DevFest Cape Town 2025

Call for Speakers are now open.

Our Focus and Tracks:
We organise our talks and tracks under the broad categories of Google-based technologies, tools and techniques:

AI: Gemini, Gemma, Vertex AI, Generative AI in general.

Mobile (Android/Flutter)

Web: Angular, Chrome, etc

Cloud: GCP, DevOps, etc

Beyond (e.g., Design, "soft" developer skills and career advice talks, and similar non-technical talks)

What We're Looking For:
We value experience-based talks. Very importantly, we want speakers at this event to go beyond slide decks and actually demonstrate what they've built, or live code some project on stage, so they can engage and inspire the attendees.

We won't consider proposals that:

Simply repeat documentation without sharing your personal experience and lessons learned
Act as a pitch or sales pitch for a company or product. While mentioning your company is fine, it shouldn't be the primary focus.
Are recruitment talks aimed at talent acquisition.

Session Formats:
Sessions will have a duration not exceeding 60 minutes, including Q&A. Talks with co-speakers are welcome.

For New or Inexperienced Speakers:
First-time or inexperienced speakers are encouraged to request assistance from our organizing team. We're here to provide advice on your slides and help you rehearse for a successful presentation.

Language Requirement:
All sessions must be presented in English.

Important Note:
Please note that this is an in-person event, and speakers must be able to travel to Cape Town to deliver their talk. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide travel and accommodation funds.

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cape-town-presents-devfest-cape-town-2025/
or in person at

TBD - TBD Cape Town, 7441

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Agenda

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Hosted By

Ugo M, GDG Organizer

I've been building software systems for quite a while, but these days I just focus on creating the best mobile application experiences using native iOS and Android toolkits as well as with Flutter.

Siso Ngqolosi, GDG Organizer

Onesmus Maenzanise, GDG Organzier

I am Onesmus (Dzidzai) Maenzanise, a Junior Software Engineer at APS Holdings in Cape Town, South Africa. With expertise in Java, Go, Python, PHP, and other technologies, I develop innovative cloud computing solutions for APS Holdings, a leading company in the industry.

In addition to my role at APS Holdings, I am also a Coordinator at GDG Cape Town, a vibrant community for developers. I organise events like meetups, workshops, and conferences to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the local tech scene.

My background includes 5 years of experience as a Junior Accountant at Hebron United Methodist Church, where I honed skills in financial management, Microsoft Excel, and ensuring compliance. I have also completed a Cyber Security Internship focused on areas like vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

I am currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the renowned WeThinkCode coding school. Through a project-based and peer learning approach, I have gained proficiency in Python, Flutter, SQL, JavaScript, and more.

With solid technical abilities and a passion for collaboration, I am eager to contribute to innovative software development projects and continue growing as a professional in this dynamic field. Feel free to connect with me to explore exciting opportunities!

JESSICA HANNAH RANDALL, GDG Organizer

As a Master's student in Mathematics, I'm driven to solve complex societal problems through my focus on Topological Data Analysis in Data Science. I'm proud to be a Women Techmaker Ambassador, GDSC Alumni Lead, and Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador Alumni Lead. I'm dedicated to empowering women in STEM and as a Community Lead for Africas Talking, I aim to share knowledge, host events, and uplift the South African community. I was drawn to AI and ML through my experience as a Google Crowdsource Influencer and am continually seeking to deepen my understanding. Driven by my love of learning, I believe knowledge is power and am eager to explore the latest developments in AI and ML.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cape-town-presents-devfest-cape-town-2025/.