DevLAB: STL Developers Conference (STL TechWeek 2026)

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Join us for the 4th Annual STL TechWeek with 5 free events hosted all across St. Louis during April 13th though the 17th

The Post Building

STL TechWeek 2026

The 4th Annual STL TechWeek is taking over St. Louis on April 13 - 17, 2026 with free events all over the region. Attend one of the technical conferences or innovation gatherings hosted for free at venues across St. Louis.

DevLAB: STL Developers Conference <a href="https://techstl.com/techweek/" title="https://techstl.com/techweek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STL TechWeek</a> | April 17, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM | The Post BuildingDevLAB is where St. Louis’ builders come to level up.Designed for intermediate to advanced developers, designers, analysts, and project managers, this hands-on conference delivers practical workshops focused on the languages, tools, and platforms shaping today’s tech landscape.Hosted at the Post Building during STL TechWeek, DevLAB brings together technical professionals who are actively building products, systems, and solutions—and want to stay ahead of what’s next.Whether you’re refining your technical stack, exploring new tools, or expanding your capabilities in AI, data, or software development, DevLAB is designed to help you build faster, smarter, and more effectively.Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning, real-world application, and peer-driven insight—right in the heart of St. Louis’ innovation community. <h3>Agenda</h3>1:00 - 1:45 AM - Opening Keynote"Duolingo for Developers: Why the Next Language You Pick up Should be for People, not Computers" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-topp-356614b1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-topp-356614b1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joe Topp</a>, Software Developer at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sketch-development-services/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sketch-development-services/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sketch Development</a>2:00 - 2:45 PM - Breakout Session 1<ul><li>Track A: "Never Write Documentation Again Using AI Pipelines" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-foshage/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-foshage/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Foshage</a>, Director of Data &amp; Analytics, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberici/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberici/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberici Constructors</a></li><li>Track B: "Developing High-Performance Web Apps with Angular and JavaScript" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceres-dbritto-821702b6/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceres-dbritto-821702b6/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ceres D'Britto</a>, Lead Software Engineer at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercard/posts/?feedView=all" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercard/posts/?feedView=all" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mastercard</a></li><li>Track C: "Beyond the Loop: Patterns for Production-Grade AI Voice Agents" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabari-allen/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabari-allen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jabari Allen</a>, Founder &amp; Principal Consultant, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminovus-tech/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminovus-tech/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Luminovus Tech</a></li></ul>3:00 - 3:45 PM - Breakout Session 2<ul><li>Track A: "YES CHEF!" — Full-Stack Development with an Agentic AI Sous-Chef (Without Getting Burned)" by Greg Langston, <a href="https://yankeealphasoftware.com/" title="https://yankeealphasoftware.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yankee Alpha Software</a></li><li>Track B: "DevEx for the Unpaid: Why Developer Experience Matters Even More When Nobody's Getting a Paycheck" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonleek/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonleek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jonathan Leek</a>, Senior Solutions Architect, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Astronomer</a></li></ul>4:00 - 4:45 PM - Breakout Session 3<ul><li>Track A: "Google Workspace CLI: Using AI agents + Skills" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-musselwhite/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-musselwhite/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Isaac Musselwhite</a></li><li>Track B: "The AI Revolution: Why S***y Products Are Easier Than Ever to Build" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomholtstl/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomholtstl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tom Holt</a>, Principal Consultant, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/otterworks-consulting/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/otterworks-consulting/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Otterworks Consulting</a></li><li>Track C: "From Prompts to Production: Observability for Coding Agents" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-front/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-front/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eli Front</a>, CTO &amp; Co-Founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/opscompanion/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/opscompanion/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OpsCompanion</a></li></ul>4:45 - 6:00 PM - Optional Networking (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985907404506?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985907404506?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Closing Ceremony</a> starts at 6) ParkingFree and gated parking is available in the lots across from the Post Building, near the corner of Tucker and Cole Street.

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