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Darrin Communications Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Address: Darrin Communications Center, Troy, NY 12180
- Directions: https://info.rpi.edu/visit/directions
- Free Parking is available at North Hall Parking Lot, 2-minute walk to Darrin Communications Center
- Parking Address: North Lot, Troy, NY 12180
DevFest 2024 is hosted by OpenHub, GDG Hudson, GDG Capital Region, GDG On Campus Rensselaer, and Google Women Techmakers!
DevFest 2024 is a premier gathering for developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders, offering a unique blend of learning, networking, and innovation. The event features an impressive lineup of expert speakers from Google, Google Developer Experts (GDEs), industry experts, top-tier local and international speakers, who will share their insights and experiences on the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
Attendees have the opportunity to dive deep into hands-on workshops, engage in technical talks, and explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, ML, Cloud and other technologies. Additionally, participants can enjoy delicious food, exclusive swag, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
DevFest'24: Build With AI
Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, or simply stay updated on the newest developments, DevFest 2024 promises to be an enriching experience. Stay tuned for more details on the detailed agenda. We look forward to seeing you at DevFest 2024 for a day of tech excellence and community spirit!
Multiple tracks: AI/ML Track, Cloud Track, Web Track
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from some of the most influential voices in the tech world, sharing insights on the latest in AI, machine learning, mobile development, cloud computing, and more.
Hands-On Workshops: Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on sessions designed to enhance your skills with Google technologies, such as Flutter, TensorFlow, Google Cloud, and Android development.
Tech Talks: Stay ahead by tapping into the hottest tech trends. Get an inside look at the latest trends, innovations, and best practices from industry experts and Google Developer Experts (GDEs).
Swag: Exciting merchandise, subject to sponsorship.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded developers, industry leaders, and hiring managers. Whether you're looking for collaboration opportunities, career advice, or just want to share your passion for technology, this is the place to be!
Be sure to check-in with our organizers at the organizing team table in the front of the DCC. Participants will be given a badge at check-in which will grant access to food, and activities. Check-in is open throughout the event!
Community Partners & Sponsors
Are you interested in partnering or sponsoring DevFest 2024? Collaborate with us to enrich our events and broaden our reach. Sponsoring DevFest offers great visibility in the tech community and supports local talent. Bring your ideas as a sponsor or partner to make an impact socially and educationally. Let's make tech accessible to all through these events. Contact us at devfesttroy@jss.sturmail.com to explore opportunities.
Sponsorship information; Sponsorship form; Call for papers
Get Involved - Be our Rockstar speaker for future events!
Calling all tech professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and developers! DevFest is an annual event, so you can submit your talk using 2025 Call For papers. Want to share your expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and contribute to the growth of our community. Submit a proposal for a talk or workshop, and be part of the lineup that inspires the next generation of developers!
Let’s build the future of technology together!
Tickets are supporting the DevFest logistics, brought to you by a community of volunteer organizers thriving to bring you cutting-edge tech education and networking opportunities to everyone. Get your ticket today!
- General Admission Tickets: $ 25.00
- Early bird Ticket: $ 10.00 ends October 22nd
- Student Tickets: $ 7.25 (with student ID)
GDG Hudson, GDG Capital Region, and GDG On Campus Rensselaer are dedicated to offering a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion. We are committed to a welcoming environment that fosters open dialogue and mutual respect.
Expectations
- Respectful communication is paramount. Avoid demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing language and behavior.
- Consent is crucial. Do not engage in unwelcome physical contact or attention.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants. Act with integrity and respect.
- This code applies to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff at our events, both in-person and online environments.
- Violations may result in actions ranging from warnings to expulsion without refund, at the discretion of the organizers.
Agenda
Event Wrap-Up:
Session Schedule
Previously on HVTechFest conferenes:
As A Get Together, HVTechFest brings together people who care about technology. It matters because It creates opportunities for enrichment, income, and growth.
People might partner, consult, brainstorm, experiment, build, and fight or fail in a collaborative environment. HVTechFest facilitates innovative thinking, creativity and business. It creates a marketplace for buyers and sellers of technology expertise - people who are good at technology and people who want to hire those who are good at technology, or who want to learn from tech experts.
2024 Impact The Future
Tech and Women changing the world.... Where they are! WTM Tech conference hosted at the Newburgh Free Library March 1, 2024
2022-2023 conferences tapped into Workforce Development in Digital Era
12/8th/2022 Tech and Workforce Development Symposium: Re-Imagine / Re-Think / Re-Invent > Innovate
Hudson Valley thought leaders discussed current trends and challenges in workforce development, technology and innovations, tech-empowered business, and hosted a panel of women rising in the tech world.
2021 conference addressed Digital Divide and set the hybrid model for collaboration
As innovators we chose to meet in hybrid mode - yet another challenge to solve. We got together in Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, to discuss the key challenges and reveal new opportunities. We had fun and gained a few new tech skills. All interactive panels were fun - check it our!, see livestream recorded here.
Later, during 2022 we were practicing a lot of Networking With Purpose sessions and hosting some transformative seminars to inspire the next decade of solutions using technology, data, and design for the public good.
2020 was a blast while a challenge
We skipped a big in person event, but we learned a lot switching to remote webinars and even Hackathon!
The Pivoteers and Pioneers Webisode series presented by OpenHub and HVTechFest was our prelude to the theme of HVTechfest 2020, a theme of divining opportunities for individuals and business within the Hudson Valley in the new normal. With the pandemic lockdown we’ve initiated our own pivot to continue the theme and momentum. HVTechFestival — which originally consists of a one-day conference and one-day Hackathon — continued with the two-day youth Hackathon on October 23–24, 2020.
Inaugural 2019 was an ignitor
HVTechFest 2019 was the largest gathering of the HV Tech ecosystem to date, with 250+ participants and 120+ Hackathoners in attendance. With 40+ speakers, 23 sponsors and 30+ volunteers on board, we were able to achieve our three primary objectives:
- Brought HV Tech ecosystem together to connect, collaborate, find jobs, hire talent, and create new partnerships and engagements
- Increased energy and excitement about the HV Tech ecosystem
- Established HVTechFest as a signature annual event for the ecosystem
