Shape the technology trajectory of one of the world's fastest growing tech ecosystems!

Welcome to ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC, North America’s raddest developer festival! Join us to showcase your expertise, launch new Google product or platform features, expand developer mindshare and inspire top developers and tech tastemakers adopting the latest technology and driving technical decisions for their companies.

ANNOUNCING THEMES! [New for 2024]

This year we are organizing Tracks and Topics under 5 awesome themes; CODE, CREATE, BOOST, BELONG and LAUNCH. Each theme has multiple Tracks with specific Topics detailed below.

_{☝️ Pro Tip! Don't see a track that applies to your proposal? Shoot us a message at speak@devfestyyc.com and we’ll be happy to help you out!}  

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Build for AI, Cloud, Mobile and Web with the power of Google technology.

The CODE theme is all all technical – from products to frameworks and everything in between. We're looking for proposals that dive into the following CODE topics:

Track 1: Build for AI

Bringing the power of Gemini, and Google deep product portfolio to supercharge apps and workflows and solve massive real world problems. Product focuses include:

• Gemini 1.5 Pro, Flash and Nano Models
• Tensorflow
• MakerSuite
• PaLM
• MediaPipe
• Kaggle
• StudioBot
• Keras
• Project IDX
• SynthID

_{☝️ Pro Tip: Are you a creator, artist or maker leveraging Gemini or Generative AI to augment your creative project? Check out the CREATE Theme below!} 

Track 2: Build for Cloud

Simplify, scale and secure your end-to-end development, accelerating application development and digital transformation and speeding up innovation and productivity without managing infrastructure using: 

• Google Cloud Platform
• Google Workspace
• Matter
• Firebase
• Cloud Native tools and Techniques
• Security

Track 3: Build for Mobile

Develop high-quality apps for a range of audiences and devices using: 

• Android 15 + updates
• Jetpack Libraries
• Android Studio
• Jetpack Compose
• Google Play
• Firebase
• ARCore
• Google Assistant

Track 4: Build for Web

Creating fast, secure sites and apps and solving common challenges quickly for the open web using: 

• Chrome and Chrome Dev Tools and UI
• Firebase
• ChromeOS
• Angular

Track 5: Build with Frameworks

Accelerate your development process with established and emerging frameworks like: 

• DevOps
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• SecOps
• DevSecOps
• FinOps
• Value Stream Delivery
• DORA
• SDLC with Agile & Scrum

ARE YOU READY ? 

You're an ideal speaker or facilitator in the CODE theme if you’re a... 

• GOOGLE DEVELOPER building for AI, Cloud, Web or Mobile with Google technology for your Startup or Enterprise.
• GOOGLE DEVELOPER EXPERT with rad Google technology content or demos.
• GOOGLE DEVELOPER RELATIONS showcasing the awesomeness of Google technology.
• GOOGLE PRODUCT TEAM sharing your latest product or platform update.
• GOOGLE CUSTOMER ENGINEER illuminating Google technology to technical audiences.
• TECHNOLOGIST utilizing Google tech or modern frameworks to build, design and scale while managing development, cost and value delivery.

Start your proposal in the CODE theme today! The deadline is July 14, 2024 11:59 PM.

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                           [NEW TRACK!!]

Augment your creativity with cutting edge and vintage technology. 

Are you an artist, designer, musician, filmmaker, game producer, or maker who blends code into your work? Then the CREATE Theme is for you! This year, we're celebrating the amazing fusion of creative coding and generative technologies with art, music, fashion, design, robotics, gaming, and maker projects. The CREATE theme is where creativity and technology collide! 

Track 6: Create + Code

We're looking for engaging, hands-on presentations and workshops that show the "how" behind creative coding.

We're looking for submissions in the following topics:

• Algorithmic Music Composition
• Generative Art or Design
• Interactive Gaming or Film
• Smart Clothing Design
• Interaction Design
• Coding for Makers and Robotics

Are you a creative force?

You’re an ideal speaker or facilitator in the CREATE theme if you’re a...

• CREATOR using the latest or vintage technologies (bonus points is it is Google tech) to advance and augment your project and can show you did it. 
• CREATIVE DEVELOPER using Generative models (like Gemini) to augment art, music, film, gaming, music, design, fashion or maker project and can explain to the audience the technical details. 
• CREATIVE CODER using code to augment the  creation of new art, music, film or design. 
• CREATOR using labs.google.com to accelerate your creativity and experiment with new modalities and can demonstrate how easy it is to get a creative idea going.

The CREATE theme is all about delivering an experience and showing the audience what is possible!

Start your proposal in the CREATE theme today! The deadline is July 14, 2024 11:59 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: 

In 2024, we are also looking for EXHIBITORS to showcase (in the Exhibition Hall or roaming) their creative projects (not just present or demo them). Check out exhibit.devfestyyc.com for more info and to apply!

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Level up your Tech Career with Google.  

The BOOST theme is all about empowering developers with training, certifications, and opportunities to accelerate their careers. We're looking for submissions in these awesome topic areas: 

Track 7: Training & Certification

Boost your high-demand skillset with on-demand training and Innovator programs from Google and future proof your career with industry leading Google certifications. Topics include:

• Google Cloud Skills Boost
• Google Google Champion Innovator
• Grow With Google Career Certifications
• Google Cloud Certifications

Track 8: Google Ecosystems & Communities

Developer communities and programs help build technical experience and expertise. Community topics include: 

• Google Developer Groups (GDG)
• Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) 
• Google Developer Experts (GDE)

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Build a More Inclusive Tech World!

The BELONG Theme is about more than just presentations; it's about fostering and actively building a welcoming and equitable tech ecosystem for all in Calgary and beyond.

Track 9: Diversity + Inclusion   

Share your knowledge, strategies, and success stories to inspire a diverse audience of developers and tech leaders

We're seeking speakers with expertise in areas including (but not limited to):

• Building Diverse Teams: Share best practices for attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Fostering Inclusion: Discuss strategies for creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.
• Unconscious Bias Awareness: Educate others on recognizing and mitigating unconscious bias in the tech industry.
• Promoting Allyship: Explore ways to be a strong ally for underrepresented groups in tech.
• Community Building: Showcase your experience in building inclusive tech communities and fostering collaboration.
• Diversity & Inclusion Programs: (Optional) Share your experience with specific Diversity & Inclusion programs, including those from Google or other organizations, highlighting their impact.

You're an ideal speaker or facilitator in the BELONG theme if you’re a...

• WOMEN IN TECH ADVOCATE with a proven track record of promoting opportunities and leadership for women in the industry.
• D&I CHANGEMAKER with experience driving initiatives that foster equity for underrepresented groups in tech.
• LGBTQ+ ALLY who can discuss strategies for building inclusive workplaces and communities for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• WOMEN TECHMAKER AMBASSADOR advancing women, diversity and inclusion in tech.
• RISING INNOVATOR with Tech Equity Collective (TEC) advancing equity within tech. 

Start your proposal in the BELONG theme today! The deadline is July 14, 2024 11:59 PM.

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Supercharge your business with Google! 

The LAUNCH theme is where savvy entrepreneurial developers come to learn about how to advance their startup, consulting or technology business with Google’s business programs. We are looking for submissions in these topic areas.   

Track 10: Startup and Partner

• Google for Startups and Startup Accelerators
• Google Cloud Service and Technology Partnerships

You’re an ideal speaker or facilitator in the LAUNCH theme if you’re a...

• GOOGLE ECOSYSTEMS MANAGER for Google for Startups and Accelerator programs.
• GOOGLE CLOUD TEAM MEMBER managing the Partners Program.
• COMPANY who has been part of either programs with experience in how they work and understanding of their impact on your business. 

Start your proposal in the LAUNCH theme today! The deadline is July 14, 2024 11:59 PM.

ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC is organized by GDGYYC, a registered not-for-profit. Travel and accommodation coverage is available on a Grant basis. If you require a grant to support your participation, please answer "YES" to the Travel Support Requested question in your intake and fill in the additional details as accurately as possible.