In this inspirational keynote, Kevin Blanco, a DevRel Advocate and community builder, will take you on a journey through the transformative power of developer communities. Drawing from over a decade of experience across diverse tech ecosystems—from Drupal to Google, MongoDB to LeadDevRel— traveling across the globe talking to communities and helping developers elevate their careers.

Did you know that 65% of developers consider a strong community a critical factor when choosing a technology to work with? (Source: State of Developer Ecosystem 2021, JetBrains) This statistic underscores the immense impact community builders have on shaping the tech landscape.

In this session, we'll uncover:

- The profound impact of community involvement on developer growth and career progression
- Strategies for building inclusive, supportive, and dynamic developer communities
- How giving back to the community can lead to personal and professional breakthroughs.

Kevin will share personal anecdotes from his journey as a Google Developer Expert, Google Champion, Google Innovator, Google Certified Educator, and Community Organizer.

Also, over the last year, as a DevRel Advocate for Appsmith, he has grown their developer community and audience from 3k to more than 15k, increasing awareness, growth, and usage.

You'll learn how these experiences have shaped his understanding of developer needs, challenges, and aspirations.

Key Takeaways:

- Understand the vital role of communities in the tech ecosystem.
- Learn practical steps to start or enhance your community-building efforts.
- Gain inspiration to become a change-maker in your developer circle.

This keynote is designed for developers, community organizers, and tech leaders who want to make a lasting impact. Whether you're just starting your community journey or looking to amplify your existing efforts, you'll leave this session energized and equipped with actionable insights.