Agenda

Generics from Java 2 5 - type erasure friend or foe?

Java Stage — 30 minutes Java

Cool stuff is happening in Java today. Probably everyone is excited about virtual threads. It is not like we aren't excited too, but we decided to discuss about List. Why? Because we, Java developers, use list and other generic collections almost every day. When we feel brave enough, we even create our own generic types. Is there something that could go wrong? Of course!  We will explore what seems to be a Java anomaly. In order to explain it, we'll have to delve under the hood of Java's generics mechanism where we'll discover type erasure. Is the type at runtime what it seems to be at compile time? In order to answer that, we'll need to make a short trip through Java's history. We will also emphasise some of the challenges that the Java designers face in their decision process; would you have chosen different?  Read More...

• Octavian Stoica [Java Developer — Playtika]
• Răzvan Bălașa [Java Developer — Playtika]

Unlocking Java's Code Maze

Java Stage — 30 minutes Java

It's an immersive experience designed to inspire and empower Java developers on their ongoing quest for mastery within the complex world of Java programming by providing practical insights for navigating the code maze effectively. Join Mihaela in this session and embark on a journey to unravel some of the secrets within the Java programming language through the lens of coding challenges. 
In this exploration, various types of coding challenges commonly encountered in Java development will be handled. You are encouraged to actively participate while we highlight lesser-known features, functionalities, and best practices within the Java language. These hands-on coding examples will showcase how different hidden gems can contribute to writing more efficient and elegant code.
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• Mihaela Gheorghe Roman [Software Architect — Systematic]

Google Fitbit Labs

Java Stage — 30 minutes

The way we understand and manage our health is undergoing a radical shift, thanks to the powerful intersection of technology and medical science. This presentation will explore how cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing healthcare, from the research lab to our everyday lives.

• George Pătrășcan [Software Engineering Manager — Google]

Prepare for Jakarta EE 11

Java Stage — 45 minutes Java

Jakarta EE 11 will be the first release of Jakarta EE after the new release cadence was introduced. The goal is to release a version of Jakarta EE around six to nine months after an LTS release of Java. With Java 21 released in September 2023, Jakarta EE 11 is scheduled to be released between April and July 2024.
What are the updates? Are there any new specifications introduced? What about removals? Will there be another namespace change? How will the impact of this release be on other frameworks and technologies, such as Spring, Apache Tomcat, Hibernate, and more?Come to this session to get all these questions and more answered to be prepared for Jakarta EE 11.
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• Ed Burns [Principal Architect for Java — Microsoft]

Lunch break

Java Stage — 1 hour

Hidden security features of the JVM - everything you didn’t know and more

Java Stage — 45 minutes Java

Java 17 announced the depreciation of the Security Manager (which is ok since hardly anyone used it) but that doesn’t mean the JVM leaves you vulnerable. There are many design features in the JVM and the JDK that are there to help keep your application safe from harm.
In this session, we’ll walk through these points - from compiler, to bytecode to runtime and give you a refresher on how to get the best from these features. We’ll also look at new things in the works, compile-to-native consequences and even some off-the-wall “it’s just an idea” thoughts about how to make the JVM an even more secure environment.
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• Steve Poole [Developer Advocate — Sonatype]

Stranger Danger: Your Java Attack Surface Just Got Bigger

Java Stage — 45 minutes Java

Building cloud-native Java applications is undoubtedly awesome. However, it comes with undeniable new risks. Next to your own code, you are relying on so many other things. Blindly depending on open-source libraries and Docker images can form a massive risk for your application. 
The wrong package can introduce severe vulnerabilities into your application, exposing your application and your user's data. Join this hands-on Java cloud-native live-hacking session where we will show common threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfiguration including the recently disclosed issues in Log4j. Most importantly, you will learn how to protect your application with actionable remediation and best practices.
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• Brian Vermeer [Staff Developer Advocate — Snyk]

Energy Efficient Programming: Java vs C

Java Stage — 30 minutes Java

Java is widely adopted by all Enterprises in the world as the preferred language of development.  It is clear why: Java programming language has enormous support, it has improvements and new releases every year and a huge knowledge base. However, applications made in Java consume relatively large amounts of energy to maintain in operation. An alternative would be using a much lower-level programming language like C or Rust, but is C or RUST viable to replace Java for some of the enterprise applications? This short presentation aims to show a proof of concept for a C library that can replace the Java API building frameworks. We have specifically chosen the APIs as a target as many of the current architectures used in enterprise environments are based on microservices and APIs. Read More...

• Andreea Bodea [Full Stack Developer — 1&1 Internet Development]
• Robert Bărbulescu [Full Stack Developer — 1&1 Internet Development]

Application Observability with Grafana and OpenTelemetry

Java Stage — 45 minutes Java

OpenTelemetry is a collection of standards and tools to make it easy to get metrics, distributed traces, and logs out of applications. For example, OpenTelemetry's Java agent will instrument Java applications out-of-the-box, with no code change required.
This talk shows how to use OpenTelemetry signals for application monitoring. We will introduce Grafana's open-source databases: Loki for logs, Tempo for traces, and Mimir for metrics. And we will show how to use Grafana dashboards to explore the OpenTelemetry data.
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• Fabian Stäber [Engineering Manager — Grafana]

Evolutionary Architecture: Discovering Boundaries

Java Stage — 45 minutes

At first, there was no structure. But then features grew complex, and developers started looking for ways to keep their code maintainable. This pragmatic talk explores the essential boundaries you can enforce in your architecture to address common pain-points you might be experiencing. You’ll learn about: Contract vs Implementation, CQRS, Separation by Layer of Abstraction, Agnostic Domain, Dependency Inversion, and the Modulith Architecture in an entertaining journey that overviews the main architectural guidelines for backend systems.

• Victor Rentea [Java Champion — Independent Consultant]

Cutting Software Into Slices

Web Stage — 30 minutes

Most software architectures nowadays emphasize the concept of layers.
Even though coming in different shapes and sizes, most of them start to show their weaknesses once systems get more complex. An alternative approach would be to start cutting software into slices, instead of stacking layer over layer. During this talk we'll dive deeper into what this means from a practical point of view, taking web applications as a primary example.
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• Dan Patrascu-Baba [Technical Director — Amdaris]

Evolution of Web Development

Web Stage — 45 minutes Web

We'll delve into the latest frameworks that are setting new standards and how daily.dev integrates these advancements to support developers in creating more efficient and innovative web applications. Join us to discover practical insights and strategies for staying ahead in the fast-evolving web development landscape.
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• Francesco Ciulla [Developer Advocate — daily.dev]

Enhancing Product Discoverability through Semantic Vector Search

Web Stage — 30 minutes Web

In e-commerce, search functionality is not only essential, but it is also a significant driver of customer satisfaction and revenue.  New research shows that about 69% of users will engage with a search box if it's present, while 80% are tempted not to return to a website that provides a poor search experience. This consumer behaviour significantly impacts the overall success of the business. This is why my presentation will help you get an in-depth understanding of the tech intricacies that improve customer satisfaction and return on investment. In this talk, I will show you a new approach we implemented at eMAG that improves product discoverability using vector search. With semantic search engines, users can find products that match their search intent, even if they are using different words in their query. This process is based on embeddings that are vector representations of a word or phrase that capture its semantic meaning. While this approach has many advantages, it also has some challenges. I will get into detail and present how to overcome them by sharing some use cases and techniques that improve the user experience.  Read More...

• Ovidiu Mihalcea [PHP Developer, Digital Customer Engagement, Web & Mobile — eMAG]

SolidStart: A New Beginning

Web Stage — 45 minutes

The long-awaited moment has arrived: SolidStart is out of beta!
But what does this mean for us?What should we all know about this unopinionated meta-framework?Join me to learn everything you need to start shipping full-stack SolidJS applications. Read More...

• Daniel Afonso [Developer Advocate — OLX]

Lunch Break

Web Stage — 1 hour

Core Web Vitals put your application into orbit with best practices

Web Stage — 45 minutes Web

It's never easy to improve the user experience of a Web application. Yet it's important to do so: an application with a poor user experience is an application that won't be used and can ultimately cost a company dearly.

In 2020, Google announced the integration of three new metrics into its performance auditing tools. These are known as Core Web Vitals and are as follows:
- LCP: Largest ContentFul Paint
- CLS: Cumule layout shift
- FID: First Input Delay

At Google I/0 2023, Google announced the new INP metric (interactive to next paint), which will replace the FID metric in 2024.
But why deprecate the FID metric? What is the FID metric, and how can it be optimized? What are the best practices to follow in order to score well on previous metrics?

In this talk, I'll answer all these questions with recommendations and examples you can use daily as a developer.
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• Nicolas Frizzarin [Developer Advocate & Senior Staff Engineer — SFEIR]

Elm For Robust Web Development

Web Stage — 30 minutes

This is not a talk about future trends but rather revisiting powerful ideas. Elm could be the most productive web development language that hasn't caught on yet. Let's pitch it again. 

• Nick Ciolpan [Managing Partner — Graffino]

Beyond the web of today

Web Stage — 45 minutes Web

At Intel we work on the forefront of innovation as our hardware roadmaps are defined years ahead of release. This means that we need to make sure that the web platform takes advantage of new hardware capabilities as they are released or shortly after. 
This ranges from enabling new form factors to taking advantage of hardware accelerators. In this talk we will discuss some of the new innovations that Intel is bringing to the web, such as WebNN, which enables access to fast neural network and machine learning capabilities; WebGPU and Compute Pressure, a new API enabling better user experience and bringing adaptive compute capabilities to the client, just like adaptive streaming has improved streaming use-cases by adapting to live network conditions.
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• Kenneth Rohde Christiansen [Principal Engineer, Web Platform Engineering — Intel Corporation]

Dealing with upgrades in dependency hell

Web Stage — 45 minutes Web

Working on large, long lived, distributed projects can be a nightmare for anyone tasked with maintaining security or infrastructure packages, or just their sanity.
We will be looking at some of the pitfalls that accompany these projects, as well as some of the solutions for dealing with the inevitable entropy that rots such systems.
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• Radu Iscu [Senior developer — Arobs Transilvania]

Update Your <Style>!

Web Stage — 45 minutes Web

The world of CSS has been undergoing rapid transformations in recent years, with new technologies coming in and allowing us to create better websites and, thus, more easily maintain them. 
In this talk, Elad will talk about new features already supported in all the latest versions of the current browsers that will allow you to quickly and conveniently maintain your website. So, let's update your "style"!
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• Elad Shechter [CSS/HTML Architect — Appwrite]

Building Next-Gen Cross-Platform Apps with Tauri 2.0

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes Mobile

This talk will offer a comprehensive exploration of Tauri 2.0's advancements, emphasizing its efficient resource utilization without sacrificing functionality, alongside a look into how its compatibility with leading web technologies such as React, Vue, and Svelte empowers developers to craft robust and efficient desktop applications using their web development prowess. 
Additionally, it will spotlight the framework's bolstered security protocols, including sandboxing and secure communication channels, and an expanded plugin ecosystem for enhanced functionality and native system feature integration. Software developers, architects, and technology aficionados will find this session invaluable for understanding how to leverage Tauri 2.0 in their future projects, bridging the gap between traditional desktop and modern web development practices. The presentation aims to guide attendees through the future of desktop development with Tauri 2.0, highlighting its role in producing applications that are not only faster and lighter but also safer and more user-centric, thus encouraging innovation and excellence in software development.
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• Devlin Duldulao [Chief Consultant — Inmeta]

A Tale of Transformation with Jetpack Compose

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

Picture a team of passionate engineers, enthusiastic about revolutionizing one of the main features of the bank's mobile framework using Jetpack Compose. No more wrestling with lengthy XML files, but crafting the UI with declarative code structured into small, reusable components, enhancing development speed and enabling faster updates and easier maintenance.Yet, when faced with a bank-critical module, a sharp strategy is needed to make this transformation possible.  Let’s talk about the challenges faced and how a gradual migration strategy, enabled by feature toggles and updated piece by piece, can ensure a smooth transition.
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• Bogdan Munteanu [Senior Android Developer — DB Global Technology]

Building Successful Mobile Apps with React Native

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes Mobile

How can you build a successful mobile app? With so many popular frameworks available, it can be quite challenging. In this session, I would like to share my experiences of working with React Native. We will cover the fundamentals, advanced concepts, and best practices that you should follow while building mobile apps with React Native.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this talk will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to create successful mobile applications with React Native.
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• Milica Aleksić [Software Engineer — B2ME]

Lunch break

Mobile Stage — 1 hour

Network Debugging Tools

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes

Have you ever had a network problem while developing mobile apps that you wanted to bang your head on the wall, Fear no more, I’ve got the solution for you You’ll learn how to get the advantage of network debugging tools that make your day-to-day work better.Charles or Proxyman; what’s the Proxy?As apple said “Debugging network problems is challenging because of the fundamental nature of networking Networking is asynchronous, time-sensitive, Moreover, the two programs involved (for example, the client and the server) are often created by different developers, who disagree on the exact format of the data being exchanged. Fortunately, a variety of tools can help you debug such problems.” It works for iOS, Android, Backend devs as well as QA/Testers.
 This talk will take you through concrete examples and sample codes, giving you a more detailed view of how to use proxies. It will also have a touch of security to avoid having someone act as a man in the middle. Moreover, you learn how to inject and use different backend or mocked data instead of your backend.
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• Emad Ghorbaninia [Independent — Maize ApS]

Do Repeat Yourself. How to move from Development into Leadership

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes Mobile

As a developer moving into a leadership role for the first time it can be can be tough, confusing, and at times overwhelming. This was certainly the case for me. I discovered that the principles I had once followed when building software were no longer effective as a leader. However, after a few years I can confidently say that becoming a leader is one of the most fulfilling things I've done. In this talk you will learn some of the ways to adapt your developer skillset to that of a tech lead, and I will share my observations in making these adjustments myself. We'll look at how the problems you need to solve are suddenly very unfamiliar, with intensives that are often the reverse to what you've been used to. If you've had similar experiences or are considering a move into leadership yourself, this talk is for you. You will leave with a number of effective strategies for becoming a tech lead, while remaining kind to yourself and others.

However, after a few years I can confidently say that becoming a leader is one of the most fulfilling things I've done. In this talk you will learn some of the ways to adapt your developer skillset to that of a tech lead, and I will share my observations in making these adjustments myself. We'll look at how the problems you need to solve are suddenly very unfamiliar, with intensives that are often the reverse to what you've been used to. If you've had similar experiences or are considering a move into leadership yourself, this talk is for you. You will leave with a number of effective strategies for becoming a tech lead, while remaining kind to yourself and others.
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• Luke Stringer [Tech Principal — AND Digital]

Clean Code in Flutter: Architectural Strategies for Scalability and Testability

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes Mobile Flutter Clean Code

This presentation is designed for developers and architects who aspire to enhance their Flutter applications' codebase. 
In this session, we delve into the principles of clean code and best practices that are pivotal for crafting scalable, maintainable, and efficient Flutter applications. Through a blend of theory and practical examples, attendees will learn how to apply solid architectural patterns, effective error handling, and code optimization techniques tailored to the Flutter ecosystem. The presentation will guide participants through the journey of transitioning from conventional coding practices to a refined approach that emphasizes code reusability, readability, and simplicity. We'll explore advanced concepts such as dependency injection, state management solutions, and the art of writing unit and widget tests that ensure your codebase remains robust over time.
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• Alex Bordei [Flutter Developer — FlutterDev.io]

The ABCs of iOS at Revolut

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

• Bogdan Cosescu [Senior Software Engineer (iOS) — Revolut]

Investing in Women in Games

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes Women in Tech

Lucy Chow’s book "Changing the Game", highlights the importance of digital technologies in sectors, such as gaming, and its relevance to the future of work. She will discuss, games as an Industry and the growth outlook for the games industry globally. Importantly, she will shine a spotlight on examples of female tech trailblazers in the games/esports industry. How can more women in games and esports be framed as a national, international, and strategic priority? Diversity and more perspectives are important to the economic growth of all nations.

• Lucy Chow [Ambassador — Women in Games]

Making AI Helpful for everyone

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes Artificial Intelligence

• Lavinia Neagoe [Director of Engineering & Bucharest Technology Site Lead — Google]

Innovations in Medical Imaging and Empowering Women in STEM: A Dual Perspective

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes

The talk will cover two main topics. Firstly, the speaker will discuss her research work exploring the potential of using high-sensitivity and low-dose X-ray phase-contrast imaging for early-stage breast cancer diagnosis. This research is being conducted at ELI-NP (Extreme Light Infrastructure - nuclear physics) in Romania. 
In the second part of the talk, the speaker will share the journey of AFIST (Association of Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology), highlighting its vision, mission, and impactful initiatives. AFIST aims to create a supportive community for individuals from technical fields, where they can connect, help and support each other. The organization is dedicated to driving meaningful change and inspiring the next generation of women leaders and tech enthusiasts. From fostering a supportive community to advocating for equitable opportunities, AFIST stands at the forefront of empowering women in STEM fields.
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• Nicoleta Safca [President & Co-Founder | X-ray Imaging Laboratory Coordinator — AFIST | ELI-NP]

Lunch break

Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour

Building and Scaling Teams in Emerging Tech

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes Women in Tech

The keynote will focus on how to build a team in emerging technologies, using our practical case study in Web3 as an example. Explore strategies and insights for developing teams in a new technology landscape.

• Ioana Verebi [CEO @ QED / Dashboard Tech Director — Sandbox]

Panel Discussion - Let's create a future we believe in

Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour Women in Tech

• Steliana Moraru [Chief Operating Officer — OTP Leasing]
• Andreea Ioniță [Chief Digital & Technology Officer — E.ON România]
• Doina Costache [Regional Director — Google]
• Simona Șandru [IT Projects Director, Founder & CEO Global Women TechLeaders — Globant]
• Maria-Manuela Catrina [Deputy Director, Undersecretary of State — Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate]

QA tech leadership in IT

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes QA

Discover how women perform in various QA roles, driving innovation and fostering inclusivity. Explore effective leadership strategies and quality assurance practices in today's tech environment. Learn how embracing inclusive leadership practices can elevate teams and drive success. 

• Olesya Paslavska [QA Lead — N-iX]

Leveraging GenAI: From hype to real impact

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes Women in Tech Generative AI

Generative AI could buck the historical trend of new technologies initially disrupting jobs and industries.  Unlike past technologies requiring specialized skills, generative AI is highly productive yet accessible through natural language. Generative AI may mark the end of the digital divide, becoming a great equalizer across society. Join this session to learn about GenAI and how you can adopt it to make a real impact.
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• Andra Somesan [Solutions Architect — Amazon Web Services Romania]

Decoding the Engineering Manager Role

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes

• Magda Miu [Senior Engineering Manager — Adobe]

Snowflake + DBT = a match made in data heaven

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

Snowflake + DBT = a match made in data heaven a perspective on combining effective SQL coding with the best in class data solution  Presentation summary: The presentation will cover topics on how to efficiently combine Snowflake as a DWH tool and DBT as a data transformation tool to create one of the most complex, but also easy to understand and maintain data environments out there. The presentation will provide answers and examples for specific questions, such as: How to write effective SQL queries to create tables and views using CTEs, How to divide the business logic for an easy-to-track lineage  How to use GIT to do version control for tracking the changes made in the QA or production environments.   Read More...

• Alex Vamanu [Senior Data Engineer — Booking Holdings Romania]

Move fast, build things… safely!

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes BigData

In this talk, we are going to discuss different principles followed in Formula 1 and what lessons we can learn from and adopt in the way we design, architect, ship and secure our systems.

• Mohammed Aboullaite [Senior Engineer — Spotify]

Gen AI in BCR

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

The Gen AI hype reached banking as well. What are the use cases? How we educate our colleagues? How we use it?
What about security, compliance, regulations, existing and future ones (read AI act)?  What are the frameworks / technologies / LLMs / open – closed source should we use? What new competencies do we need? And the questions can continue. I will try to make a short intro of how we see these challenges and how we aim to navigate further. 
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• Dan Cristea [Head of IT Digital Software Development Practices — BCR]
• Bogdan Gavril [Software Engineer — BCR]

The Power of Modern Data Management in Quant Finance

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes BigData

In this session, we embark on a journey exploring the evolution and significant impact of data management strategies within the quantitative finance sector, focusing on three pivotal transformations:
1. Evolution from Traditional to Distributed Data Storage
2. Fast and Furious in Data Processing
3. Watchdog of Data Quality and Privacy

This session is designed to offer an in-depth understanding of the strategic benefits of modern data management techniques, showcasing their relevance not only in quantitative finance but across various industries.
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• Gavin Chan [VP Software Engineer — JP Morgan Chase Asset Management]

Lunch Break

BigData & Cloud Stage — 1 hour

Advancing Application Delivery: Blending GitOps, Platforms, and AI in the Tech Wonderland

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes BigData

In today’s tech landscape, emerging technologies like Platforms, AI, and GitOps have come to revolutionize the way we approach application delivery and software development. But how do these innovations work together, and how can they be used in your daily tasks?

• Thomas Schuetz [Principal Cloud Architect — Kapsch TrafficCom AG]

Improving Lambda startup performance with SnapStart

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes BigData

In this talk, we will explore the main problems of Java for AWS Lambda and how to mitigate them using Snapstart. Minimum theory, maximum practical advice on how to optimize Java code for AWS Lambda. Also, we will have benchmarking and comparison with other languages.

• Alex Filichkin [Staff Software Engineer — Awin Global]

Embrace the Future: Revolutionizing Your Edge Computing Strategy

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the shift towards Edge computing is undeniable. The power of running your workloads closer to the action is transformative, but it also brings forth a unique set of challenges. Unlike traditional centralized infrastructure, Edge computing decentralizes your infrastructure, ushering in a new era of possibilities.
Managing remote infrastructure at scale introduces complexities in access control, zero-downtime upgrades, cyber security, and life-cycle management. However, with the robust capabilities of Kubernetes, a cornerstone of modern IT, these challenges can be met head-on. Kubernetes empowers you to extend your management capabilities beyond its internals to the broader ecosystem. Through the adoption of GitOps practices, your Infrastructure-as-Code can seamlessly transition to on-premises environments.Join me as we delve into the extraordinary realm of Edge computing and discover how to revolutionize your approach. Together, let’s embrace the future and unlock the full potential of your Edge infrastructure. Read More...

• Patrick Aalders [Freelance Architect — Innovera Solutions]

What's free in Oracle? - Top 7 free technologies and products from Oracle

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

• Ciprian Onofreiciuc [Oracle Architect — Connections Consult]

The MariaDB Evolution: Just a fork of MySQL?

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

MySQL and MariaDB are two of the most important open-source players in the database world. But MariaDB is MySQL with a different name… or is it?  During this talk, you will learn the history of MySQL and MariaDB—including interesting details that only few know! You will also dive into technical features like:Pluggable storage enginesColumnar storage for analyticsDatabase proxiesAutomatic failover and high availability (HA)Change data capture (CDC) and data ingestionOracle/PostgreSQL/MongoDB compatibilityJoin this session and get a wider perspective on database usage, management, and deployment, as well as developer-focused features and DevOps practices for databases. Read More...

• Alejandro Duarte [Developer Relations Engineer — MariaDB]

DevOps Culture: From Theory to Practice with 2 Success Stories from Technology _VOIS

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Curious about the buzz surrounding DevOps culture? Wondering how automation, cloud-native approaches, continuous development, integration and learning translate into real-world practices?  Join us as we unravel these questions and explore practical examples while we uncover the secrets behind our transformative journey.  Let’s discover together how these changes are reshaping the landscape of modern software development.
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• Bianca Oprea [Technical Product Owner — _VOIS]
• Marius Budu [DevOps Engineer — _VOIS]

IoT Evolution: Where is it now?

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes DevLead

Companies over the past few years have pulled back on the term IoT. So is IoT really dead or has it morphed into something new?  Let’s talk about IoT today, what it has become, and where it is going, particularly in the Industrial spaces.
Once we talk about applications, let's dive into concerns regarding safety and security and how to mitigate those.
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• Vanessa Villa [Developer Advocate — Pangea]

From Legacy to Leading-Edge: Revolutionizing Banking

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Join us as we uncover the fascinating changes happening in banking technology! 
From old-school systems to modern solutions, and from physical branches to online banking, we'll explore how banks are adapting. Discover the challenges they face and the clever ways they're staying ahead in the world of Fintech. Get ready for a straightforward look at the evolution of banking innovation!
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• Lupu Ionut [Head of Digital CE&EE DevOps, Cloud & Automation — UniCredit]

Energize Your Team's Performance – Think Like an Improv Actor

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes

Yes, And. Two words that form the foundation for performing good improvisational comedy. 
 These same two words applied in the IT and technical world will sharpen teamwork and collaboration. Who knew? Using numerous stories and examples along with audience interaction exercises, this session teaches leaders how to create a team that practices open communication and energy accountability. Thinking “Yes, And” builds a team culture that listens and celebrates diverse opinions and ideas. Laugh and learn and apply "Yes And" thinking to exceed your team and organizational goals.ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:
- Utilize “Yes, And” thinking to exceed your team’s goals- Create an organizational environment that listens, affirms and builds- Develop trust among team members- Turn your team into a collaborative and accountable ensemble Read More...

• Glenn Anderson [Professional Speaker — Glenn Anderson Speaks]

Lunch Break

DevLead Stage — 1 hour

Pannel discussion - Humans and AI in organization

DevLead Stage — 1 hour

• Cristian Orasanu [Strategy Director, Innovation & Partnerships — Techcelerator.Ro]
• Stefan Ciobanu [Architecture & Platform Engineering Manager in Technology — _VOIS]
• Ștefan Cenușă [Platforms & Technology Director, Content Automation — eMag]

Get ready to embark on a journey like no other with Spotnana's groundbreaking keynote on Travel-as-a-Service (TaaS)!

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Picture a world where travel isn't just a service but an entire ecosystem revolutionized by cutting-edge technology. That's what Spotnana brings to the table! We've shattered the boundaries of traditional travel with our innovative TaaS platform, igniting a spark that's transforming the trillion-dollar travel industry from its core. 
  Join us as we unveil the future of travel, built on modern infrastructure that's lightyears ahead of its time. From hotels to airlines, we're rewriting the rulebook and propelling sales like never before. And here's the kicker - our cloud-based solution isn't just a game-changer, it's embeddable within any third-party offering, opening up a world of possibilities for all developers and entrepreneurs. 
With Spotnana's proprietary architecture leading the charge, we're not just redefining travel; we're setting the pace for the future. Strap in and discover firsthand why Spotnana's TaaS is the next big thing in travel tech!  Read More...

• Shikhar Agarwal [CoFounder & CTO — Spotnana]

Building A Developer-first Culture

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes

How big is your Developer Relations team?
Most teams are very small. Unless you work for Microsoft, Google, or Amazon, it’s pretty hard to justify a big DevRel team. And that’s OK; not everyone needs 70 people to do Developer Relations. It wouldn’t hurt, though 😅.Starting a Developer-first culture is a lot of work for a team of one. You have to figure out ways of scaling a Developer program without increasing the headcount. I'm going to show you the strategies I repeatedly used to create a Developer-first culture inside your organization, so you can scale your program and impact without increasing your headcount. Read More...

• Alex Lakatos [CTO — Interledger Foundation]

Building Products in a Crisis

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes DevLead

Are you working to build more inclusive products and services? In this session, you will learn from a specific case study on designing for an immigration crisis and how to apply inclusive design principles to your work. Whether you are looking to improve how you spot biases or simply looking for a new perspective, this session is for you.

• Crystal Yan [Product Advisor — Independent]

Performance testing is for EVERYONE

Round Table - Day 1 — 1 hour

What is spontaneously your first thought when it comes to performance testing? "uh... nothing for me because too complex" or "that's something for developers or infra colleagues". Don't panic, this reaction is perfectly normal because performance testing is usually underexposed. However, its importance cannot be underestimated because the performance of a system -in addition to its functionality- largely determines the user experience. Even though performance testing has an important technical component, we need EVERYONE during the journey, including you, the (manual) tester. "But what can I do in such a project"? you may be asking yourself. That's exactly what this Round Table is going to answer. Non-technical aspects such as collaboration, communication, creativity are just as important. How else can you properly answer the following questions: - How to determine the requirements for performance testing when you have no (existing) baseline - How does the strategy differ from functional testing? - What information to report to your stakeholders and in which format? - Why is this -more than other testing types- an interdisciplinary activity? Rest assured, during this tutorial we will take you step by step through the exciting journey of performance testing using a mix of exercises, quizzes, case studies, polls. And we promise that we don’t dive too deep in the technical complexity of performance testing.

• Wim Demey [Solution Architect Testing — CTG Belgium]

Applying Hackers Philosophy to Personal Growth and Professional Career

Round Table - Day 1 — 1 hour

• Deepak Daswani [IT Engineer, Hacker, Cybersecurity Expert — Deepak Daswani]