DevTalks
The Largest and Most Desired Tech Conferece in CEE
04 - 05 June | Bucharest
Romexpo, B1 Pavilion
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ExhibitorsThe most powerful network of developers, tech decision makers and IT Professionals in Romania.
DevTalks has become a driver of change for the tech world, known as the most desired expo-conference for developers and IT professionals in Romania. This way, the DevTalks network is being present all year, with valuable content and meet-ups of the IT Community, growing it to more than 100.000 developers, tech decision makers and IT Professionals from all over Romania and internationally.
OUR 2025 STAGES
June 4 - In Person
Main Stage | Day 1
The Main Stage is where the biggest names in technology come together to inspire and innovate. Join us for a captivating lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats with industry leaders and visionaries.
June 4 - In Person
Java Stage
On the Java Stage, we showcase the latest and greatest innovations and best practices in Java development, presented by seasoned experts and through leaders in the field.
June 4 - In Person
Web Stage
Web Stage - the ultimate destination for all things web-related at DevTalks! Our Web Stage showcases the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in web development, presented by leaders in the field.
June 4 - In Person
Mobile Stage
Mobile technology plays an increasingly important role in the tech industry, and our Mobile Stage is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in mobile development.
June 4 - In Person
Women in Tech Stage
The Women in Tech Stage is designed to provide a space for women to share their perspectives, insights, and successes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
June 4 - In Person
BigData & Cloud Stage
The growing popularity of big data and cloud computing has revolutionised the way we store, process, and analyse data. Our BigData & Cloud Stage covers a wide range of topics, from data analytics to cloud security.
June 4 - In Person
DevLead Stage
As software development becomes increasingly complex, the role of a development lead is more critical than ever. The DevLead Stage is the perfect place to explore and learn about the latest advancements in the field from industry leaders.
June 4 - In Person
Round Table | Day 1
The Round Table Area is a free masterclasses zone, powered by great international tech experts, hosting a maximum of 15 participants per session.
June 5 - In Person
Main Stage | Day 2
The Main Stage is where the biggest names in technology come together to inspire and innovate. Join us for a captivating lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats with industry leaders and visionaries.
June 5 - In Person
Future of Engineering Stage
On the Future of Engineering Stage, we explore the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of engineering - from artificial intelligence and machine learning to quantum computing and biotechnology.
June 5 - In Person
DevOps Stage
From continuous integration and delivery, to agile methodologies and cloud infrastructure, our expert speakers will share their insights on how DevOps is transforming the tech industry.
June 5 - In Person
QA & Testing Stage
Discover how to improve the quality of your software, streamline your testing process, and reduce time-to-market. Track down a wide range of topics, from test automation and performance testing, to security testing and beyond - on the QA & Testing Stage.
June 5 - In Person
Security Stage
Join us in exploring the latest threats, trends, and solutions in the field of cybersecurity. Discover on the Security Stage how to implement effective security measures, from identity and access management, to incident response and recovery.
June 5 - In Person
Product World Stage
Join the Product World Stage to discover the latest product management strategies, trends, and insights on how to create, launch, and grow successful products. Learn how to effectively prioritise features, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive innovation in your organisation.
June 5 - In Person
Gaming Stage
Discover the latest game development tools, platforms, and engines, and learn how to create immersive gaming experiences that captivate players - only on the Gaming Stage.
June 5 - In Person
Round Table | Day 2
The Round Table Area is a free masterclasses zone, powered by great international tech experts, hosting a maximum of 15 participants per session.
Who are we?
DevTalks is the largest expo conference for software developers and IT professionals in Romania, where every year, key leaders and tech enthusiasts talk about the latest and most exciting aspects of the industry. Since 2014 we have been on a mission to continuously learn the ins and outs of the tech field and share that with all participants through international experts on software development, big data, cloud applications, AI and machine learning, Java, and more.
Every edition of DevTalks promises to bring innovation and connectivity, through engaging content and event areas. For two days, the DevTalks Conference provides an excellent platform to keep you up to date with the latest industry trends and bring technical communities together.
Here, the most important IT leaders share their knowledge and contribute to the future of the tech industry. This year, on June 4th-5th , DevTalks will gather the Romanian IT community, alongside 150+ international and local speakers on the 14 stages.For the 12th edition of the conference, we will prepare:
Agenda
Check out the different topics, each representing a single block of talks and sessions to guide you through the program of DevTalks! We look forward to welcoming you to the event and providing you with an unforgettable learning and networking experience in the world of technology.
Great community leaders will share the latest trends about future technologies on our stages. Join us!
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 1 — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Simplified search & recommendations: ML-driven systems that scale
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
Search and recommendation systems are essential components of modern e-commerce platforms and AI-driven applications. However, building large-scale information retrieval systems requires expertise in machine learning, infrastructure, and scalability. Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
Skills for the age of AI developer tools
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
With the rise of AI and automation, how do we as humans find our value in the workplace? How do we work with these new technologies? How do we build resilience to changes? What skills are needed for us to thrive in this new world?
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11:40 to 12:10
How to pick my model?
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
Today, there are many Generative AI models to choose from: Large Language Models (LLMs), Small Language Models (SLMs), proprietary models, open models, models in the cloud, models on devices, text models, code models, image models, and multimodal models. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
Deploying LLMs: agents, reasoning, and what’s next for AI
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
Discover how OpenAI’s latest models are being deployed to solve real-world problems at scale. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Main Stage | Day 1 — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
You don’t need a PHD to build with AI agents
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
AI has taken the world by storm in recent years, with advancements in machine learning models, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases dominating the conversation.
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14:50 to 15:20
(Not) everything changes: building digital products in an AI world
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
Software development has always evolved — new languages, new frameworks, new best practices. But the AI revolution isn’t just another shift in tools; it’s changing the very nature of how we build, collaborate and innovate. Read More...
15:25 to 16:10
The developer's AI advantage: accelerating innovation in developer relations
Main Stage | Day 1 — 45 minutes
Without a shadow of a doubt, AI is changing how developers code, but not always in the most obvious ways. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
MLOps for GenAI: innovate fast, scale faster
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
As Generative AI continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, traditional software development practices struggle to keep up. Read More...
16:50 to 17:20
How to vibe code products people actually want
Main Stage | Day 1 — 30 minutes
In today's AI-driven landscape, launching a product has never been easier — or riskier. With tools that can spin up prototypes overnight, it's tempting to ride the wave of "vibe coding," where intuition replaces strategy. Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Playtika
Java Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Keynote powered by Playtika
Java Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
Create your own AI-infused Java apps with ease
Java Stage — 45 minutes
Generative AI has taken the world by storm over the last year, and it seems like every executive leader out there is telling us “regular” Java application developers to “add AI” to our applications. Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by 1&1 Internet Development
Java Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
Keynote powered by international speaker
Java Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Java Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Haunted projects survival guide
Java Stage — 45 minutes
Have you ever been in a project that resembled a haunted mansion straight out of a horror story? Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
The long and winding road to building an enterprise microservice framework that's actually being used
Java Stage — 30 minutes
"Go for microservices," they said. "They're so much better than monoliths," they insisted. Like many teams, we followed this popular advice, expecting smooth sailing. Read More...
15:25 to 16:10
Safeguarding the software supply chain: addressing the rise of AI tools in attacks
Java Stage — 45 minutes
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has given rise to new threats in the software supply chain. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Java streams: evolution from JDK 8 to today
Java Stage — 30 minutes
Java Streams, introduced in JDK 8, have become a cornerstone of modern Java programming. This session explores the key enhancements and optimizations made to the Stream API in subsequent JDK releases. Read More...
16:50 to 17:35
Streamtoxication: how a fluent API turns into a tangled mess
Java Stage — 45 minutes
Should we use streams everywhere? Certainly, using streams is often clearer and more concise than iterating a collection. But sometimes stream code requires a complex combination of collectors, folding, monads, nested flatMap operations, which makes the verdict debatable.
Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by EveryMatrix
Web Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
The Web Can Be Weird
Web Stage — 30 minutes
The web is capable of way more than we might think. During this talk, we’ll explore some lesser known parts of the web. Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
Rust and web development
Web Stage — 45 minutes
Rust is well known for its performance, safety, and reliability. But can it be used stably and in production for web development? Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Implementing your own design system: good or bad idea?
Web Stage — 30 minutes
A Design System is a set of UI elements and standards that help maintain visual consistency and user experiences across different applications. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
The new era of AI data collection
Web Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Web Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Client side web AI agents: building smarter user experiences for a future agentic internet
Web Stage — 45 minutes
AI is everywhere, and Web AI usage in JavaScript on the front end is growing exponentially - but where is it going and how will this change websites of the future? Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Start building distributed applications with ease using building block APIs
Web Stage — 30 minutes
Are you interested in building distributed applications or microservice architectures, but don't know where to start? Join this session and learn how the Dapr building block APIs can make your life easier! Read More...
15:25 to 16:10
A deep dive into advanced TypeScript - a live coding expedition
Web Stage — 45 minutes
Get ready to embark on a journey into the depths of TypeScript. We'll be exploring the often overlooked, yet powerful, features that lie beneath the surface of this versatile language. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Partner Keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Partner Keynote
Web Stage — 30 minutes
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Google
Mobile Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Keynote powered by Google
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
Surviving as an android engineer in a backend(server) driven product
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
I will share an experience how we built our backend-driven app, tooling we use and how engineers challenge themselves doing more with less, building dynamic forms, navigations, backend versioning and etc.
11:40 to 12:10
Partner Keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
Kotlin idioms to best serve your API Design with Compose
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
When building a piece of software or a framework that is going to be used by others, it is necessary to think of API Design! Having a simple yet efficient API allows the developers to easily integrate your tool in their apps. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Mobile Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Scaling Flutter to 100k MAU as a solo developer
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
Scaling “Scanner Alimente” - a Flutter app to 100,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU) as a 23 year old solo developer. Why smart planning in both technical implementation and cost management was a vital aspect in the application’s journey. Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Partner Keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 16:10
The art of choosing the right architecture for your project
Mobile Stage — 45 minutes
Dependency injection? Use cases? Repository abstraction? Mocks or fakes? Features or layers? Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Partner Keynote
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Great Scott! How the smartphone changed the future
Mobile Stage — 30 minutes
Hop into the DeLorean and join us for a fourth-dimensional journey through the history of the smartphone, inspired by the iconic film Back to the Future. Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by ING Bank Romania
Women in Tech Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
How Banking Technology ensured a smooth transition from monolith to distributed systems - a developer's perspective
Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
GenAI done right
Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI), it's important to move beyond the hype and focus on delivering solutions that are both innovative and trustworthy.
Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by Deloitte Technology Center
Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
To be announced soon
Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:30
Keynote powered by Google
Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes
14:35 to 15:35
Panel discussion: Fireside chat with impact
Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour
15:55 to 16:25
Partner Keynote
Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes
16:30 to 17:15
Discrimination DRIFT: reshaping the AI divide
Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and societies, it also carries the risk of reinforcing and amplifying existing inequalities. In this keynote, I introduce a practical, research-informed framework designed to support the ethical and inclusive development of AI systems. Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Booking Holdings
BigData & Cloud Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Keynote powered by Booking Holdings
BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
What's hard about developing applications powered by LLMs?
BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
In this talk, you will learn about some of the common challenges that you might encounter while developing meaningful applications with large language models. Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in the world of cloud
BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
Have you ever wondered how a customised AI model works in production? And not just a simple model, but one which combines different types of data which helps us understand the world around us? Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
AI-Powered Java Developers
BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
We live in a fast-moving world where new technologies emerge every week, if not every day. This rapid pace of change constantly shifts our responsibilities. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
BigData & Cloud Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
How to do Generative AI right in your company: Acer's internally-developed success case
BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
Everyone is tired already of everyone talking about AI all the time, but here is something that people don't focus on enough: How do you actually ship an AI product in production in a real enterprise company, giving the business real benefits? Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Unleashing the potential of LLMs: driving projects from idea to execution
BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
Join Olena Repechenko, as she shares how large language models are transforming project delivery. Read More...
15:25 to 16:10
The future & challenges of cloud
BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes
This keynote will delve into the insights and innovations that are shaping the future of Cloud Computing. It will cover a range of topics including cloud architectures, data gravity, multi-cloud strategies, security, compliance, and the future of AI & Cloud. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Keynote powered by Deloitte Technology Center
BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Partner Keynote
BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by VOIS
DevLead Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Lead, code, AI: dev's new frontier
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
Join us for an insightful session on navigating the multifaceted role of today's Development Lead. This presentation combines personal growth stories with practical leadership strategies that help technical teams thrive. Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
Zap the flakes! Leveraging AI to combat flaky tests with CANNIER
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
Flakes aka tests that don’t behave deterministically, i.e. they fail sometimes and pass sometimes, are an ever recurring problem in software development. This is especially the sad reality when running end-to-end tests where a lot of components are involved.
Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Beyond frameworks: training agile leaders for lasting change
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
Agility is more than just frameworks – it’s a leadership mindset. During this presentation we explore how to move beyond rigid frameworks to cultivate future leaders who embody adaptability, resilience, and innovation. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
Do you feel like you're constantly surrounded by managers who exhibit toxic behaviours and “shred their team's confidence” (actual quote)? Diverse and inclusive policies may not be enough to stop these individuals from causing harm. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
DevLead Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:00
Panel discussion: What keeps tech leaders up at night in 2025?
DevLead Stage — 1 hour
15:05 to 15:35
Keynote powered by Trend Consult
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
15:40 to 16:25
Leading through infrastructure investment decisions
DevLead Stage — 45 minutes
This session explores tools like SLOs, KPI Trees, and the FinOps culture to make cost management a shared responsibility across the organization.Many organizations face the challenge of delivering more with limited budgets, while also meeting the increasing demands of their customers for innovative products and improved service. Read More...
16:30 to 17:00
The future engineer: how to stay relevant in the age of AI
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
80% of what we do as software engineers will soon be done by AI. Junior engineers are already being phased out. Read More...
17:05 to 17:35
Keynote powered by international speaker
DevLead Stage — 30 minutes
11:00 to 12:30
Azure secure networking
Round Table | Day 1 — 1 hour
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, rendering traditional security models obsolete. This technical presentation, built upon Microsoft’s Secure Future initiative, delves into the innovative realm of securing Azure through network design and the Zero Trust security model.
14:00 to 15:30
Code Reviews That Don’t Suck: Turning Pain into Progress
Round Table | Day 1 — 1 hour
Code reviews are often seen as a chore, a bottleneck, or even a source of conflict. But what if we flipped the script? Read More...
16:00 to 17:30
Round Table workshop 3
Round Table | Day 1 — 1 hour
Great community leaders will share the latest trends about future technologies on our stages. Join us!
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by eMAG
Main Stage | Day 2 — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
AI’s declaration of autonomy
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
AI is making a leap from automation to true autonomy, changing the game for businesses everywhere. Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
Keynote powered by international speaker
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Engineering the future of naval defence systems
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
In an era of evolving threats and shifting geopolitical dynamics, naval forces must stay ahead with advanced combat management systems (CMS). Read More...
12:15 to 12:45
The anti-fraud battle: AI & big data vs. bots & click-farms
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
In the world of marketing research, every click matters — and we are committed to ensure they are real. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Main Stage | Day 2 — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
14:50 to 15:20
Partner keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
15:25 to 16:10
AI-powered cybersecurity: staying ahead in a hyper-connected world
Main Stage | Day 2 — 45 minutes
As cyber threats evolve in sophistication, traditional security measures are no longer enough. This talk will showcase how AI is transforming cybersecurity by enabling real-time threat detection, adaptive defenses, and proactive risk mitigation. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Partner Keynote
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Keynote powered by 1&1 Internet Development
Main Stage | Day 2 — 30 minutes
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Microsoft
Future of Engineering Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Engineering in transition: mapping the uneven landscape of AI's impact
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
"The future is already here - it's just not evenly distributed"- William Gibson. Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
To be announced soon
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
WebAssembly and WASM Components: the cycle is now complete
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
In this talk, we'll delve into the transformative capabilities of WebAssembly (WASM) and how it's setting the stage for a new era in backend development. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
The rise of agentic computing: multi-agent systems are the future
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
Agentic computing is redefining how complex tasks are solved—through autonomous, intelligent agents collaborating seamlessly at enterprise scale. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Future of Engineering Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Open source AI with the JVM
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
Covering how it is possible to incorporate cutting-edge open source AI capabilities into Java applications, and build full Retrieval Augmented Generation solutions without leaving the JVM ecosystem. Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Future is here: how to create 10x impact in software engineering using AI
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
The future of software engineering is here. Discover how AI tools and techniques can unlock 10x impact in your development workflows. Read More...
15:25 to 16:10
Beyond reactive systems: event-driven architecture for AI agents
Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes
If agents are the new apps, what's the operating system? Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Keynote powered by HCLTech
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
LangChain4j in practice: Kotlin and testable LLM integrations
Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes
As LLMs reshape software development, Java/Kotlin developers face unique challenges when integrating these powerful AI models into production applications. How do you maintain reliability, control costs, and ensure testability while leveraging the full potential of AI? Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Systematic
DevOps Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Ops conservation: the total amount of pperations in the Universe remains constant
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
From DevOps, to SRE and Platform Engineering, the world of operations is vast and ever-evolving. Join this presentation to explore and understand the intricate connections between containers, container runtimes, Kubernetes, GitOps and how they come together to shape modern Operations.
10:50 to 11:35
Fortifying Microservices - development, deployment, runtime and monitoring with zero trust architecture.
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
11:40 to 12:10
Partner Keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
Cage Wisdom: MMA lessons for DevOps professionals
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
DevOps Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Config files considered harmful
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
Aleksander will introduce a new perspective on software configuration. Traditional configuration files can cause unexpected issues when default values change during software updates – user-defined settings may become incompatible without warning. To address this, Aleksander proposes replacing standard configuration files with patches. Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Partner Keynote
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 16:10
State of DevOps toolchains
DevOps Stage — 45 minutes
Modern IT organizations increasingly face a sprawling tooling landscape, with many developers using six or more tools, as highlighted by recent GitLab research. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Defy architectural uncertainty by building Schrödinger's app
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
Can an application be a monolith and microservices at the same time? Spoiler alert: yes! Read More...
16:50 to 17:20
To be announced soon
DevOps Stage — 30 minutes
10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech
QA & Testing Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Keynote powered by international speaker
QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
Are you sure that your playwright API tests are shift-left?
QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes
Don't get me wrong - I like Playwright! If I was working with frontend test automation I would most probably choose it myself. Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Databases for AI Agents: Speed, Cost, and Safety
QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes
AI agents are becoming active participants in data management. AI agents can now provision infrastructure, including databases. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
On stranger tides - how to set the right course for your development as a QA?
QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
QA & Testing Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Keynote to be announced soon
QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes
14:50 to 15:20
Keynote powered by international speaker
QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 16:10
Beyond shift-left: why engineering teams should embrace a continuous quality mindset
QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes
In the fast-paced world of software development, delivering high-quality user value with speed and efficiency is crucial. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Partner keynote
QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Partner Keynote
QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by Amazon
Security Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Granular authorization at Amazon scale
Security Stage — 30 minutes
Have you ever wondered how access to data is managed between thousands of services? Or how to protect customer data across billions of transactions? Read More...
10:50 to 11:35
11:40 to 12:10
The edge of trust: exploring SASE and zero trust paradigms
Security Stage — 30 minutes
Join us for a focused keynote on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust, where we’ll tackle the key challenges of network security in hybrid and cloud environments. Read More...
12:15 to 13:00
Level up the security of your code using AI
Security Stage — 45 minutes
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of your code is more critical than ever. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Security Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Rolling out wide organization policies
Security Stage — 45 minutes
In cloud-native era, security shifts left into SDLC to produce secure software by default. Yet, robust security policies are vital to safeguard outcomes. Join us to explore strategies for seamless, scalable security policy implementation that don’t break builds nor deploys. Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Partner Keynote
Security Stage — 30 minutes
15:25 to 16:10
AI as the new hacker frontier
Security Stage — 45 minutes
This keynote gives insight into the intersection of AI and cyber security from a hacker's perspective and what we need to prepare for when it comes to emerging threats that use AI. Read More...
16:15 to 16:45
Dealing with the upcoming threats of quantum cryptography
Security Stage — 30 minutes
16:50 to 17:20
Attack of the scans: early security in cloud native development
Security Stage — 30 minutes
In the fast-paced world of cloud-native development, integrating security early in the software development lifecycle is essential. This presentation highlights the importance of “shifting left” by incorporating security scans at the initial stages of development. Read More...
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10:00 to 10:10
Opening Speech powered by METRO.digital
Product World Stage — 10 minutes
10:15 to 10:45
Keynote powered by METRO.digital
Product World Stage — 30 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
Start scalable - begin building in bazel
Product World Stage — 45 minutes
Bazel is known as a build system optimized for massive scale multi-language monorepos. But is it really so complex that you need dedicated developers to maintain a build? Or is it actually easy to start small and scale complexity as you go? Let’s find out! Read More...
11:40 to 12:10
Keynote powered by eMAG
Product World Stage — 30 minutes
12:15 to 13:00
Product roadmaps gone wrong, 4 tips to go back on track
Product World Stage — 45 minutes
Even the best-laid product roadmaps can go off course—misaligned priorities, shifting business goals, or unexpected roadblocks can derail progress. Read More...
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Product World Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
ProductROI: we need to talk about money
Product World Stage — 45 minutes
The tech landscape has been a battleground of methodologies for years. The wake-up call from the end of the free-money era has prompted a critical reevaluation of our priorities, leaving many of us with a sobering reality check. Read More...
14:50 to 15:20
Testing AI/ML infrastructure
Product World Stage — 30 minutes
As AI and ML workloads grow in complexity, the networks supporting them must evolve to handle new traffic patterns, extreme data volumes, and unique performance demands. Read More...
15:25 to 15:55
Keynote powered by Stripe
Product World Stage — 30 minutes
16:00 to 16:30
To be announced soon
Product World Stage — 30 minutes
16:35 to 17:20
Small teams are the future
Product World Stage — 45 minutes
I will talk about real-world example of how I grew Superblog and my previous products as a solo developer and what the future is going to be like building million-dollar ARR SaaS products with 3-5-person teams using AI.
10:00 to 10:45
Keynote to be announced soon
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
10:50 to 11:35
Demystifying creativity
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
What drives us to think outside the box? Where does a fresh idea originate? And how can one truly gauge originality? Read More...
11:40 to 12:25
Fight for attention: winning the battle for user focus
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
In a world where every app, game, and service is vying for the same finite resource: The user's attention, this talk explores the tactics and psychology used in games to capture and retain engagement. Read More...
12:30 to 13:00
Keynote powered by EA Romania
Gaming Stage — 30 minutes
13:00 to 14:00
Lunch Break
Gaming Stage — 1 hour
14:00 to 14:45
Storytelling Through Systems
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
Alice will discuss practical ways to incorporate narrative directly into gameplay, allowing players to experience meaningful stories outside of traditional deliveries such as cutscenes, dialogue and text.
14:50 to 15:35
Dare Mighty Things: Five Key Lessons I've Learned
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
After 32+ years of working on nearly 300 games - from Halo and Age of Empires to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, award-winning industry veteran Kate Edwards walks you through the 5 vital lessons she's learned about the process, community, and cultural force of games as an amazing art form. Read More...
15:40 to 16:25
To be announced soon
Gaming Stage — 45 minutes
16:30 to 17:15
11:00 to 12:30
RoundTable workshop 1
Round Table | Day 2 — 1 hour
14:00 to 15:30
RoundTable workshop 2
Round Table | Day 2 — 1 hour
16:00 to 17:30
RoundTable workshop 3
Round Table | Day 2 — 1 hour
Speakers
Industry leaders, champions, evangelists, tech pioneers, opinion-leaders and forceful thinkers. They will be in front of you from every corner of the world, even more empowered by code and ready to set you up with the knowledge and skills to excel in your career. 14 conferences give you the real feel of an international experience where you will be inspired by your fellow devs who love what they do and are the best of the best in their field.

Florin Manolescu
Founder and CTO
Academia Testarii

Francesco Ciulla
Developer Advocate
daily.dev

Alexandru Dejanu
Senior Systems Engineer
Systematic

Victor Rentea
Java Champion
Independent Consultant

Paul Ardeleanu
Developer advocate
Vonage

Anders Lybecker
Principal Software Engineering Lead
Microsoft

Alexandru Bularca
Senior System Architect
EveryMatrix

Quentin Braet
Engineering Lead
In The Pocket

Bobur Umurzokov
Developer Relations Manager
Neon

Radu Stefan
AI Business Consultant
Avaelgo

Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman
Software Architect
Systematic

Steve Poole
Java Developer
Independent

Florin Soare
Technology Center Lead
Accenture

Luke Stringer
Tech Principal
AND Digital

Lavinia Neagoe
Director of Engineering & Bucharest Technology Site Lead
Google

Catalin Gheorghiu
Solution Architect II
EPAM Romania

Marius Gherman
Technical Director / Engineering Manager
Amber

Dan Cristea
Lead AI Innovation
BCR

Kate Edwards
CEO / CXO & Cofounder
Geogrify / SetJetters

Kevin Dubois
Principal Developer Advocate
Red Hat

Dan-Mihai Dinu
Engineering Leader
Independent

Vlad Micu
CEO
VGVisionary

Mike Elsmore
Senior Developer Advocate
Independent

Ganna Pogrebna
Executive Director
AI and Cyber Futures Institute at Charles Sturt University

Tom Van de Wiele
Founder & Head Hacker
Hacker Minded

Emily Jiang
Cloud Native Architect and Advocate
IBM

Fabien Vauchelles
Web Scraping Expert
Scrapoxy

Alex Canessa
Head of Partnerships and Developer Relations
Commerce Layer

Fawzi Mesmar
Creative Director
Ubisoft

Ian Massingham
Developer Relations
Griptape (griptape.ai)

Anca Iordanescu
VP Engineering, Future Stores @ IKEA & Founder @ WomenInTech Alliance
IKEA

Emanuele Meazzo
Senior Manager for Data Science & Intelligence (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
Acer

Julien Salvi
Android Lead
Aircall

Jason Mayes
Web AI Lead
Google

Sebastian Witalec
Director of Developer Experience & Education
Weaviate

Christian Wöerz
Fullstack Engineer
Independent

Fabrice des Mazery
Founder
ProductROI

Bogdan Popa
Group Head of Account Management
EveryMatrix

Italo Vietro
VP of Platform
Babbel

Dawid Pacia
QA Consultant
PatchingIT

Petar Ljubić
Mobile Development Engineering Lead
Trivago

Yoana Boyanova
R&D Manager
Broadcom

Daniel Krasnokucki
Head of Product Security
Equinix

Daniel Maher
Senior DevRel Manager
Cerbos

Alice Rendell
Narrative Lead
Off-Leash Interactive

Sarah Wyer
PhD Researcher: Bias in AI, LLMs, NLP.
Durham University

Aleksander Korzynski
Architect
GitKraft

Tijana Nikolić
Founder
Centaurium AI

Kalle Sirkesalo
CTO of Managed Services
Eficode

Daniel Hiller
Senior Software Engineer OpenShift Virtualization
Red Hat

Richard Brough
Chief Technology Officer
Blue Beck Ltd

Arun Joseph
Head of Engineering and co founder of the Eclipse LMOS project
Masaic

Mircea Oltean
Director of Operations
MassMutual Romania

Alex Amarandei
Software Development Engineer
Amazon

Stefan Harabagiu
Software Development Engineer
Amazon

Merab Tato Kutalia
Engineering Manager
TNET

Andrei Mihai
Machine Learning Services Engineer
Adobe

Flavius Petruca
Software Development Engineer
Adobe

Diego Ricchiuti
CEO & Senior Consultant
Game Forensics & Focus Home Interactive

Justin Kaeser
IntelliJ Bazel Team Lead
JetBrains

Adrien Pessu
Field Security Specialist
GitHub

Bogdan Mircea Gavril
Software Engineer
BCR

Jakub Rosiński
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Snowflake

Michelle Duke
Senior Developer Advocate
SSW

Sylvain Dedieu
Software Developer Engineer
Criteo R&D

Teodora Musatoiu
Solutions Architect EMEA
OpenAI

Paweł Zajączkowski
Dev Manager
Xebia Poland

Elian Van Cutsem
Lead DevRel
React Bricks

Konstantin Pavlov
Staff Software Engineer
Twilio Inc.

Peter Van Vliet
Software Architect
Masking Technology

Andrada Raducanu
DevOps Engineer
ING Hubs Romania

José Carlos Chávez
Security Software Engineer
Okta

Adam Števko
Senior Security Engineer
Datadog

Michaël De Kerf
Manager
dualoop

Madalina Niculae
Ambassador & Game Producer
Women in Games

Dinu-Stefan Rusu
Senior Software Engineer
scanneralimente.ro

Laura Gheoldan
Machine Learning Engineer
eMAG

Cristian Cordos
Integrating Manager
Keysight

Marc Duiker
Senior Developer Advocate
Diagrid

Razvan Ritivoi
Software Developer
VOIS

Bogdan Buciu
Site Reliability Engineer
VOIS

Alexandru Gheara
DevOps Specialist
VOIS

Cristian Ionică
HCI Technical Architecture Lead
Stefanini

Bogdan Grozea
Head of Delivery
Ipsos in Romania
Sushant Rewaskar
VP & Distinguished Engineer
Microsoft Azure

Daniela Prodan
Engineering Site Leader
Microsoft Romania

Barry Ehigiator
Test Team Lead
The BBC

Andrei Muja
Senior Developer
LSEG

Andrei Stanca
Software Engineer
Thales

Olena Repechenko
Data Analyst
N-iX

Ammara Gafoor
Head of Healthcare and Lifescience Domain Solutions
Thoughtworks Europe

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan
Head of Developer Advocacy
DigitalOcean

Alexandru Cozma
Principal Engineer
Lenovo

Tiberius Hodoroaba
Cybersecurity Engineer
Lenovo

Yury Dolzhenko
Staff Engineer Customer Tech Enablement
Albert Heijn

Soenil Soebedar
Founder SOEBIT, Cryptography Architect, Senior PKI Specialist, Penetration tester, Trainer & Speaker
SOEBIT Cybersecurity

Bianca Omocea
Global Service Lead for Data Loss Prevention
VOIS Romania

Sai Krishna
Founder
Superblog

Andreea Trupcea
Chapter Lead – BPM Product
ING Bank Romania

Andreea Tatar
IT Area Lead – Digital Tribe
ING Bank Romania

Alex Sikach
PROFSOFT
Go Developer
Speak at the 10th edition DevTalks conference in Bucharest, Romania (on-site event) and engage with the IT community by sharing your knowledge, experience, thoughts, and innovative solutions.
Submissions are welcomed from specialists for the following stages: Java, DevOps, Mobile, Future of Engineering, Web, QA Testing, Gaming, Women In Tech, BigData & Cloud, Security, DevLead, Product Management, Machine Learning, AI.
Tickets
Early Bird Registration
January 30 - March 31Regular Registration
April 1 - May 5Late Registration
May 6 - June 5General PASS
January 30 - March 31119 Eur
✔ 13 Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
X No access to DevLead Stage
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
DevLead PASS
January 30 - March 31199 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Executive Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP PASS
January 30 - March 31269 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ VIP & Speakers Lounge Access
✔ Entire event Access
✔ Food and Beverage Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
General PASS
April 1 - May 5149 eur
✔ 13 Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
X No access to DevLead Stage
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
DevLead PASS
April 1 - May 5199 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Executive Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP PASS
April 1 - May 5269 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ VIP & Speakers Lounge Access
✔ Entire event Access
✔ Food and Beverage Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
General PASS
May 6 - June 5189 Eur
✔ 13 Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
X No access to DevLead Stage
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
DevLead PASS
May 6 - June 5199 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ Working Lounge Access
✔ Executive Lounge Access
✔ Expo Area Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
VIP PASS
May 6 - June 5269 Eur
✔ All Stages Access
✔ VIP & Speakers Lounge Access
✔ Entire event Access
✔ Food and Beverage Access
For group discounts please send a request at contact@devtalks.ro and we'll get back to you.
Partners
and Exhibitors.
DevTalks brings closer to you some of the most innovative tech companies from Romania, joining us on our journey in shaping the future of tech. DevTalks encourages businesses to create new partnerships all the time. And partnerships like these help build a great event from the ground up.