About us
Leiria Tech Talks 🔈 brings together tech enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Leiria to engage in insightful discussions about the latest technological trends, software development, and the broader field of computer science 💻. Our meetups provide an opportunity to give talks, learn from them, exchange insights, and network. 🚀
Who's behind the scenes, you ask? None other than the usual suspect - xgeeks. We're not your average tech company – we're all about pushing boundaries with a community-driven culture. Leiria Tech Talks, alongside xgeeks, aims to invigorate the local tech landscape and facilitate thought-provoking conversations 🎤 within the historic backdrop of the Castle City 🏰
Let's introduce you to the driving force behind this meetup group! 📢
👉 Our sponsor xgeeks accelerates enterprise success with Cloud Native technology, by making the promise of DevOps, Data, and Digital Products impact a reality. Check out our website & socials for more on our journey. xgeeks are here to help traditional and impactful industries achieve 10x impact, all powered by cloud-native technology!
If you see yourself as an active part of this meetup group, you are more than welcome to join the community and participate in our meetings and fruitful discussions 🚀. We aim to create an open and welcoming environment for other tech enthusiasts!
In the meantime, are you interested in giving a talk or collaborating on other content with us?
🗨️ For fresh Leiria Tech Talks news, join our Slack channel: https://join.slack.com/t/leiriatechtalks/shared_invite/zt-21xz9w84j-6G9I4t2D7O1BrAJP2UFz0g
🎯 Access this link and fill out the form to become one of our speakers at our next meetup: https://forms.gle/u2Ya33eN36RLdBvz7
Feel free to reach out to any of the organizers if you want to know more about us 👋
Upcoming events
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#8 Leiria Tech Talks x OutSystems UG Leiria — Sponsor by xgeeks
xgeeks Leiria, Edifício Moagem, R. Camilo Korrodi 62, 2400-111 Leiria,, Leiria, PT🚀 Leiria Tech Talks is back — and this one hits different.
Get ready for another evening of knowledge, tech insights and good vibes! This edition brings you two exciting talks exploring the cutting edge of AI-driven development and community building — from generating UI on the fly to keeping a tech community alive across 25 years of change.
This special edition is a joint event with OutSystems UG Leiria — because great communities make great events.
📅 June 24th, 2026 🕡 18:30 — Doors open 📍 Synvert xgeeks, Leiria
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🗓 Agenda
18:30 — Doors open, Check-in & Networking
19:00 — Event opening & organizers presentations
19:15 — Talk 1: Can AI Render Your Entire UI? 🎤 Jan Schulte — Founder & CEO @ Betalyra
Vibe coding is cool, but why produce code at all? What if the LLM just generates HTML on the fly and responds to every user interaction — no React, no framework, no build step? In this talk, Jan will show how generative UI actually works and walk you through the optimisation strategies that make real-time generation feel instant.19:30 — Talk 2: Evolving Together: The 25-Year Reboot of a Tech Community 🎤 Sandra Fernandes — Director, Community DX @ OutSystems
A quarter of a century is a lifetime in the tech world. How do you keep a community thriving when the entire industry landscape has completely shifted? Sandra dives into the practical strategies, failures, and hard-learned lessons of rewriting the rules to breathe new life into a community — and inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts.
20:00 — Closing remarks, Pizzas & Networking 🍕🍻
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🤝 Partners & Sponsors: OutSystems UG Leiria · Synvert xgeeks
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Spots are limited — grab your ticket and kick off the summer the right way. See you on June 24th!
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Past events
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