ODevs and GDG helped our communities to connect to the Hacktoberfest festival in a kick-off workshop on Sep 29th. The energy in the room was awesome! ODevs is a very welcoming and empowering community. Hacktoberfest is an annual, month-long celebration held every October that encourages individuals globally to contribute to open-source projects.
So, how do you get started with AI? Whether you’re a coder, designer, storyteller, or community builder, there’s a place for your voice. That's where Google's Gemini comes in, offering a powerful starting point to help us create solutions that reflect both human ingenuity and human values.
To ensure that future DevFests are even better, we're inviting you to share your thoughts and experiences through our DevFest Central Florida Impact Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us identify areas for improvement and enhance your overall experience.
On behalf of our DevFestFlorida.org leadership team, I wanted to take a moment to thank our amazing community for their support. We care about growing the next generation of software professionals. We're excited to help our technology community to connect, learn, and grow.
As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, it's imperative that we develop and deploy these technologies in a responsible and ethical manner. This keynote panel will delve into the key considerations for building AI systems that prioritize human values, minimize biases, and ensure transparency.
The topics discussed include best practices for testing in Postman, developing a multimodal chat using Gemini and Imagen, celebrating innovation and growth at a hackathon, discussing DevOps in a community-driven lean coffee session, and building and deploying a LangChain app on Cloud Run.
Orlando's tech scene is buzzing with excitement! From AI and machine learning to game development and data analytics, there's something for everyone. With a diverse range of meetups and workshops, you can connect with like-minded individuals, learn new skills, and contribute to the vibrant tech community.
The startup and careers track at DevFest Florida will cover essential trends to extend your growth in 2024. For startups, learn about ways that AI copilots and machine learning continue to transform the the future of work and practical tools to gain strategic advantage with Google Cloud platform tools. Explore ways that we can make strategic investments in our learning and grow our potential in an ever growing AI-driven world. We'll explore how we continue to value people over the technology and promote growth mindset.