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# Igniting Change: The Role of Tech Communities in Startup and Talent Elevation


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 19, 2024
- **Time:** 09:40–10:10 (30 min)
- **Room:** Tech Recruiting Summit - YELLOW STAGE (Outdoor)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Description

What is the new role of tech communities? Should it continue to be a meeting spot for exchanging ideas, disruption, and bringing the spotlight on new startups, or is there a new chapter picking up to contribute more towards the propulsion of technology? 

Today, we stand on the brink of a transformative era where tech communities transcend traditional boundaries, morphing into dynamic accelerators, incubators, and staunch advocates for coding as a foundational career skill. 

In this fireside chat, we will get the latest and perhaps the craziest ideas of success for those who look for tech talent or are thinking about launching startups and seeking recognition. We explore how these vibrant ecosystems are not just nurturing startup ambitions but are crucial in propelling the technology sector forward, fueled by the zeal of a committed few.

## Speaker

### [Adnan Pavlovic](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@adnan-pavlovic)

Regional Director | Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, WeAreDevelopers


## Related talks at this congress

- [The Science & Art of Attracting Tech Talent](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/332-the-science-art-of) — Dave Hazlehurst
- [Expanding Horizons: Harnessing African Talent to Drive European Tech Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/172-expanding-horizons) — Marine Houmeau, Morena Linda Richter
- [Decoding Global (Tech) Talent: The Era of Candidates](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/36-decoding-global-tech) — Tobias Zimmermann
- [Stay: Surviving and Thriving in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/216-stay-surviving-and) — Brenda Romero