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​Get ready for the premier developer conference in Bethesda, where we'll explore the latest in Google technologies and beyond. DevFest Bethesda brings together developers, students, and tech enthusiasts for a day of learning, networking, and building.

​This year, our agenda is packed with expert-led sessions focusing on how to build with AI. You'll discover practical applications, new tools, and best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into your projects.

​What to Expect

​Hackathon: Bring your ideas and skills to our dedicated hackathon. Collaborate with other developers to build innovative projects and compete for prizes.

​Deep-Dive Sessions: Attend talks and workshops from industry leaders on topics including machine learning, cloud development, mobile, and web technologies.

​Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow developers, Googlers, and Google Developer Experts from the local community and share your passion for technology.

​Hands-On Learning: Get practical experience with Codelabs and demos designed for all skill levels.

​Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey in tech, DevFest Bethesda is the place to learn, grow, and be part of a vibrant developer community.

Agenda

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Speaker

Chris Hertz - Heeler (Co-Founder & CEO)

Chris is the co-founder and CEO of Heeler, a platform purpose-built to remediate open source risk by combining AI-driven fixes, runtime threat modeling, and preventive guardrails into a single, streamlined solution. Chris has founded and grown multiple venture backed start-ups with 3 successful exits. Previously, Chris was the Chief Revenue Officer / Chief Marketing Officer of DivvyCloud (acqu…

Hosts

Kurian Vithayathil - ServiceNow (Senior Software Engineer)

Jonathan Barreto - Eccom Agency International (Manager)

Sherif Elsafty - Vision Eighty Consulting (Consultant & Professor)

Elizabeth Leonard - Olive Consulting (CEO)

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-bethesda-presents-devfest-bethesda/.

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