DevFest Addis - 2024

Get ready for DevFest Addis 2024, where innovation, collaboration, and technology come together! Hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDGs), this global event brings developers and tech enthusiasts from all walks of life for a day packed with insightful sessions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded peers.

This year’s focus is on Responsible AI—a timely theme that challenges us to create AI technologies that are fair, ethical, and serve humanity for the better. Join the conversation, gain new skills, and help shape the future of AI development in a way that uplifts everyone.

Don’t miss out on this exciting journey at DevFest Addis 2024!

Agenda

10:00 AM: Check-in and Registration

10:00 AM: An Insight into ALX and Its Transformative Programs

Meklit Baye | ALX Ethiopia 📍 Track 1

10:00 AM: An Insight into ALX and Its Transformative Programs

Tinbite Elias | ALX Ethiopia 📍 Track 2

10:00 AM: An Insight into ALX and Its Transformative Programs

Abenazzer B. Tadesse | ALX Ethiopia 📍 Track 3

10:40 AM: Enhancing Digital Transformation with Responsible AI: Ethics, Quality, and Sustainability

Mebatsion Sahle | Python Developer and Business Analyst, Turing | 📍 Track 1

10:40 AM: Career Paths in Tech: How to Choose the Right One

Temkin Mengistu | Software developer | Co-founder, Tena Solutions | 📍 Track 2

10:40 AM: Supercharged Development with Project IDX

Eunice Allela | Google Developer Relations Community Manager (SSA) | 📍 Track 3

11:30 AM: Making a Lasting Impression: Effective Networking Strategies for Developers

Anteneh F. Yimmam | Aspiring Educator | 📍 Track 1

11:30 AM: From Struggles to Success: The Real Journey Behind Marketing and Selling Your Product

Philipos Wondewesen | Passionate Entrepreneur | 📍 Track 2

11:30 AM: Web3 Pop-Up City for Ethiopia

Mearaf Tadewos | Leader at Xerxis — Ethereum Dev community Etheiopia | 📍 Track 3

12:10 PM: Lunch 🍕

1:00 PM: Gemini in Action: Building Smarter Applications

Dagmawi Esayas | Full Stack Developer | 📍 Track 1

1:00 PM: Why You Should Do Ambitious Projects, and Why It’s Not Hard

Bereket Engida | Software Developer | Cofounder, loglib | 📍 Track 2

1:00 PM: Why Niche Tech Deserves a Place in Your Toolkit

Fraol Lemecha | Creator, SQL Studio & pglite-fusion | Full-stack Developer | 📍 Track 3

1:50 PM: Zero to 1 Million Users in a Week

Fireayehu Zekarias | Lecturer | Senior Software Engineer | Tech Lead | 📍 Track 1

1:50 PM: AI Safety: Past, Present, and Future

Amanuel Mersha | Lecturer, AAiT | Lead ML engineer, TestSavantAI | 📍 Track 2

1:50 PM: Balancing Innovation and AI Ethics for a Better Future

Bethlehem Dagnachew Mulugeta | Co-founder, SciTech Valley | 📍 Track 3

2:30 PM: Cracking the Code: Mastering Technical Interviews with a Google Engineer

Natnael Wondimu | Software Engineer, Google | 📍 Track 2

3:10 PM: Group Photo | Networking

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Speakers

Mebatsion Sahle - Turing (Python Developer and Business Analyst)

Mebatsion Sahle is a competitive programmer, software developer, and business analyst with a bachelor's in computer science and a master's in data science. She is passionate about community building and has actively led and participated in the Ethiopian Collegiate Programming Contest (EtCPC).

Anteneh F. Yimmam

Anteneh F. Yimmam is dedicated to empowering learners across Africa by sharing insights and practical knowledge to shape the future of tech. In his session, he will reveal proven strategies for building impactful networks, navigating events, fostering relationships, and leveraging connections to grow your career.

Dagmawi Essayas

Dagmawi Essayas is a creative full-stack developer with a deep passion for integrating AI tools into the applications he builds.

Fireayehu Zekarias

Fireayehu Zekarias is a multifaceted Engineer excelling in academia and the tech industry. As a Lecturer, he is dedicated to shaping future Engineers through engaging teaching and mentorship. In his role as a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead, he leverage advanced technical expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions, and he is known for guiding teams to deliver high-…

Temkin Mengistu

Temkin Mengistu, also known as Chapi, is a seasoned software developer and co-founder of Tena Solutions, among other startups. With extensive experience working with international clients, he has held senior developer roles in Manama, Bahrain, and Dubai, UAE. An active participant in the freelancing world, he collaborates with diverse clients through the competitive platform Toptal. Beyond his…

Philipos Wondewesen

Philipos Wondewesen, a passionate entrepreneur and college dropout, shares his firsthand journey of navigating the challenges of building a business from the ground up. With a love for entrepreneurship, Philipos explores the real-world struggles and successes behind marketing and selling products.

Bereket Engida

Amanuel Mersha

Amanuel Mersha is a passionate AI/ML Researcher and Engineer dedicated to advancing safe and efficient artificial intelligence. He currently lectures at the School of Information Technology and Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology.
With a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from Addis Ababa University, Amanuel’s research focuses on robust, efficient deep learning models that …

Eunice Allela - Google (Google Developer Relations Community Manager(SSA))

Eunice Allela is the Google Developer Relations Community Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a focus on empowering developers and fostering a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts. Eunice brings her deep understanding of Google’s developer tools to help developers supercharge their projects and innovate with ease.

Natnael Wondimu - Google (Software Engineer)

Mearaf Tadewos

Mearaf Tadewos is a visionary leader driving the future of blockchain and digital innovation in Ethiopia. As a leader at Xerxis — Ethereum Dev Community Ethiopia, she is at the forefront of promoting Web3 technologies. Mearaf is also an integral part of the Ethiopia Pop-Up City project, where she is helping to bring the concept of a decentralized, digital-first urban space to life.
In ad…

Fraol Lemecha

Fraol Lemecha, known online as frectonz, is a developer with a passion for exploring and mastering niche technologies. He is a dedicated open-source contributor, creating innovative projects and sharing his knowledge with the community through his popular Telegram channel.

Bethlehem Dagnachew Mulugeta

Bethlehem Dagnachew Mulugeta is the Co-founder of SciTech Valley and Lead Software Engineer & AI Researcher, driven by a deep passion for technology and innovation. A Top-Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork, she specializes in full-stack development, mobile app development, and software consulting, delivering top-tier solutions globally.
Beyond her professional achievements, Bethlehem fo…

Hosted By

Daniel Nigusse, GDG Organizer

Retired Superhero

Mariamawit Alemu, Co-Organizer

An ambitious problem solver that would like to join team of like-minded developers.

Nabil Mohammed, Co-Organizer

📝 Tech Writer/API Specialist @SallaApp | 🙇DevRel @GDGAddis & @SallaPartners |🎙Podcaster @YemenisInExile

Yohannes Haile, Co-Organizer

I build apps for the iPhone.

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Partner

ALX Ethiopia (https://www.alxethiopia.com)
ALX Ethiopia is a leading technology training provider that offers fully sponsored programs to young Ethiopians. Our programs are designed to accelerate the careers of our learners and equip them with the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. If you are a young Ethiopian who is passionate about technology, then ALX is the right place for you. Apply today and start your journey to a successful career in tech!

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