#3 Leiria Tech Talks | Organized by 🤝 xgeeks; VOID; Startup Leiria; MoT; TICE

Leiria Tech Talks: Igniting Partnerships with Ignition Week! A fantastic gathering uniting Leiria's tech community!

📣 Calling all tech enthusiasts in Leiria! It's time to kick off a GRAN LEIRIA TECH TALKS MEETUP organized by xgeeks and our incredible partners during Ignition Week!

We are thrilled to invite you to for our GRAN MEETUP during Ignition Week in partnership with: xgeeks, Startup Leiria, MoT Leiria, VOID and TICE.Leira on the evening of 14 of May.

Join us at the Start Up Leiria headquarters on the evening of May 14th for an unforgettable event featuring:

🎤 3 Engaging Talks
⚡ 2 Lightning Talks
🍻 Refreshing Beverages
🍕 Delicious Pizza, Snacks, and Networking

Agenda:

17:30: Check-in and welcome drinks and snacks!

18:15: Organization presentation and introduction to the GRAN MEETUP

18:30: 🎤🗨️ TALK 1 : "Fail Fast" by João Mota Business Development Manager and Member of the Board of Directors at VOID

Abstract: As software companies proliferate, they present extremely diverse market positions, but their competitive advantages rely on three fundamental pillars: innovation capability, pivotal technologies, and above all, people. This talk presents the perspective of VOID Software, along with some examples of cases that have helped shape a growing company. Their "fail fast" mindset, applied to both innovation processes and business operations, has ensured sustainability in a challenging and competitive market

19:00: 🎤 ⚡️FIRST LIGHTNING TALK: "(TBD)", by Fábio Santos, Lead Frontend Developer at CVT Services​
Abstract: Soon Available

19:15: Mini break

19:30: 🎤🗨️ TALK 2: "Strategic engineering: Empowering teams for excellence" by David Alecrim Staff Software Engineer at xgeeks

Abstract: Discover specialized strategies tailored to the JS/TS ecosystem for empowering engineering teams, optimizing tooling utilization, and accelerating product delivery with enhanced team collaboration. This talk is a culmination of all the learnings extracted from working in high-performing teams over the years and how we delivered quality products fast and reliably.

20:00: 🎤⚡️SECOND LIGHTNING TALK: "Cracking the Code: Why API Security Is Non-Negotiable" by Teresa Pereira, Cyber Threat Hunter at Siemens Energy

Abstract: This talk highlights the vital role of API security in today's interconnected world. Learn about risks and best practices to safeguard your digital infrastructure against cyber threats. Ideal for anyone keen on understanding API security's importance.

20:15: Third Talk (MoT Leiria/TICE.Leira)

20:45 Networking, Snacks, and Drinks 🍻🍕

21:30/22:00: Doors close

Don't hesitate! Speakers and talks will be announced during April!

This meetup will be phenomenal - the first-ever GRAN MEETUP format with so many partners! Let's make it happen, folks! Reserve your spot now!

If you're interested in contributing with a lightning talk, presentation, sponsorship, or simply connecting with the community, please reach out.
For more details, check our Call for Content form here: Call for Content Form

Stay tuned for updates on our Slack channel for Leiria Tech Talks - Join here: https://join.slack.com/t/leiriatechtalks/shared_invite/zt-21xz9w84j-6G9I4t2D7O1BrAJP2UFz0g

See you there! 🚀