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Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era Welcome to DevFest Vancouver 2026!
The way we build software is changing. AI is reshaping how developers design applications, write and review code, automate workflows, interact with infrastructure, and create entirely new experiences. We're moving into an era where developers don't just write code — they design intelligent systems, orchestrate AI agents, and build solutions that extend beyond traditional software.
This year, DevFest Vancouver brings together developers, engineers, AI enthusiasts, and technology leaders for a day of technical talks, hands-on Codelabs, and community learning.
What to Expect 🚀 Beyond the Code: Building Your Tech Career
Get an insider's perspective on navigating the journey to working at Google, from preparing and applying to successfully navigating technical interviews.
Olivier (Google) – So... You Want to Work at Google?
🤖 Building the Agentic Future
Explore how to design agentic applications with the right workflows, context, and control. Discover how Android AppFunctions enable AI agents to interact with applications, and get hands-on experience with Google's Antigravity.
Annie Wang (Google) – Designing Agentic Applications: Workflows, Context, and Control
Navjot – Android AppFunctions: Exposing Your App to AI Agents
YK (Google) – Harness Engineering with Antigravity (Codelab)
🎨 Designing Better with AI
Learn how to prevent AI-generated mistakes through better requirements, context, and structured workflows. Explore practical approaches to improving the quality and reliability of AI-assisted development.
Christian Newman – Design Is the New Execution: Stop Mass-Producing AI Mistakes
🎙️ The Future of Real-Time Voice AI
Build your own real-time voice AI agent using the Gemini Live API and LiveKit. Explore the engineering patterns behind responsive conversational experiences and see what's possible with realtime AI.
Eric W – Call My Agent: Realtime Voice AI with the Gemini Live API and LiveKit (Codelab)
🧠 Practical AI and Intelligent Automation
Go beyond AI-assisted coding. Build and deploy AI agents using Gemma 4, BigQuery MCP Server, and Cloud Run. Explore how Gemini and Google Apps Script can transform everyday productivity tools into intelligent, automated workflows.
Kiruthika – Build and Deploy AI Agents with Gemma 4 and BigQuery MCP Server in Cloud Run (Codelab)
Laurence – Hands-On AI: Practical Google Workspace Automation Using Apps Script + Gemini (Codelab)
☁️ AI-Powered Cloud and Infrastructure
Discover how AI can help engineers troubleshoot complex Google Cloud infrastructure. Learn how to connect Gemini models with live cloud environments using Antigravity CLI and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Olivier (Google) – AI-Driven Troubleshooting for Google Cloud Infrastructure (Codelab)
Whether you're an experienced developer, a student, an AI enthusiast, or someone curious about emerging technologies, DevFest Vancouver is your opportunity to learn, experiment, build, and connect with the local developer community.
Come ready to explore new technologies, get hands-on, exchange ideas, and meet fellow builders.
Build. Secure. Scale. Let's shape the future of development together!
Please Note: The session topics and agenda are subject to change. Additional speakers and sessions are currently being finalized, so stay tuned for more announcements and updates!
Agenda
Hosted By
Procheta Nag, Lead Organizer
I am a UX/Product designer with a background in Masters in HCI and Bachelor in Computer Science. I have taught 8 undergraduate design-related courses at SFU for more than 2 years. I have worked on several research projects and made 6 research publications in renowned conferences like IEEE, ACM etc. I am an enthusiast community lead, motivational speaker and career mentor. I enjoy skill sharing and learn from others.
Shubhra Sarker, Organizer & IT
Santhosh Kumar J, Event Manager
AI Enthusiast
Mansimar Wadhera, Marketing Designer
I'm a UX designer based in Vancouver who loves making digital experiences feel intuitive. I started my journey in art and illustration, and over time that naturally led me to design, where I get to think about both how things look and how they work (form and function). I'm especially drawn to UX, visual design, and art direction. Outside of work, I like staying involved in the design community, I've attended conferences like Touchpoint and Figma Config, and joined hackathons like the Eunoia UX Hackathon and FLUI Design Jam. 🔗 https://mansimarwadhera.com/
Dinuka Gunaratne, Event Organize Strategist
Dinuka Gunaratne has built a career spanning seven post-secondary institutions across Canada and the U.S., holding roles in student services, alumni relations, career development, and experiential learning. As a former international student from Sri Lanka and an immigrant to Canada, he is deeply committed to supporting international students and immigrants while advocating for systemic change in equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and anti-racism within higher education. Dinuka is also a certified facilitator of Anti-Racism Response Training (ART).
For the past ten years, Dinuka has specialized in career development and experiential learning for graduate students, including master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral scholars, and is recognized as an expert in the field. He holds leadership roles with the Co-op and Work Intergrated Learning Canada (CEWIL), the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Centre for Educational Research in Counselling (CERIC), Canadian Association for Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC). He is former board member of the Canadian Association for College and University Student Services (CACUSS). A graduate of the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Dinuka is also an avid gardener and watercolor artist outside of his professional work.
Andrea Liao, Program Manager
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