Dev Fest

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Dev Fest is an annual tech conference organized by Google Developer Groups (GDG) around the world. It serves as a platform for developers to connect, learn, and explore Google's suite of developer tools. Each event is tailored to the local community's interests and needs, featuring a variety of activities such as technical talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Overview of Dev Fest

Global Reach: Dev Fest events are hosted by GDG chapters across more than 140 countries, making it a decentralized conference that emphasizes local engagement within the global developer community.1 3
Focus Areas: Topics covered at Dev Fest include Android development, Firebase, Google Cloud, AI and machine learning, web development, and more. The 2024 events will particularly emphasize Responsible AI and ethical technology practices.1 4
Format: The conferences can be in-person, online, or hybrid, allowing for flexibility in participation. Attendees often engage in hands-on workshops and discussions led by experts from Google and the developer community.2 3

GDG Missoula

As a chapter of GDG, GDG Missoula participates in organizing its own version of Dev Fest. This local event will likely include similar features—technical sessions, workshops, and opportunities for networking with fellow developers—tailored to the specific interests of the Missoula tech community.

For more information about Dev Fest or to find specific events like the one organized by GDG Missoula, interested individuals can visit the Google Developer Groups website or their local GDG chapter's page.