DevFest Sudbury 2026 – Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era
AI agents are changing how we build, protect, and grow software, and every industry is feeling it, from tech to mining. Join GDG Sudbury, in partnership with NODE (Northern Ontario Dev Exchange), for a full day of learning, building, and connecting with Northern Ontario's tech community.
What to expect
🎤 Talks from Google Developer Experts (GDEs) on building with AI, agents, and Google's developer tools
🏭 Local industry voices: professionals from mining, CEOs, and industry experts sharing how technology is shaping the North
💻 Hackathon: team up and build something real with AI and developer tools, with prizes
🚀 Start-up booths: meet local student and community start-ups
🍽️ Free lunch and plenty of time to network
Who should attend?
Developers, students, founders, security professionals, researchers, industry professionals, and anyone curious about building in the agentic era. All experience levels are welcome.
🎤 Call for Speakers – now open!
Are you a Google Developer Expert, industry professional, or builder with a story to share? We're looking for talks, hands-on workshops, demos, and panelists on AI agents, Gemini, Google Cloud, security, and data. Submissions close October 23, 2026.
👉 Submit your talk: https://app.advocu.com/public/gde/events/6ab5cb52d57d8d687a5e8ceb?cfpid=6abaad0266f6c255eaacc32e
🙋 Volunteer with us!
Help run Northern Ontario's biggest developer conference. Roles include check-in, speaker support, hackathon mentoring and judging, Google product demo stations, open-source project launches, and photography. Volunteers get a free lunch, DevFest swag, and a volunteer reference on request.
👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/bHQzY7xus9ktPzBf9
About DevFest
DevFest is a series of community-run developer events hosted by Google Developer Groups around the world. DevFest Sudbury rotates between local post-secondary campuses: Cambrian College in 2023, Laurentian University in 2024, and Collège Boréal this year.
Organized with NODE
DevFest Sudbury 2026 is organized in partnership with NODE (Northern Ontario Dev Exchange), an Ontario not-for-profit that brings together Sudbury's tech communities, including GDG Sudbury, GDG on Campus Cambrian, and Cursor Sudbury. NODE runs events, workshops, and hackathons for anyone who wants to learn and build. Learn more at nodesudbury.com.
Please follow our Code of Conduct during the event. The full speaker lineup, schedule, and hackathon details will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-sudbury-presents-devfest-sudbury-2026-build-secure-scale-developers-and-builders-in-the-agentic-era/
or in person at
Collège Boréal - Sudbury - 21 Lasalle Boulevard, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 6B1
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Agenda
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Hosted By
Heather Dufour, GDG Organizer | Technologist at Laurentian Uni
My involvement with GDG Sudbury reflects my interest in innovation, technology, and building stronger connections within our local community. I have always been interested in how technology can be used to solve problems, create opportunities, and bring people together.
My professional experience includes working as an Innovation Coordinator at Laurentian University, where I supported innovation, collaboration, and the development of new ideas. This experience taught me that successful technology communities need more than technical expertise—they also need people who can connect individuals, encourage collaboration, organize initiatives, and help transform ideas into meaningful projects.
Through my work with GDG Sudbury, I bring an interdisciplinary perspective that combines science, innovation, technology, education, and community engagement. I believe one of the strengths of a group like GDG is its ability to make technology accessible to people from many different backgrounds, not only professional software developers.
Athif Shaffy, GDG Organizer
Software developer with over 6 years of experience developing enterprise web and mobile applications.
Hannan Max (HannanAhmad Shaikh), CEO - North Cipher Valley | GDG Organizer
Dynamic and results-driven Full Stack Developer and Founder of North Cipher Valley Inc., with a proven track record of building innovative, commercially successful, and user-centric digital products. With hands-on experience in mobile, web, IoT, and AI-powered systems, I specialize in crafting solutions that bridge technology and real-world impact.
I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing a detail-oriented mindset and a relentless drive for perfection. From leading award-winning research projects at Cambrian R&D to mentoring tech communities as GDG Organizer and GDGs Cambrian Lead, I’ve demonstrated my ability to lead, scale, and inspire.
Whether I’m coding the next big thing, guiding a community, or scaling a startup - I do it with passion, precision, and purpose.
Let’s connect, and build something meaningful.
Karan Tutlani, GDG Organizer
I am a student in Business Analytics and done a bachelors degree in Computer Science. I am working with complex data and client requirements and proficient in R statistics, SQL database, Tableau and PowerBI dashboards and visualisations, C and Python programming, and Excel spreadsheets, I am also developing skills in data science and AI.
I have also worked on SDN using Openstack with cloud computing Infrastructure.
I work with clients to understand their needs, find the right data analytics tools to solve real world problems, and delivers solutions that offer data-based insights to decision makers.
Dean Lupini, GDG Organizer
I love to build elegant technical solutions to complex problems. I like to be involved at every level of a project, from management to getting my hands dirty. The ability to understand things at a real world and practical level has helped me build a business around helping clients to bring their products to life.
Divya Khemani, Software Engineer
Experienced Software Developer with a passion for data and digital solutions. Adept at building real-time data pipelines, enhancing portals and APIs, and integrating data with cloud-based platforms. Strong foundation in data engineering, API development, and SQL/database management. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions in an agile team environment.
Shubham Dhamane, Software Developer
A 6+ experienced software engineer & business analyst who would love to meet and discuss with software and business enthusiasts.
Manisha Ranga, Software Developer
Hello! I’m a dedicated professional with a robust background in software technologies, driven by a passion for continuous learning and development. My career is marked by a commitment to innovative problem-solving and creative strategies that keep me at the cutting edge of technology. As a fast learner with an insatiable curiosity, I thrive in environments that challenge the status quo and require agile adaptation. Teaching others is not only a passion but an effective method I use to deepen my own understanding and mastery of complex subjects. I'm actively involved with the Google Developers Group and various other tech communities, which inspire and motivate me to continuously evolve and expand my skill set. These platforms offer me invaluable insights and networking opportunities that fuel my personal and professional growth. I'm adept at navigating the rapidly changing tech landscape, always ready to assimilate and implement new technologies swiftly.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-sudbury-presents-devfest-sudbury-2026-build-secure-scale-developers-and-builders-in-the-agentic-era/.
