We’re looking for engaging speakers who can inspire, teach, and challenge our community across four tracks:

Suggested topics across four tracks (not limited to -be creative, be you)- 

Build Track: Code & Deploy

• Building with the Gemma family of models
• On-device AI for Android, iOS, and Web
• End-to-end apps with Firebase + Vertex AI

Think Track: Research & Responsible AI

• Advancing research with JAX & Keras
• Responsible AI & alignment practices from Google
• AI governance and policy in the Gemini era

Create Track: Design & Media

• Generative visuals & video with Imagen & Veo
• Designing smarter workflows with Figma AI + Flutter
• Storytelling & creativity powered by Gemini multimodal

Debate Track: Society & Impact

• Data rights and ownership in a Gemma/Gemini world
• AI in healthcare with MedGemma
• Human-centered AI and Google’s Responsible AI principles

Speaker Guidelines

• Format: Format: 45 min–1 hr talks/Panels
• Audience: Developers, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, community builders
• Deadline to Submit: Oct 31, 2025
• What to Include in Submission: Short bio (150–200 words, Headshot, Session title & abstract (3–8 sentences)

Why Speak at DevFest?

• Share your expertise with one of Canada’s most active developer communities
• Highlight your work with Google AI and open-source technologies
• Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and community leaders
• Inspire the next generation of innovators

Please show interest with dates as well. Feel free to contact at info@gdgvancouver.com