Call for Speakers: DevFest North Carolina 2025 - Responsible AI

Join us at North Carolina DevFest 2025 (Chapel Hill)! We are bringing together a community of tech enthusiasts for a weekend dedicated to innovation, learning, and ethical practices in technology.

We're Looking For:

Trailblazers in AI/ML who are steering the path towards Responsible AI, ensuring AI technologies are developed and implemented ethically.

Experts in Cloud Computing who can navigate through the latest advancements and share their deep insights.

Innovators in Mobile and Cross-Platform Development to showcase emerging technologies and frameworks that are shaping the future of app development.

Web Developers with a knack for modern web technologies and best practices to discuss scalable solutions for today’s challenges.

Why Speak at DevFest NC?

Connect with other industry leaders and an engaged audience eager for technical knowledge and insights.

Share your experiences and innovations to foster a responsible, ethical tech development community.

Enjoy the spotlight in a collaborative environment where knowledge exchange is pivotal.

Session Formats:

Keynote Speeches (40 minutes)

Technical Sessions (20-30 minutes)

Workshops and Interactive Panels (60 minutes+)

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit a brief overview of your proposed session, including key takeaways for the attendees.

Mention any hands-on components if your session includes interactive or workshop elements.

Indicate your preferred session format and availability during the event dates.

Perks:

Complimentary event tickets

Special speaker swag

Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders

Act Now! Submit your proposal as soon as possible! Don’t worry if your idea isn't fully fleshed out—start with a concept, and we can iterate and update it together. We are excited to see how you can contribute to a weekend of tech, innovation, and forward-thinking discussions.

⚠️ Important!

At this time, we are contacting the Google Developer Groups program (developers.google.com) to see if we can secure travel for our speakers. We are looking primarily for local speakers (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding cities or towns who can make it to the venue without requiring sponsorship), but are also welcoming virtual talks.

Please DO NOT book any travel at the moment.

Please DO let us know if you can and would like to join us in person so we can account for your travel and accommodation costs in our discussions with sponsors. Please note that our ability to sponsor travel for speakers depends on the GDG program's priorities and sponsorship granted to our chapter, so we may or may not be able to sponsor travel for speakers this year.