DevFest Nagpur 2025 concluded as a powerful celebration of technology, community, and future-ready innovation. Hosted by the passionate Google Developer Groups (GDG) Nagpur community, the two-day gathering brought together developers, designers, founders, AI leaders, product thinkers, and creators under one roof.
With an elegant high-energy conference on 21st, 2025 DevFest Nagpur transformed ideas into conversations, conversations into collaborations, and collaborations into momentum. From cutting-edge AI discussions to hands-on build sessions and career-focused learnings, the event showcased why Nagpur is rapidly emerging as a strong tech ecosystem.
Conference Day – 21st Dec, 2025
The main event on 21st was structured around three focused tracks, Think, Build, and Grow @ DevFest, ensuring a balanced mix of strategy, hands-on learning, and career growth.
Conference Agenda Overview
Think @ DevFest (Strategy, AI & Future Tech)
- Opening Keynote – Think
- Frontend Beyond Frontends – GenUI with Flutter & Firebase
- The Nexus of Generations & AI Agents
- Making Databases Conversational with Gemma
- On-Device Inferencing using LiteRT with Qualcomm AI Hub
- Semantic Search & Intelligent Content Discovery with Embeddings
- Fireside Chat with Tricky Man
- Why Are We Still Engineers in the Age of AI?
- Predictive Payments: How AI is Redefining Convenience and Conversion in Google Wallet
Build @ DevFest (Hands-on & Execution)
- Opening Keynote – Build
- Uncovering Design Portfolios for 2025 and Beyond
- Automatically Deploy Generative AI Python Web Applications from Version Control to Cloud Run
- Building Agentic Flutter Apps with Firebase AI Logic
- Buildathon Briefing, Planning Phase & Execution
Grow @ DevFest (Careers, Branding & Community)
- Opening Keynote – Grow
- Developer’s Brand Blueprint
- Build Smarter, Not Harder: Transform Your Notion with AI
- LinkedIn & Resume Makeover
- Resume Review Booths, Career Counselling, Live Photo Booths, Design & Creator Showcases
Speaker Sessions & Key Takeaways
1. Rajan Sharma – Principal Architect, Ispace Inc
Semantic Search & Intelligent Content Discovery with Embeddings
Rajan Sharma explored how embeddings are transforming semantic search, enabling smarter content discovery and contextual understanding in modern applications.
2. Snehal Malpani – CEO & Founder, Skills Panacea Pvt Ltd
LinkedIn and Resume Makeover
Snehal shared actionable strategies to build impactful LinkedIn profiles and resumes that align with today’s hiring trends and recruiter expectations.
3. Piyush Sharma – Influencer & Digital Creator
Fireside Chat with Tricky Man
A candid and engaging fireside chat discussing personal branding, digital influence, and navigating the creator economy authentically.
4. Krishna Sirugudi – Senior Product Designer, Microsoft
Uncovering Design Portfolios for 2025 and Beyond
Krishna provided deep insights into what makes a design portfolio stand out in the evolving product design landscape.
5. Akansha Jain – Senior Software Engineer, AutoNation
Building Agentic Flutter Apps with Firebase AI Logic
Akansha showcased how agentic AI workflows can be integrated into Flutter apps using Firebase, opening doors to smarter mobile experiences.
6. Bhavik Mehta – Creator, Developer & Founder, Thinking Bird
Developer’s Brand Blueprint
Bhavik focused on helping developers build a strong personal brand, share knowledge consistently, and grow influence beyond code.
7. Atul Anand – India’s Biggest Notion Creator
Build Smarter, Not Harder: Transform Your Notion with AI
Atul demonstrated how AI-powered workflows can supercharge productivity using Notion.
8. Saurabh Mishra – DevOps Engineer, TSYS
Automatically Deploy Generative AI Python Web Applications from Version Control to Cloud Run
Saurabh walked through an end-to-end DevOps pipeline for deploying AI-driven Python applications seamlessly to the cloud.
9. Mayur Madnani – Staff Engineer, JioHotstar
Making Databases Conversational with Gemma
Mayur highlighted how conversational AI models like Gemma can transform traditional databases into interactive systems.
10. Amey Nerkar – Senior Product Manager, Airpay
Predictive Payments: How AI is Redefining Convenience and Conversion in Google Wallet
Amey explained how AI-driven predictions are enhancing payment experiences and boosting conversions.
11. Pooja Gera – Software Engineer, Google
Why Are We Still Engineers in the Age of AI?
Pooja delivered a thought-provoking session on the evolving role of engineers and the importance of human creativity alongside AI.
12. Kartikey Rawat – Senior AI/ML Engineer & Developer Advocate, Qualcomm
On-Device Inferencing Using LiteRT with Qualcomm AI Hub
Kartikey showcased the power of on-device AI and how LiteRT enables efficient inferencing on edge devices.
13. Rajani Ekunde – Engineering, Okta
Shift-Left Container Security on GCP Using Hardened Docker Images
Rajani discussed proactive security practices and the importance of shifting security earlier in the development lifecycle.
14. Ayush Shekhar – Enterprise Solution Architect, FlutterFlow
Frontend Beyond Frontends – GenUI with Flutter and Firebase
Ayush explored how generative UI is redefining frontend development using Flutter and Firebase.
15. Srushti Raybhoge – Software Engineer II, Addepar (Firebase)
The Nexus of Generations and AI Agents
Srushti examined how AI agents are bridging generational gaps in technology and shaping the future of work.
Final Thoughts
DevFest Nagpur 2025 stood as a strong reminder that world-class technology conversations are no longer limited to metro cities. With a thoughtfully curated agenda, industry-leading speakers, and a deeply engaged audience, the event highlighted Nagpur’s growing role in India’s tech narrative.
From students discovering career paths to professionals upgrading their skills and founders finding fresh perspectives, DevFest created value for every attendee. The blend of Think, Build, and Grow tracks ensured that inspiration met execution at every step.
As the curtains close on DevFest Nagpur 2025, one thing is clear, the community is energized, ideas are in motion, and the journey has only just begun. Until the next DevFest, Nagpur continues to learn, build, and grow together
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