Unleashing the Power of Google Apps Script and Gemini AI: Laurence Svekis at Miami DevFest 2024
Get ready for an electrifying experience at Miami DevFest 2024! On December 14th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST), acclaimed Google Developer Expert (GDE) and industry thought leader Laurence Svekis will be presenting “Power Up with Google Apps Script & Gemini AI.” This full-day event promises to be a transformative experience for developers, tech enthusiasts, and business innovators looking to harness the potential of Google Apps Script and AI-driven tools like Gemini.
About the Speaker: Laurence Svekis
Laurence Svekis is a globally recognized Google Developer Expert (GDE), celebrated author, and sought-after speaker in the world of web development, Google Apps Script, and AI integration. With a legacy of teaching over a million students through online courses, live events, and technical workshops, Laurence continues to lead the charge in empowering developers with the knowledge to automate, enhance, and optimize workflows. His passion for sharing practical, real-world solutions is at the heart of his teaching style, making even the most complex concepts easy to understand.
What to Expect from the Presentation
Laurence’s presentation, “Power Up with Google Apps Script & Gemini AI,” aims to provide attendees with actionable knowledge and hands-on experience in using Apps Script to supercharge Google Workspace tools and leveraging the generative AI capabilities of Gemini.
1️⃣ Introduction to Google Apps Script
- What It Is: Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform that allows you to automate and extend Google Workspace applications like Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
- Why It Matters: Attendees will learn how Apps Script can save time, reduce manual tasks, and create workflows that drive productivity.
- Live Demos: Laurence will showcase how to build custom functions in Google Sheets, automate form submissions, and synchronize data between Google Sheets and other Google services.
2️⃣ Harnessing the Power of Gemini AI
- Next-Gen AI Integration: See how Google’s Gemini AI can elevate Apps Script capabilities, including AI-powered document generation, smart summaries, and content creation.
- Practical Applications: Learn how to create content, auto-summarize Google Docs, extract key data from PDFs, and even generate image descriptions using AI.
- Hands-On Examples: Laurence will guide attendees on how to call Gemini AI APIs to generate new documents, summarize files, and automate large-scale content production.
3️⃣ Real-World Use Cases & Examples
Laurence will demonstrate real-world projects that attendees can implement right away, such as:
- Automated Reports & Dashboards: Generate weekly reports from Google Sheets, convert them to PDFs, and email them to stakeholders automatically.
- Custom Functions in Sheets: Learn how to create your own Sheet functions like
=GETWEATHER("Miami")
to fetch live weather data or=CURRENCYCONVERT(100, "USD", "EUR")
to perform instant currency conversions. - Email Summaries with Gemini AI: Discover how to summarize the contents of multiple Google Docs using Gemini AI and send the summary directly via email.
- Data Integration & API Connections: Pull data from CRMs, ERP systems, or third-party APIs directly into Google Sheets, enabling seamless data analysis and reporting.
Event Details
- 📍 Location: Miami DevFest 2024 (Exact venue TBA)
- 🕘 Date & Time: December 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
How to Prepare for the Event
- Familiarize Yourself with Apps Script: Start exploring Google Apps Script by visiting script.google.com.
- Explore Gemini AI Capabilities: Learn more about Gemini AI at DeepMind Gemini.
- Follow Laurence Svekis: Check out his latest resources on BaseScripts, GitHub, and LinkedIn.
- Bring Your Questions: Whether you’re curious about automation, custom functions, or API integrations, this event is your chance to ask an expert.
Connect with Laurence Svekis
Stay up to date with his latest insights, courses, and tutorials on Google Apps Script and AI-driven development:
- 🌐 Website: BaseScripts.com
- 🔗 GitHub: github.com/lsvekis
- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/svekis
Don’t miss this chance to “Power Up” your Google Workspace skills with Google Apps Script and Gemini AI! RSVP now and mark your calendars for December 14, 2024. See you in Miami!
