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🚀✨ DevFest at the University of Sherbrooke: Unlocking the Potential of Applied AI! 🤖🌟

🔥 Ready to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence? Curious about how AI is moving beyond concepts and transforming ideas into real-world innovations?

Join us for an exciting day of inspiration, learning, creativity, and collaboration! 🎯💡 Discover cutting-edge technologies, hear from inspiring speakers, explore practical applications, and connect with a community passionate about technology and innovation! 🌍🤝

Whether you are a developer, student, researcher, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about AI, there is something for everyone! 🙌

🎉 GET READY FOR AN AMAZING DAY!

When: Saturday, November 14, at 8:30 a.m.

Where: 2500 Boulevard de l’Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada (Room D4-2011)

📅 AGENDA: Finalizing soon! Stay tuned! 👀

☕ 08:30 – 09:30 | Welcome, Registration & Morning Coffee

🎤 09:30 – 10:30 | Stacy Véronneau — Prompt. Build. Ship.: Five Ways to Build a Gemini-Powered YouTube Summarizer and More (1 hr)

⚙️ 10:30 – 11:00 | Jitendra Gupta — Constructing Spec-Driven ADK Agents: Insights into Antigravity and Spec-Kit (30 min)

📊 11:00 – 11:30 | Cyprien Tankeu — Optimize Your Event Admissions with Gemini and Google Cloud Solutions (30 min)

📈 11:30 – 12:00 | Farah Hammami — Transform Raw Data into Insights: Advanced Time-Series Analysis Using Deep Learning (30 min)

🥪 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break — Recharge, Connect & Share Ideas! 🍽️

👁️ 13:00 – 13:30 | Ifeanyi Idiaye — Hands-on Object Detection App Development with Gemini and Cloud Integration (30 min)

🤖 13:30 – 14:00 | Arunesh Choudhary — Discover Collaborative Agents: Harmonizing with ADK and A2A (30 min)

🎊 14:00 – 15:30 | Networking, Closing Remarks, Snacks & Campus Tour! 🤝🍪🏫

🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, experiment, and get inspired!

🔥 Bring your curiosity, your enthusiasm, and your passion for technology. Let's explore what Applied AI can make possible — together!

🚀 See you at DevFest Sherbrooke! 🎉

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-sherbrooke-presents-devfest-sherbrooke-2026-1/
or in person at

2500 Bd de l'Université - 2500 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke J1K 2R1

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Agenda

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Speakers

Arunesh Choudhary - Conversational (AI Engineer)

Jitendra Gupta - EPAM Systems (Enterprise Cloud & AI Architect (Google Developer Expert in GCP))

Farah Hammami - GDG Monastir (Organizer)

Software and Data engineering student , GDG Monastir Organizer

Ifeanyi Idiaye - Verbalytix Editing & Analytics (AI & Data Science Expert)

Ifeanyi is a data scientist, software developer, and Google Developer Expert in AI/ML passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. He designs and develops end-to-end applications—from data pipelines and APIs to interactive web interfaces—often integrating AI models to power features like text summarization, image analysis, and knowledge retrieval. His work span…

Stacy Véronneau - TELUS Digital (Senior Customer Engineer & GDE)

I wear many hats, but my main role is to architect cloud solutions with a focus on security and infrastructure. In this capacity, I've honed my competencies by defining technical pre-sales processes and engaging with customers to tailor cloud offerings that address their unique challenges and drive growth.
My approach is that of a trusted advisor, leveraging extensive experience in clou…

Hosted By

Nadia Tahiri, PhD, Organizer

Nadia Tahiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. She received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, and completed postdoctoral research at the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on the combinatorial and algorithmic foundations of bioinformatics and computational phylogenetics, with particular emphasis on phylogenetic trees and networks, phylogeography, tree metrics, clustering and classification, consensus trees, and supertree methods. Her work develops mathematical models, graph-theoretic approaches, and efficient algorithms for studying evolutionary relationships and the evolution of B-cell lineages and other clones. She has authored scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings and has received several awards and scholarships. Beyond research, she is actively involved in the technology community and initiatives promoting women's participation in computing. She has contributed to scientific committees, participated in the ACM Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing, served as a Women Techmakers Ambassador, and leads GDG Cloud Sherbrooke, supporting community building, knowledge sharing, and technology events.

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Partners

University of Sherbrooke (https://www.usherbrooke.ca/)

Google (https://gdg.community.dev/)

GDG (https://gdg.community.dev/)

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How can AI contribute to research, teaching, and academic innovation?

Join us for Build with AI: Academia, an event dedicated to exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence in higher education and research. Researchers, professors, students, and technology enthusiasts will come together to discover how AI tools and technologies can support academic activities, from literature exploration and scientific programming to research workflows, data analysis, and educational applications.

Through technical presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore emerging AI technologies, exchange ideas, and build practical solutions addressing challenges in academia.

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Hosted By

Nadia Tahiri, PhD, Organizer

Nadia Tahiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. She received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, and completed postdoctoral research at the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on the combinatorial and algorithmic foundations of bioinformatics and computational phylogenetics, with particular emphasis on phylogenetic trees and networks, phylogeography, tree metrics, clustering and classification, consensus trees, and supertree methods. Her work develops mathematical models, graph-theoretic approaches, and efficient algorithms for studying evolutionary relationships and the evolution of B-cell lineages and other clones. She has authored scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings and has received several awards and scholarships. Beyond research, she is actively involved in the technology community and initiatives promoting women's participation in computing. She has contributed to scientific committees, participated in the ACM Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing, served as a Women Techmakers Ambassador, and leads GDG Cloud Sherbrooke, supporting community building, knowledge sharing, and technology events.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-sherbrooke-presents-build-with-ai-academia/.

GDG Cloud Sherbrooke – Celebration 2026 🎉

Join us for GDG Cloud Sherbrooke Celebration 2026, a special gathering to celebrate our developer community, share experiences, and look ahead to new opportunities in technology and innovation.

This event brings together developers, students, researchers, professionals, and technology enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the projects, collaborations, and achievements that make our community vibrant.

Whether you are an experienced developer, a student exploring new technologies, or simply curious about the tech ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, discover new perspectives, and strengthen connections within the Sherbrooke technology community.

Come celebrate with us, share your ideas, and be part of what we build together!

What to expect:

Networking and community connections

Discussions about technology, innovation, and emerging trends

Sharing projects, experiences, and achievements

Opportunities for future collaborations

A welcoming space for everyone interested in technology

Learn. Connect. Build Together.

Organized by GDG Cloud Sherbrooke.

Agenda

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Hosted By

Nadia Tahiri, PhD, Organizer

Nadia Tahiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. She received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, and completed postdoctoral research at the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on the combinatorial and algorithmic foundations of bioinformatics and computational phylogenetics, with particular emphasis on phylogenetic trees and networks, phylogeography, tree metrics, clustering and classification, consensus trees, and supertree methods. Her work develops mathematical models, graph-theoretic approaches, and efficient algorithms for studying evolutionary relationships and the evolution of B-cell lineages and other clones. She has authored scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings and has received several awards and scholarships. Beyond research, she is actively involved in the technology community and initiatives promoting women's participation in computing. She has contributed to scientific committees, participated in the ACM Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing, served as a Women Techmakers Ambassador, and leads GDG Cloud Sherbrooke, supporting community building, knowledge sharing, and technology events.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-sherbrooke-presents-gdg-cloud-sherbrooke-celebration-2026/.