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DevFest Brisbane - AI Event Speaker Spotlight: We’re excited to welcome Evan Shellshear, Managing Director and Group CEO of Ubidy, to DevFest AI! With a wealth of experience in AI and data science, Evan will present a must-see talk on "Why 80+% of AI Projects Fail and What to Do About It." In this insightful session, Evan will dive into the research behind high failure rates in AI initiatives, sharing real-life case studies and lessons learned from the field. From common challenges to strategies that double project success rates, this talk is essential for anyone looking to drive impactful AI adoption within their organization. 📅 Join us at DevFest AI to learn from Evan and other top experts in the field, in person or virtually! https://lnkd.in/gxvbM7k4. GDG Brisbane #DevFestAI #OpenModels #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #TechCommunity #BrisDevFestAI #BrisDevFestAI2024 #BrisbaneDevFest

DevFest Brisbane - AI Event Speaker Spotlight: We’re thrilled to welcome Benjamin Western, Google Cloud Data Lead at NCS Group Australia, to Brisbane DevFest AI! Session: Fact-Checking with Gemini – Separating Fact from Fiction In a world where misinformation is increasingly pervasive, fact-checking isn’t just essential for social media—it’s crucial for all online sources. Ben’s talk will dive into the challenges posed by misinformation and explore a promising solution: AI-powered fact-checking. He’ll introduce us to Gemini, a potential new approach to validating sources and distinguishing fact from fiction. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in data and AI. This session promises to be an eye-opener for anyone invested in the integrity of information in today’s digital age! https://lnkd.in/gxvbM7k4. GDG Brisbane #DevFestAI #OpenModels #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #TechCommunity #BrisDevFestAI #BrisDevFestAI2024 #BrisbaneDevFest #Gemini

DevFest Brisbane - AI Event Speaker Spotlight: We’re thrilled to have Oscar Wahltinez, Senior Developer Programs Engineer at Google, joining us for a deep dive into The Amazing Power of Open Models! AI and foundation models are rapidly transforming industries across the board—from logistics and workforce productivity to consumer-focused applications. While large, closed models have been leading the way, open models bring tremendous potential and opportunity. But with great power comes great responsibility. Oscar will explore key questions, including: How can we, as an industry, continue to foster and support open models? What steps can we take to ensure that AI is deployed ethically and responsibly? Don’t miss this insightful talk that tackles both the potential and the challenges of open models in generative AI. It’s a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of AI and the role we can all play in shaping it responsibly. 📅 Join us at DevFest Brisbane - AI Event to gain insights and strategies from Oscar and other top voices in AI! Learn more and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gxvbM7k4. GDG Brisbane #DevFestAI #OpenModels #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #TechCommunity #BrisDevFestAI #BrisDevFestAI2024 #BrisbaneDevFest

Join us at DevFest AI for a day packed with insights, learning, and networking with AI industry experts! Discover the latest trends in artificial intelligence through talks that blend both technical and strategic perspectives, and engage in a dynamic fireside chat where speakers will answer audience questions. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and finish the day with social drinks, connecting with fellow AI enthusiasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of AI—secure your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gKP2P7NE We'd like to thank our sponsors Google Developers Group and NCS Group Australia for their contributions. #BrisbaneDevFest #devfest #AI #DevFestAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEvent #AITrends #MachineLearning #FutureOfAI #BrisbaneEvents #NCSAustralia #BrisDevFestAI2024

🎉 Brisbane DevFest Android Workshop Last Friday Recap! 🎉 A massive thank you to Katie Barnett for her insightful talk, "Widgets Are So Hot Right Now," showcasing the power of widgets in app development. And kudos to both Katie and Kartik Arora for leading the hands-on workshop, "Widget Fever: A Hands-On Workshop with Jetpack Compose Glance & Gemini," where participants got to build their own interactive widgets! A special shoutout to Derek Van Tonder 🟢 for running this event with me, and to Matt Ranocchiari, Ella Ferreira, and Google Developers Group for their incredible support. 🙌 Thank you to Advance Queensland for providing a fantastic venue, and a big thank you to all the attendees for making it such a memorable evening! 🚀 Our next event, DevFest AI, is coming up, and tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss out on a day packed with AI talks, insights, and exciting experiences. Grab your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gxvbM7k4 GDG Brisbane #DevFest #AndroidDevelopment #JetpackCompose #AI #BrisbaneTech #AdvanceQueensland #GDG #TechCommunity #DevFestAI

🚀 Exciting News for Android Developers! 🚀 Are you looking to build your own mobile app or integrate AI into your existing apps? Join us at Brisbane DevFest for an exclusive Android workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, this hands-on session run by Katie Barnett and Kartik Arora is perfect for anyone eager to create innovative Android apps and leverage the power of AI. 👩💻 What to expect: • Practical insights from industry experts • Step-by-step guidance on building Android apps • Learn how to introduce AI features into your mobile projects • Networking opportunities with like-minded developers 📅 When: 6-9pm, Friday, 25 October Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your Android and AI skills! Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gWYDi5PS GDG Brisbane #Android #AI #DevFest #MobileDevelopment #AndroidApps #BrisbaneTech #BrisbaneDevFest2024 #TechCommunity

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for our GDG mobile meetup! We had two fantastic talks that sparked some great discussions: 🎤 Kirill G. took us through an insightful session on Kotlin Native in Action: Creating a Standalone Agent for Synology DSM and SRM. It was fascinating to see how Kotlin Native can be used to develop lightweight, dependency-free agents for updating Cloudflare DNS, and the technical challenges that come with targeting multiple platforms. 🎤 👨💻Vivek Yadav delivered a deep dive into Flutter State Management. He broke down the what, when, and how of state management in Flutter (especially Bloc), providing great insights for both beginner and intermediate Flutter developers. If you missed the event, don’t worry! You can catch the recordings on our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gk-5eRd. We’re also excited to invite you to our next event—a hands-on Android Workshop! https://lnkd.in/gyTWfBst Thank you again to our amazing speakers and attendees for making the event a success! 🚀 GDG Brisbane Ella Ferreira Derek Van Tonder 🟢 Jatin Hirapara #GDG #KotlinNative #Flutter #Android #Meetup #Flutterbloc

🚀 Exciting Meetup Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming meetup this Friday featuring two expert talks on cutting-edge software development topics! 🛠 Kirill G. will explore how Kotlin Native enables the creation of a lightweight, dependency-free agent for updating Cloudflare DNS. He’ll share insights on compiling to native binaries and targeting multiple platforms, as well as the technical challenges encountered along the way. 🛠 👨💻Vivek Yadav will dive deep into Flutter State Management. Learn what, when, and how to use state management (bloc) with Flutter, and discover alternative approaches. This session is perfect for both beginner and intermediate Flutter developers! Come join us for an evening of learning, networking, and great conversations! See you there! GDG Brisbane ✨ #Kotlin #Flutter #StateManagement #TechMeetup #DeveloperCommunity https://lnkd.in/gvTXYEiH

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the Google Developers Group (GDG) Brisbane meetup! A special shoutout to Hardik Rao for his insightful presentation on the core capabilities of Google Cloud in his talk, "Google Cloud Fast Track - 60 Minutes to Success." If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! You can catch all the highlights on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gk-5eRd Thanks again to everyone for your contributions. We're already excited for our upcoming big DevFest event—stay tuned for more details! GDG Brisbane #GoogleCloud #GCP #Brisbane #GDG #DevFest #Meetup

We’re thrilled to announce that the Google I/O Extended Brisbane event was a tremendous success! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their insights and expertise, especially those who traveled from interstate to join us, Andrew Davis, Carson Holzheimer, Derek Van Tonder 🟢, Kushal P., Patrick Haralabidis, Peter Wilson, Phil Nash, Suesi Tran and Tushar Neupaney. Your contributions were invaluable and greatly enriched our event. 🙌 A special shoutout to my co-organisers Derek Van Tonder 🟢, Jatin Hirapara, and Priyaank Parekh for their tireless dedication and hard work. This event simply wouldn’t have been possible without you. 💪 Our amazing volunteers deserve immense gratitude for their support, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Your efforts did not go unnoticed. 🙏 We also extend our deepest thanks to our sponsors, Google Developer Groups (GDG) and NCS Group Australia. Your generous support was instrumental in making this event such a success. 🌟 A special thanks to Matt Ranocchiari and 3 DOT DIGITAL for their invaluable support and contributions. Your help made a significant difference. 🌟 To our wonderful attendees, thank you for your enthusiasm and participation. And congratulations to all our door prize winners! 🏆 Missed any of the talks or want to revisit your favourites? We've got you covered! Recordings of the sessions are available on our YouTube channel. 📺 https://lnkd.in/gh_bYHWu We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities! 🚀 #GoogleIOExtended #BrisbaneTech #TechCommunity #ThankYouSpeakers #GoogleDeveloperGroups #TechTalks #AI #MachineLearning #CloudComputing #Flutter #GoogleIOExtendedBrissie