Call for Speakers
DevFest Medan 2024
14 Dec 2024
Magnificent Hall, Podomoro Office Tower Lt. 6, Medan Medan, Indonesia
gdgmedan.com/devfest
DevFest Medan is back!
🎉 DevFest is a global community-driven tech conference, hosted by the Google Developer Groups (GDG) community. Each DevFest event is crafted by its GDG organizers to fit the learning needs and interests of their local developer community, with a strong focus on knowledge exchange, networking, and learning about Google developer technologies!
🎉 DevFest Medan is happening on the 14th of December 2024! Through DevFest, you can continue to explore how Google's suite of developer tools can expand the impact of local tech professionals and developers like you around the world.
🎉 Whether you're passionate about finding new opportunities, elevating your knowledge on the latest Google developer tools, or exploring how to use Google technologies to generate social and economic impact, DevFest offers an amazing platform for developers to connect locally, learn, and build on Google's tools.
Want to speak at DevFest 2024 Medan?
Submit your talk proposal through this sessionize page!
Want to attend DevFest 2024 Medan?
Stay tuned to our event page here: GDG Medan Community Webpage
Call for Speakers
08 Aug 2024
09 Dec 2024
Thank you very much for your interest in speaking at DevFest Medan 2024! This year's DevFest event is jointly organized by GDG Medan and WTM Medan, and it will be an in-person event. We are currently accepting proposals for hands-on workshops and speaking sessions.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 14th December 2023
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Magnificent Hall, Podomoro Office Tower Lt. 6, Medan
PIC: Fikih (0818110806)
We aim to make this year's DevFest Medan an exciting and inspiring event filled with insightful discussions, diverse speaker line-ups, and engaging workshops on various topics, especially Google technologies.
Please complete the Sessionize form to submit a talk (30-45 minutes + 10 mins Q&A), a workshop (1 to 1.5 hours), or both. You may also submit the form multiple times if you have several topics; we’ll pick those that best fit the event. If you wish to use a different format, mention it in the form, and we’ll discuss it further.
Leaders Panel at DevFest Medan 2024
The Leaders Panel sessions will be 20-minute talks, focusing on insights and real-world experiences without a Q&A session.
In addition to talks and workshops, we are excited to host a Leaders Panel aimed at Empowering Local Developers. We’re inviting CEOs, CTOs, and experienced tech leaders to join this panel to discuss key topics, such as:
- Success Stories in Technology: Overcoming technical challenges and scaling amidst growth.
- Building and Managing Resilient Teams: Strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent.
- Emerging Technology Trends: Insights on AI, cloud, and data security.
- Etc, topics suggestion for Leaders Panel can access here.
If you’re interested in participating in the Leaders Panel, please specify it in your submission. Panelists will have the opportunity to share real-world experiences, connect with Medan’s tech community, and inspire attendees on their career and innovation journeys.
Deadlines:
- Nov 28 – Call for Proposals closes at 12:00 AM WIB
- Nov 28 – Shortlisted speakers notified via email (proposals reviewed on a rolling basis since Sept 2)
- Nov 29 – Final slide submission deadline
Additional Information:
- Language: Talks can be delivered in English or Bahasa (Indonesia)
- Audience: Tech developers, engineers, data scientists, and more
- Travel: Local travel expenses are covered for main speakers, but not for leaders panel speakers (e.g., transportation from your stay/hotel within Medan to the venue)
Filling out this form does not guarantee a slot; we will confirm once your speaking slot is secured.
Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your proposals!