#5 Leiria Tech Talks 🤝 OWASP Leiria 🤝 Gophers Portugal | Sponsored by xgeeks

🎉 Leiria Tech Talks is back for its first edition of 2025! 🎉

We're kicking off the new year with an exciting partnership with OWASP Leiria and Gophers Portugal, bringing together the best of API security, distributed systems, and API-first design!

📅 Mark your calendars for February 6th, 2025, at the xgeeks Leiria Offices for an evening of tech insights, networking, and great discussions.
This edition will feature three amazing talks from top experts in the field! 🚀

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### 📅 Agenda:

18:30 - Check-in, welcome drinks, and snacks

19:00 - 🎤 "Do Not Live in the Shadows (APIs)" – Teresa Pereira (Cyber Threat Hunter @ Siemens Energy & OWASP Leiria Co-Organizer)

Abstract: This talk explores the concept of Shadow APIs, starting with a clear definition and their origins, and examines the multifaceted risks they introduce to software development. Through real-world examples, we will highlight the potential consequences of ignoring these “hidden doors” and discuss strategies for their identification, management, and mitigation. By the end of this session, you will gain actionable insights and strategies to reduce the risks posed by Shadow APIs and build more resilient, secure, and compliant systems.

19:30 - 🎤 "The Dapr Actors Journey: From Understanding to Intuition" – Elena Kolevska (Senior Software Engineer @ Diagrid & Gophers Portugal Co-Organizer)

Abstract: The Actor model is a powerful paradigm used by big companies to build highly concurrent and scalable systems. Join this session to learn about its history and application in distributed systems, from inception to its modern implementations.

20:00 - 🎤 "Beyond Code: Why API-First Design Drives Better Collaboration" – Rubem Mota (Senior Software Engineer @ xgeeks)

Abstract: TBD

20:30 - 21:30 - Networking, snacks, and drinks 🍻🍕

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🚀 Don't miss the first Leiria Tech Talks of the year! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your tech journey, this event is for you!

Join us for inspiring talks, valuable connections, and a thriving tech community!

👉 Register now and save your spot!

We can't wait to see you there! 🚀