🚀 DevFest 2025 – Faro: Building Safe, Secure & Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud November 21–22, 2025 | Hosted by GDG Faro
Get ready, Faro – DevFest 2025 is here! 🌟
Organized by Google Developer Group Faro (GDG Faro), DevFest is more than just a tech conference – it’s a celebration of innovation, learning, and community. Whether you’re a student, educator, developer, entrepreneur, business owner or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the latest advancements and connect with some of the brightest minds in technology.
This year’s theme – "Building Safe, Secure, and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud" – will inspire and equip you to design the future. Together, we’ll explore how Artificial Intelligence and Google Cloud along with other open-source tools can be leveraged to create innovative, ethical, and impactful solutions that scale for the real world.
💡 What Awaits You at DevFest Faro 2025
Cutting-Edge Tech Talks & Workshops Dive deep into AI, Cloud Computing, Web Development, and more. Learn directly from Google Experts and industry leaders through engaging sessions packed with actionable insights.
Hands-On Learning Master AI-driven development, build scalable applications, and create seamless cross-platform experiences.
A Thriving Community Network with local and global developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Share ideas, find collaborators, and spark new opportunities.
📅 Event Details
Day 1 – Friday, 21 November 2025
Day 2 – Saturday, 22 November 2025
📍 Auditorium 1.4 & 1.5, Complexo Pedagógico – Campus da Penha, Faro
This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve, sharpen your skills, and be part of a vibrant, global developer movement. Whether you code every day or are just starting your journey, DevFest Faro is where curiosity meets innovation.
🔗 Register now and secure your spot at Faro’s biggest tech event of the year!
Agenda
Day 1
9:00 AM: Check in / Welcome / Coffee
9:45 AM: Opening "Ceremony"
10:00 AM: Daniel Cukier - Own Your AI: Gemma 101, Locally and Beyond
Web3Dev Co-Founder and CTO
10:45 AM: Marco Peereboom - Blockchain 101: How to write your very own blockchain.
Code Curmudgeon
11:30 AM: Inez Correia de Sá - Strategic Human Communication
Non-Linear Thinker 🤯 | Passionate Communicator
12:15 PM: Lunch
Just let us know if you lunch with us :)
2:00 PM: Rui Barroca - From Idea to Impact: Empowering Creators to Build with Google AI
42 WOOD Founder & Managing Director
2:45 PM: Jorge Cabaço - Code Meets Growth: Building Agentic Systems that Think, Learn, and Sell
Dengun Executive Director
3:30 PM: Break
3:45 PM: Rúben Martins - WordPress Performance Optimisation: Practical Strategies for 2026
WOW Digital CTO & Project Manager
4:30 PM: Oscar Puentes - Crypto 101: Step into the world of cryptocurrency with this clear and approachable introduction.
Executive coach, OD consultant and start-up mentor.
5:15 PM: End / Networking
Day 2
9:00 AM: Check in / Welcome / Coffee
9:45 AM: Opening "Ceremony"
10:00 AM:
10:45 AM:
11:30 AM:
12:00 PM:
2:00 PM:
2:45 PM:
3:30 PM:
4:15 PM:
6:00 PM: Networking
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Speakers
Bianca Ximenes - PUR (Chief Data Officer)
Bianca was recognized by Google Developers in 2021 as one of 21 women around the world who are technology trailblazers. Is Chief Data and AI Officer at PUR, a French environmental engineering company. She also holds a PhD in Computer Science from UFPE/CIn with a focus on Ethics Applied to Machine Learning and is a Google Developer Expert in AI/ML. Her work and research address the development …
Jai Campbell - Jellyfish (Lead Cloud & Security Engineer / Google Cloud GDE)
I'm a software engineer with 30+ years of experience in a large variety of systems, hardware and software, digital and analogue. I describe myself more as a generalist than a specialist although I focus my cloud activities on the Google ecosystem of technologies.
I have a beautiful 19-year-old daughter Skye, who is my world, watching her develop inspires me t…
Dr Roushanak Rahmat - IBM (Google Developer Expert, Lead Data Science Consultant - AI, Automation and Analytics)
Dr Roushanak Rahmat is a Google Developer Expert and seasoned AI Strategy Leader with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in computer vision and image processing. With over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, delivering, and scaling AI and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions, she has partnered with leading organizations including IBM, the NHS, Elekta, Coca-Cola, Lloyds, an…
Ankur Roy - Online Partner AB (Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB | Author | Podcaster | Public Speaker | Whole bunch of other stuff)
I am a Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB. I have worked on several projects involving Google Cloud services and Google Workspace along with multiple other technology stacks and platforms.
Some important things to know about me:I have all 11 GCP certifications.I have recently published a book on the use of Python in DevOps and am currently working on a book regarding …
Fabian Krumbholz - Speed Kit (Web Performance Principal • Google Developer Expert)
Fabian has been working in the web industry since 2001. He has 15 years of experience as a web developer, with a focus on front-end development.
Since 2016, Fabian has been working as a user experience consultant with a focus on web performance. In his day-to-day job, he helps big international clients optimize their web performance. Together with his team of experts, he is developing a …
Marco Peereboom
Marco Peereboom brings over 30 years of leadership in hardware and software security, with deep expertise across technologies ranging from low-level CPU architecture to web-scale systems. A longtime advocate of open source, he has contributed extensively to projects like OpenBSD and Linux, with a strong focus on secure and resilient system design. Marco’s work in cryptography and decentralized…
Rúben Martins - WOW Digital (CTO & Project Manager)
🚀 Senior Full-Stack Developer & WordPress Expert | CTO & Project Manager @ WOW Digital | Custom Web Platforms | B2B Solutions
Rúben is a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer specialising in scalable WordPress solutions, performance optimisation, and custom development for businesses and agencies. With over a decade of experience building high-performance websites and digital platform…
Sijohn Mathew - Head of Product Innovation (Co-founder)
I live in Google Cloud. My curiosity know no limits and I explore new tech day in day out. I love to brainstorm ideas and build things. I study & experiment every day.
I started my journey as software developer in the old paradigm of server based monolithic development. Transitioned from that to the new paradigm of design & development using Cloud, Data & Serverless architect…
Daniel Cukier - Web3Dev (Co-Founder and CTO)
"Daniel is an accomplished technology innovator, currently working to assist companies in building teams of proficient web3 developers via WEB3DEV. His previous roles include CTO positions at several Brazilian startups such as Pravaler, a fintech aimed at providing affordable student loans, and Elo7, Brazil's most significant artisan marketplace, which was acquired by ETSY in 2021. He was also…
Rui Barroca - 42 WOOD (Founder & Managing Director)
Full-Stack Product Design Consultant | Founder at designFAO | Passionate about design & startups.
Rui Barroca is a Product Design Lead and founder of designFAO, a community-driven conference in Portugal that connects design, AI, and entrepreneurship.
With over 15 years of experience helping global brands like British Airways, FIFA+, and American Express, Rui now focuses on h…
Inez Correia De Sá
Non-Linear Thinker 🤯 | Passionate Communicator | Strategic Marketeer | Global Experience | Results-Driven | Simplification Advocate
Oscar Puentes
Prof. Oscar Puentes facilitates organizational change in complex environments. In 2021, he founded Internations Madrid New Digital Economy group, which brings together expats to exchange ideas and learn about the world of blockchain and crypto. Oscar works as a CXO and leadership coach at MIT and is the CEO of Eurocoaching, a company that works with tech companies to increase their value throu…
Simone Cimiluca-Radzins - Simone CR (Finance Expert)
Business isn’t just about strategy, it’s about who you are when you lead.
For the past 15+ years, I’ve been helping entrepreneurs and executives move from overwhelm and scattered focus into clarity, confidence, and growth.
My career has taken me from auditing billion-dollar companies in Paris and Los Angeles, to training teams across 30+ countries, to coaching founders who are br…
Jorge Cabaço - Dengun (Executive Director)
With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, I am a passionate and driven professional who leads, advises, and empowers businesses, agencies, and startups to achieve their goals and scale their impact. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Dengun, a startup studio and digital agency, I help founders and companies with business strategy, growth marketing, fundraising, VC relationships, an…
Liliana Pereira - Coverflex (Software Engineer)
Liliana Pereira is an experienced backend developer with over 15 years in the field. Specializing primarily in PHP and more recently in Typescript and Elixir, she has worked internationally, holding roles with a direct connection to the markets of The Netherlands, England, Germany and currently in Portugal.
Having grown up in a small town in the interior of Portugal, she truly believes i…
Hosted By
Daniel Jorge, GDG Organizer
I’ve always been passionate about overcoming challenges. Building products is exciting, but what really drives me is tackling real-world problems head-on. Whether diving into mobile development or working in backend, every step has been about finding the right solutions and pushing myself to grow.
As my career evolved, I took on the challenge of leading teams, using the same problem-solving mindset I’ve always had. Now, as Tech Director at Dengun, I lead the product builders tech team, guiding others to overcome challenges and build great products. It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with constant learning and growth along the way.
Alongside my technical work, being part of the community has been a huge part of my growth. I’ve been fortunate to help organize events with Flutter Portugal, co-organize GDG Faro, and co-create Flutter Faro. These communities have been a source of inspiration and learning, as we work together to push the boundaries of what we can build.
Tiago Fernandes, Founder / GDG Organizer
👋 Hey there! I'm a Software Engineer, Fractional CTO, Founder based in sunny Portimão, Algarve, Portugal.
I'm passionate about:
🚀 Entrepreneurship & product development
🛠️ Software craftsmanship as a service
💎 Ruby/Rails, 📱 Flutter & open source
Beyond code, I love all things tech, drone photography and sports.
Sérgio Henriques, Dev
Software Engineer with Web Development background. Senior in Data Structures, Databases, RESTful APIs, Back-End Applications, PHP, Javascript, MVC frameworks (CakePHP and Laravel). Currently learning DevOps, DevOps applications, Container Management Systems and Flutter.
Past Professional Experience: Back-end Assistant Developer, Database Design and Administration (MySQL, SQLite, MS-SQL Server), Infrastructure as Code (Crons, log automations, monitoring report automations), Core & E2E testing in hotel business applications.
Artificial Intelligence (Decision making systems) and Interface between AI and robot behaviors.
Specialities: Web APIs, Financial Data, Database design, development and optimization and soon... DevOps :D.
João Cardoso,
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Partners
UALG TEC CAMPUS (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ualg-tec-campus)
Dengun (https://www.dengun.com/)
Algarve Evolution (https://algarveevolution.pt/)
Algarve Blockchain Community (ABC) (https://bento.me/algarveblockchaincommunity)
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, digital assets and more.
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