GDG Canberra DevFest 2025: AI & Cloud Solutions
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Curious about AI? Want to see how you can use it to build secure and scalable solutions — or just meet amazing, like-minded people from your local tech community?
Then don’t miss GDG Canberra DevFest 2025! 🎉
Join us for an evening packed with inspiration, learning, and community connection. You’ll hear from awesome speakers, explore the world of AI and Cloud, and get hands-on insights into what’s possible today — all while enjoying free food, drinks, and good conversations. 🍕☕
Whether you’re just starting out or already working with AI, DevFest is the perfect place to connect, share ideas, and grow together.
🎙️ Speakers:
- Anupam Phoghat - Redstone vs. Diamond: Balancing Cost, Complexity & Power on Google Cloud
- Harshil Siyani - Automation vs Autonomy: Choosing the Right AI Agent Approach for the Right Problem
- TBD
🔗 RSVP Now: Reserve your spot here
🤝 Partners & Sponsors:
We’re proudly supported by the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) — providing the space and spirit that helps our tech community thrive.
📅 Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Venue: Canberra Innovation Network — Level 4 ScaleUp Hub, The River Oak Room, 1 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601
🚗 Parking & Transport:
City West Carpark (Allsop Street)
Various pay-and-display spots along London Circuit and Hobart Place
Or skip the traffic — take the tram!
Agenda
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Speakers
Anupam Phoghat - Core-X (Founder)
I am a seasoned IT professional with years of experience in the field. I have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and currently hold many professional level Google Cloud and other industry certifications. I am also certified in Kubernetes, and have a deep understanding of the core concepts of Kubernetes.
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others by activel…
Harshil Siyani
I’m Harshil Siyani, a software developer originally from Kenya. After moving to Melbourne for my studies, I now live in Canberra, Australia. I’ve gained expertise in both rapid prototyping and MVP development from my time at an Cisco Innovation Center, as well as working with large datasets and enterprise-level applications in my current role. I’m passionate about integrating technology with r…
Hosted By
Kiran Gautam, GDG Organizer
Software Engineer | Mentor | Tennis | Ping Pong | Nature Lover
Nandun Bandara, GDG Organizer
Hi, I’m Nandun, a software engineer based in Canberra. I’m passionate about cloud AI. As an active member of Google Developer Group Canberra, I help organize events, grow the community and enjoy connecting with other developers. I love sharing knowledge, learning new technologies, and collaborating on innovative ideas.
Tijan Manandhar, GDG Organizer
ramesh dhoju, Community Organiser
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Partner
Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) (https://cbrin.com.au/)
The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) is a not-for-profit launched in 2014 to connect innovation and entrepreneurship with science and research. Backed by Canberra’s education and research institutions, its mission is to empower entrepreneurs to make global impact, strengthen Canberra’s innovation ecosystem, and create social and economic benefits. CBRIN helps founders and SMEs unlock potential through mentoring, expert connections, and world-class programs.
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