Michigan DevFest + AI Hackathon 2026

The GDGs from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Toledo, UofM Dearborn, and Windsor are working with Compass Detroit to present the 12th Michigan DevFest on November 13 and 14, 2026.Join us on Friday, November 13, for an AI Hackathon, followed by the Michigan DevFest sessions on Saturday, November 14, at Little Caesars HQ. With this year's DevFest, we aim to create a fantastic weekend of networking, innovation, and knowledge sharing for all involved.This year, among the sponsors are Google, IBM, DTE Energy, Little Caesars, and Compass Detroit.If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Michigan DevFest, please email us at [email protected] can view the schedule for the Michigan DevFest + AI Hackathon 2025 (below) at midevfest.com.Workshops:Introduction to Gemini 2.5 Pro on Google Cloud: Google Developer ExpertsCreating AI Agents with Vertex AI Agent Builder: JC Escalante, Ipsos, Google Developer ExpertMultimodal Use Cases: Adonai Vera, Voxel51, Google Developer ExpertBuilding with AI:The Agentic Shift: From Prompt to Action: Nilesh Patel, GoogleGemini Nano on Android: Building with On-Device GenAI: Madona S. Wambua, Capital One, Google Developer ExpertFrom Data Gaps to Data Gold: Adonai Vera, Voxel51, Google Developer ExpertPractical AI: Within SRE, Delivery, and Cloud Engineering: Joel Vasallo, TAG - The Aspen Group, Google Developer ExpertThe Universal Adapter: Building and Scaling MCP-Server: Stephen Wylie, OpenBrite, LLC, Google Developer ExpertBuilding the Chain of Trust: A Google ADK Blueprint for Grounded Legal AI Agents: Boris-Wilfried Nyasse, Google Developer ExpertTech+Design:Beyond the Black Box - Designing Trust and Transparency with Google Cloud: JC Escalante, Ipsos, Google Developer ExpertBlood, Sweat & Code Reviews: David Giard, MicrosoftBuilding Your First AI Tool Server with Firebase Auth & Cloud Functions: Alex Patterson, CodingCatDev, Google Developer ExpertKnowing What You JS: SBOMs for Frontend Developers: Chris DeMars, TuxCareIterating Applications from a Browser with Firebase Studio: Jay Whitsitt, Commerce BankAuto Hacking for Android Enthusiasts: Shams Ahson, Google DevelopersInnovation:Designing for the Mind: Bridging Human Experience and New Technologies: Hoda Solati and Shima Solati, BraunAbilityVisualizing Neural Network Training with PyTorch: Ankita Guha, Freudenberg e-Power SystemSecure Building: How Developers Can Protect the AI Ecosystem: Kavitha Bangalore, Cleveland ClinicConnecting Product Thinking with Software Modernization: Brian McKeiver, BizStream, Microsoft MVPRobotics in the Age of Generative AI: Hafeez Jimoh, Lawrence Technological UniversityIntroduction to Microcontrollers and Sensors: W. Scott Richardson, Altair EngineeringLevel Up:Mission Resilience™: Thriving Through Change in Tech: Lorrena Black, She Served LLCStrategies & Tips for Career Advancement: Dave Koziol, Little CaesarsLeadership Through Change: Hispanic & Black Engineers Shaping the Future of STEAM: Panelists -Martez ColemanTrivia Barnes, ZF GroupAngel Porras, Ford Motor CompanyErik Blancas, United Wholesale MortgageRaquel Estradas, Comerica BankModerator - Maridy Mazaira, Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersComponent Catalyst: Building a Dynamic React Portfolio. Create a Professional Project Presentation!: Shugmi Shumunov, Shumunov SolutionsFrom Meetup to Mastery: Balancing Growth and Community: Umelo Onyejiaka, DevOps DetroitAI Hackathon Winners: Presentations, Demos, and AwardsLeadership:FORGET YOUR GRANDPA: ADOPT THE NEXT-GEN EXECUTIVE PLAYBOOK: Ida Byrd-Hill, Automation WorkzSolve a Problem to Create Innovative Change: Transforming Pain into Purpose, Profit, Impact, and Power: Kamille Tynes, Connected with CareMicrosoft Azure AI Foundry & Agent Framework: Pooya Alavian, MicrosoftUnder the Armor: The Cost of Emotional Suppression in Tech Leadership: Bernadette Atanga, MD, AltangaMD Consulting LLCThe Ethics of Voice & Storytelling: Who Gets Heard in the Age of AI: Michael BowerWomen Shaping the Future Panel: PanelistsCynthia Respert, BuildHer Academy and Rebrand CityStephaine Frantz, Cengage EducationJeseekia Vaughn, Detroit Black Tech and TechTown DetroitAlexis Seiler, StratascaleModerator - Bandhan Kaur, Google Women Tech Makers Ambassador & EAAdditional information is available on our dedicated website.Participants of the Michigan DevFest agree to abide by the code of conduct.