This is the official website for DevFest Annapolis 2025, built with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
DevFest Annapolis is an annual, community-led software engineering conference aimed at educating software developers, architects, entrepreneurs, quality focused individuals and tech leaders.
Event Details:
- Date: November 15, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
- Venue: AACC CALT Building, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
- Organizer: GDG Annapolis
- Admission: Free with registration
✅ Live Website: https://devfestannapolis-cavb908x9-jesse-altons-projects.vercel.app
✅ GitHub Repository: https://github.com/mrmetaverse/devfestannapolis
✅ Matrix Community: https://matrix.to/#/#devfestannapolis:matrix.org
- Domain Setup - Configure devfestannapolis.com custom domain
- Visual Assets - Add real event images and photography
- Sponsor Branding - Update placeholder logos with real sponsor/partner branding
- Speaker Lineup - Add real speakers and session details
- Registration Integration - Connect registration system for attendee management
- Initialize Next.js 15 project with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
- Set up project structure with components directory
- Install additional dependencies (lucide-react, framer-motion)
- Configure ESLint and development environment
- Create responsive Navigation component with mobile menu
- Build Hero section with event branding and CTAs
- Develop About section explaining DevFest
- Create Speakers showcase with featured and other speakers
- Build Get Involved section (Sponsor, Partner, Speak, Volunteer)
- Create Hackathon challenge section for Agentic AI
- Develop Event schedule component
- Build Venue information section
- Create Ticket pricing section
- Develop Footer with event details and links
- Analyze DevFest DC website structure and content
- Adapt all content from DC to Annapolis branding
- Update venue information for Annapolis location
- Maintain speaker lineup and session information
- Preserve event schedule and timing structure
- Verify responsive design across all components
- Test build process and ensure no compilation errors
- Check for linting errors and code quality
- Validate all navigation links and interactions
- Test mobile menu functionality
- Configure Vercel deployment settings
- Create comprehensive README documentation
- Set up development server for local testing
- Verify production build process
- Create GitHub repository
- Initialize git and make initial commit
- Push code to GitHub
- Deploy to Vercel
- Configure custom domain
- Set up analytics and monitoring
- Create dedicated community page explaining Matrix/Element
- Add comprehensive "Who We Are" section
- Update all content to Chesapeake DevFest 2025 branding
- Implement sponsors/partners sections with placeholder logos
- Convert to free registration model
- Configure custom domain (devfestannapolis.com)
- Add real event images and photography
- Update sponsor and partner logos with real branding
- Add real speakers and session details
- Integrate LangChain chatbot
- Implement ticket purchasing/registration integration
- Add blog/news section
- Set up analytics and monitoring
First, install dependencies:
npm installThen, run the development server:
npm run devOpen http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.
- 🎨 Modern, responsive design
- 🚀 Built with Next.js 15 and TypeScript
- 💨 Styled with Tailwind CSS
- 📱 Mobile-first responsive design
- ⚡ Optimized for performance
- 🔍 SEO optimized
This site is configured for deployment on Vercel. Simply connect your GitHub repository to Vercel and it will automatically deploy.
- Framework: Next.js 15
- Language: TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Icons: Lucide React
- Deployment: Vercel
This is a community-driven event. If you'd like to contribute to the website or get involved with DevFest Annapolis, please reach out to our organizing team.
Copyright © 2025 DevFest Annapolis.