DevFest Amman 2024

GDG Amman is bringing Devfest right to Amman in December, featuring a wide range of the latest technology advancements and focusing on AI, Cloud, Mobile, and more.

DevFest is the GDG program's annual globally distributed conference. Different from a meetup or speaker session, DevFest events cover multiple topics and offer a suite of activities that aim to help local developers come together to learn, build, and understand Google's and open-source development technologies.

DevFest Amman 2024 is a premier technology conference hosted by Google Developer Group Amman in partnership with Zain Innovation Campus on December 13th, 2024. DevFest Amman brings together a diverse community of developers, industry leaders, and Google experts to explore the latest advancements in AI, Cloud, Android, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from renowned speakers, network with like-minded developers, and engage in hands-on workshops. 

By focusing on responsible AI, machine learning, generative AI, Flutter, and other cutting-edge technologies, DevFest Amman 2024 aims to empower developers to build innovative solutions and drive technological progress.

This is a diverse event and welcomes everyone who is interested in learning more about technologies and our covering topics, or if you simply want to meet other amazing human beings, you are more than welcome to join us!

Mark your calendar for a full-day celebration, networking, and world-class technical sessions on December 13th! Join DevFest Amman.

Venue Details
Venue: UJ Academy - اكاديمية الجامعة الاردنية

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GeRL3W63NhGFfFde7

Parking information: Indoor parking lots at the venue are available and free.

Venue Access: Use the entrance next to Princess Sumaya University for technology, and take the first right to arrive at the venue. No security checkpoints from the public road to the venue.

Accessibility: DevFest is well-prepared to host people with physical disabilities, contact us for assistance.

Video: TBA

Agenda

3:00 PM: Registration

3:15 PM: DevFest Amman Opening and Responsible AI Keynote [AR]

Join our co-lead and organizer, Ahmad Alsharif, a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer and Cloud Architect, as he explores how AI can improve lives globally, from business to healthcare to education. This year, DevFest Amman is designed to help you build and use AI responsibly, ensuring fairness and ethical practices. We must acknowledge AI's potential while also recognizing the challenges it presents.

3:45 PM: Building Powerful AI Agents using Vertex AI Agent Builder [EN]

Join Sachin Kumar, Google Developer Expert for AI/ML and CTO at TupeloLife - Qatar, in his session and live demo at DevFest.

In this session, you will learn how to build your own production-ready Gen AI Agents for your website or business using Google's latest Vertex AI Agent Builder. The session also covers step-by-step instructions on how to get started and shows a real-life demo of the implementation from start to finish. At the end of the session, you will be able to build your own GenAI chatbots/voicebots or AI agents and integrate them with your website.

3:45 PM: Improve Mobile UX through Usability Testing

Discover the art of creating seamless mobile experiences through effective UX usability testing. This talk will guide you step-by-step through the process of evaluating mobile apps, from defining goals to analyzing user feedback. Learn how to test in real-world conditions, leverage the best tools and methods, and uncover actionable insights to optimize usability.

4:30 PM: Keeping Up with AI: Gemma here to save you! [AR]

Join Mohammed BUALLAY, Google Developer Expert for AI/ML and Lead Data Architect at Tamkeen - Bahrain, in his session at DevFest.

Feeling like AI is moving faster than your morning coffee? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this session, we’ll dive into Gemma – Google’s latest AI wizardry – designed to help you keep up with the ever-changing world of machine learning. Whether you’re already deep into AI or just trying to stay in the game, Gemma’s got your back with tools and techniques that simplify model training without breaking a sweat. So, join us to learn how to stay ahead of the curve, harness the power of GenAI, and make sure you're always one step ahead of the bots!

5:00 PM: Where to Run Your Workload on Google Cloud [AR]

Join Majd Jamaah, Google Developer Expert for Cloud and DevOps Manager at Beyond Limits - EMEA, in his session at DevFest.

This session guides participants through the decision-making process of selecting the optimal Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for their workloads. It covers factors such as performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and specific use case considerations to help attendees make informed choices when deploying and managing their applications on GCP.

5:30 PM: Break

Take a moment to relax, refuel, and network with fellow developers. Enjoy bites and chats at the Developer Hives.

6:00 PM: Build talking Characters with Generative AI and Flutter [AR]

Join Sayed Ali Alkamel, Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Sr. Software Engineer at BNP Paribas - Bahrain, in his session at DevFest.

Participants will learn to breathe life into characters, infusing them with AI-generated dialogue and dynamic animations that elevate storytelling to new heights. In this session we cover how to build the Flutter app that will host our custom built animated characters. Learn how to control these characters based on user interactions and then participants will learn to breathe life into characters with Gemini API.

6:00 PM: Introduction to LLMs [AR/EN]

Join Amel Sellami, Google Developer Expert for AI/ML and Research Engineer at InstDeep - EMEA, in her workshop at DevFest.

Discover the core concepts of attention, transformer, encoder/decoder style sessions at Amal’s workshop at DevFest Amman. Get hands on with Gemini and its use cases.

6:45 PM: What's new in Firebase for building Gen AI features [AR]

Join Mahmoud Al-Nafei, Google Developer Expert for Firebase and CEO at Invospark - Oman, in his session at DevFest.

Discover how Firebase's latest features and integrations can supercharge your app development with generative AI. Learn to leverage advanced ML capabilities, real-time data synchronization, and personalized experiences to build innovative and engaging applications.

7:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Exploring the Business of SaaS [AR]

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where local industry leaders will delve into the business and strategic aspects of building successful SaaS products. Moderated by Rajae Sahouri, this panel will feature:

• Tampi Jalouqa, CEO of Propeller

• Omar Dweik, CEO of Bith.AI

• Anas Alsalhi, CEO of Nowa

8:30 PM: Wrap up!

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Speakers

Ahmad Alsharif

Ahmad Alsharif is a Cloud Consultant at Eastnets and a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer. He specializes in Cloud Migrations, Kubernetes, and Serverless, driving the implementation and management of cloud environments for complex, highly regulated financial workloads. Ahmad advocates efficiency and the adoption of Google's Site Reliability culture. He also leads the Google Developer Group Amman,…

Sachin Kumar - IntelliTek.ai (Google Developer Expert, Google For Startups Accelerator Mentor, Senior Vice President)

Google Developer Expert, Founding Team Member and Senior Vice President at IntelliTek.ai, Head of GDG Doha, Speaker, Writer, Blogger, Mentor, and Youtuber. He developed an early fascination for technology and since then has always been on a quest to learn, share, and innovate. He loves to share the experience and learnings of the products and services with the community to inspire them to buil…

Hiba Metani - UX Labs (UX Research Manager)

UXC NN/g Certified | UX Research Manager | GFS Program Mentor | GDG Amman Founder | Women Techmaker Ambassador

Mohamed Buallay - Tamkeen (GDE, Data Architect and Reporting Lead)

Majd Jamaah - Beyond Limits (Google Developer Expert for Cloud, DevOps Manager)

Majd is an experienced technologist focusing on Application Modernization with Cloud Computing. He is the DevOps Manager at Beyond Limits and a Google Developer Expert for Cloud.
Majd extends his expertise beyond the workplace, playing a pivotal role as a Program Mentor at Google for Startups Accelerator. By mentoring emerging startups and sharing insights gained through their journey, h…

Amel Sellami - InstaDeep (GDE, Research Engineer in Machine Learning)

Amel is a Google Developer Expert in machine learning, a Research Engineer at the engineering team at InstDeep, She is the host of OpenMined AMA, a privacy-preserving machine learning community. Amel is interested in the privacy aspect of artificial intelligence systems, especially on how to keep the privacy of users and models in machine learning projects. She was invited by Facebook for the …

Sayed Ali Alkamel

Sayed Ali is a Google Developer Expert in Flutter and Dart and a passionate mobile apps developer with over 6 years of experience building and publishing Mobile Apps. Sayed Ali has developed more than 10 apps in his career. One of these apps has more than 2.5 million downloads and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on the Play Store. Sayed Ali has spent the last two years working as a native andro…

Mahmoud Al Nafei - Google Developer Expert (CEO, Firebase)

Thrilled to have you on my profile! As a seasoned full-stack web developer with over 7 years of industry experience, I excel in crafting immersive UI/UX designs and building robust web applications. My expertise extends to various Google products, including Firebase, Google Assistant, Cloud Functions, and Flutter. In addition to my technical skills, I take pride in being the CEO and co-founder…

Panelists

Tambi Jalouqa - Propeller (CEO)

Product builder, excited about software engineering, UX and growing startups.
In love with SaaS, developer tools, API & System Design.

Anas Alsalhi - Nowa (CEO)

Omar Dweik - BithAI (CEO)

Omar Dweik is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bith.AI; the first easy-to-use video editor in the Arab world and one of the leading Video Generators for aspiring creators looking to create engaging videos without having to show their face or use their own voice. The company has processed more than +700,000 videos from +500,000 creators in +60 countries globally.
Omar has +10 years of product …

Moderator

Rajae Sahouri - The Straight Up Start Up (Founder and Host)

Rajae Sahouri is a driven entrepreneur who focuses on youth development and policies in business and entrepreneurship. His passion to create an impact in the business world led him to identify a prominent issue among the youth in the region; academic and career choices.
Rajae’s approach is focused on education and strategizing; educating youth on industries, providing them with a r…

Hosted By

Hiba Metani, UXC NN/g Certified | GDG Amman Founder

UXC NN/g Certified | UX Research Manager | ResearchOps Specialist | GDG Amman Lead | Women Techmaker Ambassador

Ahmad Alsharif, GDG Co-Lead & Google Cloud Authorized Trainer

Ahmad Alsharif is a Cloud SRE Consultant at Eastnets and a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer. He specializes in Cloud Migrations, Kubernetes, and Serverless, driving the implementation and management of cloud environments for complex, highly regulated financial workloads. Ahmad advocates efficiency and the adoption of Google's Site Reliability culture. He also leads the Google Developer Group Amman, actively raising awareness of cloud and AI technologies.

Majd Jama'ah, Cloud GDE & GDG Organizer

Majd Jamaah is a DevOps Manager at Beyond Limits and a Google Developer Expert for Cloud. His area of expertise is Application Modernization with Cloud Computing. In addition to his expertise, he serves as a Program Mentor for Google for Startups Accelerator as well as an organizer for Google for Developers Amman.

Yazan Sharawi, Software Engineer

Feryal Yaghmour, Business Associate

Layan Swailem, GDG Organizer

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Partners

Zain Innovation Campus (https://zinc.jo/en/Home/Login)
Zain Innovation Campus is considered a landmark in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan, Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) left a mark on every entrepreneur who visited it and contributed in turning an innovative idea into a sustainable project that benefits the local community, whereas ZINC played a major role in supporting youth, as it became a first choice to be selected by startups in the kingdom, and the destination for entrepreneurial ideas, and the house that hold various events.

Tech3arabi (https://tech3arabi.com/)

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