With the advent of modern 5G, single digits millisecond network latency is no longer a pipe dream, and on public networks, you can typically get 40ms to 50ms latency. To create buzz around these performance numbers, Bell 5G/MEC Innovation Lab came to us with an exciting project proposition: Create a remote-presence, high-performance model car racing experience for the Montreal Formula One Grand Prix.
Android
11:00 - 11:15
Break
11:15 - 12:15
Digging into Android System Services ( Présentation en français )
By Eric Ampire Mobile Developer at BRP, Google Developer Expert for Android
Dans cette présentation, je vais plonger dans les subtilités des Services Système Android, offrant une exploration approfondie de leur architecture, de leurs fonctionnalités et de leurs applications pratiques.
Android
12:15 - 13:30
Dinner time (cafeteria)
13:30 - 14:30
Accessibility in Android
By Nav Singh Google Developer Expert for Android, Organizer at GDG-Montreal, and write articles about Android and Kotlin
- Develop and test accessible Android apps.
- The testing and implementation of accessibility in Jetpack Compose and old UI toolkits [XML-based UIs]
- Modifiers for improving accessibility
- Accessibility testing and analysis tools. Talkback, accessibility scanner, etc.
- Test the user interface's accessibility with an Espresso test.
Android
14:30 - 16:45
Flutter Workshop - From Git Basics to Building a Chat App
By Jhin Lee Full-Stack Developer @Unity | GDG & Flutter Montreal Organizer, Ali Yazdi Senior Flutter Developer | GDG & Flutter Montreal Organizer, Billy Taing Software Engineering at IAIAO & Flutter Montréal Meetup Organizer
Join us for an immersive workshop tailored for computer science and software engineering students and newbies! Dive deep into the world of application development with Flutter, Dart and Firebase. Whether you're a newbie or just looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed for you. We'll kick things off with the fundamentals of Git, ensuring you're well-equipped to manage and collaborate on projects. Then, we'll transition into setting up your very own Flutter app.
Flutter
16:45 - 17:00
Closing words and prize drawing (Auditorium)
Room B - Cloud
08:30 - 09:30
Registration, food and coffee
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote ( Auditorium )
10:00 - 11:00
TL;DR on how to secure your GCP footprint
By Stacy Véronneau Sr. Pre-Sales Cloud Engineer at SADA and GDG Cloud Montréal Organizer
Are you leveraging the full potential of Google Cloud Platform? Join me in my talk as we explore essential strategies to fortify your GCP footprint. Discover best practices, essential tools, and actionable insights that will empower you to navigate the cloud security landscape confidently.
There are so many GCP security services and little time to understand them. This session is about understanding what each GCP security service does and putting them in context. The goal of this session is to leave you with the critical association of use cases to GCP security services in order to help you secure your GCP journey.
Cloud
Platform
11:00 - 11:15
Break
11:15 - 12:15
How not to waste resources on GCP by optimizing your stack
By Daniel Espinal Infrastructure and Security Lead at Goodfood Market Corp
Discover the secrets to cost-efficient cloud management with our talk, “Optimize Your GCP Stack.” In just a short session, you’ll learn how to maximize your resources on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while minimizing waste.
Imagine never overpaying for cloud resources again. We’ll show you how to rightsize your VM instances, ensuring you have the perfect balance of CPU, memory, and storage. Say goodbye to idle resources and hello to smart scaling with autoscaling policies that dynamically adjust your resources based on demand.
Cloud
Platform
12:15 - 13:30
Dinner time (cafeteria)
13:30 - 14:30
Panel : Tech Connect: Your Questions, Our Answers
By Julia Simon Human-centered generalist, Stefania Pecore Natural Language Processing Consultant and cat lover, Stacy Véronneau Sr. Pre-Sales Cloud Engineer at SADA and GDG Cloud Montréal Organizer, Houda Kaddioui Sr. Data Science Manager
Tech Connect: Your Questions, Our Answers" is an engaging panel discussion featuring experienced tech professionals from various fields within the industry. This interactive session offers valuable insights into tech careers, covering topics such as career paths, essential skills, networking, work-life balance, and overcoming challenges. Attendees can ask questions directly to the panelists, making it an ideal opportunity for students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals looking to enter or advance in the tech world. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and gain personalized career advice. Reserve your spot for an evening of knowledge-sharing and inspiration in the dynamic world of technology
Engineering
14:30 - 15:30
PostgreSQL the way only Google can deliver it: A deep dive into AlloyDB
By Gleb Otochkin Cloud Advocate, Databases at Google
PostgreSQL is one of the most popular databases in the world, and for good reason. It’s fast, reliable, and easy to use. But what if it could be even better? What if it was faster, cheaper to run, and easier to manage? That’s where AlloyDB for PostgreSQL comes in.
Cloud
Platform
15:30 - 15:45
Break
15:45 - 16:45
From Concept to App: No-Code, Low-Code, and AI on Google Cloud
By Kevin Blanco Senior DevRel Advocate at Appsmith, Google Developer Expert in GCP & Google Cloud Certified Engineer.
Are you intrigued by the idea of transforming concepts into fully functional, sophisticated applications, even without extensive coding expertise? Join us for a captivating exploration of how No-Code, Low-Code, and AI technologies are driving the next revolution in app development on Google Cloud.
AI / ML
Cloud
Engineering
16:45 - 17:00
Closing words and prize drawing (Auditorium)
Room C - AI/ML
08:30 - 09:30
Registration, food and coffee
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote ( Auditorium )
10:00 - 11:00
Crafting Intelligent Flutter Apps: A Journey with FlutterFlow, MakerSuite, and PaLM API
By Boris-Wilfried Senior Director of Software Development at Datavalet Technologies & Google Developer Expert.
Delve into the art of building sophisticated Flutter applications by synergizing MakerSuite’s data capabilities and the power of PaLM API. Join us as we unveil an app that immerses users in the world of coffee, showcasing AI-generated content and validated insights. This session will demonstrate the seamless integration of MakerSuite and PaLM API to create a dynamic and personalized user experience, offering a glimpse into the future of AI-driven app development.
AI / ML
Flutter
11:00 - 11:15
Break
11:15 - 12:15
Don't tech-stress! Whip up your own NLP magic potion—no matter your tech wizardry level. Abracadabra, NLP at your service!
By Stefania Pecore Natural Language Processing Consultant and cat lover
Join me for an exciting journey through the NLP universe! Discover how NLP has evolved, and how it's a superpower for everyone—whether you're a tech wizard or, a student, a manager, or someone in between. Learn the magic tricks to sprinkle NLP across various domains, and by the end of this talk, you'll be equipped with the spells to embark on your very own enchanted NLP adventure
AI / ML
12:15 - 13:30
Dinner time (cafeteria)
13:30 - 14:30
Guard Rails: What learning to spell taught me about the role of AI
By Bryce Howitson Product Engineering @ Availity, Google Developer Expert
Consume just about any Sci-fi content and you’ll come away with the idea that AI is destined to destroy all human life. The reality is artificial intelligence all around us is making us better, safer, smarter humans. I’ll share examples of bots assisting us and inspire you to solve problems with AI.
AI / ML
14:30 - 15:30
Using LLMs to bridge the Fuzzy Human / Digital Computer Boundary – tools for EVERY developer
By Allen Firstenberg Senior Project Engineer - Objective Consulting, Machine Learning GDE
Large Language Models are all the rage these days, but what is most important is that they are increasingly a tool that any developer who can use an API can incorporate with your existing knowledge. You don’t need to be a Machine Learning expert - YOU can use them in your code today. Here’s how.
AI / ML
Cloud
15:30 - 15:45
Break
15:45 - 16:45
Leveraging BigQuery and Python Notebooks to Power Your AI/ML Projects
You are a data scientist or a ML engineer and you want to make your life easier? Well, with BigQuery you can! Come and see how to use Python notebooks and Bigquery on real projects to analyze data and create ML models leveraging predictive and generative AI.