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Call for Speakers DevFest Toronto 2026

We're looking for passionate speakers across our Agentic AI for Developers and Builders using AI tracks. Whether you're an engineer, designer, PM, or founder, if you have something worth sharing, we want to hear from you.

Free attendance for accepted speakers · Speaker support and mentoring

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You don't need to be a seasoned speaker. First-time speakers are welcome.

Topic ideas

What are we looking for?

We welcome sessions on any topic relevant to our tracks. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Gemini API & AI StudioAgentic app developmentAI prototypingNo-code & low-code toolingFounder & PM playbooksProduct design with AIAndroid developmentFlutter & DartFirebaseWeb & frontendDeveloper productivityUX & product designand more...
Track 1: Agentic AI for DevelopersTrack 2: Builders using AI

Timeline

Key dates

1

Call for Speakers closes

September 12, 2026

2

Speakers selected by

September 19, 2026

3

Confirmations sent

September 30, 2026

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Tell us about your session below. If you need anything to present comfortably at DevFest Toronto, an interpreter, step-free stage access, or anything else, there's a spot for that further down, or email us directly at gdg.toronto1@gmail.com.

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Travel support is limited; we may not be able to cover costs for non-GDE speakers.

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