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DevFest Kampala 2025

event date

18 Oct 2025

location

Coming Soon Kampala, Uganda


DevFest Kampala is back, and we're bringing together over 1,000 developers and tech enthusiasts for a day of learning, networking, and innovation. This year's theme, "Cloud-Powered Innovation for a Sustainable Future," is all about building solutions that tackle real-world challenges in Uganda and beyond.


We're looking for passionate speakers like you to share your expertise and inspire our community. We welcome talks that go beyond basic documentation, focusing on real-world case studies, live demos, and hands-on projects that provide attendees with practical, actionable knowledge.

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Call for Speakers
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04 Aug 2025

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21 Sep 2025

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Join over 1,000+ passionate developers, cloud enthusiasts, and tech innovators for a full day of cutting-edge insights, hands-on learning, and unparalleled networking. Whether you're a seasoned cloud architect, an aspiring data scientist, a mobile developer, or just curious about the future of tech, DevFest Kampala 2025 has something for everyone.

This is your opportunity to step onto the stage and share your knowledge with a vibrant and engaged community. We are looking for speakers who are passionate, knowledgeable, and ready to inspire.

We encourage proposals that go beyond basic documentation and dive into real-world experiences, case studies, live demos, and hands-on projects. We are seeking talks that provide attendees with practical, actionable knowledge they can use to build amazing things.

Key Themes We're Looking For

We are seeking submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • AI: Latest trends, ethical considerations, and practical applications.
  • Android: Using Gemini APIs, Android 15, Compose, and building for various form factors.
  • Angular: Best practices, new features, and real-world implementations.
  • Career Development: Tips for leveling up your skills, navigating the tech industry, and personal branding.
  • Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, serverless architectures, and cloud-native solutions.
  • DevFest: Community building and the impact of developer communities.
  • Flutter: Cross-platform development, performance optimization, and integrating with other services.
  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Keras, and building on-device ML applications.
  • Vertex AI: A deep dive into Google's unified ML platform.
  • Web: App Hosting, Firebase, and modern web development techniques.

Submission Guidelines

Talk Formats: We accept proposals for a variety of session lengths to fit your content.

  • 10-minute lightning sessions
  • 20-minute talks
  • 45-minute workshops or deep-dive sessions

Content: We value experience-based talks. We will not consider proposals that are purely sales pitches or that simply repeat documentation.

Live Demos: We strongly encourage live coding and demos to engage and inspire the attendees.

Diversity: We welcome speakers of all experience levels and backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse speaker lineup.

Benefits of Speaking

  • Amplify Your Voice: Share your expertise with over 1,000+ developers and innovators.
  • Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow speakers, tech leaders, and potential collaborators.
  • Boost Your Career: Enhance your personal brand and establish yourself as an expert in your field.