If the past three months have been any indication of the power of the global
Google Developer community, then we have a lot to look forward to with the remainder of the
DevFest season. From local experts in Google technologies hosting track sessions, to attendees
creating usable and innovative apps in event hackathons, the Google Developer ecosystem is
energized by big community momentum. The season continues this month through November end, so
stay tuned for upcoming events and ways to get involved in your local chapter. See below for
the latest from the most recent #gdg #devfest events around the world--we can assure you
you’re in for a wonderful treat.
DevFest
Berlin| Host: GDG Berlin October 13, 2012, c-base GDG Berlin captured DevFest Berlin sessions on video
that are now available to the public. With sessions and a full agenda, DevFest Berlin also
hosted a hackathon that yielded innovative projects built with Google tools and technologies.
DevFest attendee Mister
Schtief wrote of the hacked
Chirp app: “It works!!! Transferring
data with sound between two
mobile phones with chirp app #devfest+DevFest
Berlin.”
DevFest Chlef | Host: GDG
Chlef GDG Chlef thought outside the box when crafting their event
announcement, bringing visibility to their developer
event with a video showcasing cross-platform technologies featured in the weekend’s
sessions.
DevFest Zurich| Host: GDG Zurich October 19, 2012, Zurich Youth Hostel Sessions, speakers, and a successful hackathon encapsulated the DevFest Zurich
experience. Take a peek at the hackathon project ideas here. Of the event, attendee
Andreas Müller posted on
Google+: “Enjoyed this weekend from the beginning to the end. Many thanks to the orga team,
well done!” DevFest West| Hosts: GDG Silicon Valley,
GDG San Francisco, GDG Fresno,
GDG Alameda October 20, 2012, Mountain View, CA (Google Bldg 1900) DevFest West took place this weekend in
Google’s own backyard. The
event featured 11 tech talk sessions (9 Google speakers), a 30-minute shopping spree in the
Google store, an all-night hackathon, 3 code labs, and 2 food trucks. It was a collaboration
between 4 local GDGs (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Fresno, and
Alameda). With some fortune-telling, big smiles, and
memes, the event was clearly a success!
DevFest Sicilia | Host: GDG Nebrodi October 20, 2012 GDG Nebrodi took the registration and event experience to the next level for its
attendees by providing a localized app directly
downloadable from Google Play. The app features an agenda, calendar of events, session titles,
and more.
Phoebe Peronto is an Associate Product Marketing Manager on the Developer Marketing
team here at Google. She’s a foodie who has a penchant for traveling, politics, and running.
Oh, and of course...Go Cal Bears!
By Phoebe Peronto,
Developer Marketing
