DevFest Bucharest 2026

DevFest, the world’s #1 community-driven developer conference — Back in Bucharest, in 2026!

Join the world’s largest community-driven developer conference and dive into a full day packed with cutting-edge AI, Cloud, Mobile and Cybersecurity content. Learn directly from directly from Google Developer Experts (GDEs) and top industry experts while connecting with hundreds of passionate developers. 

If you’re serious about leveling up, networking with top experts and putting your career into overdrive, this is where you need to be.

https://www.iabilet.ro/bilete-devfest-bucharest-119168

ABOUT THE EVENT
DevFest Bucharest is the place for developers who want to level up, connect with top experts, and push their careers into overdrive. 

▶︎ One day. 

▶︎ Three tracks. 

▶︎ Unlimited growth. 

If you're serious about building secure, scalable, AI-powered solutions — this is where you need to be.

BUILDING SAFE, SECURE & SCALABLE SOLUTIONS WITH AI AND CLOUD 
Created by developers for developers, DevFest is part of a global network spanning 550+ cities, 140+ countries, and over 800,000 developers worldwide. In Bucharest, we continue the tradition of hosting Romania’s most impactful event for the Google Developers Group community.

This year’s theme: “Building Safe, Secure & Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud.”

Our mission is simple — equip you with the practical skills and real-world insights needed to build innovative, ethical, high-impact technology.

TRACKS
Choose your path:

Mobile Technologies

Build and optimize next-gen mobile experiences: Android, Flutter, on-device ML.

AI & Cloud

Create intelligent, scalable, production-ready systems: Machine Learning, Cloud tools, VertexAI, Agents,

Cybersecurity & DevOps

Learn to architect secure, resilient solutions — from code to infrastructure.

WHY ATTEND
Cutting-Edge Content

Learn how to build secure, scalable, AI-enabled solutions using the latest technologies. Hear directly from Google Developer Experts (GDEs) and leading industry professionals.

Strong Community Connections

Join a community that actually feels like a community. Engage in panels, Q&A sessions, meetups, and idea-sharing with developers who are building the next generation of products.

  Hands-On Learning

Panels, workshops, codelabs, debugging sessions — DevFest gives you practical, real-world learning — no matter your experience level.

WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
✔️ Access to ALL tracks

✔️ Lunch & coffee breaks

✔️ Networking with developers, experts, and tech companies

✔️ A full day of premium content & hands-on activities

Agenda will be announced soon!

Agenda

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Speakers

Lucian Gruia - Ciklum (Head of Data Science & AI)

Head of Data Science & AI and Software Architect with over 13 years of hands-on coding experience (Java/Python/SQL) in Telecom, Fintech & Aerospace, designing frameworks and complex solutions for real-time systems.
Highly skilled in System Performance, Artificial Intelligence, Fraud Detection, Blockchain and Data Integrity.Experienced in leading international teams in both…

Gabriel Preda - Endava (GDE | Principal Data Scientist)

Gabriel is a Romanian engineer living in Bucharest. He has +25 years of experience in the tech industry and has a PhD in Computational Electromagnetics. He is a Principal Data Scientist at Endava, working for a range of industries, from banking and insurance to telecom, logistics and healthcare.
In his free time, Gabriel contribute to Kaggle (he is a triple Kaggle Grandmaster), a Google …

Moderators

Cosmin Ștefan - Shortcut (Managing Director)

Full-stack software engineer, with the main focus on Android and leader of the team developing native apps at the company he founded, Cosmin has joined the Android universe more than 12 years ago and has been passionate about building best-in-class mobile apps ever since. He believes great architecture and clean code are a must for an excelling product. He loves to travel.

Codrut Ciulacu - Adobe (Software Engineer)

Alex Bordei - FlutterDev.io (Flutter Developer & WordPress Expert)

Alex Bordei is a full-stack developer with a decade of experience in creating custom solutions for web, API, and mobile development. His expertise and dedication have earned him recognition as a respected authority within the technology industry. Having spoken at over 30 IT conferences, Alex has covered a wide range of topics, including IoT and DIY IoT projects, virtual assistants, web and mob…

Hosted By

Carmen Ciulacu, GDG Organizer

Cosmin Stefan, GDG Organizer

Marius Seinoiu, GDG Organiser

I’m passionate about helping people work smarter — not harder — by using technology and AI tools that truly make a difference.

As a trainer and learning experience designer, I focus on online productivity and collaboration, with deep expertise in Google Workspace and Generative AI tools. Over the past 3 years, I’ve guided more than 900 tech enthusiasts to optimize their workflows, communicate more effectively, and adapt confidently to the digital workplace.

My journey in this field builds on over 25 years in Business Development Management, including more than 6 years in the tech Learning & Development industry. During this time, I’ve designed and managed large-scale educational programs in partnership with top companies and foundations — always with the goal of making learning practical, engaging, and impactful.

Today, through my work at Digital Stack, I collaborate with organizations that want to bring innovation and measurable results to their training initiatives.

If you’re looking to explore how AI and smart collaboration tools can unlock your team’s potential, let’s connect — I’m always happy to share ideas and insights.

Codrut Cristian Ciulacu, GDG Organiser

Valerica Aneci, Engineering Manger

Passionate about android, kotlin, ai, iot and cooking

Alex Bordei, Flutter Developer & WordPress Expert

‍ Professionally speaking. I mean, coding

I have over 9 years of experience in software development, starting with a background in C# and JAVA and stepping into Custom Web Development with WordPress and Laravel and always maintaining a very high focus on API development and Integrations.

Since 2017, becoming a Full-Stack WordPress Expert @ Codeable, focusing on WordPress custom development

Currently, WordPress EXPERT @ Codeable and Flutter Developer focused on custom development both for web and mobile platforms.

I LOVE COMMUNITIES, this is why you can find me helping out organizing and co-organizing communities like
Bucharest WordPress Meetup,
Flutter Romania Meetup,
Bucharest Mobile Development Group,
Bucharest IoT Hangouts

I also love to speak and share IT topics at CodeCamp Romania, DevTalks Romania, and WCEU, speaking at more than 50 IT conferences.

Hobby side, we can talk for hours about
Radio and Music in general. We can also set up some online jamming sessions. I play the DRUMS or GUITAR or BASS .

Do you like weekend projects?
Ask me about IoT systems, robots, and ️ automated systems

And WE CAN TALK FOREVER about personal development, ☁️ mindfulness, meditation, healthy sleep, and ️ hybrid medical technologies

Caplan Robert,

Passionate about technology and eager to try out new things while focusing on Android Development for the past 5 years, constantly exploring new tools and frameworks to build efficient and user-friendly applications.

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Partners

Digital Stack (https://digitalstack.ro)
A Tech Forward Company Is Built With Tech Forward People.
Tech skills learning and development programs for your employees. Beginner to advanced.

Shortcut (https://careers.shortcut.io/)
Shortcut is a leading mobile innovation company across Europe, with more than 150 app developers, designers, projects managers and app do-it-alls in our offices in Bucharest, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo & Bergen.

Opened in 2015, Shortcut's Bucharest office brings together some of the smartest, happiest and friendliest mobile app developers. Together with our clients and partners, we have built high quality award-winning apps used by millions of people every day.

Flutter Romania (https://www.meetup.com/flutter-bucharest-meetup)

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