GDG Essex · DevFest 2026
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Build. Secure. Scale. Grow.
A community-led technology experience for developers, AI builders, students, founders and technology professionals exploring what it means to build in the agentic era.
DevFest is a global community-driven technology conference. GDG Essex brings that energy to Essex for one immersive day of ideas, hands-on building, expert conversations and community.
Explore the agentic era through practical sessions on AI, Google Cloud, Gemini, application development, security, modern infrastructure and career growth. Whether you write production code every day or are using AI to turn an idea into a working product, there is a place for you here.
DevFest Essex is an immersive community conference combining talks, practical learning, hands-on building, mentoring, career conversations and networking.
GO DEEPER
For developers and engineers building responsive, agentic and production-ready systems with modern Google technologies.
FROM IDEA TO IMPACT
For product managers, designers, founders, students and ambitious builders using AI to create real solutions.
$ gemini build --mode=agentic
✓ idea understood
✓ workflow orchestrated
✓ prototype generated
✓ security checks passed
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Bring your laptop, your idea and your curiosity. The Builder's Space is designed for learning by doing — with guided hands-on activities, mentors and a dedicated build environment.
Illustrative programme — final agenda and session times will be announced.
Google Developer Experts, Googlers, engineers, founders, community leaders and local technology voices.
DevFest Essex brings together developers, builders, students, educators, technology professionals and innovators from across Essex and beyond.
Hosted at Chelmsford College, the event creates a space for learning, practical building, community connection, careers and collaboration.
Support DevFest Essex →Support DevFest Essex 2026 and connect your organisation with a growing developer and technology community. Sponsorship can help us create a stronger event experience through venue support, refreshments, hands-on activities, prizes, learning resources and community programmes.
We welcome developers, Google Developer Experts, engineers, founders, technology leaders, educators and community builders who can bring practical knowledge, real-world experience or fresh ideas to DevFest Essex.
Talk / Workshop enquiry →Join developers, AI builders, students and technology professionals in Essex on 27 November 2026.
Register on GDG Community → Official DevFest Essex 2026 registration & event information