GDG Ratoma

GDG Ratoma is a local chapter of the Google Developer Groups (GDG) program based in Conakry, Guinea. It operates as an independent community group that hosts free technical events, workshops, and networking opportunities for developers, students, and technology enthusiasts in Guinea. The group is part of Google's global GDG network, which supports grassroots developer communities worldwide, but it explicitly states that it is independent and its activities and opinions are not linked to Google the corporation. The community is led by organizers including Thierno Amadou Bah, who is listed as the founder and community lead, along with co-organizers Geoffrey Logovi and Martin Mapou Kourouma, and Mamadou Bailo DIALLO. The group has attracted over 500 members according to its official page. Its activities focus on practical software development skills, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and startup ecosystem development. Past events include a hands-on workshop on building enterprise applications with Java Spring Boot, an introduction to cloud computing, DevFest Guinée 2024 in Labé focused on AI in education, and the first edition of Startups Week. These events are offered free of charge and are aimed at building local technical capacity and fostering a developer community in Guinea. As a GDG chapter, GDG Ratoma benefits from the global GDG program's resources and brand, but it is self-organized and volunteer-driven. Its presence on the GDG community platform allows it to publish events, share photos and videos, and connect with developers in the region. The group's focus on enterprise development, cloud, and AI reflects current trends in the technology industry and addresses the growing demand for digital skills in West Africa.

GDG Ratoma is a Google Developer Group community located in Conakry, Guinea. It is part of the global Google Developer Groups (GDG) program, which was created by Google to support developer communities around the world. The exact founding date of GDG Ratoma is not documented in the available sources, but its presence on the GDG community platform indicates it has been active in recent years. The group is organized by a team of volunteers led by Thierno Amadou Bah, who is identified as the founder and community lead. Other organizers include Geoffrey Logovi, Martin Mapou Kourouma, and Mamadou Bailo DIALLO. The community has grown to over 500 members, according to its official page. GDG Ratoma hosts a variety of events aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts. Notable past events include a hands-on workshop on building enterprise applications with Java Spring Boot (March 2026), an introduction to cloud computing titled "GDG Ratoma Reconnect" (March 2026), DevFest Guinée 2024 in Labé focused on AI in education (December 2024), and the first edition of Startups Week (November 2024). These events are free to attend and cover topics such as enterprise development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and startup development. The group operates independently of Google, as stated in its disclaimer: "GDG Ratoma is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation." This is consistent with the structure of all GDG chapters, which are volunteer-led and community-driven while being recognized by Google. As a GDG chapter, GDG Ratoma contributes to the broader mission of the GDG program: to empower developers through education, networking, and collaboration. By organizing events in Guinea, the group helps build local technical capacity and connects Guinean developers to the global tech community.

• Startups Week 1st edition held

• DevFest Guinée 2024 in Labé focused on AI in education

• GDG Ratoma Reconnect: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Hands-on workshop: Building Enterprise Applications with Java Spring Boot

Community-driven, free technical education and networking for developers in Guinea, affiliated with the global Google Developer Groups program.

Product categories. Developer workshops · Tech meetups · DevFest conferences · Startup events

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