📍 Location: Flinders University Adelaide, Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide, SA 5000
About the Event
🚀 GDG Adelaide - DevFest 2025: Exploring the Future of the Web and AI
The annual DevFest is here! Brought to you by GDG Adelaide, this is your chance to connect with local developers and tech enthusiasts, learn from industry experts, and explore the cutting edge of Google technologies.
This year, we focus on the evolution of the web and the practical, brilliant applications of AI right in the browser. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a product manager, or just starting your tech journey, you'll gain actionable insights into building the next generation of web applications.
What to Expect:
Two High-Impact Talks: Deep dives into modern web tech, accessibility, PWAs, and hands-on, built-in browser AI.
Networking: Connect with the local GDG community, speakers, and like-minded professionals over food and drinks.
Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and tools in the Google ecosystem.
6:20 PM – 7:20 PM | 🤖 Talk 2: “Practical Web AI: Built-In, Browser Based, Brilliant” – Phil Nash
7:20 PM – 7:30 PM | 🎉 Wrap-up & Closing
💬 Talk 1: Web Tech for Everyone — Lex Kuncevic
From static HTML pages to today’s dynamic, interactive web applications, web development has evolved rapidly — but what’s next?
In this talk, Lex Kuncevic explores cutting-edge technologies like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Project Fugu, mobile-first optimization, and the growing emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity.
Whether you’re a developer, product leader, or tech enthusiast, you’ll discover practical insights into how these advancements are shaping the future of the web — and how to harness them to create better, more inclusive digital experiences.
🤖 Talk 2: Practical Web AI — Built-In, Browser Based, Brilliant — Phil Nash
While AI is making leaps on the server side, the web platform is quickly catching up.
Join Phil Nash as he demonstrates how to run powerful AI applications directly in the browser, including how to build an offline-capable speech-to-speech translation app using only web technologies.
Through this session, you’ll explore:
🔹 How AI models can run in-browser today
🔹 What AI capabilities may soon be built into browsers
🔹 How developers can leverage these tools to create intelligent, responsive web apps
Get ready to see how browser-based AI is transforming what’s possible on the open web.
👨💻 About the Speakers
Lex Kuncevic
Founder | SCALETECH | Google Developer Expert
Driven by curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit, Lex Kuncevic began his journey in software engineering in the late 2000s and quickly realised how the right technology can solve real business challenges.
In 2011, he developed the technology behind one of Australia’s largest e-commerce platforms, which continues to operate today. Since then, Lex has worked across multiple industries — from listed companies to robotics startups — helping businesses innovate and align technology with strategy.
Recognised as a Google Developer Expert, Lex is a Fractional CTO, educator, mentor, OSS contributor, and podcaster. He’s passionate about helping developers unlock their potential and translate technology into real-world impact.
Phil Nash
Developer Relations Engineer | IBM
Phil Nash is a developer advocate passionate about building, sharing, and teaching modern web technologies. At IBM, he helps developers harness the power of AI and the web to create meaningful, scalable applications.
With a background in software engineering and public speaking, Phil is known for his engaging talks, insightful writing, and hands-on workshops that make complex technology approachable.
He’s an active open-source contributor and a strong believer in the web as the most accessible and powerful platform for innovation.
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