Join us for DevFest Winnipeg 2025, the tech event of the year where innovation meets responsibility! Last year, DevFest focused on Responsible AI, exploring how to develop technologies that enhance productivity ethically and ensure AI serves humanity. In 2025, we're continuing this journey by empowering you to architect the future! Our goal is to drive the practical integration of AI and Cloud technologies into your solutions, equipping you with the skills to build innovative, scalable, and ethically sound applications.
Why Attend?
🎤 Inspiring Keynotes & Talks – Learn from industry leaders
🛠️ Hands-on Workshops – Gain practical, actionable skills
🤝 Vibrant Networking – Connect with tech enthusiasts and experts and out tech community
🎉 Fun Activities – Enjoy engaging activities and a social hour to unwind and connect!
Let's build a better future, together. Register today and be a part of shaping tomorrow's innovations. We can't wait to see you there!
Agenda
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Hosted By
Josiane Kroll, WTM Ambassador & GDG Winnipeg Organizer
Josiane is a Senior Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Manitoba, where she focuses on empowering individuals through the effective use of technology. She brings a strong technical background, holding ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Professional Google Cloud Architect, and Google Cloud Digital Leader certifications, as well as a Master's degree in Production Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Passionate about fostering inclusivity and growth in tech, Josiane is actively involved as a Women Techmakers (WTM) and a Google Developer Group (GDG) Organizer for Winnipeg.
Edwin Ajong, GDG Winnipeg
I’m a web developer. I spend my whole day, practically every day, experimenting with HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, TypeScript and related frameworks/libraries (ranging from React in the frontend to Express
in the backend). I also build mobile apps with React Native. I’m an agile learner and I enjoy work that
challenges me to learn something new and stretch in a different direction. I do my best to stay on top of
changes in the state of the art so that I can meet challenges with tools well suited to the job at hand
Erica Silva, GDG Canada East Mentor - Winnipeg / WTM Ambassador
Erica is a Technology professional who has been working in Tech for the past 20 years. She has played different roles such as Project Manager, System Analyst and Software Developer.
She is a big fan of knowledge sharing, passionate about technology, and loves volunteering and helping her community. Currently, Erica is the Winnipeg organizer of Women Techmakers (WTM) and Google Developer Group (GDG). She also helps the Brazilian community. She is the President of the Brazilian Citizenship Council in Winnipeg (CCBW) and Board Member Director of the Brazilian Association in Winnipeg (BRASIW).
Lysandra Lima, Project Analyst
Lysandra holds a Bachelor degree in Administration majoring in Business and postgraduate in System Analysis. She has formal training and experience in project management, quality assurance, process improvement and business analysis, in the areas of health care, tourism, finance and technology. She's proficient, highly motivated, and loves challenges & teamwork. In addition, she has a high level of commitment with the results. She an organizer and member of the Brazil Citizenship Council in Winnipeg as well as a Google Developers Group Winnipeg Organizer. Currently, Lysandra is a Project Manager at Sicoob where she works on several software development projects in the banking and cooperative segments. Lysandra's hobbies are jogging, playing volleyball, and watching movies. Moreover, she loves spending time with her family and friends; and learning & sharing knowledge and experiences.
Yui M, Software Developer | GDG Organizer
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-winnipeg-presents-devfest-winnipeg-2025-tech-for-good-innovate-with-responsibility/.
