On March 31, 2023, Google Developer held an iftar event known as “Google Developers Community Meetup - Jakarta!” at Dewata by Monsieur Spoon, Sarinah, Central Jakarta. The event was attended by invited guests from various developer communities in Indonesia, including Google SEA Regional Lead Janise Tan, Google Community Manager for Indonesia & Brunei Danang Juffry, Google Developer Expert (GDE), Google Developer Group (GDG), Women Tech Makers (WTM), and Google Developer Student Club (GDSC).

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The event started at 5:30 PM WIB and featured discussions about the event and the future development of the developer community. After the maghrib call to prayer at 5:58 PM WIB, the event continued with an engaging and beneficial discussion on technology and innovation in the developer world while enjoying iftar together.

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At 9:00 PM WIB, the event transitioned to “IWD 2023 - Catch Up!” focusing on preparations for the International Women’s Day 2023 event to be held the following day at the Google Office. This demonstrates Google Developer’s support for the development and empowerment of women in technology and innovation.

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Photo by Azhar Rizki Zulma on Instagram

Additionally, the event included a networking session that provided opportunities for guests to meet and exchange ideas. This event is expected to strengthen the developer community in Indonesia and enhance the skills and capabilities of developers.

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Overall, the “Google Developers Community Meetup - Jakarta!” on March 31, 2023, was a successful and beneficial event for the guests. It reflects Google Developer’s commitment to supporting the developer community in Indonesia and enhancing the skills and capabilities of developers in the country.