Join us for a quick introduction to the Developer Essentials track at Lynx DevCon.

Master the essentials every developer needs to thrive in the ever-evolving world of software development.

Topics include: GenAI • App Security • Frontend Dev • Mobile Dev • Web3 • Full Stack • Architecture & Design.

Your track MC will guide you through the exciting sessions and workshops designed to equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced development landscape.

Discover the must-attend talks, network with fellow developers, and get ready to unlock your full potential!

The track MC is AI Cohen… for now 🙂 We will announce the identity of this track MC soon!

Everyone knows that AI agents are the next big thing in Generative AI. Join a live coding session, where we’ll implement an AI agent to assist with a common pain point – writing LinkedIn posts about tech trends. We’ll build the agent according to the ReAct methodology, and enhance it with the needed tools – with the help of LangChain. We’ll come up with some interesting results that are seasoned with criticism and insights.

• Shuki Cohen, Director of Data @ AI21 Labs | Content Creator @ One Shot Learning | Founder @ JerusML Community
• Yoel Zeldes, Research Engineer (NLP) @ Google DeepMind | Content Creator @ One Shot Learning

This panel will explore the unique advantages of working for global tech companies without leaving Israel. Discover how these centers offer Israeli developers the chance to make a worldwide impact, access cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and accelerate their careers.

Panelists will share insights into the exciting projects, mentorship opportunities, and work-life balance that define a fulfilling tech career in Israel’s dynamic international R&D scene.

• Moderator: Natalie Penso, CTO, Co-Founder @ Anan Tools
• Basya Roseman, Engineering Manager @ Cross River

A different approach to detect and classify your sensitive data. I will give some best practices, and most importantly a set of features that you can use in all domains in order to discover your data from another angle without even looking at it!

In today’s fast-paced development environment, security cannot be an afterthought. This keynote explores the principles of “shifting left” – integrating security practices early and throughout the software development lifecycle.

We’ll delve into practical techniques for threat modeling, secure coding, and automated testing, empowering developers to build resilient applications from the ground up.

• Omer Harari, Co-Founder @ LetsAI
• Or Manor, Entrepreneur, Community Leader, ML-AI Expert
• Roey Tzezana, Futurist & Head of Methodologies @ SparkBeyond
• Maya Schwartz, CEO @ Israeli High-Tech Association
• Jonathan Sagir , Co-Founder @ GAMES FOR HEALTH
• Itaii Levanon, Director, Head of Human Capital @ Israel Innovation Authority

Industry leaders dissect the GenAI revolution’s impact on tech careers, exploring how the fusion of human cognition and AI is reshaping talent requirements and creating new paradigms for success in the digital age. This panel will delve into the evolving skillset needed in this AI-driven era, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability over traditional coding expertise. Participants will gain valuable insights on how to navigate this shifting landscape and position themselves at the forefront of the GenAI revolution.

The cloud may offer sunny skies for scalability and agility, but it also brings the potential for stormy security breaches. In this panel, we’ll navigate the stormy seas of cloud security, providing you with the tools and knowledge to stay ahead of the threats and protect your cloud-based assets from disruption.

The cloud offers the promise of limitless scalability and agility, but also the potential for devastating security breaches. In this panel, we’ll navigate the stormy seas of cloud security, providing developers, IT managers, and CISOs with practical tools and insights to build and maintain a secure cloud environment.

We’ll explore the unique security challenges faced by each role and discuss collaborative strategies to mitigate risks and protect your cloud-based assets from disruption. Key topics will include:

For Developers: Secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and integrating security into the development lifecycle.

For IT Managers: Cloud configuration management, identity and access management, and incident response.

For CISOs: Cloud security governance, risk assessment, and compliance.

Moderator: TBA

•  Roy Brihand, Co-Founder & CTO @ MoovingON
• Speaker by Intuite- TBA

How to quickly build powerful AI applications using Amazon Bedrock. Explore how to go from having no experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to becoming proficient in leveraging it for rapid AI integration.

The benefits of RAG, how Amazon Bedrock simplifies the process, and see practical examples of how to implement it in real-world scenarios. It’s aimed at developers and businesses looking to accelerate their AI adoption and build cutting-edge applications efficiently.

Building AI can feel overwhelming with all the layers and tools out there. In this keynote, we’ll cut through the complexity – breaking down each step, from models to apps. We’ll show you how to simplify development and create powerful, user-friendly AI applications effortlessly with watsonx. Practical tips guaranteed!

In the fast-paced digital world, delivering quality software quickly is key. This session explores DevOps and the crucial role of CI/CD in achieving faster, reliable releases. We’ll cover building CI/CD pipelines, automating processes, and using tools to streamline development, testing, and deployment.

Learn to foster collaboration between teams, driving continuous improvement. Discover how DevOps and CI/CD accelerate innovation, reduce time-to-market, and deliver exceptional experiences.

This session will be particularly beneficial for:

• Developers: Gain insights into how to optimize your workflows, collaborate more effectively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• R&D Managers: Learn how to build and lead high-performing DevOps teams, implement CI/CD best practices, and achieve greater agility and efficiency in your development processes.
• CIOs and CTOs: Understand the strategic advantages of DevOps and CI/CD, how to align technology with business goals, and drive innovation across the organization.