GDG Hobart

Build with AI and Break Into Security
Join us for a two part community event designed to help you explore modern AI tools and build practical web development skills. The event includes a hands on workshop where you can apply what you learn and start building your own projects.

Part 1: PWA: Is software dead?
Why are more and more applications moving to the web instead of staying on desktop? What is driving this shift, and what does it mean for the future of development?

Join Lake Hopkins, Web Developer at UTAS, as she shares insights into how software is evolving towards web based solutions, and why Progressive Web Apps are becoming a key part of modern development. Drawing from practical experience, she will walk through the thinking behind choosing web technologies over traditional desktop approaches.

• Understand why software is moving from desktop to the web
• ⁠Learn the fundamentals of Progressive Web Apps
• Explore the advantages and limitations of web development
• Gain practical insights into modern web thinking

Part 2: Web Tech for Everyone
From static HTML pages to today’s dynamic, interactive web applications, web development has evolved rapidly - but what’s next?

In this talk, Lex Kuncevic, Tech Leader | Google Developer Expert, explores cutting-edge technologies like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Project Fugu, mobile-first optimization, and the growing emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity.
Whether you’re a developer, product leader, or tech enthusiast, you’ll discover practical insights into how these advancements are shaping the future of the web - and how to harness them to create better, more inclusive digital experiences.

• ⁠Understand where web development is heading
• Learn what skills matter in real projects
• Start building modern, user focused applications
• ⁠Apply what you learn through a hands on workshop

This session is designed to be practical, accessible, and suitable for beginners.

Note: Please bring your own laptop if you would like to follow along and participate during the session.

Who should attend?
• ICT students and beginners looking to build practical web and AI skills
• Developers interested in modern web technologies like PWAs and emerging tools
• Anyone curious about how AI and web development intersect in real projects
• Tech enthusiasts in Hobart who want to learn, build, and connect with the local community

Why attend?
Gain hands-on experience with modern web development and AI tools through a practical workshop where you can start building your own projects.

Learn directly from industry professionals as they share real-world insights on Progressive Web Apps, emerging web technologies, and how development is evolving.

Understand what skills matter in today’s projects, explore future trends in web tech, and apply your learning in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

Connect with students, developers, and tech enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and grow your network while working on practical, user-focused applications.

There will also be time to connect with other students, developers, and tech enthusiasts, plus snacks to keep the conversations going.

Note: The venue capacity is 62 attendees, so we are limiting RSVPs to 60. Please make sure to RSVP to secure your seat.

Agenda

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Speakers

Lex Kuncevic - Pizzabot (Product Engineer)

Driven by curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit, Lex Kuncevic began his journey in software engineering in the late 2000s and quickly realised how the right technology can solve real business challenges.
In 2011, he developed the technology behind one of Australia’s largest e-commerce platforms, which continues to operate today. Since then, Lex has worked across multi…

Lake Hopkins - University of Tasmania (Web Developer)

Host

Yu Wang

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Partner

University of Tasmania (https://www.utas.edu.au/)

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