DevFest Essex 2026: The Agentic Era

DevFest Essex 2026: The Agentic Era Build. Secure. Scale. Grow. GDG Essex DevFest 2026 brings developers, builders, AI practitioners, students, technology professionals and innovators together to explore the technologies, skills and opportunities shaping the Agentic Era. What to Expect 🧑‍💻 Developer Track — AI, agents, Gemini, Google Cloud, Firebase, modern development and developer productivity. 🛠️ Builder Track — Turn ideas into prototypes and real-world solutions using AI and developer technologies. 🔐 Security & Scale — Build secure, reliable and production-ready applications. 💼 Jobs & Career Growth — Explore emerging tech roles, future skills, career development, hiring and networking opportunities. ⚡ Builder Space — Hands-on learning, mentoring, experimentation and collaborative building. 🤖 Agentathon / Buildathon — Create AI-powered solutions to real-world challenges. 🤝 Community & Networking — Connect with developers, industry professionals, technology leaders and the wider tech community. 🏫 Hosted at Chelmsford College We’re delighted to bring DevFest Essex 2026 to Chelmsford College, providing a fantastic setting for developers, students, educators and technology professionals from across Essex to come together, learn, build and connect. Located in the heart of Chelmsford, the college supports education, skills development and progression into employment — making it a fitting home for a conference focused on technology, innovation, skills and career growth.