Google Developer Group (GDG) Hyderabad has wrapped up GDG Hyderabad DevFest 2026 at the JRC Convention & Trade Fairs. The organisers call it the region’s largest on-ground developer conference. More than 3,000 students, developers, engineers, architects and founders attended. The event also supported the state’s technology vision and workforce upskilling goals.
GDG Hyderabad DevFest 2026: Key Highlights
- Over 3,000 attendees joined the conference.
- Four tracks covered AI and Machine Learning, Cloud, DevOps and Mobile.
- Telangana’s AI Minister avatar made its first live on-stage launch.
- More than 30 industry experts led the sessions.
- The venue went fully free of single-use plastics.
Four Tracks for Developers and Builders
The agenda focused on four areas: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and Mobile innovation. The theme was “Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the agentic era.” As a result, attendees got hands-on learning from more than 30 industry experts.
Telangana’s AI Minister Avatar Debuts Live
What Was Unveiled
The unveiling of Telangana’s AI Minister was a major highlight. According to the organisers, it is the first pre-AGI avatar of Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana. This was its first live on-stage launch.
Who Built It
TensorGo developed the initiative using HumAIn, an enterprise-grade platform for deploying pre-AGI AI teammates. Shri Sai Krishna, IT Advisor to the Minister, guided the project.
Why It Matters
The avatar points to a new way of engaging citizens. It shows how emerging AI can create fresh ways for people to interact with public leadership.
Minister’s Keynote on “Innovation at Scale”
Minister Sridhar Babu addressed the gathering with a keynote titled “Innovation at Scale.” He said Telangana is working to become a global AI hub and wants young innovators at the centre of that journey. He added that the next big AI breakthrough could come from a student, a startup or a young developer. In his view, the state should be the place where such ideas get room to grow.
Experience Zone, Recruitment and Sustainability
Tech Magic NFC Smart-Badges
The Experience Zone used re-writable NFC smart-badges called “Tech Magic.” With them, attendees could share digital résumés with recruiters on site instantly.
Industry and Recruitment Hubs
Recruitment and engagement hubs featured Google for Developers, Logitech, Lyric AI, MetLife and MSI. Together, they created placement opportunities for the local tech ecosystem.
Zero Single-Use Plastics
The conference met its zero single-use plastics goal. Organisers replaced disposable plastic with reusable Google-branded water bottles for all 3,000+ attendees.
Organiser’s View
Aarshad Devani, Lead for GDG Hyderabad, praised the energy, scale and technical depth of the event. He said the programme combined live coding, tech talks and immediate recruitment chances for eligible attendees. In his words, the community is actively building the future of technology in Telangana.
About GDG Hyderabad
DevFest is the flagship annual event of the global developer community. Community members organise it for the community. Over 13 years, GDG Hyderabad has connected with more than 200,000 tech enthusiasts. It now has an active base of 20,000 developers. Developers can follow Google Developer Groups Hyderabad on social media for recaps, photos and updates.
