Break the Pattern

Ready to go beyond the screen and get your hands on the latest tech? Join the developer community in Cyprus for an afternoon dedicated to practical AI development and navigating tech career paths.

While AI is transforming how we work, the real challenge lies in building applications that are truly useful, structured, and responsible. At this event, we are moving beyond the slides and simple prompts to focus on real-world engineering and leadership.

What to Expect

Software Engineers' Career Growth Panel: Get direct advice on career paths, interview strategies, and mentoring. We’re bringing together a panel of software engineers and leaders of varied experience, to answer your most pressing questions about growing in the Cyprus tech scene and beyond.

Hands-on AI Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Dive into the Agent Development Kit (ADK) with Yoyu Li, Google Developer Expert.

Meaningful Networking: Connect with each other. From students to CTOs, to share ideas and find your next opportunity.

Agenda

2:30 PM: Registration

3:00 PM: Keynote by Maria Stylianou, Tech Leadership Consultant & Builder

3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Progression for Software Developers

4:30 PM: Coffee Break

5:00 PM: Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: Agent Development Kit (ADK)

6:00 PM: Networking

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G86iJY6usMBpsTgEA

Reach the University of Cyprus Library

When you enter the library, take the hallway on your right, and open the door at the very end of the hallway. It's called: Amphitheatre LRC 012

Panel: Progression for Software Developers
Meet the Panelists

Eleni Kadi, Software Developer

Andreas Andreou, Senior Software Developer

Ioanna Filippou, Head of Engineering

Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Agent Development Kit (ADK) Workshop
Speaker: Yoyu Li, Technology Director & Google Developer Expert (AI)

LLMs offer endless possibilities, but turning them into functional applications requires solving unique challenges.

We will build a simple game using Python and the Google ADK framework to learn:

Designing agent-based architectures with responsible AI.

Using input/output schemas for structured data.

Managing game and session states.

Controlling flow with custom orchestrator agents.

Prerequisites:

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): A laptop is required.

A Google Account.

Basic knowledge of Python or programming.

Jupyter/Colab experience is a plus!

Register now to secure your spot and help us break the pattern in tech!

Agenda

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Hosted By

Maria Stylianou, GDG Organiser

I'm an engineering leader, passionate about building stuff, experimenting and failing fast. My expertise lies in up-skilling developers and scaling tech organizations. I advocate for increasing diversity in tech, and creating truly inclusive and fun environments.

I consult tech organizations to increase their efficiency, with trainings, team facilitations and individual tech coaching.

Hit me up for a challenge, advice or coffee!

Andreas Lefkatis, GDG Organizer

I am a Greek Cypriot Software Developer passionate about Web, DevOps and Mobile Application Engineering.
My interests lie in how cloud based infrastructures and mobile devices could revolutionise ubiquitous computing and today's tech world.
GDG Cyprus Lead and HackCyprus Organiser

Marilyn Haber, Software Developer | WTM Ambassador

Lauren Molloy, Frontend Developer

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cyprus-presents-break-the-pattern/.