GDGYYC | Calgary's Google Developer Group

AI capability is advancing rapidly. Enterprises are moving from experiments into production, and agentic AI is beginning to take real work off people's hands rather than just advising on it. Adoption is not only a technology question though. Every deployment carries decisions about security, governance, cost and data privacy, and the organizations getting real value are the ones treating those as design inputs rather than afterthoughts. This session looks at how AI is being used inside industry today, what changes when agents act instead of suggest, and the considerations that separate a promising pilot from something a business can actually rely on. Students will leave with a clearer picture of how organizations are evolving around AI, and what that shift means for the work they are heading into.

Get ready for DevFest Calgary 2026: Building & Scaling in the Agentic Era, where we explore the rapid evolution of the developer's role. Discover how AI and advanced tools are revolutionizing the way we build, review, and automate solutions. Learn how to leverage these innovations to expand your skillset and drive impact.

WHAT

Inspirational Keynote
Insightful Speakers
Hands-on Workshops 💻
Interactive Panel Discussion

WHERE
Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

460 Campus Ln NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada

WHEN
Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST

This is your opportunity to connect with fellow developers, share your ideas, and be inspired. Everyone is welcome, come ready to learn and contribute to our vibrant community. Let's build the future together!

✍️ RSVP today to secure your spot.
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SPONSORSHIP & COMMUNITY
We are currently welcoming sponsors and community partners to join us in supporting Calgary's developer community! If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring, partnering, or speaking at DevFest Calgary 2026, please reach out to us. 👋🏼

Agenda

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Hosted By

Antarpreet Singh, Platforms

Ben Nakaska, Technical Expert, Activation ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Greg Bennett, Chapter Founder

Founder GDGYYC and Producer of DevFestYYC.
President & CEO, AIRIA Cloud Corp.

Jocelyn Phu, GDG Organizer, People Experiences

Jocelyn specializes in AI governance, digital equity, and inclusive policy development. She's a committed community builder working on modernizing public sector processes to ensure that technology benefits everyone.

Working on internal consulting projects in the public sector, she has introduced automated strategies, UX/UI principles, and digital literacy initiatives to help teams and internal clients better navigate the complexities of increasingly virtual spaces and evolving community needs. She focuses on designing practical, user-friendly systems that ensure AI is an enabler not a barrier.

A passionate advocate for public service transformation, Jocelyn works to promote policies that foster digital literacy, intellectual freedom, and equitable access to technology. She's always looking for more ways to simplify information retrieval and enhance the user experience, making sure that individuals, regardless of their tech background, can fully benefit from AI advancements.

Outside of work, she volunteered for initiatives that helped bridge gaps in access to educational resources for Albertans. Her past roles included serving on the boards of The Calgary Public Library and Alberta Library Trustees and chairing the Bow Valley College Creative Technologies working group. Most recently, she contributed to the planning of the 2023 and 2024 Google technology conferences (ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC) and the Calgary Chapter's 2025 Google Women Techmakers International Women's Day conference.

Renato Niro, Director, Production ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Rebecca Sharpe, Director, Operations ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Sherry Yang, GDG Organizer, Women Techmakers Ambassador

Engineering leader by day, tech champion by night, Sherry Yang spearheads high-performing engineering teams at The Adaptavist Group. With over a decade of code mastery, she builds killer crews and fights for intersectionality in tech as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and Google Developer Groups Organizer. In her downtime, you might find her conquering mountains, exploring worldly flavours, or seeking for a cup of coffee – all ways to fuel her fire for innovation.

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Partner

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking (https://www.ucalgary.ca/hunter-hub)

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