Avoilan Bingham ~ Panelists: Matt Eberhart, Pavleen Thukral, Dar'shun Kendrick
BEACON AUDITORIUM
1:00 PM: MULTIMODAL GEMINI USE-CASE DEMO ~ Zachary Thorman & Aiko Zhao
ILLUMINATE STUDIO
1:00 PM: Exorcising State Management: Nightmares with Angular Signals ~ Chris Perko
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
1:00 PM: Mastering New Tech Skills Through Self-Teaching Using EDIP Method ~ Arthur Bernier, Jr,
THE WASHING SOCIETY ROOM
1:40 PM: Unleashing AR Magic with Flutter: From Concept to Reality ~ Kenichi Kambara
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
1:40 PM: Modern Application Debugging: An Introduction to OpenTelemetry ~ Joshua Lee
THE WASHING SOCIETY ROOM
2:20 PM: PANEL: AI Responsibility: Building a Foundation for Atlanta's Ethical Tech Ecosystem Moderated by Avoilan Bingham ~ Panelists: Matt Eberhart, Pavleen Thukral, Dar'shun Kendrick
BEACON AUDITORIUM
2:20 PM: AI LABS PLAYGROUND ~ Kate Hargrove & Soumya Sinha
ILLUMINATE STUDIO
2:20 PM: The Journey of software engineers and how AI can reimagine the career fair ~ Zach Farley
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
2:20 PM: IDX, WebIDEs and the future of development environments ~ Kaushik Sathupadi
THE WASHING SOCIETY ROOM
2:55 PM: Building the Future of STEAM Education: Introducing Our Innovative LMS ~ Julian Fitzgerald
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ROOOM
4:00 PM: Networking - Mixer
Costume Contest Winner Announced.... And So Much More!
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Company
Women Everywhere In TECH (https://discord.gg/HsWJxX4Su4)
WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES.
We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant network of women passionate about technology. Here, you'll find a supportive space to connect with like-minded individuals, share your experiences, and learn from each other. Whether you're just starting your tech journey or a seasoned professional, we have something to offer.
Speakers
Ben White - Database Engineer (Quantum Researcher)
Zach Farley - KITT LABS
Zach Farley is an Atlanta native who cofounded KITTLABS co-development studio. A co-working space focused on growing and incubating top-tier software engineers in the fields of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web development, Mobile development, IoT, and machine learning.
Zach has 7+ years of software engineering experience working with both enterprise and startup compani…
Kate Hargrove - 66degrees (Data Modernization Customer Engineer)
Soumya Sinha - LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Data Scientist)
Jessica Rudd - Intuit Mailchimp (Senior Data Engineer)
Currently based in Atlanta, GA, Jessica brings 15 years of experience in analytics, more recently specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence software development.
Jessica’s expertise includes the development of end-to-end machine learning pipelines, enterprise-grade software development, high-quality synthetic data generation, data security, privacy, and complianc…
Erica Stanley - Google Play (Director of Engineering)
Erica Stanley is an engineering leader, community organizer, and tech diversity & inclusion advocate. She is a Director of Engineering and site lead for Google Play Atlanta, as well as a venture partner and angel investor. During her 20-year career, she’s worked in Fortune 500 companies, early-stage startups, and academia. She holds a B.S and M.S in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta Univ…
Shameeka Emmanuel - Google (Program Lead & Strategist at Google)
Danielle Cox
Georgios Diamantopoulos
As an engineer, Georgios prides himself for being pragmatic and a generalist - engineering at its best is meant to bring an intention to life. To build a system that fulfills specific requirements over time. With over 12 years of experience working with or for startup organizations, he really knows what it takes to kickstart a project without sacrificing long-term goals like maintainability or…
Nia Castelly
Martin Rojas - PlayOn Sports (UI Architect / AI)
I'm a UI Architect with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive user interfaces for enterprise, retail, and consumer applications. I specialize in building dynamic and adaptable experiences with React (SPAs), Next.js (SSR), Nuxt.js, and React Native. My passion lies in leveraging modern front-end technologies to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Jon Exume - Technologist of Color (Technical Manager)
My passion comes from making sure that every customer becomes an evangelist of the brand. I have been blessed throughout my career in helping build teams that embody that vision. The secret sauce comes from aligning the "why" of an individual to the companies "why". I strive for those results and leverage every member's strengths to the common goal.
My experience spans the tech industry.…
Meloni Boatswain - Blacks In Technology Atlanta Chapter (President)
Meloni Boatswain is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Construction and Technology. She's led large-scale projects across sectors, collaborating with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private entities worldwide. Currently serving as the Director of Global Strategy at Transformation Lead, a digital transformation firm with global presence, Meloni is also t…
Chris Perko - Google (Google Developer Expert in Angular, Senior Engineer at HeroDevs, Angular Community Meetup Director)
Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at HeroDevs and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on Angular. Outside of code, he enjoys craft beer, hiking, camping, and playing with his toddler.
Kenichi Kambara - NTT TechnoCross (Principal Evangelist (Tech))
Kenichi is a highly experienced mobile application developer with over 20 years of experience in developing Android, iOS, and other mobile apps for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. He is also a sought-after speaker and author, having spoken at 15 international events and written 8 technical books on mobile and wearable development.
Joshua Lee - Altinity (Developer Advocate)
Joshua is a seasoned software developer with over a decade of experience, specializing in a broad range of topics including operations, observability, agile methodologies, and accessibility. His passion for technology is matched by his enthusiasm for sharing knowledge through public speaking. Currently, Joshua serves as a Developer Advocate for Altinity, where he creates educational content on…
Amy Russ - Synchrony Financial (Vice President)
Amy Russ is currently the Vice President of Customer Analytics at Synchrony. She has over 11 years of experience as a data professional, having had the pleasure of seeing data move from being cool in Microsoft Access to the current 4th Industrial Revolution. Additionally, she also excels at being able to explain complex topics to individuals at all levels. Outside of data, Amy enjoys using her…
Shadab Hussain - TheMathCompany (Senior Associate)
Shadab is a Solution Architect with a proven track record in product development. He leverages his expertise on various Google Cloud services like Vertex AI, Big Query, Dataflow, GKE, etc to architect and deliver end-to-end ML solutions for different clients. His focus extends beyond implementation, actively exploring the disruptive potential of Generative AI. He actively contributes to the …
Boris-Wilfried Nyasse
I am a technology leader with over a decade of experience in the software development industry, and I'm proud to be a member of the Google Developer Expert program. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with leading technology companies, including extensive experience working with Google Cloud technologies.
Beyond my managerial achievements, I'm passionate about t…
Kaushik Sathupadi - Google (Software Engineer, Project IDX)
Early engineer on Project IDX (idx.google.com)
Julian Fitzgerald - Cxmmunity (Co-Founder / Executive Director)
Highly dedicated, innovative, and goal-driven, Julian Fitzgerald is a spearheading nonprofit professional with a mission to cultivate the human potential within underserved communities through workforce development and entrepreneurship.
As the Executive Director of The Cxmmunity Foundation Julian seeks to leverage his platform to empower the next generation of technologist, leaders, crea…
Avoilan Bingham - Drive Capital (Atlanta General Manager - Drive Capital & President of Atlanta Tech Week)
Hugues (Hugo) SEUREAU - GenHax (CEO @ GenHax | CMO | Sales, Marketing, Product Development | SME in Cyber Security and Diversity & Inclusion Allyship)
Cinamon White - STEAM WORKS & TECHKNOW (Founder)
Moderator
Marty Fortier - Google (Program Manager, Events)
With over 12 years of hands-on experience in both traditional and virtual event planning, I bring a proven track record in the event services industry. As a skilled integrated marketer, I've successfully executed diverse experiential and digital campaigns, drawing upon my expertise in talent sourcing and contracting to deliver impactful results.
Throughout the years, I have developed a w…
Host
Google Developer Group Atlanta - Google (Atlanta)
An Atlanta community-run developer group supported by Google Developers.
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Partners
Kitt Labs (https://www.kittlabs.io/)
IME MULTIMEDIA LLC
TechKnow (https://www.tchknw.net/)
Women Everywhere In TECH (https://discord.gg/HsWJxX4Su4)
WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES.
We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant network of women passionate about technology. Here, you'll find a supportive space to connect with like-minded individuals, share your experiences, and learn from each other. Whether you're just starting your tech journey or a seasoned professional, we have something to offer.
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