DevFest Albuquerque 2026 Presents: Software & AI Track at NM TechFest

DevFest Albuquerque 2026 Presents: Software & AI Track at NM TechFest

Join GDG Albuquerque for DevFest Albuquerque 2026, presenting the Software & AI Track at NM TechFest 2026!

This year's theme is Build with AI, bringing together developers, engineers, students, founders, and technology professionals for a full day of hands-on learning, technical talks, live demos, and community connections.
Throughout the day, we'll explore practical ways AI is changing software development, cloud architecture, data platforms, AI governance, creative industries, robotics, and how we build real-world technology.

What to Expect

🥐 Breakfast starting at 8:30 AM
💻 Hands-on AI workshop
☁️ Free cloud credits for learners participating in the workshop
🎤 Google Developer Expert (GDE) speakers
🤖 Google Cloud and Agentic AI
✨ Gemini and Gemma
🛡️ AI governance and scalable AI applications
🧠 AI data platforms and knowledge systems
🎬 AI and cinema
🤖 Local AI and robotics demo
🍽️ Lunch & Learn
🎁 Limited-edition premium swag from GDG Albuquerque, available while supplies last and first come, first served
🤝 Networking with developers and New Mexico's tech community

Software & AI Agenda

View the full agenda, sessions, and speaker details here:
https://nmtechfest.com/program/software-ai
Please note: The agenda may be updated as we get closer to the event.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Breakfast & Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Program: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: WESST, 609 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Build with AI

AI is quickly changing how software is designed, built, tested, and shipped. DevFest Albuquerque 2026 is about moving beyond the hype and exploring what building with AI actually looks like in practice.
Whether you're an experienced developer, just getting started with AI, a student, founder, or simply interested in technology, you're welcome to join us.
Come learn, build, meet other developers, and connect with New Mexico's growing technology community.

This is a free community event. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
DevFest Albuquerque 2026 is presented by GDG Albuquerque as the Software & AI Track of NM TechFest 2026.