Call for Speakers
DevFest Medan 2025
22 Nov 2025
Medan, Indonesia
DevFest Medan 2025: Building Secure, Reliable, and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud
Get ready for the future of technology at DevFest Medan 2025! Organized by GDG Medan, Medan's largest community-based technology conference returns with a focus on connecting technical innovation and business strategy.
This year, we invite developers, engineers, AI practitioners, business leaders, and decision-makers to explore ways to build secure, reliable, and scalable AI and Cloud-based solutions to address industry challenges.
What will you get at DevFest Medan 2025?
- Business & AI Strategy Sessions: Gain deep insights into how to leverage generative AI technologies like Gemini and Google Workspace to drive business growth, boost productivity, and create competitive advantages.
- Multidisciplinary Technical Tracks: Attend technical sessions led by experts in their fields, covering four key areas: Business & Productivity, Frontend (Mobile & Web), Cloud & Security, and AI & Machine Learning.
- Interactive Workshops: Opportunities to learn hands-on and practice new skills in workshop sessions designed to provide real-world experience with the latest technologies from Google.
- Extensive Professional Networking: Interact with 400 participants from various backgrounds, ranging from talented developers to industry leaders in Medan and surrounding areas. Share ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable connections.
- Innovation Exhibition: See firsthand how Google technologies are applied in real-world case studies and innovative solutions from our community and partners.
Whether you're a developer looking to sharpen your technical skills or a leader seeking technology solutions for your business, DevFest Medan 2025 is the place to be.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, innovate, and be part of the biggest celebration of technology and community in the city of Medan. Register now and be part of the future!
Call for Speakers
01 Sep 2025
21 Oct 2025
Are you passionate about building innovative solutions and shaping the future of technology? GDG Medan invites you to share your expertise at DevFest Medan 2025, our largest annual community-run conference!
This year, we are bringing together 400 developers, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest in Google technologies. We are looking for dynamic speakers to lead sessions across multiple tracks, with a special focus on practical applications and strategic insights for business decision-makers.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM WIB
- Location: To be announced (Medan Area)
- Person in Charge (PIC): Fikih – 0818 110 806
Session Formats
We invite you to propose sessions in the following formats:
- Technical Talk: A 30-45 minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A.
- Hands-on Workshop: A 1-hour interactive session where participants can learn a new skill (participants will bring their own laptops).
- Business Strategy Session: A 30-minute talk focused on technology adoption, case studies, or industry trends for decision-makers.
Topics We're Looking For
Based on our planned parallel tracks, we are seeking proposals in the following areas:
1. Business & Productivity Track
(Targeting business leaders and decision-makers)
- AI for Business: Leveraging tools like Google Gemini, Agentspace, and NotebookLM to enhance business strategy and operations.
- Modern Workplace: Best practices and integration patterns for Google Workspace with Gemini.
- Case Studies: Real-world success stories of implementing Google technologies to solve business challenges.
(Targeting frontend and full-stack developers)
- Mobile Development: Building performant applications with Android (Kotlin/Java) and Flutter.
- Modern Web: Creating engaging user experiences with Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Angular, and Chrome Extensions.
- Backend-for-Frontend (BFF): Utilizing Firebase (Analytics, Hosting, Data Storage) and Firebase Studio to accelerate development
3. Cloud & Security Track
(Targeting cloud engineers, backend developers, and security specialists)
- Scalable Infrastructure: Deep dives into Google Cloud Platform, including application platforms, data storage, and infrastructure management.
- Cloud Security: Best practices for securing cloud environments, data, and applications on GCP.
- Data & Analytics: Strategies for building robust data analytics platforms on Google Cloud.
4. AI & Machine Learning Track
(Targeting AI enthusiasts, data scientists, and ML engineers)
- Applied AI: Building intelligent applications with Vertex AI, Google AI Studio, and other ML APIs.
- ML Frameworks: Practical sessions on TensorFlow, JAX, or Keras.
- On-Device ML: Implementing solutions with MediaPipe and ML Kit.
Important Dates
- Call for Speakers Opens: September 24, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: November 8, 2025
- Announcement of Selected Speakers: Starting from November 9, 2025 (proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Final Slide Submission Deadline: November 20, 2025
Additional Information
- Presentation Language: Indonesian or English.
- Audience: A mix of software developers, cloud architects, data scientists, students, and business decision-makers.
- Speaker Honorarium: As a community-driven and non-profit event, we are unable to offer speaker fees or travel allowances. We deeply appreciate your passion and contribution to the tech community.