🚀 DevFest 2026: Build, Secure & Scale in the Agentic Era
The Era of the Builder
The technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. You no longer need to be a traditional software engineer to bring brilliant ideas to life. Today, developers are evolving to orchestrate intelligent AI agents, while product managers, designers, and startup founders are using AI assistance to build apps, automate workflows, and create scalable solutions faster than ever before.
Join GDG Faro for an unforgettable two-day conference exploring how to build responsibly and innovatively. We’ll be diving deep into Google Gemini (an advanced AI model that acts as a smart assistant to help you write code, analyze data, and automate tasks) and Google Cloud (the secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure that allows your apps to run smoothly and safely across the globe).
🌟 Who Should Attend?
The GDG Faro community is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for learning and collaboration. There is a seat at the table for everyone:
The Tech-Curious & Future Builders: Students, designers, and career-changers wanting to understand how AI and modern software actually work in the real world.
Startup Founders & Product Managers: Entrepreneurs looking to rapidly prototype, validate ideas, and leverage AI for business growth without needing a massive engineering team.
Seasoned Developers & Tech Leads: Deep-tech professionals looking to level up from writing syntax to orchestrating autonomous agents and building secure-by-default cloud architectures.
📅 Agenda & The Details
Dates: Friday, Nov 27 & Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
Location: Auditorium 1.3 & 1.5, Complexo Pedagógico – Campus da Penha, Faro
🤝 Ready to Build the Future?
Whether you want to prototype a startup idea or secure an enterprise architecture, this is where you learn to build it. RSVP today to secure your free pass and join the Algarve’s most vibrant tech community!
🔗 Register now and secure your spot at Faro’s biggest tech event of the year!
Agenda
Day 1
Day 2
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Speakers
Rui Barroca - 42 WOOD (Founder & Managing Director)
Full-Stack Product Design Consultant | Founder at designFAO | Passionate about design & startups.
Rui Barroca is a Product Design Lead and founder of designFAO, a community-driven conference in Portugal that connects design, AI, and entrepreneurship.
With over 15 years of experience helping global brands like British Airways, FIFA+, and American Express, Rui now focuses on h…
Jorge Cabaço - Dengun (Executive Director)
With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, I am a passionate and driven professional who leads, advises, and empowers businesses, agencies, and startups to achieve their goals and scale their impact. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Dengun, a startup studio and digital agency, I help founders and companies with business strategy, growth marketing, fundraising, VC relationships, an…
Hosted By
Daniel Jorge, GDG Organizer
I’ve always been passionate about overcoming challenges. Building products is exciting, but what really drives me is tackling real-world problems head-on. Whether diving into mobile development or working in backend, every step has been about finding the right solutions and pushing myself to grow.
As my career evolved, I took on the challenge of leading teams, using the same problem-solving mindset I’ve always had. Now, as Tech Director at Dengun, I lead the product builders tech team, guiding others to overcome challenges and build great products. It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with constant learning and growth along the way.
Alongside my technical work, being part of the community has been a huge part of my growth. I’ve been fortunate to help organize events with Flutter Portugal, co-organize GDG Faro, and co-create Flutter Faro. These communities have been a source of inspiration and learning, as we work together to push the boundaries of what we can build.
Tiago Fernandes, Founder / GDG Organizer
👋 Hey there! I'm a Software Engineer, Fractional CTO, Founder based in sunny Portimão, Algarve, Portugal.
I'm passionate about:
🚀 Entrepreneurship & product development
🛠️ Software craftsmanship as a service
💎 Ruby/Rails, AI,📱 Flutter & open source
Beyond code, I love all things tech, drone photography and sports.
Sérgio Henriques, Dev
Software Engineer with Web Development background. Senior in Data Structures, Databases, RESTful APIs, Back-End Applications, PHP, Javascript, MVC frameworks (CakePHP and Laravel). Currently learning DevOps, DevOps applications, Container Management Systems and Flutter.
Past Professional Experience: Back-end Assistant Developer, Database Design and Administration (MySQL, SQLite, MS-SQL Server), Infrastructure as Code (Crons, log automations, monitoring report automations), Core & E2E testing in hotel business applications.
Artificial Intelligence (Decision making systems) and Interface between AI and robot behaviors.
Specialities: Web APIs, Financial Data, Database design, development and optimization and soon... DevOps :D.
João Cardoso,
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