: Twin Cities Developer Conference
- 14 talks & workshops
- 22 speakers
- 1 day, 2 tracks
What to Expect
DevFestMN is a one-day conference for the Twin Cities developer community: two tracks of talks and hands-on workshops from local practitioners and industry experts, lunch, and a room full of people who build software for a living.
- AI & agentsMCP servers, agent-to-agent protocols, and building with Google's ADK.
- Architecture & DevOpsGuardrails, API integration patterns, and secure deployment pipelines.
- Design & productDesign systems, building for new regulations, and staying human with AI.
- Careers & craftHow developers work, bill, and thrive, plus a hands-on workshop.

DevFestMN has run since 2013 and is organized by volunteers from GDG Twin Cities. Attendees range from students to seasoned professionals, and the day is built for learning from each other as much as from the stage.
GDG DevFests are community-run developer conferences held by Google Developer Groups around the world. Each one is planned by its local group, with its own speakers and topics.
Speakers
Barry S. StahlAZNerds.net
Brandi BennettBennett Tech Law
Bryce HowitsonAvaility
Deepa Subramanian
Divya
Emily AndersonNiCE Cognigy
Etienne CaronKanastruk Services Conseils Inc.Fo TracyLivefront
Isaac JohnsonAbbott
Jeffrey WilliamsUniversity of California, Berkeley
Kishor PatilBest Buy
Lloyd LentzMacalester College
Luke SchlangenGoogle
Michelle HuntLone Rock Point
Mike WolfsonTargetPaula MernsPete JonesLivefront
Roni DoverJetBrains
Ryan MorlokDropbox
Sai Vineela GantiTarget
Shravya BoiniTarget
Stephen FluinBuildkiteTalks & Workshops
- AI as an Executive Function Bridge for Neurodivergent DevelopersPaula Merns
- Being Human in an AI WorldBryce Howitson & Mike Wolfson
- Design and implementation for Age Verification LawsBrandi Bennett
- DevOps with OIDC in Modern TimesIsaac Johnson
- Everything is Fine and Nothing is Good: Design Systems in the Age of AIMichelle Hunt
- Hacker's Workshop: Learn Kotlin, save the worldEtienne Caron
- Hands-on WorkshopLuke Schlangen
- How AI Agents Play NiCE With Each OtherEmily Anderson
- How not to write an MCP server, lessons from the trenchesRoni Dover
- Intentional Architecture in the Age of AI: Defining and Automating the GuardrailsBarry S. Stahl
- Let's build a shopping assistant JeolAIDeepa Subramanian
- Patterns of 3rd Party API IntegrationRyan Morlok
- Understanding A2A: How AI Agents Talk to Each Other, Where Humans Stay in Control, and How to Build It with Google ADKSai Vineela Ganti & Shravya Boini
- What's your rate? Billing for human effort outside the billable hour.Divya
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is DevFestMN for?
Anyone who builds software, or wants to: developers, designers, data and ML folks, engineering leaders, and students. Sessions range from introductions to deep dives, so you'll find something at every experience level.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Your ticket includes a catered lunch, along with every talk and workshop.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are available through Eventbrite up to 14 days before the event, minus Eventbrite's fees. See the refund policy.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up through SignUp. We need help with registration, setup, and cleanup, and it's always great to have welcoming faces. Volunteers get a free ticket!
How do I become a sponsor?
We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and love to work with companies to find the right arrangement. Check out our sponsor guide.
How can I speak at DevFestMN?
The call for speakers for 2026 is closed. Watch this site for next year's.
What do I wear?
We like to keep things casual at DevFestMN, so wear whatever makes you comfortable. Most people wear jeans and a t-shirt.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes. Everyone at DevFestMN agrees to the GDG Code of Conduct, and organizers are there all day if you need help.
Tickets
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Getting There

University of St. Thomas | Schulze Hall, 46 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, at the corner of 11th Street South and Harmon Place in downtown Minneapolis.
Park in the St. Thomas 11th & Harmon Parking Ramp at 25 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, across 11th Street from Schulze Hall. Take a ticket when you enter and pay by card at a pay station or the exit; the ramp doesn't take cash. There's a flat weekend rate, and some paid street parking nearby. See the St. Thomas Minneapolis parking guide (PDF) for a map of the ramp and campus.
- RegistrationGround floor of Schulze Hall. Check in here first.
- AuditoriumThe main conference hall. From registration on the ground floor, follow the DevFestMN signs.
- Schulze 127Room 127, down the hallway from the Auditorium. Follow the DevFestMN signs.
- Lunch Room
