Islamabad, Pakistan — Google Developer Groups (GDG) Islamabad is gearing up for one of its most impactful DevFest seasons yet, with plans to upskill more than 700 developers across Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The 2025 edition focuses strongly on practical learning in AI, cloud technologies, and modern app development, combining a series of hands-on workshops with an upcoming flagship DevFest conference.
Two-Phase DevFest Structure for Maximum Impact
DevFest 2025 in Islamabad is structured into two key phases designed to maximize community reach and learning depth:
- Phase 1 — Road to DevFest Workshops
- Phase 2 — Main DevFest Conference (upcoming)
This staged approach allows participants to first gain technical depth in focused workshop environments before engaging with a broader ecosystem of speakers, experts, and companies at the main conference.
Phase 1 — Road to DevFest Workshops
The ongoing Road to DevFest workshop series has already seen strong participation from developers, students, and tech professionals. Each session is designed around real-world, hands-on exposure to Google technologies.
The workshops are sponsored by Junoon Pakistan, enabling free participation for selected attendees. Venues include NIC Islamabad for the first two workshops and Innovista Rawalpindi for the remaining sessions.
1. Vertex AI Master Class
Date: 15 November | Venue: NIC Islamabad
Speaker: Osama Amjad, AI Lead Engineer @ AI0
This master class attracted 80+ developers, offering a deep dive into building and deploying AI-powered solutions using the Vertex AI ecosystem. Attendees explored how to design intelligent systems, manage ML workflows, and scale AI solutions using Google Cloud tools.
2. Agent Development Toolkit
Date: 22 November | Venue: NIC Islamabad
Speaker: Abdul Rauf, Associate Director AI – People Platform @ S&P Global
Over 60 participants attended this session, where they were guided through the evolution from basic AI agents to more advanced multi-agent AI systems. The workshop focused on practical applications of agentic workflows, automation, and how AI agents can streamline business and technical operations.
3. Firebase Studio
Date: 29 November | Venue: Innovista Rawalpindi
Speaker: M. Jahanzaib, Sr. Mobile App Engineer @ Bingeable Technologies
This upcoming workshop will introduce participants to “vibe coding” with Firebase, enabling developers to build efficient, production-ready mobile applications. The session will cover key Firebase tools for authentication, real-time databases, analytics, and app performance, equipping developers with core skills for modern app ecosystems.
4. Veo 3 / NanoBanana
Date: 6 December | Venue: Innovista Rawalpindi
Speaker: Umar Nazir, Co-Manager GDG Islamabad
In this workshop, participants will explore Google’s latest creative AI advancements, including:
- Veo for next-generation video generation
- NanoBanana for advanced image generation and creative workflows
The session will highlight how developers and creators can harness these tools in content creation, storytelling, and product building.
Expanding Access Through Strategic Partnerships
To broaden its impact and ensure inclusive community outreach, GDG Islamabad has partnered with WECON to support female entrepreneurs and students.
Under this collaboration, a dedicated training session was conducted on using NotebookLM and related AI tools to help women:
- Enhance academic workflows
- Streamline business operations
- Unlock new creative use cases
This session was led by Ali Naqi, Co-Manager GDG Islamabad, and reinforced GDG Islamabad’s commitment to making AI literacy accessible across gender and socioeconomic lines.
Phase 2 — Main DevFest Conference (Upcoming)
The DevFest season will culminate in the Main DevFest Conference at Ramada Hotel Islamabad, bringing together developers, founders, students, and industry professionals under one roof.
The conference will feature:
- Keynote speakers from the tech and startup ecosystem
- Expert-led technical tracks on AI, cloud, mobile, and web development
- Panel discussions on future skills, innovation, and community building
- Community sessions highlighting success stories and grassroots initiatives
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders, hiring managers, and tech builders
The event is powered by Bogo Liv, with BookKaru serving as the official ticketing partner. Ticket confirmations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with email notifications sent once payments are verified.
Strengthening Pakistan’s Developer Ecosystem
With more than 700 developers expected to benefit from the combined workshops and conference, GDG Islamabad continues to play a pivotal role in:
- Promoting AI literacy
- Enabling technical empowerment
- Supporting community-driven innovation
By connecting developers to global tools, expert mentors, and real-world learning experiences, DevFest 2025 in Islamabad is set to further solidify the region’s position as a growing hub for tech talent.
Further details on conference speakers, agenda, and program highlights will be announced soon.
Registration Links
🔗 Main DevFest Conference:
https://bookkaru.com/events/islamabad/devfest-2025-online-booking-at-bookkaru?service=1
🔗 Remaining Workshops (Road to DevFest):
https://bit.ly/RoadToDevFestWorkshop
